To be perfectly honest, we were sort of wondering when the scuttlebutt on the Vita's revamped online modes would hit the grapevine, if only because we knew Sony would have to bring out a few new tricks to compete with the 3DS's awesome Street Pass. Apparently, they knew it too, which is why they … [Read more...] about PlayStation Vita Online Modes Revealed
Real Bell Connects to Computer via USB for email Notification
When I was a kid, my teacher had one of these bells on her desk. She would ding it if we were being too loud, and anyone talking after the ding got spanked. I got spanked a lot. A hack has surfaced that takes one of those bells and, rather than wedging it in a first-grade teacher's bum, it connects … [Read more...] about Real Bell Connects to Computer via USB for email Notification
New Lego Set Celebrates Last Space Shuttle
We mean the Atlantis, of course. After having landed safely on Earth last week, we can't help but get misty-eyed at the thought of the final shuttle mission ever. The Space Shuttle Atlantis, a symbol of human ingenuity and exploration, has completed its last journey, marking the end of an era in … [Read more...] about New Lego Set Celebrates Last Space Shuttle
Retro Rubiks Cube Could Get Aggravating
Therefore, causing the opposite of what's promised on the product page. See, this particular Rubik's shouldn't be solved but squeezed. Why? It's a stress ball. Weird, but instead of solving it, you're supposed to sink your mighty fingers into its softness. The aggravation comes from … [Read more...] about Retro Rubiks Cube Could Get Aggravating
Porsche Design P’6520 Compass Watch is Perfect for the Directionally Challenged
I am one of the people that you can’t tell to head up the street and turn north. I need to know left or right. If you are the same way, what you need is one of these cool Porsche Design watches called the P'6520 Compass Watch. Design and Features The watch has a titanium face in black and a very … [Read more...] about Porsche Design P’6520 Compass Watch is Perfect for the Directionally Challenged
Samsung Galaxy R In Action (Video)
Some of our readers will remember the new Samsung Galaxy R, which is designed to be a cheaper version of the Samsung Galaxy S II, although it shares many of the specifications with the Galaxy S II. The guys over at Samsung Hub have managed to get their hands on a video of the new Samsung Galaxy R, … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy R In Action (Video)
RIM To Cut 2,000 Jobs
Research In Motion (RIM) has announced that they will be cutting 2,000 jobs, which accounts for around 10 percent of their total workforce. In addition to these layoffs, the company is also moving some of its executives around to different positions within the organization. This restructuring is … [Read more...] about RIM To Cut 2,000 Jobs
Zippo Lighter Gun Fires 6MM Bullets
We have featured a few different firearms here at Geeky Gadgets, including some crazy homemade ones. The latest one is disguised as a Zippo lighter, and it even comes with tiny 6mm bullets. This unique piece of craftsmanship is not just a novelty item but a fully functional firearm cleverly … [Read more...] about Zippo Lighter Gun Fires 6MM Bullets
Gamestop Employee Fired For Planking
Unfortunately, planking is not a laughing matter for some people, and one unfortunate GameStop employee has been fired after five years of service for planking within a GameStop store. John Mazzocchi, pictured below, posted a picture of himself planking between two in-store kiosks and captioned it … [Read more...] about Gamestop Employee Fired For Planking
Apple Drops Front Row Media Feature From OS X Lion
New features, amendments, and the odd issue are still being discovered within Apple's new OS X Lion operating system. One older feature to have received the chop in OS X Lion is Apple's Front Row media menu. The Front Row feature under Snow Leopard was accessible by pressing the "Cmd+Esc" keys … [Read more...] about Apple Drops Front Row Media Feature From OS X Lion
Elecom’s Latest Mouse, Inspired By Origami
Elecom has launched a new wireless mouse, the Elecom Nendo Orime, which takes its design inspiration from Origami, and as you can see from the photos below it looks like it may not be that comfortable to use. Elecom's new mouse has been developed in collaboration with nendo (canada-born, … [Read more...] about Elecom’s Latest Mouse, Inspired By Origami
WebRunner Converts Web Applications Into Standalone Desktop Apps
If you are a Firefox user, a useful Firefox extension has been created called WebRunner that will allow you to convert almost any web application into a standalone application you can then run on your desktop. This includes popular web-based services such as Gmail, Google Plus, and even the game … [Read more...] about WebRunner Converts Web Applications Into Standalone Desktop Apps
