Deep dives into niche interests, curiosities, experiments, hardware, software, science, and ideas that appeal to technically curious and enthusiast audiences.
Lego Microscale Builds: Minimalistic Vehicle Awesomeness
We know impressive Lego builds take time to finish, and they usually incorporate thousands of blocks positioned just right to complete a masterpiece. We've grown accustomed to this way of creating cool and lasting artwork. Some have even been displayed for a showcase in an art gallery or become vira ...
Muhammad Ali Portrait Created Using 1,500 Punching Bags
The geek community seems to be on fire these days. There is no idea out there that is too far-fetched or too creative to be realized, especially when it comes to famous people's portraits. The latest in a row of bizarre creations was a Mona Lisa replication using over 100,000 carats of gem stones. T ...
16 Ways To Use Your Wrist Now That Watches Are Obsolete
Do people still wear watches? Really? I think the answer to that question comes down to whether or not people wear watches primarily to tell the time. Now that everyone has their smartphone glued to their body 24/7, it doesn't seem practical to wear a watch. Do you still wear one?
Personally, th ...
The Ultimate Secret Hiding Place In Your House
I've always thought the idea of leaving a time capsule for future generations to find would be fun. It's even fun to pack away a magazine or trinket in a box only to find it years later in the basement or attic. Wouldn't it be neat to find a tiny hidden treasure somewhere in your house that someone ...
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The History of Science Fiction [Unfreakingbelieveable Infographic]
I know, I know... unfreakingbelievable isn't a word, is it? It doesn't even matter because you'll forget all about that when you see this mind-blowing insanely well put together infographic on the history of science fiction. You could literally spend 30 minutes staring at this thing and still not ...
Car Bathtub: The Geek Way To Stay Young Forever
When I was a kid, I remember having a friend who had one of those car shaped beds. If I remember right, I think it was a Ferrari shaped in plastic. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. As a young boy, you tend to like things that are a little bit over the top, I know. But since then, that trend ...
Protect Your Password With Help From A Geeky Stripper
As we all know, computer hackers are getting better at what they do each day, thus becoming a daily annoyance that many of us think about. Just this past week, the hacker group Anonymous was all over the news again, freaking everyone out with their coy calculated cyber threats and mind-blowing skil ...
Motherboard Art: Secretly Pimp Out Your Computer
Once again, I am impressed with the depth of creativity people showcase around the world. Some of the things I have never even seen or thought about before. It's like discovering a whole new level of art when you find something beautiful created on something that is a modern day gadget. These day ...
A Game Boy iPad 2 Cover For Retro Gaming Geeks
It seems like everything Apple produces is sleek and beautiful. That company inspires everyone from designers to developers to ordinary people. They have done an extraordinary job capturing the attention of the whole world.
One thing I find even more creative than the products they release are ...
Geek Living: Lego Kitchen Counter For The Creative People
There are a lot of things you can build using Lego, and it seems we're starting to see some rather large builds. They might not look very complex or hard to build, but keep in mind the time it must take to build an entire house out of Lego. It is just mind blowing in every sense of the word. Geek ...
NES Breathalyzer Game: The Ultimate Party Game
So you're having a party this upcoming Friday and all your geek friends are invited. On for the night is some retro gaming, and it's of course the Nintendo NES that is in the spotlight. What else could bring back that retro feeling of the past? Super Mario is of course the first highlight of the ...
Hands-Free Sandwich Holder: When Working Is More Important
We have all been there. It's that moment when you suddenly realize that optimizing yourself is more necessary than anything that has to be optimized. You sit there and tap away at the keyboard realizing that your deadline is coming towards you like a mountain wall while you're driving your Ferrari ...
Deconstructing Disney: The Parts Of Legendary Cartoons
Every once in a while someone comes along who strikes a profound string that resonates throughout the world. They mesmerize us with their magic and keep us astonished for the rest of our lives. Walt Disney was one of those people, and his legacy will live on for the rest of eternity. His way of c ...
Ornithology: The Real Birds Behind The Angry Birds
When you play a game, do you ever stop to think about where the idea must have come from? Me neither, but I am sure there are people out there that actually think about that. When playing a game, it's quite apparent where it is originally from, or at least where the idea must have come from. To m ...
Sleeve Scarf: When Geek Fashion Goes Horribly Wrong
To be a geek doesn't really entail cool parties, black tie events and beach get togethers. At least it didn't used to. When geeks started to overtake the Internet with their many inventions and services, things shifted slightly. Today's it's "in" to wear a pair of geeky glasses and a fashionable ...