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![50 Years Of Sci-Fi Interfaces & What They Predicted [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/user-sci-fi-interfaces-infographic-optimized.jpg "50 Years Of Sci-Fi Interfaces & What They Predicted [Infographic]")
50 Years Of Sci-Fi Interfaces & What They Predicted [Infographic]
How many times have you watched a science fiction movie and thought, "User interfaces doesn't look like that!" I would guess more than once, right? Would you be surprised if I told you that the sci-fi interfaces on the silver screen actually spawned what we are using today, so why wouldn't they look ...
Siri Creator Working On Sci-Fi Interface That Predicts Your Thoughts
When Siri was first released, it was received with a bit of skepticism. People didn't really comprehend the complexity that was at the core of the Siri engine. "Could you really ask 'it' anything and still get a response?" was the question on everyone's mind. It took quite a while for people to unde ...
New Tool Enables Mid-Air Molding Of Digital 3D Models
Now that we have seen a bit of what 3D printing can do, it's time to set our eyes on the way we create 3D objects to be printed. For a long time, 3D objects have been created using either scanners or a "click to add polygon" kind of approach. The 3D software available is both powerful and optimized, ...
Potential Google Glass Killer Recon Jet Now Taking Pre-Orders
There has been an insane amount of talk about the Google Glass concept over the last year. We have seen demonstrations of these glasses that are meant to draw us in, and they'll most likely find a place within our lives once they are made available. But with a new technology product comes a lot of c ...
Summer BBQ Papercraft: A Grill & All The Fixins Made From Paper
This is the time of year for summer BBQs and creating special memories with friends and family. One of the best parts of summer BBQs is cooking on the grill. We've featured a lot of intricate papercraft on Bit Rebels over the years, but this is one I haven't seen before. This is basically a BBQ gril ...
![Find Out Which TV Dad Is Most Like Your Dad [Flowchart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fathers-day-tv-dad-infographic-optimized.jpg "Find Out Which TV Dad Is Most Like Your Dad [Flowchart]")
Find Out Which TV Dad Is Most Like Your Dad [Flowchart]
It's Father's Day weekend here in the States, and I have a special place in my heart for all the dads in the world. My own father died several years ago (he was way too young to die), but there are many dads who are alive and well who deserve some special recognition this weekend. If you have a dad ...
Power Pocket: Jean Shorts Charge Your Smartphone With Body Heat
I remember this year at CES there was a thermoelectric wristwatch unveiled that could convert body heat into electricity. As the watch rests on your wrist, it would start storing electricity, which could then power all kinds of devices. These shorts and this sleeping bag remind me of that because th ...
![Local Businesses: Simple Solution To Win In Social Media [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/business-social-media-data-infographic-optimized.jpg "Local Businesses: Simple Solution To Win In Social Media [Infographic]")
Local Businesses: Simple Solution To Win In Social Media [Infographic]
I know firsthand what it's like to get overwhelmed in social media. My first social media site was Twitter. Then, I added Facebook. Soon after that, I added Google+. Then, I was completely addicted to Pinterest for a while. That doesn't even include the niche social sites that I have accounts on. It ...
Repurpose Wi-Fi Signals To Gesture Control Everything In Your House
We've written about many gesture controlled goodies before, but this one must be the daddy of them all. How would you like to be able to control everything in your house (even without being in the same room) with a swipe of your hand? Now that is gesture control! Think of it as if your entire house ...
Technology Fans Are Like Sports Fans Jeering At The Opposition
Technology fans can often be some of the most vocal and die-hard supporters of their adopted gadgets, devices and computers. For those that are really in to it, the tech “side” they have picked makes better stuff than all the rest, and they’ll get into passionate arguments to prove their adopted cau ...
Brain Interface Headset: 3D Printed Object Created With Brain Waves
Brain computer interfaces are becoming more popular, and it seems like lately I've written about all kinds of techie stuff people are doing by just utilizing their brain waves. The human brain is fascinating, and we are just starting to scratch the surface when it comes to what's possible when using ...
Swallow Your Daily Password In A Vitamin Pill & Log In With A Touch
As computer geeks, one of the most inconvenient things we have to deal with is keeping up with all our passwords. It's a pain in the butt, but we do it anyway since we're constantly reminded of the potential consequences if we slack off on our digital security. Wouldn't it be great if our passwords ...
MIT Unveils Impressive Biological Silkworm 3D Printer
Technology has come a long way since the first technological device was invented. But when we look at the wonders of our world and how nature itself handles innovation, there is simply no comparison. Nature's own processing power far exceeds that of technology, and we see that when we compare the co ...
How The Facebook Ping Notification Noise Was Designed & Developed
I'm one of the few people I know who actually likes the Facebook ping notification sound. Sure, it's a distraction I don't need during my busy day, but the sound itself is nice. Have you ever stopped to really listen to it? It's almost smooth and soothing. There's no question that it's a step up fro ...
![Custom Handheld Laser Raises Hope Of A Real Lightsaber [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/custom-handheld-laser-lightsaber-1-optimized.png "Custom Handheld Laser Raises Hope Of A Real Lightsaber [Video]")
Custom Handheld Laser Raises Hope Of A Real Lightsaber [Video]
Not too long ago, most Star Wars enthusiasts' dreams of one day wielding a real lightsaber were crushed. It was said that in order to generate the energy necessary to fuel a lightsaber, we would literally have to harness a power too great to ever be put into a handheld device. This put a jolt throug ...