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Online Gaming Technology Today: What Does It Mean For The Future?
Who knew that when the first “computer game” debuted as a Westinghouse display at the World’s Fair in 1940, that online gaming, as we know it today, would even exist? According to an industry report issued by Spil Games in 2013, approximately 1.2 billion people play video games, and an estimated 700 ...
DIY Hackers Convert RV Into Epic Spaceship Simulator
What do you do when your spaceship simulator games have grown boring and no longer intrigues your craving for space exploration? Well, you could do what a Tom Wyatt, Tim Reynolds and Charles Yarnold did and put together your very own epic spaceship in an RV to further increase the realism when you g ...
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 ...
Drivable Life-Size LEGO Go-Kart For Adrenaline Junkies
Today is Sunday, and we are all looking forward to a new week of hard work, right? Well, I guess I won't get many people to agree with me on that one. It was worth a shot I guess. Anyway, a Sunday like this could definitely use a little fun, don't you think? Seasoned LEGO fanatics seem to have the g ...
Laser Cut Retro 8-Bit Space Invaders Chess Set Will Make You Drool
What do you get when you combine the 8-bit Space Invader geekiness we remember from the arcades in the 80s with a classic chess game? You get a dream come true for a lot of people. This Space invader game is a stunning masterpiece of design, and I can't imagine anyone not wanting one of these chess ...
10 Geeky Quilts & Baby Blankets To Keep Your Future Geek Warm
Gone are the days when baby blankets are all pink or light blue. These days, babies have style, and if you are raising a future geek, he or she would probably prefer a geekier blanket or quilt than most babies. After all, you want to give your future geek a head start in life, so it's important to m ...
How To: Make Your Own Virtual Reality Glasses With Your Smartphone
Even though there hasn't been a lot of progress made recently in the area of virtual reality, it can still be a lot of fun. Combining a simulated environment with a physical environment is still popular at arcades and game rooms everywhere. Wouldn't it be fun to make your own virtual reality glasses ...
Magnetic Case Snaps A Keyboard & Gamepad Onto Your iPhone 5
It seems everyone is trying to push out a physical keyboard or gamepad for the iPhone these days. Maybe it's because the technology finally permits a more non-intrusive way of using them. The reasons could be many, but one thing is for sure and that is that we're seeing more and more of them. They a ...
25 Inspiring Gingerbread Creations To Put You In The Holiday Spirit
If you want to get in the holiday spirit, I hope this is the article you read today that will help you get there. Most people I know have special traditions they do each year during the holidays. Some people drink eggnog, some go skiing, and others find their holiday spirit through shopping. I like ...
5 Apps For Kids That Will Buy You 5 Minutes Of Precious Time
I went to a picnic over the weekend with families who had kids of all different ages. Once the kids had burned off some energy on the playground and the conversation was just getting going amongst the adults, I observed a funny thing. Children of all ages were playing games and apps for kids on thei ...
Unbelievable Formula 1 Simulator For Gaming Fanatics
If you are a gaming fanatic, or if you are in need of beginner sim racing tips, then you know there are some seriously impressive and realistic looking racing simulators out there. Gran Turismo was one of the most realistic for a long time, but the competitors have caught up a lot since then. Howeve ...
Old Retro Cassette Makeup Box For The Ladies
Yesterday I wrote about a retro cassette converter and how it could once again bring to life your favorite, old hit songs. We tend to discard our old stuff like it doesn't matter to us anymore, but yesterday's cassette conversion gadget has way too much power to even consider throwing away any of th ...
Retro Table Created Out Of Old Mac G4 Computers
What do you do with old gadgets and computers? Some people just send them off to be recycled when they purchase a new one. It doesn't really matter if they are working or not, they are just finished with them. Some hand their old computers down to someone else, and some people even store them for fu ...
Go Retro With The Ultra Sleek Padintosh iPad Case
We tend to write a lot about all things Apple, and it is not particularly because we are fans of their products. It's because the number of accessories and innovations when it comes to Apple gear is so dominating that we simply stumble over it more often than we do other gadgets and accessories. The ...
Retro Gaming On The iPhone Lets You Relive The Memories
Devices such as the iPhone, iPad, or any of the multitude of Android and Windows phones out there have rapidly turned into decent gaming machines. Steve Jobs may have once said that Apple didn’t set out to compete in the gaming market with the iPhone or iPad, but these devices suit the medium partic ...