We have featured quite a few different Microsoft Kinect hacks here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest one is by Shantanu Goel, who has managed to get the Kinect working with his PlayStation 3. This innovative hack showcases the versatility and potential of the Kinect beyond its intended use with the Xbox … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kinect Hacked To Work On PS3 (Video)
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Tesla Coils Kinect Hack (Video)
We have featured quite a few different Kinect hacks here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one is definitely one of the coolest we have seen so far: the Tesla Coils Kinect hack. Have a look at the video of it in action below. It was created by the guys over at brightarcs, who build what they call … [Read more...] about Tesla Coils Kinect Hack (Video)
Microsoft Kinect Hacked For Home Automation (Video)
We have featured quite a few different Microsoft Kinect hacks here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one uses the Kinect to control home automation systems. This innovative hack allows the user to control the lights around their home, and it has been set up in a pretty clever way, controlling various … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kinect Hacked For Home Automation (Video)
Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 Mod (Video)
We have featured quite a few different mods here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one will appeal to all the Star Wars fans out there: the Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 mod. This fun Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 mod was created by Mark Bongo from Major League Mods. As well as having an Xbox inside R2-D2, … [Read more...] about Star Wars R2-D2 Xbox 360 Mod (Video)
This Chucky Casemod Will Scare The Pants Out Of You
Chucky, the man-killing doll who spawned a cult film series that got increasingly ridiculous right with Bride of Chucky, is now part of some dude's desktop. The iconic horror villain/monster has been done homage by Omar Mazjoub, who tricked out his PC Chucky style. It's got awesome specs … [Read more...] about This Chucky Casemod Will Scare The Pants Out Of You
Nanocade Turns Your Netbook Into An Arcade Cabinet
We have featured quite a few custom arcade cabinets here at Geeky Gadgets, but I think the latest one is probably one of the coolest to date, the Nanocade. The Nanocade lets you turn your netbook into a mini arcade cabinet and if you don't want to use a netbook you can also use a mini-ITX … [Read more...] about Nanocade Turns Your Netbook Into An Arcade Cabinet
OnStar AddOn Brings Fancy Mirror to All Cars
It seems like every time I watch TV, there is a commercial for OnStar that I see as I zip past it with my DVR. OnStar is admittedly a really cool system with all sorts of features if you own a GM vehicle that comes with it. OnStar can unlock your doors, keep you from getting lost, and catch the … [Read more...] about OnStar AddOn Brings Fancy Mirror to All Cars
Kinect Quadrocopter Autonomous AR.Drone Hack (video)
We have written about a number of Kinect hacks here on Geeky Gadgets over the past weeks since the Kinect's launch. But this Autonomous AR.Drone Hack by the team over at Hybrid Systems lab in the University of California has to be my favorite to date. The team has added a Kinect motion controller … [Read more...] about Kinect Quadrocopter Autonomous AR.Drone Hack (video)
DIY Time-lapse Mod For Compact Cameras
Time-lapse features are normally included in the specifications of more expensive DSLR cameras. But what if you fancy having a play with time-lapse on a budget? Well, Andyk75 has created a fantastic little mod that allows you to set up a time-lapse feature on even the most basic point-and-shoot … [Read more...] about DIY Time-lapse Mod For Compact Cameras
Star Trek Inspired Kitchen Computer (Video)
We have featured a few different PC mods here at Geeky Gadgets, and the latest one will undoubtedly appeal to all the Star Trek fans out there: the Star Trek inspired kitchen computer. This cool kitchen PC was created by YouTube user klapstoelpiloot, who used Windows XP and a custom UI to give it … [Read more...] about Star Trek Inspired Kitchen Computer (Video)
Touchscreen Created From Solid Ice (video)
Nokia researchers in Finland have created a fantastic demonstration of ubiquitous computing, where computers are embedded into everyday objects such as tables, walls, or doors. In this case, a solid wall of ice was created using ice blocks cut from a frozen river to build a 2 x 1.5 m (6.5 x … [Read more...] about Touchscreen Created From Solid Ice (video)
Kinect Hack Turns Broomstick Into Lightsaber (Video)
We have featured a few different Kinect hacks here at Geeky Gadgets, including some fun hand puppets. The latest one is from hacker Yankeyan, who has ingeniously hacked his Kinect to display a Lightsaber. Yankeyan uses a wooden broom handle to act as his lightsaber. Have a look at the video of it … [Read more...] about Kinect Hack Turns Broomstick Into Lightsaber (Video)
