It looks like Panasonic's Evolta Robot will be the first-ever robot to attempt to complete an Ironman Triathlon, as he is taking part in the famous Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, and is hoping to finish the 140.6-mile course within one week. The Panasonic Evolta robot is just 7 inches tall and has … [Read more...] about Panasonic’s Evolta Robot To Take Part In Ironman Triathlon
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Watch the Evolution Of Music From 1970 In 3 Minutes (video)
Music has changed considerably since the 1970s, and PR company Simply Zesty has put together a funky 3-minute video detailing a few facts that have rocked music over the last 40 years. They have provided a few of the significant changes that have transformed the way we now listen to and obtain our … [Read more...] about Watch the Evolution Of Music From 1970 In 3 Minutes (video)
Fake Apple Sneakers Appear In China
We have already seen a number of faked Apple products, as well as some fake Apple stores, in China, and now it would appear that some Chinese footwear manufacturers have decided to make some Apple sneakers. As you can see from the photo below, these fake Apple sneakers feature an Apple logo, and … [Read more...] about Fake Apple Sneakers Appear In China
Windows 8 Has A New Blue Screen Of Death
As well as giving Windows 8 a completely new look with a new UI, it looks like Microsoft has also replaced the standard Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), which is usually filled with lots of text telling you what went wrong, with a more friendly version. The photo below, from Chip Hazard shows the new … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Has A New Blue Screen Of Death
Really Long And Epic Chart Maps Our Future Via Movies
If sci-fi movies in the last 50 years are anything to go by, our future is a dark and terrible spectacle. Shenanigans too. This according to an immense new graphic that chronologically arranges our future according to several dozen science fiction movies and TV shows, including Futurama. Judging by … [Read more...] about Really Long And Epic Chart Maps Our Future Via Movies
FTC Cracks Down On Smartphone Apps That Allegedly Cure Zits
An ugly word indeed. Zits, mind you, not 'FTC'. To soften its awful implications, let's settle on acne. Turns out a rash (pun intended) of suspicious iPhone apps have been spreading and the FTC isn't too pleased with the trend. The problem is these apps are claiming to cure acne via an iPhone. … [Read more...] about FTC Cracks Down On Smartphone Apps That Allegedly Cure Zits
Chrome Email Game Brings Fun To The Task Of Sorting Your Email
If you get a little bored sorting the never-ending stream of emails in your inbox, a new game has been developed to bring a little enjoyment back to the process. The Email Game has been designed for Chrome and awards you with points for quick filtering, deleting, and replying to messages. When you … [Read more...] about Chrome Email Game Brings Fun To The Task Of Sorting Your Email
Star Trek Over The Last 45 Years (Infographic)
Space.com has created an infographic summarizing the past 45 years of Star Trek, from its humble beginnings back in 1956 right up to the new movies expected to be released in 2013. Six television series and 11 movies later, Star Trek and Gene Roddenberry's vision of the future is still going as … [Read more...] about Star Trek Over The Last 45 Years (Infographic)
Lamp Comes To Life In Pixar Logo Style With a Little Arduino Wizardry (video)
Industrial engineer Javier Lander has taken a €5 lamp purchased from Ikea and transformed it into a voice-activated moving lamp, creating a real-life version of the Pixar Animation Studio logo lamp. Lander has used a couple of servos positioned in the lamp's base and one in the shade, sound and … [Read more...] about Lamp Comes To Life In Pixar Logo Style With a Little Arduino Wizardry (video)
The Defusable Alarm Clock (Video)
We have featured a number of DIY and homemade alarm clocks here at Geeky Gadgets, the latest one is the creation of Mike Krumpus from Nootropic Design, the Defusable Alarm Clock. As you can see from the photo and video below, the Defusable Alarm Clock is designed to look like a bomb, and it is a … [Read more...] about The Defusable Alarm Clock (Video)
The Worlds Largest Angry Birds Game
Angry Birds is one of the most popular mobile games of all time, and it would appear that the game is also very popular in China, as one amusement park has created a giant version of the Angry Birds game that visitors can play. As you will see from the photos below, giant catapults are used to … [Read more...] about The Worlds Largest Angry Birds Game
Women Mistakenly Buys Fake Laptop Made Of Paper
This news is a complete shocker, especially if that wooden iPad incident is still fresh in your memory. Suppressing that chortle for a moment, this is a case of same town, same suspect, same seedy transaction. Two women who handed over $250 for a 'laptop' got the surprise of their lives when the box … [Read more...] about Women Mistakenly Buys Fake Laptop Made Of Paper
