Deep dives into niche interests, curiosities, experiments, hardware, software, science, and ideas that appeal to technically curious and enthusiast audiences.
Pedal-Powered Bicycle Treehouse Elevator Takes You Up In Style
There's just something about treehouses that makes them special. Whether it's built to be a clubhouse for kids or an elaborate weekend getaway for adults, treehouses come in all styles, shapes and sizes. Most of the time people find their way into a treehouse by climbing a treestaircase or ladder of ...
How To Make An ‘Instagram Selfie Photo’ Halloween Costume (Super Easy)
If you're like most people I know, you want to wear an original, creative Halloween costume this year, but you don't have a lot of time to put it together. We all know the best costumes are homemade, but with our busy lives, who can squeeze that into the daily schedule? I found something you might w ...
This Will Keep You Busy At Work: Fold A Millennium Falcon Origami Ship
People who are good at origami are like magicians to me. I've made a couple basic origami designs, but for the most part, I usually finish with a crumpled up piece of paper. It's definitely a skill that takes patience, determination and a little luck. Maybe what we need is just an illustrated tutori ...
Ultimate Workstation For Designers (It Even Has Auto Coffee Dispenser)
There have been a lot of innovative workstations presented over the years. We've written about many of them. Some are geared towards gamers, others are focused on designers, and I remember one that even looked like an airplane cockpit. Everyone has their own idea about what the perfect workstation l ...
LEGO Watches For Adults: A Geeky Collection To Drool Over
LEGO watches for kids are nothing new, but next month, LEGO is releasing a collection of watches for adults, and they look fantastic. The collection is called the Lego Watch System, and aside from the fact that they're mostly made out of plastic, they pass the geed cred test. They will be available ...
Cocktail Time: 9 Geeky Mixed Drinks Inspired By Pokémon Characters
It's always such a blast from the past to write about anything Pokémon related. Almost every geek I know goes through a Pokémon stage at one point, and when you're in the middle of it, it's a magical time. If you are planning a retro dinner party, or even if you just have some friends coming over, t ...
![Nerd vs. Geek Epic Rap Battle Finally Sets The Record Straight [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nerd-vs-geek-rap-1-optimized.jpg "Nerd vs. Geek Epic Rap Battle Finally Sets The Record Straight [Video]")
Nerd vs. Geek Epic Rap Battle Finally Sets The Record Straight [Video]
There have been countless debates about what distinguishes a geek from a nerd. I think it's silly really because true geeks don't have anything to prove, so I don't know why they even stoop to the level of a nerd to debate it. Opps...did I just type that? Nerds say geeks are hipster wannabes, and ge ...
LEGO Calendar Hangs On The Wall Yet Synchronizes With Google Calendar
If you work with many people in a busy office, you know it's tough to organize everything and everyone. Everyone has a different schedule, and people are constantly going in and out and meeting with clients. This was the scene at Vitamins Design, so they set out to find an inspiring solution for kee ...
Custom Made Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Chairs You’d Want To Sit On
If you are a fan of the teenage mutant ninja turtles like I am, you are going to love these custom chairs. They look like they are all ready to go for a competitive game of musical chairs. I didn't know this until today, but every Friday the TMNT Facebook page features fan art. Recently they feature ...
![101 Geeky Movie And TV Characters Hand Painted As Mini Sloths [Chart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/101-characters-as-sloths-chart-optimized.jpg "101 Geeky Movie And TV Characters Hand Painted As Mini Sloths [Chart]")
101 Geeky Movie And TV Characters Hand Painted As Mini Sloths [Chart]
So there you are, sitting at your desk, and you need something brainlessly entertaining to look at until your next conference call. Maybe you just got off the phone with a demanding client, or maybe your art director is on your butt. Either way, you need a mental break for a minute. I've got the per ...
Han Solo In Carbonite Was Found On Planet Mercury (Not Surprising)
It's not surprising that Han Solo was found encased in carbonite on planet Mercury. I mean, we see people and faces in stuff all the time. Whether it's Jesus in toast, Elvis in a potato chip, the Virgin Mary in a 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich or the man on the moon - it happens. Sometimes it l ...
DIY Star Wars Landspeeder…For When You Want To Scoot Around In Style
If I could choose a fictional vehicle to drive IRL, a landspeeder would be my number 6 choice. It would come after the Batmobile, the DeLorean in Back to the Future, KITT from Knight Rider, Optimus Prime, and one of the light cycles from TRON. But hey, number 6 is still pretty high on the list. In A ...
World’s Largest Collection Of Star Wars Memorabilia Has 300,000 Pieces
Star Wars fans can rejoice...and drool over this massive amount of Star Wars memorabilia. There are over 300,000 pieces in this collection, even though only 90,546 were officially audited and calculated. That was enough for Steve Sansweet to beat the previous world record by four times. If someone w ...
![Steampunk Star Trek Tricorder And Phaser Boldly Go There [10 Pics]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/steampunk-star-trek-gadgets-1-optimized.jpg "Steampunk Star Trek Tricorder And Phaser Boldly Go There [10 Pics]")
Steampunk Star Trek Tricorder And Phaser Boldly Go There [10 Pics]
When I think of Star Trek, I always think about the future of technology. With each day that passes, we are getting closer and closer to realizing some of the famous Star Trek technology we all dream about using like tricorders, phasers, replicators and of course holodecks. In these pictures, the fu ...
Guy Creates Real Extendable Game Of Thrones Castle
If you are a fan of Game of Thrones, you know how each episode can change the entire series in just a few minutes. It's constant suspense, and it's one of the most successful shows on television. We have featured countless head spinning fan creations here at Bit Rebels over the years, and this one i ...