Travelling as a geek in the 21st century can be a rather heavy affair – and sometimes you simply have to leave some things behind. Now ASUS believes that your wireless router should not be one of them. The ASUS WL-330NUL USB Pocket Router (really? No cute name like wispo or travelroute or something?) comes […]
Google has somehow found a way to up the sci-fi levels on its proposed Project Glass spectacles: it wants to add laser beams. The project aims to create “augmented reality” spectacles which can overlay visual information directly into your eyeline. At its simplest this could mean getting turn-by-turn walking directions in cities, but it could […]
For $500, this hand-assembled HAL replica from 2001: A Space Odyssey can be yours…and it WORKS! It’s made from aircraft-grade aluminum and based on actual studio blueprints. It features a red LED eye and will spout 1 of 15 movie quotes WHEN YOU TALK TO IT. [ ThinkGeek / Via Uncrate]
Here we have Anthony Ha from Tech Crunch interviewing Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus – a company that’s trying to create some really high quality VR gaming with the “Oculus Rift” headset. And he wants to make it available to the “average […]
I want that 84″ display. Seriously. It would look totally awesome in my basement. No info on price though, so I’ll likely won’t be able to afford it. Image source: Best Choice Reviews
From Youtuber twildottv: I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Shuttleworth tonight, and this was a quick demonstration he gave me of the Ubuntu Phone OS running on top of a GSM Samsung Galaxy Nexus. [twildottv]
A new iPhone case adds a touch-sensitive surface to the rear of the device. It could make a range of activities including games much easier, but faces a common chicken-and-egg situation. The gadget is designed by Canopy and called Sensus. It’s built in the same way as many cases, with raised rubbed corners that should […]
This is pretty cool, an augmented reality Tardis that truly is bigger on the inside! [Greg Kumparak]
UPDATE: Apple lifts block on combo 30-pin+Lightning charging accessories How do you fancy a handy charger that can power multiple portable devices without you having to worry about tangled up cabling? Well we’re sorry to tell you that Apple says you can’t have it. A licensing dispute means that a developer will have to refund […]
Struggling to nerdify your Christmas tree this year? Will the partner not let you spend exorbitant amounts of money on that TARDIS hanging you desperately want? Instructables to the rescue. Craftycounterpart has published some awesome DIY lessons on how to make these awesome Dalek and TARDIS ornaments. If you’re a DIY buff, this should be […]