Tag: mod
Live, Drive And Survive: 4 Vehicles Pimped Out For A Zombie Apocalypse
According to Google Trends, interest in zombies and the zombie apocalypse have been on the decline since the first of the year. Interest in that topic hit its peak in mid-2012. However, now that The Walking Dead is back on television; that could very well be changing. I'm going to watch last night's ...
Dad Hacks Power Wheelchair So His Little Boy Can See The World
This is your feel good story of the day, and it will make you appreciate your life and health. It's about a 2-year-old little boy named Alejandro who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. It's a degenerative neuromuscular disorder that makes it very hard for him to move. Since he's on a 5 year waiting list t ...
Internet Browsing That Only Goes As Fast As You Run On Your Treadmill
We've all seen those desk/treadmill mods where you can work while slowly walking on the treadmill. It's a great way to keep your body moving if you would otherwise be sitting still all day. Joe from Book Of Joe is one of my favorite bloggers. He's an anesthesiologist, so he understands the importanc ...
Raspberry Pi Glass: Wearable Computer With Help From 3D Printing
Wearable computers have been a trend since mid 2012, and these days, you can find a wearable computer that can track just about anything. If successful crowdfunding campaigns are any indication of the upcoming trends, these types of computers and head-mounded displays are going to continue to gain p ...
Brilliant Raspberry Pi Build That Is Like A Babysitter For Hurt Bird
It's heartwarming when technology improves the lives of people around the world, and it's also touching when it reaches over into the lives of animals. Recently I wrote about a duck named Buttercup who was born with a backwards foot. His owner 3D printed him a new webbed foot, and after an intense s ...
I Want This: NES Controller Car Engine Inside A 1989 Honda Civic
If you're a fan of the retro video games from the '80s, you will always remember the NES controller. I still have mine, and every time I look at it, that nostalgic feeling rushes over me. We've written dozens of articles about Nintendo mods and builds, but this is the first time I've seen one like t ...
Watercooled Raspberry Pi Computer Flirts With Aesthetics
When it comes to newly introduced computers, few have been talked about and hyped more than the super small and cheap Raspberry Pi. When first announced, people were arguing about whether or not creating a $20 computer was even possible. But soon, we saw this impressive little bundle of technology. ...
Batmobile Monster Truck Mod: Now That’s What I Call A Truck!
Here in the south where I live, monster truck racing is a big deal. People love to take their big trucks with their huge tires out into a field to roll around in the mud until everything is filthy. I've never been a fan of monster trucks, until today. When I saw this Batmobile monster truck, all tha ...
Gigantic Shopping Cart Mod With A 350hp Chevy Engine Is A Sweet Ride
There hasn't been much innovation in the world of shopping carts over the past few decades. They look the same now as they did when I was a kid. You'd think by now they would have hand grips, a heater and air conditioner to keep us comfortable while shopping and a braking system for when they start ...
Game Boy Mod Turns Game Boy Into Android Game Controller
One of the best things about technology is that sometimes old stuff becomes new again. What I mean is that when it comes to recycling, technology is one of the best hosts. The magic of turning an old retro gadget into a futuristic and once again usable gadget is a geek's favorite pastime. If I were ...
Adjustable Custom Computer Desk Mod Fit For A True Geek
If you are a designer, Internet entrepreneur or have anything to do with a computer during your workday, you know that sitting down is probably the one thing you do the most. Hours and hours pass by, and it's not until you are finished that you realize exactly how many houses have passed. Usually, w ...
Star Wars Mod: The Super Geeky & Fabulous R2-D2 Scooter
When it comes to Star Wars mods, there really is no limit to what fans can create. I was going through all the Star Wars mods we've written about over the past three and a half years so I could find my favorite one to share with you, but there are literally hundreds. It's almost impossible to choose ...
Extreme Pumpkin Mod: Playable, Electronic Tetris Inside A Pumpkin
I've written about quite a few extreme pumpkin carvings before, but this one is insane! If you are fan of retro video games and freaky pumpkins, you are going to love this. It's a playable, electronic Tetris built right into the guts of a pumpkin. What will you use for the controller? Well, the stem ...
Ultimate iPhone Dock For The Retro Traveling Geek
It's funny how a new gadget can make you stop using your old gadgets. Take the iPhone 5 for example with its new Lightning connector. I keep wondering how many people have put their old, still functioning docks and gadgets in a corner never to be used again. It's sad, and the overpriced adapter does ...
Nintendo Console Steampunk Build Turns Gaming Into Epic
There is no more satisfying gaming experience than being able to play games on a maxed out custom built computer. When you have more processor speed than you could ever need, you know you are about to kick some butt. But building your own computer by collecting the most powerful parts available does ...