Deep dives into niche interests, curiosities, experiments, hardware, software, science, and ideas that appeal to technically curious and enthusiast audiences.
Beer Beard: This Guy’s Beard Stores His 6-Pack Of Beer Perfectly
Beards and beer seem to go together well, or maybe I just think that because of all the quirky beer beard designs over the years. I wonder if guys with beards are more likely to drink beer than guys without beards. There probably isn't any correlation, but it would be funny to research it anyway. To ...
![50 Things A Geek Should Know: The Ultimate Geek Test [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/the-ultimate-geek-test-infographic-optimized.jpg "50 Things A Geek Should Know: The Ultimate Geek Test [Infographic]")
50 Things A Geek Should Know: The Ultimate Geek Test [Infographic]
Alright, let's get down to business! It's time to determine whether you are really a geek or not. There are a bunch of posers roaming the streets who all say they are geeks, but in reality, they aren't. They are the ones who don't know the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek, or how to code a ...
DIY Star Trek Cat Tree Is Inspired By USS Enterprise & Romulans
I remember last year when someone built a Star Trek Cat Tree that went viral. It was everywhere. That thing was so awesome that I bet some people wanted to get a cat just so they would have an excuse to get that cat tree. Today I'd like to share another Star Trek cat tree with you, and this one is e ...
![Adam Savage Creates Flawless Han Solo Blaster Replica [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/han-solo-blaster-replica-1-optimized.jpg "Adam Savage Creates Flawless Han Solo Blaster Replica [Video]")
Adam Savage Creates Flawless Han Solo Blaster Replica [Video]
Almost everyone is familiar with Mythbusters these days, but if you aren't, it's a TV series that debunks or proves myths that have become legends throughout the years. The two main hosts of the show, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, have become icons of innovation in the last few years. Maybe that is ...
Walking Shelter: Sneakers With A Built In Tent
Have you ever been casually walking around when an unmistakable urge to camp hits you? Probably not, but if that ever happens, I think I have the right accessory for you. Well, it's not so much an accessory, it's more like something you wear. We share a lot of weird stuff here at Bit Rebels, and we ...
Dad Builds Working Boeing 737 Cockpit In His Son’s Bedroom
We've written tons of articles about fathers who go above and beyond for their children. This article is about a father who built a functional Boeing 737 cockpit in his son's bedroom. It's right smack between the bed and the closet. The only thing is, I don't think he built it for his son. I think h ...
Team Of Fans Build Very Realistic Half-Scale Tie Fighter Replica
Fans are starting to get really excited about the upcoming Star Wars movies, so much so that there is a whole lot of new found creativity being inspired around the world. Some ideas are more epic than others, but they are all due to the anticipation of the new movies. It is said that almost all of t ...
If Superheroes Had Instagram, These Would Be Their Pics
Someone asked me yesterday if I thought Instagram was worth a billion dollars. I understand why Facebook had to swoop in to buy the photo-sharing site last year, but do you agree with their decision? Do you think it was a worthwhile investment? It's always fun to think of our favorite superheroes as ...
Make Your Own Levitating Death Star Desk Toy For Your Office
There you are, sitting at your desk, trying to find the inspiration and creativity required to finish up that client project. It's not coming easily, and you need a little something to remind you that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. How about a levitating Death Star desk toy to fr ...
![Guy Builds Mystery Machine, Batmobile & More Famous Cars [15 Pics]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/car-collection-tv-movies-1-optimized.jpg "Guy Builds Mystery Machine, Batmobile & More Famous Cars [15 Pics]")
Guy Builds Mystery Machine, Batmobile & More Famous Cars [15 Pics]
There have been many Batmobile builds throughout the years, but this is the first time I've seen someone who has built a Batmobile, a Mystery Machine (Scooby-Doo), Mater the tow truck (Cars), KITT (Knight Rider) and many other famous cars, trucks and vans. Jerry Patrick, who lives here in Georgia, h ...
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The Cost Of Being Batman IRL: 1939 vs. 2013 [Infographic]
Being batman is a big job. Not only does he have the responsibility of stopping the villains, but he also has to maintain his image. In all the retro comic books it looks simple enough... He wears a cool suit, boots and a mask. But by 2013, being Batman has gotten a lot more sophisticated. He's one ...
Star Wars Written In Shakespeare Style Complete With Iambic Pentameter
There are hundreds if not thousands of well-done Star Wars mashups to be found online, but this is the first time I've seen a Star Wars and Shakespeare mashup. The best part is that instead of being a traditional piece of artwork, it's art in the form of words. It's 176 pages written in glorious iam ...
Science Geeks: Functional LEGO Microscope Inspired By Old X-Pod Sets
I really do believe that anything can be created out of LEGO bricks. It doesn't matter what it is, there will always be a LEGO artist in the world who will take on the challenge. Here on Bit Rebels, we've featured the most incredible LEGO builds in the world over the past four years. After seeing al ...
MaCool Is Your 8-Bit Beverage Cooler Based On A Retro Macintosh
How do you geek out? What are you looking for when trying to make your life just a little bit more geeky? A lot of people go back to their roots and pull out something retro, something that will take them back to an earlier time - something that can preserve the true geek in themselves. If you're a ...
Nerdtendo Gamebooze Flask: Gaming Addiction Gone Too Far
A lot of people have experienced the feeling of some kind of addiction. Whether it is love, alcohol or anything else doesn't matter, it's the addiction itself that steals your time and never gives it back. Even though you may not think so, gaming addiction is quite similar to alcohol addiction. I kn ...