Deep dives into niche interests, curiosities, experiments, hardware, software, science, and ideas that appeal to technically curious and enthusiast audiences.
The First Macintosh Rebuilt In LEGO Looks Just Like The Original
Now that the jOBS movie trailer about Steve Jobs has been released, there's a whole new wave of inspiration when it comes to Steve Jobs and his life story. A few days ago, a photo even surfaced from 23 years ago of Steve Jobs wearing a funny pair of glasses. It is a rare glimpse of him having fun, a ...
FanWraps: Wrap Your Car In Star Wars & Make A Fan-Mobile
It's official. I can now say, I know people who know PEOPLE. My graphic designer actually got to meet the one and only George Lucas a few months ago. Now, if I'm being honest, I don't get the cult-like following Star Wars has earned. However, I do think it's pretty cool that a guy I went to high sch ...
LEGO Replica Build Is An Exact Copy Of A Real Porsche 911
As if LEGO builds couldn't get any more epic, people are constantly trying to beat the almost impossible builds that have already been done. The technical skills that some builders exhibit is mind numbingly impressive and go far beyond the original intentions of a LEGO block. But there are few LEGO ...
The Elegant Petri Dish Chandelier: Perfect For Biology & Science Geeks
Suddenly all the light fixtures in my house seem hopelessly boring. All they do is, well, illuminate the room with light. This light fixture that I want to share with you today does much more than that. It also grows bacteria right above your head while you are eating dinner. This petri dish chandel ...
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Ultimate Guide To Becoming An Uber Geek [Infographic]
Do you consider that ‘geek’ consumes part (or all) of your style? It’s OK, thanks to popular TV shows, the retro cool of sci-fi movies and popular culture embracing technology; ‘geek’ has evolved into much more than its original stigma. But there is geek and then there is uber geek. This Infographic ...
3D Printed Batman, Superman, Rebel Alliance & More Bottle Opener Rings
Apparently bottle opener rings are popular, at least based on how many people search on the Internet for them each month. I've never heard of them until I saw these, and now I'm thinking it's such a great idea. If you find yourself in need of a bottle opener often, this might be for you. Even aside ...
The Remote Controlled Secret House Entrance That Every Geek Needs
I know what you are going to say - If every geek had this secret house entrance, it wouldn't be a secret anymore. That may be true, but that doesn't take away from its awesomeness. This is without a doubt the best hidden house entrance I've ever seen, and I wish I could make this for my own house. I ...
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Getting Old Sucks: Captain America As An Old Man [8 Pics]
I read this week that "getting old isn't for sissies," and that's so true. We all think we are invincible when we are teenagers, but by the time we reach our mid-thirties, we start to realize that we should probably pay attention to things we eat and how much we exercise, or at least it was that way ...
Retro Geek Paradise: Your Own NES Living Room Design
You know we are retro geeks here at Bit Rebels, and we love writing about anything that takes us back to the days of the NES. That was a special era, and if you are an NES fan too, you know what I mean. But how big of a fan are you? How far would you go to show the world that you haven't forgotten a ...
Dad Of The Day: Father Builds Toddler Son A Tricked Out Custom Car
There is no question about it, this father gets the dad of the day award. It's always heartwarming to see what loving fathers do for their children, and in this case, it's extraordinary. Reddit user lingziluo basically built his toddler son, who is barely old enough to walk, a badass custom car. Bef ...
Kangaroo Boots: Each Step Is A Potential Launch Into Orbit
We are constantly fed all kinds of weird exercise concepts on TV. It's like our biggest urge is to get fit without having to do anything at all. I don't know about you, but I am quite certain that if we want to get fit, we'll have to work for it. There are no shortcuts. I highly doubt there are any ...
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5 Types Of Geeks: Which One Are You Dating? [Infographic]
I think most girls who read this blog would agree with me that it's a no brainer to date a geek. And I'm not talking about a poser geek either, I'm talking about the real thing. Genuine geeks are kind, sensitive, loving and better in bed. With a true geek, you can open your heart and not worry that ...
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How Much Money Would It Cost For You To Live On Mars? [Infographic]
People have always been fascinated by the thought of traveling to Mars. Whenever I think about what it would be like to live on Mars, I am reminded of the original 1990 movie Total Recall. Lately though, it seems like people are even more interested in learning about the planet that some people will ...
Live Like An Elf In An Extraordinary LOTR Treehouse
How would you like to live like an elf? We've featured a lot of exquisite treehouses on Bit Rebels, and each time when I think I've seen it all, I find another one that blows my mind. Hanging out in a tree has progressed a lot from back in the days when we used to throw some blankets over some barel ...
Tranquil Wooden LEGO Bricks Combine Nature & Geek
The moment I saw these LEGO bricks a few days ago, I knew I had to share them with you. The way they combine the traditional geeky LEGO flavor with a feeling of peaceful, serene nature makes them unique, and this is a set of bricks I'd love to own. We've seen many designers put their own spin on tra ...