Skepticism never hurts. When it comes to news like this, it's best to remain skeptical for the moment. A man who contacted Cult of Mac is claiming he was mistakenly given an Apple Store hard drive full of sensitive company information. How could this possibly happen? We're mystified too. Here are … [Read more...] about Apple Store Compromises Its Own Security With Hard Drive Handover
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Scientists Think Far Off Desert Planets Could Support Alien Life
Think Dune. Even Tatooine. But more like Dune. If the ghost of Frank Herbert is reading this, we hope it makes him mighty proud. The guy really is an icon of the sci-fi genre even if the later installments of the Dune saga devolved into heavy, plodding reads. Nevertheless, Frank Herbert rules. Long … [Read more...] about Scientists Think Far Off Desert Planets Could Support Alien Life
Lifelike Futurama Busts Are Fascinating
Since Futurama fans are legend for their, well, fandom, it comes as no surprise that a project like this would eventually come to our attention. Who is that? It's the lovable and totally incompetent physician Doctor Zoidberg. Looks different, you say? He's rendered in a 'realistic' fashion, devoid … [Read more...] about Lifelike Futurama Busts Are Fascinating
Space Junk Around Earth Out of Control
This is a story of human beings being good at what they do best, that is, polluting their surroundings. Such folly is found in space as well, since right now there's a whole lot of junk orbiting our planet, most of it man made stuff from space programs in the last 50 years. This awful case of … [Read more...] about Space Junk Around Earth Out of Control
Turbine Powered Batmobile Can Be Yours For $620,000 (Video)
Some of our readers will remember the turbine powered Batmobile that we featured on Geeky Gadgets back in July. The maker of this cool Batmobile, Casey Putsch, has decided to put it up for sale, and it is now listed on eBay for $620,000. The turbine powered Batmobile was created by Casey Putsch, … [Read more...] about Turbine Powered Batmobile Can Be Yours For $620,000 (Video)
RoamBoard Ready To Tear Up The Streets, Inspire Daredevils (Video)
It's a compact go-kart that's ridden like a skateboard. In short, it rules! We'd love to see this in a death-defying race with a DTV Shredder and a Segway. Much epicness would definitely ensue. There's also a cool video after the jump. Check out the handbrake/controller coiling around its … [Read more...] about RoamBoard Ready To Tear Up The Streets, Inspire Daredevils (Video)
Facebook A Huge Drain On The U.S. Economy, Or Is It?
Shocking, but not really controversial. Also, the numbers behind the claim is a calculation based on unproven 'hunch' figures. In a bid to reach an interesting food-for-thought estimate of how much money gets whittled away by the Facebook habit, Michael Fitzpatrick tried some serious calculating. … [Read more...] about Facebook A Huge Drain On The U.S. Economy, Or Is It?
Large Underground River Flowing Beneath The Amazon Rain Forest
Four kilometers underneath the Amazon river is a vast subterranean water source with possibilities we can only begin to imagine. It's called the Rio Hamza after ½ of the scientific duo who 'discovered' the enormous water source using calculations. No Indiana Jones adventure here (i.e. Indiana Jones … [Read more...] about Large Underground River Flowing Beneath The Amazon Rain Forest
Inflatable Wetsuit Keeps The Wearer Buoyant (Video)
In a rare partnership between pro-surfer Shane Dorian, this Hub Hubbard guy from Billabong, and a few clever people at Mustang Survival, a new innovation among wetsuits could save thousands of lives. But not yet, because the V1 is still in its testing stages. Shane Dorian himself is busy trying to … [Read more...] about Inflatable Wetsuit Keeps The Wearer Buoyant (Video)
Pressurized Egg Chair Called CVAC Pod Could Hold Key To Superhuman Performance
Long story short, what it does is compress muscles. But wait, there's more to this strange device than its core function. Built by CVAC Systems (why do they sound familiar?) and available on a limited edition basis—only 20 have been built—the pod has become a rare secret weapon among the sporting … [Read more...] about Pressurized Egg Chair Called CVAC Pod Could Hold Key To Superhuman Performance
Bamboo iPhone Speaker Stand
We have featured quite a few different stands and docks for the iPhone and iPad here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest one is designed to be used with your iPhone, to improve the sound from the iPhone's built-in speakers. The Bamboo iPhone Speaker Stand is designed to project the sound from your … [Read more...] about Bamboo iPhone Speaker Stand
Runner Creates 21KM Long Apple Logo As A Tribute To Steve Jobs
Last week, we heard that Steve Jobs was stepping down as Apple's CEO. In a unique and heartfelt tribute, marathon runner Joseph Tame created a remarkable 21KM long Apple logo using GPS technology and two iPhones. This creative endeavor not only showcases Tame's admiration for Jobs but also … [Read more...] about Runner Creates 21KM Long Apple Logo As A Tribute To Steve Jobs
