Deep dives into niche interests, curiosities, experiments, hardware, software, science, and ideas that appeal to technically curious and enthusiast audiences.
Star Wars Lightsaber Sunglasses With LEDs In Sith Or Jedi Colors
Three days ago marked the first official day of summer, and that means over the next month or so we'll probably see a slew of new do-dads released which we can use to add some geeky flavor to the summer season. If you are a Star Wars fan, you might like these Star Wars Swimsuits (the R2 one is the b ...
Science Inspired Drinkware Turns Your Kitchen Into A Chemistry Lab
If you're a chemistry geek, have you ever been in the lab and thought a beaker or a flask might make a cool drinking glass? I have. I haven't been in the lab since I graduated from university, but I remember thinking that all those chemistry glasses would make a neat set of drinkware. Designer Marsh ...
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The Abbreviated History Of Star Wars At-A-Glance [Infographic]
We write about Star Wars a lot on Bit Rebels. Our loyal readers are Star Wars fans too, and they have come to expect us to cover all the cool Star Wars shenanigans on the web. However, new readers who stumble upon our blog, and those who may not be Star Wars fans probably wonder what's up. They may ...
![If Superman Had To Deal With Internet & Social Media Problems [5 Pics]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/superman-comic-internet-problems-1-optimized.jpg "If Superman Had To Deal With Internet & Social Media Problems [5 Pics]")
If Superman Had To Deal With Internet & Social Media Problems [5 Pics]
It's hard to imagine life without the Internet or social media. Those things are so integrated into our daily lives that they sometimes seem as important as electricity and water. One of the things that shows the age of the superheroes we know and love is the fact that they didn't have access to the ...
LEGO Minifigs Are Getting Angrier Faces As Time Goes On
It's so strange when I think about this because I have noticed that a lot of LEGO minfigs released in the past few years have 'not so happy' faces. It never occurred to me that those angry faces are part of a growing minifig trend though. It's part of a progression. The first LEGO minifigs didn't ha ...
Fascinating Ways The Original Star Wars Model Makers Created Props
You already know we are huge Star Wars fans, but what I'm writing about today goes far beyond what we think we see on the big screen. The creativity and imagination that went into creating those original Star Wars films is unmatched by anything else I've ever read about. It was a magical time in fil ...
10 Comic Book Superhero Inspired Gifts For Geeks
We are huge fans of gifts for geeks here at Bit Rebels. This is especially true when it comes to superhero stuff. We've written about things at ThinkGeek and other sites like that many times, but recently someone showed me a geeky website that I hadn't seen before. It's one that's a little different ...
Handcrafted Donkey Kong Barrel Game Is Perfect For A Retro Happy Hour
I don't know what it is about the '80s retro video games, but people are still so inspired by them even today. Yesterday I wrote about a custom Miniature TRON Arcade Game that is an incredible little build created with very little RAM and memory. Today I'd like to share with you another '80s video g ...
Star Wars Elevator Prank: Use The Force To Make Elevators Open
It's been a while since I posted a good prank, and this Star Wars elevator prank is priceless. This isn't a scary elevator prank like when we featured that article about When The Floor Falls Out Of An Elevator. This is just a brilliant little prank that's all about using the force to control when an ...
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The Difference Between Geeks & Nerds Based On Twitter Research [Chart]
Every time I hear someone refer to a geek as a nerd, I cringe. To me, the differences between geeks and nerds are so obvious, and I don't know how so many people can be so confused about it. Of course, that is assuming my definition of each one is correct, which could be flawed logic. It seems like ...
Miniature TRON Arcade Cabinet Inspired By A Pinball Machine
If you are a geek, you probably like the movie TRON. When I think of '80s classics, TRON always comes to mind. Of course, TRON Legacy in 2010 was a huge hit in its own right, and the teenagers around the world will probably always think of TRON Legacy when they think of TRON, but I will always be a ...
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Famous Weapons Used By Your Favorite Superheroes & Villains [Chart]
I can understand that there are some concerns about 3D printed guns. The thought of someone being able to print a powerful gun at home with his or her 3D printer is a scary thought. Some places like NYC are even considering banning the manufacture and use of 3D printed guns. It all got me thinking a ...
This Darth Vader TIE Fighter Wheelchair Kid Will Melt Your Geeky Heart
The moment I saw this, I knew I had to share it with you. Out of all the Star Wars cosplay we've featured, this has to be the best one of all. This Darth Vader TIE Fighter kid was making his way around MCM Expo London Comic Con at the end of May. Redditor JapanUnderground asked the boy's father if h ...
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The Shield Of Superman: The Evolution Of An Icon [Infographic]
The design of things around us changes constantly. We get so used to seeing it that we sometimes don't even notice. When it comes to the logos and emblems we love, the best design changes are always subtle improvements. That way, it keeps the logo or emblem fresh without alienating people who identi ...
Trekkie Builds Geeky Soapbox Starship Enterprise Racer In His Backyard
Whenever I think of a trekkie, I think of Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Nimoy. For some reason, those two names always come to mind. Trekkies are a special breed of geeks, and they would do anything to protect the Prime Directive. This particular trekkie, Rob Wixley, decided to show the world his Star ...