Chris Burden has created what is probably the world's largest Hot Wheels car track at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This impressive installation not only features a vast array of toy cars but also includes some toy trains, making it a comprehensive and dynamic exhibit that appeals to both … [Read more...] about The Worlds Largest Hot Wheels Car Track (Video)
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Back To The Future DeLorean Hard Drive
We are not sure if this Back To The Future DeLorean hard drive is compatible with Apple's Time Machine, although it could be a fun way to back up your data. The Back To The Future DeLorean hard drive comes with 500GB of built-in storage, and it is a 1:18 scale replica of the DeLorean used in the … [Read more...] about Back To The Future DeLorean Hard Drive
Angry Birds iPhone 4 Decals
We have featured quite a few fun decals for the iPhone 4 here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest ones will appeal to all the Angry Birds fans out there (although we doubt these ones are officially licensed by Rovio Mobile): the Angry Birds iPhone 4 decals. There are 6 different Angry Birds versions … [Read more...] about Angry Birds iPhone 4 Decals
Starship Enterprise Z 2 Meter Zepplin (video)
Check out this incredible indoor Starship Enterprise that has been meticulously constructed for the occasion of the BVC participation at the 20th F.A.C.T.S. Convention, held on October 23-24, 2010, in Ghent. This event is a significant gathering for fans of science fiction, fantasy, comics, and … [Read more...] about Starship Enterprise Z 2 Meter Zepplin (video)
The Bioengineered Future Is Now The Bioengineered Present
While synthetic life forms aren't walking the streets yet or making huge differences in our lives, thanks to Dr. Craig Venter's breakthroughs an exciting new frontier has opened for us. … [Read more...] about The Bioengineered Future Is Now The Bioengineered Present
Deflexion Armor Is Not MJOLNIR, But Is Still Pretty Tough
It isn't MJOLNIR, but it's very tough—and stylish. Modular too. Applicable to different types of body wear, like shoes and vests. It's perfect for outdoor types who don't mind wrestling a bear once in a while. … [Read more...] about Deflexion Armor Is Not MJOLNIR, But Is Still Pretty Tough
Awesome Dude Builds Own Airplane
We've featured lots of creative types who've had the grit and smarts to realize their DIY dreams before. But Doug Barry may have just beaten them all. … [Read more...] about Awesome Dude Builds Own Airplane
Dutch University: WiFi Mutates Trees
It may not be turning them into ravenous zombies, but some of the findings are cause for much furrowed eyebrows—you know, that worried look? … [Read more...] about Dutch University: WiFi Mutates Trees
Cheap Lens Bracelets Are The Perfect Gift For The Camera Obsessed
All of us know someone who literally burns for photography. You know, the type whose everyday conversation eventually reverts back to their ultimate passion for the lens? If you care about such people, then why not buy them a bunch of lens bracelets? Indeed, a whole bunch should be given to those … [Read more...] about Cheap Lens Bracelets Are The Perfect Gift For The Camera Obsessed
Got Spare Cash? How About Buying Alan Turing Memorabilia?
If computer history and lore is close to your heart and you've got some money that will otherwise be spent on a pint of beer but can be used for a good cause, then perhaps it's time you learned about Alan Turing. Math genius and machine logic pioneer. … [Read more...] about Got Spare Cash? How About Buying Alan Turing Memorabilia?
What Dying Stars Teach Us About Our Mortality
They teach us that dying sucks, especially when you're a planet orbiting a red giant that will soon go kaput, ergo sucking everything in its path. Yeah, the end sucks. Ha. Ladies and gentlemen, meet HIP 13044 b. Type: Gas giant a little larger than our own planetary colossus Jupiter. Status: … [Read more...] about What Dying Stars Teach Us About Our Mortality
DNA Portraits From DNA 11 Lets You Showcase Awesome Ancestry
That's IF you have awesome ancestry. The portrait itself doesn't show much until you scan it with your smartphone. What happens next is a full-fledged app that leads to a special website tracing your illustrious lineage. It can be used to find out which side of your family tree had relatives … [Read more...] about DNA Portraits From DNA 11 Lets You Showcase Awesome Ancestry
