“The torch” is a $300 Flashlight that is so powerful, it can actually melt plastic and light up paper within seconds. Needless to say, I wouldn’t use that thing in your house or point it in your eyes. You’ve been warned! [Product Page]
After reading the last installment of Geek Lair, you’ve probably been waiting to find out how to complete the perfect den of Geekdom. As we all know, the epicenter of a cool cave is the computer desk; that place where you keep your most valued possessions. The setup is home to your monitors, computers, gadgets, […]
If you think, eat and dream open-source, then the following will surely bring you to nirvana. At this year’s CES, a company named Bug Labs introduced a new concept gadget, the BUG. It’s a modular device that can be adapted to your unique needs and preferences, and can even take the place of many of […]
There’s something about Steampunk-customized gadgets that really grabs a geek’s attention. Not only are these devices aesthetically pleasing, but they can send a modest man into bankruptcy. With that said, check out my latest discovery: The Horological Machine No. 2. If you are interested in acquiring MB&F‘s newest Steampunk-like creation, you’ll have to shell out a […]
We’ve all heard about the gPhone in the past few months, and up to now, most people were thinking that this Google powered phone was only a myth. Well lo and behold, it’s not! Yes, the gPhone isn’t really a phone, it’s a software platform for mobiles, which could revolutionize the way people use their […]
I am a huge fan of solar technology and I love to see it continue to progress, so imagine my surprise when I found a video on how to make a cheap, portable USB solar charger. I really enjoyed this video, and would love to see more projects like this if anyone knows of any.
By Rob Dunn Contributing Writer, [GAS] The electronic cloning market in China is undoubtedly very real and lucrative, but Popular Science recently featured an article about how Chinese Electronic companies are actually one-upping the originals. Case in point: The Meizu M8, aka the “miniOne.” It looks almost identical to the iPhone, and does have many […]
by Brian Boyko [GAS] Contributor This is just a quick note from my own experiences. People often throw around brand names in the computer market as if they were status symbols. While there’s nothing wrong with trusting a particular brand based on previous experience, there are instances where “brand loyalty” may lead people to make […]
By David Peralty Contributing Writer, [GAS] As we approach on the Christmas season, some people are wondering what they are going to pair their high definition televisions with. Will you buy a Blu-ray or HD DVD player? The format war is still on, and its as confusing and as fierce as ever. Some people have […]
For me, this HDD USB dock is a dream come true. In the past, how many times did I have to open a computer just to install an old, unused drive, then recover just a handful of files? Too many times. Sure, external drive enclosures exist to facilitate the task, but there’s nothing out there […]