Deep dives into niche interests, curiosities, experiments, hardware, software, science, and ideas that appeal to technically curious and enthusiast audiences.
History For Music Lovers: The Best Way To Study For Your Next Test
Do you remember your most awesome teacher? The one who dressed up in costume, entered the room with an electric guitar and some grooving vocals, and proceeded to lead the class in a thrash metal anthem?
Me neither.
It might be for the better. I was never good at listening to music and studying ...
The Mark Of A True Fan: Megaman X Corrupted
The Blue Bomber will always hold a special place in my heart. Megaman 3 was the first game I ever played, and Megaman X was the first I ever owned. Even now, I can't help but issue a quiet salute to the character as Capcom apparently shelves him for greener pastures.
Every now and then, it's good ...
An Electronic Goldfish: The Perfect Pet For Workaholics
Are you a workaholic? Do you get so focused on your projects that time slips by, and when you finally come up to breathe, many hours have passed? I'm like that too, and sometimes I don't even take time to get out of my chair to get a glass of water when I need it. I know a lot of people who are like ...
12 Popular Movie Posters Reimagined 50 Years Earlier
This is another one of those time warp articles that is sure to bend your brain a little bit, or at least it did mine. Artists often get creative when designing movie posters, and the ones we've featured on Bit Rebels in the past are simply brilliant. However, what if your favorite movies from the p ...
20 Pictures That Define The Word EPIC
People who know me are quite aware of the fact that I like to use the word "epic" when I write. I don't know why that word has become such an every day word for me, but I like the meaning of it. What would life be without a little bit of epicness in it, right? We all live our lives the way we feel i ...
Design Inspiration: Brilliant Metroid & Ninja Turtle Nintendo Mods
I can't get enough of creative NES mods. I've written about so many of them, and they just never get old. Each one is as fun as the next, and even though I love my classic NES, it's starting to look a little boring after seeing some of the designs and mods that people have created and shared with th ...
Epic Transformers Lego Stop Motion Battle Video
I don't know if I have already mentioned this in one of my other articles here on Bit Rebels, but I recently saw Transformers: Dark of The Moon, and I was literally blown away by the amazing special effects in the movie. We have all come to expect something out of the ordinary when you watch a Jerry ...
Geek Fantasy Fandoms On Pinterest
Sometimes it's easy to assume that sites like Pinterest are targeted for fashion obsessed teenage girls. Sometimes I must admit, this is true. That's not to mention the other areas of content that crowd this site -- weddings, art, food, scenic landscapes, and so forth. Here's the good news though, t ...
I’m A Lumberjack: A Pillow That’s Really Ok
You know you’re ok. Your friends know you’re ok. But does the world know? Shout it to the world, baby. You’re a lumberjack and you’re ok, whether or not you like to press wild flowers.
As is the wont of British folk, with their pantomimes and long Shakespearean history of theatrical cross-dressin ...
Jaw Dropping Real Life Wall-E Robot
For fans of the movie Wall-E, your dreams have become a reality. The lovable waste collecting robot made such an impact in the 2008 release that these two fans decided to attempt to make their own functioning prototypes.
First up is Michael, aka n2citrus and a member of the Wall-E Builders Group, ...
A Romantic Marriage Proposal In Lego Stop Motion
According to Vimeo, this is the story of Nealey and Walter, and how their engagement came to pass. We've featured plenty of romantically geeky proposals, wedding ceremonies and even wedding invitations here on Bit Rebels, but this one definitely goes down as one of the best of the best.
Walt Thom ...
How To: Make A Fire With Water
This is one of those posts that will only take you two or three minutes to read, but someday, this information could be very valuable when you least expect it. If you are like me, you really enjoy going out into the woods and spending time in nature. If you've ever hiked a few miles with a backpack, ...
12 Creatively Mystical Pokeball Designs
If you've never been intrigued by pokeballs before, this might just change your mind. These are definitely the most wicked awesome pokeballs I've ever seen. Each one gives a glimpse about what type of pokemon is inside. They are mystical and magical, and I wish I could get a few of these in the form ...
DIY Retro Nintendo 64 Handheld Console Mod
This is a good geek test. If you look at this project and think "Why would anyone ever want to take the time to transform a Nintendo 64 into a handheld console?" you might not be a hardcore geek. If you look at this and drool all over yourself like baby, well, there you go.
I have a feeling that ...
3D Printed Eco-Friendly Houses: The Future Is Now
This is going to blow your mind. Are you ready? Did you know that digital 3D printing of eco-friendly houses is a reality now? In other words, it's not something that could happen in the future (which we've read about before), but it's happening now. The whole concept of 3D printing is completely ba ...