Since space tourism is going to take off any moment now, Australian scientists have gone great lengths preparing the right beverage for such trips. While orange juice seems like a good idea, certain clients might prefer a cold beer to go with their orbital flight and its breathtaking Earth view. … [Read more...] about Australian Scientists Create Space Beer For Orbital Flights
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Crysis 2 DirectX 11 Support Is Under Development, Patch Arriving Soon
Crytek has now announced that they are indeed working on a new patch to bring DirectX 11 support to their new Crysis 2 PC game. Many gamers had initially expected that the game would ship with DirectX 11 support on launch day, given the high graphical standards set by its predecessor. When it … [Read more...] about Crysis 2 DirectX 11 Support Is Under Development, Patch Arriving Soon
3DS Augment Reality Card T-Shirt (video)
Using the Augment Reality cards that were included with the new 3DS gaming consoles, Level Up Studios has now created a 3DS Augment Reality Card T-Shirt which can be used with your 3DS. This innovative T-shirt makes the experience much more engaging and interactive than just carrying around a card … [Read more...] about 3DS Augment Reality Card T-Shirt (video)
SAT119 Is A Fire Extinguisher You Throw Like A Grenade
If you still don't know how to operate a fire extinguisher, never fear. The SAT119, a really clever Japanese invention, is an idiot-proof device to end all idiot-proof devices. As the title of this post reads, you just throw the SAT119 on a nearby blaze and poof! Problem solved. But how does it … [Read more...] about SAT119 Is A Fire Extinguisher You Throw Like A Grenade
Slobstopper: Cos Grownups Can Be Real Gross Too
The low-quality promotional pic says it all. Modern adults have such poor eating habits, they down beverages while zipping across a highway, risking ugly spills and possible accidents. On such occasions, an adult-sized bib proves essential. Those people who don't want crumbs from their glazed donuts … [Read more...] about Slobstopper: Cos Grownups Can Be Real Gross Too
TARDIS Blanket Wraps You In Dr. Who
Remember Blake's 7? The seminal space opera from the 70s was one of the best TV programs at the time. Unlike Star Trek, Blake's 7 had a lot of grit to balance the camp (and lousy special effects). Anyway, this post isn’t a Blake's 7 tribute and concerns itself with a homemade knitted blanket … [Read more...] about TARDIS Blanket Wraps You In Dr. Who
Portal 2 Comic Launches Tomorrow
In the build-up to the launch of their highly anticipated new game, Portal 2, Valve is releasing an exciting new Portal comic book. This comic has been meticulously crafted in-house and will be showcased in collaboration with IGN, who will be hosting the new comic book pages on their website. The … [Read more...] about Portal 2 Comic Launches Tomorrow
Orbotix Sphero Robotic Ball Lands $5 Million Investment For Production (video)
The Sphero Robotic Ball, controlled by your smartphone, which we featured back in December last year and was showcased at CES this year, has now raised $5 million in Series B financing from Foundry Group and Highway 12 Ventures. This significant investment allows it to make the jump from concept … [Read more...] about Orbotix Sphero Robotic Ball Lands $5 Million Investment For Production (video)
Gran Turismo Opens Online Boutique For Gaming Gear
If you are a Gran Turismo fan and are looking for a new set of threads to show your GT allegiance, you might be pleased to know that Gran Turismo is now following in line with other games such as Metal Gear Solid, which have opened online clothing websites for their gaming fans. Gran Turismo has … [Read more...] about Gran Turismo Opens Online Boutique For Gaming Gear
Custom Tron Light Cycle Board Game (Video)
We have featured quite a few different board games here at Geeky Gadgets, but I think this is probably one of the coolest so far, and will definitely appeal to all the Tron Legacy fans out there. This cool custom Tron Light Cycle Board game is the work of Make forum member Brett King, and he made … [Read more...] about Custom Tron Light Cycle Board Game (Video)
HTC Desire Solves Dodecahedron Rubik’s Cube (video)
We have featured a number of different Rubik Cube solving devices here on Geeky Gadgets including the Android Lego creation that was able to solve the puzzle in under 25 seconds. But we have never seen a Dodecahedron Rubik's Cube solver before. Megaminxer is probably the first robot in the world … [Read more...] about HTC Desire Solves Dodecahedron Rubik’s Cube (video)
The Strange Tale Of An Artificial Mermaid Tail
The creatives at Weta (District 9, The Lord of the Rings) have embarked on a remarkable novelty project to help a middle aged double amputee named Nadya Vessey. Ms. Vessey was born with a rare condition that stunded the growth of her legs, resulting in double amputations before she reached 20. … [Read more...] about The Strange Tale Of An Artificial Mermaid Tail
