The developers behind the Apple TV MobileX project have released a new video of their work this week, which shows iOS applications running in full 720p via a modified Apple TV. In the video after the break, you can see Apple TV MobileX being used to run applications such as Facebook, Maps, Safari, … [Read more...] about Apple TV Hacked To Run Fullscreen iOS iPad Apps At 720p (video)
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Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Update Pre-Rooted Software Made Available
If you have been affected by the rollout of yesterday's Kindle Fire 6.2.1 update by Amazon, you will be pleased to know that even though the update brought some bad news for rooted devices, there is now light at the end of the tunnel. Over on the Xda-developers forum, user "eldarerathis" has already … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Update Pre-Rooted Software Made Available
iOS 5.0.1 Redsn0w Tethered Beta Jailbreak Unveiled
Last week we covered the launch of the untethered version of the iOS 5.0.1 Jailbreak that was coming to a final release for all A4 iOS Devices. Well, this week has brought the launch of the tethered version of the Redsn0w tethered jailbreak for older iOS devices running version 5.0.1. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about iOS 5.0.1 Redsn0w Tethered Beta Jailbreak Unveiled
iRacing Homemade 5 Screen Immersive Racing Rig (video)
If you enjoy a good racing game, you are sure to be delighted by this 5-screen racing rig simulator that has been built by Chad Smith in his home. The video after the jump shows the rig playing the popular iRacing multiplayer game. The 5 screens provide a massive 9600x1080 resolution, using an AMD … [Read more...] about iRacing Homemade 5 Screen Immersive Racing Rig (video)
RFID Tagging Used To Create Music (video)
RFID Tags have many uses, and are normally used to transfer data from an electronic RFID tag, to a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking objects. However, innovative modders have found a more rewarding use, using RFID for the creation of music using their RFID Beat Box. The RFID Beat … [Read more...] about RFID Tagging Used To Create Music (video)
Retro Rotary Phone Modded To Control iPhone’s Siri Assistant (video)
We have featured a number of Siri mods here on Geeky Gadgets since it was launched earlier this year by Apple as its iPhone 4S personal assistant. Modder Davis Remmel has now created a fun and unique way to interact with Siri on your iPhone, using an old retro dial phone together with a Bluetooth … [Read more...] about Retro Rotary Phone Modded To Control iPhone’s Siri Assistant (video)
Awesome R-Kaid-6 Custom Retro Wooden Video Game Console
The last time we featured a mod created by Love Hultén, it was the cool Sputnik 0667 PC, and now we have another awesome creation by Love Hultén, this time it is a custom retro wooden video game console called the R-Kaid-6. The R-Kaid-6 is inspired by the classic Atari 2600 and other retro gaming … [Read more...] about Awesome R-Kaid-6 Custom Retro Wooden Video Game Console
Transformers Bumblebee Xbox 360 Slim Casemod (Video)
Transformers and gaming fans will love this new Xbox 360 case mod. Inspired by Bumblebee from the Transformers movies, this latest Xbox mod was created by Mark Bongo from Major League Mods. Mark decided to install an Xbox 360 Slim inside a remote control Camaro, and in the video below you will see … [Read more...] about Transformers Bumblebee Xbox 360 Slim Casemod (Video)
Steam Workshop To Host Custom Made Skyrim Mods
Bethesda has announced that its new Creation Kit is due to arrive in January 2012 together with Skyrim mod tools. This highly anticipated release will enable gamers to create Skyrim mod scripts that can then be made available to other gamers via Steam's Workshop service. Enhanced Modding … [Read more...] about Steam Workshop To Host Custom Made Skyrim Mods
Kindle Fire Booted With CyanogenMod 7
JackpotClavin over on the XDA Developers forum has posted a few images that show a new Amazon Kindle Fire booted using CyanogenMod 7. Amazon's Kindle device was rooted earlier this month and only a few weeks later has received the CyanogenMod 7 treatment. Even in these early stages of development, … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire Booted With CyanogenMod 7
Monitor Polarizing Film Privacy Mod, Keeps Your Screen Contents Secret (video)
If you wear glasses or would simply like to keep your monitor contents private, a new modification has been demonstrated by Instructables modder Dimovi. This innovative hack shows you how to remove the polarizing film on your monitor, transforming it into a privacy screen that can only be viewed … [Read more...] about Monitor Polarizing Film Privacy Mod, Keeps Your Screen Contents Secret (video)
Skyrim, WoW Head Tracking Mod Created For Sony 3D Personal Viewer (video)
Do you enjoy playing Skyrim or World of Warcraft and own a Sony HMZ-T1 Virtual Reality Headset? If you do, then you might be interested in this great little mod that has been put together using a TrackIR 5 head tracking system. Allowing you to immerse yourself into the world of Skyrim or WoW in 3D … [Read more...] about Skyrim, WoW Head Tracking Mod Created For Sony 3D Personal Viewer (video)
