The awesome Sinclair ZX Spectrum was my second computer and followed on from the 1K ZX81, providing the first taste of colour and a larger memory capable of playing games such as JetPac, Manic Miner and more. This week a working Sinclair ZX Spectrum prototype has been donated to the Computing History Museum after being in the possession of Nine Tiles. A subcontract company who … [Read more...] about Awesome prototype Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer donated to museum
Geeky Stuff
Nintendo Switch loaded with Windows 10 OS
A variety of different operating systems have been loaded onto the Nintendo Switch handheld games console including Android and Linux. Adding to the list is Ben Imbushuo who has published images of any Windows 10 port and installation for the Nintendo Switch. The port is currently still under progress as the images on Twitter show the Microsoft windows operating system only … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch loaded with Windows 10 OS
The Game Designers, board game design documentary
Zoom Out Media has created a new documentary called The Game Designers about the people who design board games and the trials and tribulations they go through to get their game from an idea to a published board game. Watch the teaser below to learn more about what you can expect from the Game Designers documentary film which highlights the work and stories of five board game … [Read more...] about The Game Designers, board game design documentary
LEGO project inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s Tamburo Meccanico
Lego builders might be interested in a new Lego Drum Machine inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s Tamburo Meccanico. Da Vinci’s Tamburo Meccanico is a mechanical drum machine design that uses music box style cylinders with pins to create drum patterns. Check out the video below to learn more about what you can expect from the project by Lego Master builder Giuseppe Acito, also … [Read more...] about LEGO project inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s Tamburo Meccanico
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Vintage Apple IIe computer transformed into cute robot
Programmer Mike Kohn has taken a vintage Apple IIe personal computer originally launched back in 1983 and transformed it into a programmable robot complete with wheels and 3D printed sword. The Apple IIe Robot has been inspired by "scary" killer robots seen in cheesy 1980's sci-fi horror movies.The Apple IIe Robot uses Apple BASIC to send commands to an onboard motor, which … [Read more...] about Vintage Apple IIe computer transformed into cute robot
Becoming, timelapse from single cell to complex living organism
An amazing short film has been created by Jan van IJken recording the normally invisible progression of a living organism from a single cell to a complex lifeform. BECOMING is a short film documenting the “genesis of animal life” in microscopic detail. “The first stages of embryonic development are roughly the same for all animals, including humans. In the film, we can observe … [Read more...] about Becoming, timelapse from single cell to complex living organism
Stranger Things Dungeons and Dragons $25 preorders open
Fans of the Stranger Things series, might be interested in new Stranger Things games unveiled by Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro this week in the form of a unique Dungeons and Dragons, Stranger Things themed starter set, which includes two Demogorgon figures and will be available to purchase on April 22nd, 2019The $25 pack includes D&D basics such as character sheets, … [Read more...] about Stranger Things Dungeons and Dragons $25 preorders open
Ghost Recon inspired Mechanical Spider Bluetooth speaker
Fans of the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series of military tactical shooter video games published by Ubisoft are sure to like this unique Bluetooth speaker inspired by the games, taking the form of a mechanical spider. The portable speaker is supplied as a self-assembly kit and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker and a mechanical toy. Thanks to the design of the holder the blues to … [Read more...] about Ghost Recon inspired Mechanical Spider Bluetooth speaker
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LEGO Kinetic Sculpture
LEGO builders looking for a new project to keep them busy over the weekend may be interested in this unique LEGO Kinetic Sculpture from designer aeh5040. Full instructions on how to build your very own have been published to the Brick Safe website providing step-by-step instructions on how to recreate the unique Lego sculpture. Check out the video below to learn more … [Read more...] about LEGO Kinetic Sculpture
Singularity a simulated black hole for your desktop
Singularity designs based in London has created a unique simulated black hole using a “CVD Carbon nanotube array”. watch the demonstration video below to learn more about how the black colour is so dense. Available to back via Kickstarter with early bird pledges available from £29 the palm sized Singularity will start shipping out to backers during May 2019. “The surface of … [Read more...] about Singularity a simulated black hole for your desktop
NVIDIA RTX Quake 2 path and ray tracing analysis
Quake 2 originally launched way back in 1997 and offers a first person shooter created by iD Software. The team over at Digital foundry have now created a video analysing the NVIDIA RTX technology which has now been applied to the Quake 2 game which is freely available to download via the GitHub website.Check out the analysis below to see real-time GPU path tracing and ray … [Read more...] about NVIDIA RTX Quake 2 path and ray tracing analysis
Glow LED sneaker
YesWeGlow has created a new LED sneaker aptly named the Glow, which is available in six colours, as viewed in friendly, contains anti-odour technology and a memory foam sole for extra comfort. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the LED sneaker which has launched via Kickstarter this month and has already raised its required pledge goal thanks to over 225 … [Read more...] about Glow LED sneaker
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