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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 ...
USB Neck Cooler Is Your Epic Sci-Fi Summer Accessory
Every year at this time there are a slew of gadgets announced, released and marketed using the summer season as their promotion booster. It's the same every year, and it looks like it's going to stay that way. All of these gadgets seem to hover around the fact that we all overheat during the summer. ...
![Brainology: 15 Intriguing Facts About Your Brain [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brainology-facts-about-brain-infographic-optimized.jpg "Brainology: 15 Intriguing Facts About Your Brain [Infographic]")
Brainology: 15 Intriguing Facts About Your Brain [Infographic]
It's easy to get lost in all the tools, apps and optimizations that mobile gadgets and new technology offer. We talk so much about the utilization of stuff that we sometimes forget the most important tool of them all, our brains. Without it, there is little hope we could ever do anything at all. Wha ...
UDOO: A Powerful Combination Of Raspberry Pi & Arduino Technologies
We've seen tons of incredible creations that have spawned from a Raspberry Pi, and even more DIY projects that are made possible with an Arduino. Can you imagine what it would be like to have both of them incorporated into one board? It could unleash a wrath of creativity in people that would be imp ...
Spark Core Chip Will Enable WiFi Connectivity In Anything
The WiFiication of everything has finally started. As you might have experienced in the last couple of years, things are becoming more and more interactive. Even your microwave can be tapped into with your smartphone these days. Soon pretty much everything you ever thought of using on a daily basis ...
![David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earth-from-space-clouds1-optimized.jpg "David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]")
David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]
High above the surface of the earth, between 330 km (205 mi) and 435 km (270 mi), orbited a wonder of human exploration. Completing 15.7 orbits each day, the International Space Station was a marvel that could be seen from earth under the right conditions. Once again, it is social media that has bro ...
Interactive Clothes Hangers Add New Dimension To Shopping & Marketing
A few months ago we featured some high tech clothes hangers that digitally display the number of Facebook likes that each piece of clothing gets from a store's website. If you follow the trends, this is a great way to find out what kind of clothes most people like. You can read about that on Social ...
Smart Cycling Helmet With Wireless Capability Monitors Heart Rate
Technology seems to be embedded into everything these days, and now with the introduction of this helmet, that even includes what we put on our heads when we ride our bikes. This is the world's first smart cycling helmet, and it's really quite extraordinary. I first noticed it on indiegogo. Their ca ...
Turn Your MacBook Backlight Into A Laser Etched Unique Work Of Art
We've featured a lot of ways to customize your MacBook over the years, but this is the most beautiful and sophisticated option yet. It doesn't put stickers or a case on your laptop to personalize it. Instead, it uses the MacBook backlight to illuminate an etched design that nobody else on the planet ...