Students at Brigham Young University (BYU) have created their own Batman-style grappling hook that actually works, and the device was inspired by the Batman Dark Knight movies. The students have designed the grappling hook gun for an Air Force contest, and the device can shoot a grappling hook up … [Read more...] about BYU Students Build Batman Style Grappling Hook (Video)
James Bond Theme Played Using 8 Floppy Drives (video)
We have featured a number of different themes being played by floppy drives here on Geeky Gadgets over the years, such as the Star Wars Imperial March also played by a selection of floppy disk drives. But now a new project has been built for display at Purdue University for the Association of … [Read more...] about James Bond Theme Played Using 8 Floppy Drives (video)
Sensu Brush Stylus Provides A True Painting Experience On Your Tablet
You might remember the Sensu brush from Kickstarter last year. If you do and didn't get a chance to make a pledge and help get the concept rolling, don't worry because next month the Sensu tablet brush will be available to purchase directly from the Sensu website for around $35. After successfully … [Read more...] about Sensu Brush Stylus Provides A True Painting Experience On Your Tablet
Huawei Working On Windows 8 Smartphones And Tablets?
According to a recent report, smartphone maker Huawei is working on two Windows Phone 8 smartphones, as well as some Windows 8 based tablets. One of the smartphones is expected to feature similar components used in Huawei's recent Android devices. The company has apparently assembled a team of 70 … [Read more...] about Huawei Working On Windows 8 Smartphones And Tablets?
Amazon Send To Kindle Software Now Available On Mac OS X
Kindle owners who have been waiting patiently for the ability to send documents easily from their Mac desktop will be pleased to know that this week Amazon has now released a Mac OS X version of the Kindle document transfer software, Send To Kindle. Send To Kindle for Mac OS X works in the same way … [Read more...] about Amazon Send To Kindle Software Now Available On Mac OS X
Valve’s Steam Software Arriving On Linux Soon
After a long wait, it now seems as though Steam for Linux might actually be arriving in the next couple of months. Valve's gaming distribution software, Steam, has been available on PC systems since it was revealed to the public on March 22, 2002, at the Game Developers Conference. Since then, the … [Read more...] about Valve’s Steam Software Arriving On Linux Soon
Another Galaxy S III Dummy Box Photo Leaked
Samsung has apparently been testing out its new Galaxy S III smartphone in dummy cases, with a number of mobile carriers. Last week, we saw a photo of the Galaxy S III in a dummy box, and now we have another photo of the device in a different dummy case. The photo below appeared on a Chinese mobile … [Read more...] about Another Galaxy S III Dummy Box Photo Leaked
Meizu MX And M9 To Get Android 4.0 ICS Update In June
Meizu has announced that two of its Android smartphones, the Meizu MX and the Meizu M9, will be getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update in June. This update is highly anticipated by Meizu users, as it promises to bring a host of new features and improvements to these devices. Details of … [Read more...] about Meizu MX And M9 To Get Android 4.0 ICS Update In June
HTC And Facebook Working On A New Facebook Smartphone?
HTC has already released a couple of smartphones that featured heavy Facebook integration, and now according to a recent report by Digitimes, HTC is working with Facebook on a new smartphone. Last year, HTC launched the HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa. Both devices featured heavy Facebook integration; … [Read more...] about HTC And Facebook Working On A New Facebook Smartphone?
Awesome Video Reveals Every Road, Flight Path And Shipping Lane On Earth
A fantastic video has been created by Globaïa that shows all the transportation routes around our planet Earth, including all the roads, shipping lanes, and flight paths, linking the continents together. The animation was created by Globaïa for the short film 'Welcome to the Anthropocene' … [Read more...] about Awesome Video Reveals Every Road, Flight Path And Shipping Lane On Earth
Asus Transformer TF101 Gets 9.2.1.21 Update
Asus has released another update for their original Transformer tablet, the Asus Transformer TF101. This update is available to TF101 owners who have already upgraded to the Android 4.0 update. The latest update brings some new features as well as some bug fixes, and you can see full details of what … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer TF101 Gets 9.2.1.21 Update
IKEA Cardboard Digital Camera
IKEA, the Swedish furniture manufacturer, has created an innovative cardboard digital camera, which was included in press packs given out during the 2012 Fuorisalone, a design expo in Milan. This unique creation showcases IKEA's commitment to sustainability and creativity, blending functionality … [Read more...] about IKEA Cardboard Digital Camera
