It's about time, we say. Sure, you might think that the throne in your john is the pinnacle of human genius but the awful truth is it's not. The way toilets work in our day and age, they use up valuable water resources and clog sewers with human waste, not to mention pollute natural habitats. The … [Read more...] about Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation Want To Reinvent Toilets (Video)
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Camera Lens Chess Set By Lensrentals
It what has to be one of the more expensive chess sets I have ever seen, lens rental company fittingly named Lenrentals have created a fantastic chess set using lenses manufactured by Canon and Nikon. The complete 32 piece set of lens includes: 70-200 f/2.8 pawns, 600mm f/4 Kings and 500mm f4 … [Read more...] about Camera Lens Chess Set By Lensrentals
Indestructible Titanium Straw Will Survive The Apocalypse (Video)
If you're half divine like Perseus or made of superior DNA ala Master Chief, then mayhaps it's high time you learned about the Titanium Straw. It's a beverage straw—made of titanium. Made for immortals. If you think this sounds nutty, the rationale behind the indestructible product is even more … [Read more...] about Indestructible Titanium Straw Will Survive The Apocalypse (Video)
Robot Band Covers “The Beautiful People” (Video)
A funky robot band called the End of Life, or EOL for short, has been recorded playing a cover of Marilyn Manson’s “The Beautiful People”. The EOL band consists of a robotic cello, electric guitar, drummer, together with a scanner. Watch the video after the jump to see how well the robot band … [Read more...] about Robot Band Covers “The Beautiful People” (Video)
Team Fortress 2 Recreated As Retro Arcade Game (video)
If you are a Team Fortress 2 fan and fancy playing a game with a slight twist on the Valve classic game and with more of a retro feel, then you're in for a treat. Indie games developer Eric Ruth has used his magic once again to create an arcade version of Team Fortress 2, complete with characters … [Read more...] about Team Fortress 2 Recreated As Retro Arcade Game (video)
Mary Poppins Would Approve: The Backpack Umbrella
When this thing is on your back, don't expect to fly though. Mary Poppins is only a movie, after all. Pictured below is a backpack umbrella that comes with its own wearable carrying case. Operation is dead simple: just pull it out, open, and attach it to the lightweight backpack. The backpack … [Read more...] about Mary Poppins Would Approve: The Backpack Umbrella
Stormtroopers Finally Go On Vacation
After Darth Vader's much-publicized visits to a Disney theme park and even a weekend getaway, his own grunts finally get a chance to relax. After all, the Death Star doesn't look like a fun workplace for the long term (no recreational areas) and fighting rebels across the galaxy does wear down a … [Read more...] about Stormtroopers Finally Go On Vacation
Oh The Humanity! Hilarious Water Jet Pack Fail Leaves You In Stitches (Video)
The setting is a Fox 5 San Diego morning newscast featuring this dude on a water-powered jetpack. The good stuff happens at the 0:08 mark when the expected aero-stunt gets off to a lousy start. How lousy? You'll have to watch it yerself. See the video after the jump. Here it … [Read more...] about Oh The Humanity! Hilarious Water Jet Pack Fail Leaves You In Stitches (Video)
Hotmail Cracks Down On Stupid Passwords
We'd love to add 'and threatens jail time for repeat offenders' but that's not true. In the wake of so many high profile hacks in as many months, Hotmail is being proactive and embargoing the so common obvious passwords. Yeah, that's right. We're onto your "qwerty123" nonsense on every single online … [Read more...] about Hotmail Cracks Down On Stupid Passwords
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Haynes Manual
Yesterday we heard about the new Star Wars The Blueprint book, and now there is another new Star Wars book on the way, the Millennium Falcon Owners Workshop Manual from Haynes. Now you will be able to find out everything you need to repair your own Millennium Falcon, with detailed repair plans just … [Read more...] about Star Wars Millennium Falcon Haynes Manual
The iPhone Slingshot, Shoots iPhone’s (Video)
We have featured quite a few of Joerg Sprave's crazy slingshot creations here at Geeky Gadgets, which include the Machete Slingshot and the Avalaunche Slingshot. Now, Joerg has decided to create a new slingshot that uses Apple iPhones as ammo. The iPhone Slingshot: A Unique Creation Joerg Sprave … [Read more...] about The iPhone Slingshot, Shoots iPhone’s (Video)
Pictures Of Darth Vader On Holiday
In the real world, Darth Vader would be a widower who spends most of his time breathing heavily and speaking in a scary baritone. Estranged from his two kids and preoccupied with crushing the Rebel Alliance, the stress of being a Sith Lord sure takes its toll on the guy. So for once, he decided to … [Read more...] about Pictures Of Darth Vader On Holiday
