And the flames are being fanned by news of a second victim this month. The 'outbreak' of the amoeba, which grows in stagnant water passages, is so far confined to Virginia. The parasite is believed to have killed three dozen people in the past ten years and affects its victims by causing meningitis. … [Read more...] about Brain Eating Amoeba Fears Grow In The U.S. After Deaths
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iFixit Launch Mac Mini Dual Hard Drive Installation Kit
During iFixit's teardown of Apple's new Mac Mini, it was discovered that within the 2011 Mac Mini, there was just enough space for owners to fit an additional hard drive. After mentioning the available space within their teardown instructions, iFixit received a huge amount of interest asking for … [Read more...] about iFixit Launch Mac Mini Dual Hard Drive Installation Kit
Minecraft Xperia Play Limited Edition Auctioned On eBay By Mojang
If you are attending the next Gamescon conference in Germany, you might be one of the lucky winners of a Limited Edition Minecraft Xperia Play (pictured below) which will be given out to a few lucky attendees at the conference. But don't despair if you are a Minecraft fan and not able to make it to … [Read more...] about Minecraft Xperia Play Limited Edition Auctioned On eBay By Mojang
Cool Shot Glasses Look Like Canon Camera Lens
If you are the sort that likes to take shots of your favorite adult beverage and enjoys drinking those shots out of unique glasses, this is a win for you. A set of shot glasses that look like lenses for a Canon camera have landed called the Shot Glass Lens Set. The glasses are designed by DERELIQ … [Read more...] about Cool Shot Glasses Look Like Canon Camera Lens
Smart Phone Note, Holds Your iPhone While You Take Notes
An interesting accessory has been developed for Apple's iPhone 4 which is currently on sale in Japan and called the Smart Phone Note. The design incorporates a writing notebook together with a holder for an iPhone, allowing you to position your iPhone above your writing area for easy viewing when … [Read more...] about Smart Phone Note, Holds Your iPhone While You Take Notes
Recycled Apple TV 1 Nixie Clock By Daniel Kurth
We have featured quite a few different geeky clocks here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is the creation of designer Daniel Kurth, the Recycled Apple TV 1 Nixie Clock. This cool geeky clock was made from a first-generation Apple TV. Have a look at the photos below; it's definitely one of the … [Read more...] about Recycled Apple TV 1 Nixie Clock By Daniel Kurth
Un-Stylish Millennium Falcon Coffee Table Looks Heavy
We always believed it was tough being a coffee table. Unlike other functional surfaces such as desks or supper tables, both of which have clear cut purposes, coffee tables always had to have a broad role. Too low for a pleasant dinner, too small to hold a lot of stuff. What the humble … [Read more...] about Un-Stylish Millennium Falcon Coffee Table Looks Heavy
Small Island State To Issue Star Wars Coins
A recent while ago (now actually) in an island state far, far away, a limited edition set of Star Wars coins are being minted for collectors. Say hello to Niue (population: 1,400), one of those obscure dots in the Pacific Ocean that's also a British Commonwealth member. Turns out Niue is in a bit of … [Read more...] about Small Island State To Issue Star Wars Coins
Portal 2 Wheatley Fan Made Puppet (video)
If you are a Portal 2 fan, this Portal 2 Wheatley Puppet will definitely bring a smile to your face. It's been created by puppeteer and cosplay enthusiast TRP-Chan, who has brought the robo-ball Wheatley to life outside of the Portal 2 game using exceptional puppeteering skills. The Portal 2 … [Read more...] about Portal 2 Wheatley Fan Made Puppet (video)
Kinect “Monkey Business” Wireless Puppet (video)
Ralph Kistler and Jan Sieber have teamed up and used a Microsoft Kinect motion controller, a handful of servos, and a cuddly teddy to create an interactive installation where users can move in front of a teddy and see it mimic their movements, like a wireless puppet. This innovative project, known … [Read more...] about Kinect “Monkey Business” Wireless Puppet (video)
PixelInvaders, Open Source LED Matrix Project (Video)
We just got an email from Michael Vogt from PixelInvaders to let us know about his new project, PixelInvaders, which is an open-source hardware project for artists. This innovative project is made from 3D RGB LED panels, offering a versatile and dynamic medium for artistic expression. The … [Read more...] about PixelInvaders, Open Source LED Matrix Project (Video)
Spire Boat, The Batman Inspired Speed Boat (Updated)
The Spire Boat by Thierry Mugler is a speed boat designed by Thierry Mugler Studio. As you can see from the photos below, the Spire Boat has taken some of its design inspiration from the original Batmobile. Spire Boat is a company that has been making speed boats since 2006. They have teamed up … [Read more...] about Spire Boat, The Batman Inspired Speed Boat (Updated)
