Did you actually think that HD-DVD was going to die gracefully? Perhaps with a solemn mourning ceremony and a tribute to the next-gen format that could have been? You didn’t think about how retailers were going to dump their excess HD-DVD players though, now did you? Apparently. both online and brick-and-mortar stores, are renaming HD-DVD […]
Momenta, one of the finalists in Microsoft’s 2007-08 Next-Gen PC design competition, is a personal computer that attaches to your neck and records what it considers as “the most memorable moments of your life”. The device works by monitoring your heart rate, and as soon as it detects some kind of excitement in your day, […]
Tiny computers come in handy pretty often. Whether you need a beefed-up firewall/router or a cool way to store and access your media remotely, a small linux-based computer is the perfect solution. The palm-sized Linutop 2 sports a 500MHz AMD CPU coupled with 512 megs of ram and 1GB of flash-based storage. Four USB ports […]
A geek dream come true, the Hi-Can fidelity canopy is a bed / home entertainment hybrid that will let you listen to music, surf the web, watch movies and play games, all in the comfort of your own bed. Designed by Italian designer Edoardo Carlino, the Hi-Can is truly an object of beauty that will […]
People spend thousands of dollars when it comes to getting the most out of their PC games, but at the end of the day they’re still staring at a screen; completely out of touch with what is actually going on in the 3D environment of their favorite First Person Shooter. The FPS Vest from TN […]
After procrastinating for the past few weeks I guess it’s time to let you guys in on the latest installment of Geek Lair. Today I’m going to take a look at –and review!– some cool stuff which will increase productivity and snazz up your desk. Some of the great items in my last feature might […]
Progress never stops. The proof? This all-in-one gym/hot tub hybrid that allows you to exercise and relax in the comfort of your own home. The Aquafit 190T is a gigantic tub divided in two parts. The largest one is a mini-gym in which you can do cardiovascular activities such as rowing, running or stationary swimming. […]
Created by US inventor Stephen Hobly, The laser harp is played by breaking various laser beams with your hands to create a unique, techno-like melody that is sure to fascinate your audience. Unfortunately, it’s not available for purchase yet, so if you want one, you’ll have to build it yourself.