Deep dives into niche interests, curiosities, experiments, hardware, software, science, and ideas that appeal to technically curious and enthusiast audiences.
The World’s Most Advanced Display – Angle Oriented
When we've surpassed the cool gadgets imagined in movies like Minority Report and iRobot, we know we've come a long way to enhance the way we live our daily lives. Not only do these things help a lot of people in their work, but they also introduce some new features that I, at least, can't wait to ...
Alien Wackiness – Home Decor Inspiration (wth?)
Omg... sometimes we just have too much fun on Bit Rebels. Last night I wrote an article about a giant alien shower sculpture that vomits water. I had to watch a happy television show after writing that so I wouldn't have bad dreams when I fell asleep (I normally don't watch TV).
Many times our ...
The Perfect Gift For Your Geek Gamer Girl!
We definitely have a thing for geek jewelry on Bit Rebels. A lot of times, geek jewelry can be the most romantic jewelry of all, but then again, maybe I just think that because I'm a geek myself. :)
I remember the ring with the hidden message. I loved that one! Richard wrote about the earring ...
Lego Movie Posters – Harry Potter, X-Men & More!
We write a lot of articles about Lego on Bit Rebels. I don't think we'll stop any time soon, after all, Lego bricks and minifigs are the perfect geek toys. There is no end to what people can build and create with Lego, which is why some refer to it as the ultimate creativity tool.
This classic ...
Wacky Office Supplies – Fun at Work!
If you are like me, you can stay in a bookstore, an office supply store or even the art supplies section of any store for hours. I enjoy looking for the cutest or the geekiest office supplies that I can find. Not only are they fun to use, they also dress up your work space and make your desk more ...
Stay Awake With These Caffeinated Treats
Whenever we stay up late due to our work load, we often turn into caffeine junkies, resorting to drinking coffee or tea. According to Wikipedia Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that is a psychoactive stimulant drug. Caffeine was discovered by a German chemist, Friedrich Fe ...
Whiskey Stones – Now Ice Won’t Dilute Your Drinks!
Do you like throwing parties? Do you simply love to unwind after a hard days work? Do you enjoy scotch on the rocks or whiskey on the rocks?! If you are a scotch or a whiskey drinker, and if you like your liquor cold but hate the watered down taste because of melted ice, then fret no more. There ...
Magnetic Water Drops? – Your Fridge Will Sparkle
Interior designers think it's the biggest sin you can commit, while us deadly people think it's the most useful things you can have in a home. I am of course talking about putting magnets on your refrigerator. Yeah, sure, sometimes they clutter the whole thing to the point that you almost can't op ...
The World’s Largest Crayola Crayon!
According to CNET, aside from Lego bricks, Crayola crayons may be the most common plaything on planet Earth. Did you know that 3 billion Crayola crayons are made each year?
Daniel Terdiman, a reporter for CNET, recently traveled to the Crayola visitor's center in Pennsylvania to check it all out ...
Add Some Geek To The World – Repair Buildings With Lego!
We all know that over time, the walls on old buildings and monuments begins to age and crumble. Sometimes those cracks and crumbles add personality to structures, but other times, they make the buildings look old and sad.
Jan Vormann, a 26-year-old artist from Germany, has devoted the past three ...
How To: Turn Your Avatar Into A Video
We use an avatar for our social networking sites to allow people to recognize us. Some people use their own photos, while others use a cartooned version. Others even use a picture of a brand that represents them. An example of this would be the logo of their company. Most of the avatars we see a ...
M.C. Escher’s Impossible Worlds Recreated In Lego!
Whatever the word "impossible" means, it's not exactly the same meaning every time. It's just a vessel to express the difficulty of the task that lies ahead. Nothing is impossible really. All you need are the right tools to solve the problem. So what are the tools? In this case, it's the legend ...
How To: Make A Ninja J Drink
It's Saturday (it really is when i am writing this), and it's hot like a mofo. All you want is a cold drink to cool your brain a little so you can keep working. At least that's what you would think as a geek on a mission. What kind of drink would you go for? That is the big question here really. ...
Fanatical Bubble Wrap Poppers – This Is For You!
What is it with our bubble wrap fascination? I just had a package delivered a few minutes ago, and my son and I both grabbed pieces of bubble wrap to pop before we even looked at what was inside the box.
When I'm around bubble wrap, I cannot control myself. I have to pop it. I have to squish i ...
App Magnets – Yes, We Have A Magnet For That!
I miss my iPhone. I need to get it fixed soon. I love that I never had a boring moment when I had it. It's a good thing I still have my iPod Touch. The beauty of owning an iPhone or an iPad is that the apps that you can download (whether you get them for free or pay for them) are worth every cen ...