Almost four months ago Mr. Gareth Halfacree fought a losing battle to raise enough money for bidding on Alan Turing's papers in a Christie's auction. Lo and behold, the tide has turned and Mr. Halfacree has a lot of people to thank. … [Read more...] about Almost Four Months Later, Alan Turing Papers Are Finally Saved
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Second-Hand Cosmonaut Spacesuits For Sale
The Soviet/Russian space program never gets the credit it deserves. It not only sent a man into space first, but also built sturdy rockets, a rugged orbital space station that lasted ages (no matter how much Hollywood lampooned it) and space suits that are a cut above NASA's. … [Read more...] about Second-Hand Cosmonaut Spacesuits For Sale
Wheelsurf Monocycle Is One Expensive Ride
How much do you think it costs? It isn't the product of a luxury brand nor does it target the upscale market. But it will set you back a considerable amount of money. As indicated in the picture above, the passenger rides inside and leans toward the direction he/she wishes to go. There's a handle … [Read more...] about Wheelsurf Monocycle Is One Expensive Ride
Biodegradable OAT Sneakers To Hit Stores Soon
Pairs of old sneakers tend to clutter living spaces and cramp your lifestyle. Unless you give them away to deserving folks or just throw them in the trash, there's little else that can be done with unused sneakers. OAT Shoes have come up with a novel solution—bury your old pair in the garden. … [Read more...] about Biodegradable OAT Sneakers To Hit Stores Soon
Allerta Inpulse Hackable Watch
I have always been a fan of watches that can provide a multitude of different features and data, rather than just being restricted to telling you only the time. The Allerta Inpulse caught my eye especially for that reason, and acts more like a mini computer on your wrist than a timepiece by … [Read more...] about Allerta Inpulse Hackable Watch
Smell Bad? Then The Otoko Kaoru Shirt Is For You
People's attitude towards body odor is a cultural thing. Human beings, depending on where they're from and what they do for a living, really smell different from each other. Even if you smell weird, it depends where you are and who gets a whiff of your natural 'scent.' However, if those sweaty … [Read more...] about Smell Bad? Then The Otoko Kaoru Shirt Is For You
Kito Keyboard Slippers Are Mandatory For All Compu-Nerds
Slippers are best used for those rare states of chillax in your otherwise hectic life. If you're an IT guy or a regular compu-nerd, then nothing expresses the life you live better than these keyboard slippers from Kito. What's great is, aside from the comfy button keys that mildly massage your … [Read more...] about Kito Keyboard Slippers Are Mandatory For All Compu-Nerds
Cartoonish Dr. Who Graphic Explains It All
Ages from now, the common citizenry will cherish Dr. Who the same way Shakespeare is cherished today. That's not saying Dr. Who isn't cherished by legions of adoring fans right now. Nothing else beats the iconic series in terms of longevity and bad special effects, even utter campyness. Let's not … [Read more...] about Cartoonish Dr. Who Graphic Explains It All
Innovative Kinect 3D Moullinex – Catalina Music Video
We have featured a number of wacky uses and hacks for Microsoft's Kinect motion controller here on Geeky Gadgets. But one innovative music group has taken it a step further by using the Kinect to create a music video complete with anaglyphic 3D. This allows you to see extra features whilst wearing a … [Read more...] about Innovative Kinect 3D Moullinex – Catalina Music Video
Send Ascii SMS Artwork From Your iPhone With AsciiArt App
If you think your SMS messages are a little drab and dreary, you could consider spicing them up a little with some Ascii artwork created using the new iPhone application AsciiArt, available for the iPhone. You can either use the library of included Ascii artwork or create your own to keep on file … [Read more...] about Send Ascii SMS Artwork From Your iPhone With AsciiArt App
Star Wars Imperial Walker AT-AT Built From Recycled Computer Parts
Creative Etsy user TGNsmith has crafted an impressive model of the Star Wars Imperial Walker AT-AT entirely from recycled computer parts and scrap metal, complete with battle scars. This unique piece of art is a testament to both creativity and sustainability, showcasing how discarded materials can … [Read more...] about Star Wars Imperial Walker AT-AT Built From Recycled Computer Parts
Tinkerer Builds Terrifying Lego Tank
Lego tinkerers are unsung engineering geniuses, if you ask us. (Ever read about the Apple engineer who rebuilt a 3,000 year old computer out of Lego?) But then again, think of how dreary our lives would be without such inventive people to color it with awesomeness on occasion. If a book on Lego guns … [Read more...] about Tinkerer Builds Terrifying Lego Tank
