We've covered a few stories here on Geeky Gadgets about attempts to recreate Marty McFly's self-lacing Nike sneakers from the second Back to the Future 2 movie. Nike has even tried to recently patent the self-lacing design. Well, you can now go one better and own the actual pair of 2015 sneakers … [Read more...] about Actual Back to the Future Sneakers Up For Auction $15,000
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U.S. Lab Working Hard To Make A Superstar
No, we don't mean 'superstar' in the celebrity sense of the ward. What the National ignition Facility has been laboring over since 1997 is the creation of a "miniature star of Earth"—think of our sun—contained in a chamber where its energy can be converted into power. Lots and lots (and lots) of … [Read more...] about U.S. Lab Working Hard To Make A Superstar
Casio Heats Up Graphing Calculator Market With High-Res Color Screen
The world of drab and outdated calculators is in for quite a jolt once the Prizm fx-CG10 hits stores come January 2011. What makes it stand apart from its unfashionable predecessors is a swanky high-resolution 65,367-color 3.7" display. Take note, this is a graphing calculator, which means it … [Read more...] about Casio Heats Up Graphing Calculator Market With High-Res Color Screen
Retro Casette Tape iPhone 4 Decal
We have featured quite a few different decals for the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook here at Geeky Gadgets, like the awesome Hal 9000 MacBook decal. The latest one will give your shiny new iPhone 4 a retro look, the Retro Cassette Tape iPhone 4 Decal. This Cassette Tape style decal is made for your … [Read more...] about Retro Casette Tape iPhone 4 Decal
ThinkGeek Star Wars Wampa Rug Now Shipping!
Back in May, ThinkGeek unveiled one of its greatest creations ever - the Star Wars Wampa Rug. The rug had been up for pre-order since then and was expected to be available in August. Although there was a slight delay, the good news is that the rug is shipping right now! Even if you didn’t pre-order … [Read more...] about ThinkGeek Star Wars Wampa Rug Now Shipping!
LCD Refresh Rates Improved With New Zwitterionic Material?
A new material called Zwitterionic may be the key to improving the refresh rates on LCD monitors and TVs. The new material created by Professor Piotr Kaszynski and grad student Bryan Ringstrand at Vanderbilt University may help upgrade the crystals used in today's LCD displays. The new crystals … [Read more...] about LCD Refresh Rates Improved With New Zwitterionic Material?
Star Wars Trilogy In 2 Minute Paper Animation
Check out this 2-minute masterpiece of the Star Wars Trilogy created using stop frame animation and paper. Watch the 2 min video after the jump. Enjoy. Created by Eric Power Up, this 2-minute paper video aims to make Star Wars as 2D as possible. I've joined the Rebel Alliance. My first act of … [Read more...] about Star Wars Trilogy In 2 Minute Paper Animation
Awesome Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Maverick Gun
We have featured quite a few different steampunk-themed gadgets and creations here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest addition to our collection is a Nerf gun that has been given the steampunk treatment, the Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Maverick Gun. The Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Maverick Gun was meticulously … [Read more...] about Awesome Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Maverick Gun
Hal 9000 iPad Decal
The other day we showed you the cool Hal 9000 MacBook decal from the guys over at Expendable Decals. They have now released a version for the iPad, the Hal 9000 iPad Decal. Design and Inspiration The Hal 9000 iPad Decal is inspired by the iconic HAL 9000 computer from Stanley Kubrick's classic … [Read more...] about Hal 9000 iPad Decal
iPwn Game Boy Hardshell iPhone 4 Case
We have seen some cool decals and a couple of cases that make your iPhone look like a Nintendo Game Boy. The latest one is from the guys over at iPWN, the iPwn Game Boy Hardshell iPhone 4 Case. Design and Features The iPwn Game Boy Hardshell iPhone 4 Case is designed to bring a nostalgic touch … [Read more...] about iPwn Game Boy Hardshell iPhone 4 Case
Jumbo Nintendo DS Screen Mod (video)
Would you like to supersize your DS screen? Well, this hack allows you to create the ultimate jumbo DS screen. It's a Nintendo DS hooked up to 2 Tablet PC screens, using an FPGA in between to do some translation magic. Pen input from the Tablet PC screens is sent back to the DS. Technical Details … [Read more...] about Jumbo Nintendo DS Screen Mod (video)
Hand Crafted Wooden Shades
If you are looking for a more natural feel from your shades, then this handcrafted wooden design by Shwood is worth a look. The range is meticulously handcrafted from East Indian Rosewood, a material known for its durability and rich, dark hues. This wood is not only aesthetically pleasing but also … [Read more...] about Hand Crafted Wooden Shades
