As if we don’t like hacks and Rock Band enough as is, here comes a heartwarming mod that hacks a Rock Band drum kit to allow those who can’t use their legs to still hit the kick pedal for the Monsters of Rock score. They disassembled the kick trigger and rewired it to a standard doorbell which was mounted to the drumsticks. It’s not just a concept, it’s specifically made… → Read More
I have a friend who uses a wheelchair every day. He’s quite nimble with it and in fact races wheelchairs and is a known athlete, despite the lack of legs. He’s also got a pretty good sense of humor, that’s why I’m going to show him this all-terrain powered flame-throwing wheelchair. It’s a prototype, though we’re not sure who would ever put this into real… → Read More
I love playing Beer Pong. It’s what I’ll be doing later tonight and all weekend once I get out of the city for the holiday weekend. Now, the blending of video games and drinking games is a tough act to pull off, but Frat Party Games may have done it with their upcoming WiiWare title. Like any other sport-related game on the Wii, I don’t see the mechanics being true to life, but… → Read More
http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=34271 We’ve all been wondering what GH4 aka Guitar Hero World Tour would be like with drums, vocals, etc. and now we have video of it in action. This is huge. I’m not a fan of the axe in Rock Band and simply love GH for that reason alone, but the social aspect was obviously lacking and that will soon cease to exist. Activision is… → Read More
This is a promotional video for a “home robot”, and it is awesome. You must watch this all the way through, and then you must comment below. Has anyone ever seen one of these? As always, you’re very welcome. → Read More
I played a lot of beer pong and flipper in college. It was fun, but it got a little unsanitary when people forgot to wash the balls after each throw. Drinking beer with whatever filth is on the table or floor is disgusting. My alma mater had a huge contingent of engineers and quite a few of them were in my fraternity, which makes me wonder why none of them thought of this contraption made by some… → Read More
There was much speculation — especially on the part of this blogger — that the release of GTA IV the same week as Iron Man might hurt the films revenue, the idea being that nerds would be hunkered down with their Xboxes trying to finish the game, or that many had spent their monthly fun budget on the $60 game, with nothing left for Tony Stark. That’s not the case. In fact, both… → Read More
http://www.ideasforlife.tv/externalPlayer.swf It’s a rather long video, but the University of Warwick’s Warwick Manufacturing Group is working with PVAXX Research & Development Ltd to make cell phones with biodegradable parts. It’s a pretty neat idea. Check it out. What are you doing with your old cell phones? → Read More
I’m in love with mechanical digital watches. They remind me of the high-tech mechanical digital alarm clock my dad still uses, one he’s had since before I was born. This watch, by Harry Winston’s shop, is just amazing. It takes the same idea but adds a nice mix of design and ingenuity that’s just plain awesome. Why this type of push-up digital matrix didn’t catch on… → Read More
http://blip.tv/scripts/flash/showplayer.swf?enablejs=true&feedurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcrunchgear%2Eblip%2Etv%2Frss&file=http%3A%2F%2Fblip%2Etv%2Frss%2Fflash%2F851680&showplayerpath=http%3A%2F%2Fblip%2Etv%2Fscripts%2Fflash%2Fshowplayer%2Eswf Star Wars is pretty awesome. I can’t think of too many movies with bigger cult followings than Lucas’ epic intergalactic saga. I have no… → Read More
In preparation for the release of the new Ghostbusters game this fall, here’s a sweet-looking Ecto-1 car that’s been put together by Vivendi, the game’s developer. The actual car used in the films was sold for a pretty penny at auction, so this newly-built one might just be the next best thing. Hit the jump for a few more photos. → Read More
I’m the resident customer service curmudgeon around CrunchGear. I’ve worked customer service as both a peon and manager, and I’ve been on the other side, so I know what’s reasonable to expect. As I said a few weeks ago, if Circuit City destroys your car trying to install a stereo, they should fix it completely. Circuit wasn’t doing that, but reports are that… → Read More
If you’re reading this from the office and you can’t view YouTube videos, you should consider going home on your lunch break to watch this. I’ve seen some cool shit before, but this is some of the coolest shit that ever shat. Nice work, whoever you are. via Geekologie → Read More
Finally, the greatest game of all time comes to the silver screen. I’m so ready for this. The sad part is I’d probably watch this movie if it came out — it’s like Robot Jox with blocks. Robot Blox! Watch the trailer here. [via Kotaku] → Read More
http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=32629 Sega’s upcoming “Iron Man” video game launch will coincide with the theatrical release on May 2 and I’m, well, pretty ecstatic. I haven’t been this excited for a comic book-based movie to come out since “Batman Begins” and I have high hopes for it as I’m sure most of you do too. We haven’t… → Read More
[photopress:redsuper8.jpg,full,center] This is rad. Take one Movie Stuff Workprinter XP. Now add a Red One. You now have an ultra-high-def Super 8 telecine system. What does that mean for you non camera geeks? It means it’s a way of transferring analog Super 8 films into perfect, high-rez digital archives. Why anyone would need that kind of quality from Super 8 remains to be seen, but this… → Read More
[photopress:1195833812_SPLASH.jpg,full,center] Denver’s Tim Kaebisch has been using his spare time recently to build a scale replica of Miller Park out of Legos, complete with working retractable roof. It’s a labor of love for Kaebisch, he’s been working on this project in one respect or another for seven years. I used to make X-Wing fighters and Transformers, he builds a… → Read More
I loves me some DIY projects, but a difficulty rating of hard by the folks at PopSci for the electronic Post-It note has me thinking twice about taking on this 7-hour endeavor. Or I could just nut up and do it. Anyone else interested in making one? Build It: The Electronic Post-It Note [PopSci] → Read More
This is the only reason I would/will buy a Wii. Bubble wrap popping adapted for WiiWare [Siliconera] → Read More
Robotic Wooden Goliathhttp://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swfAdd to My Profile | More Videos I realize this is old (after doing a little research), but it’s still cool to see. strandbeest → Read More
If ever there were a tiny gadget that could take my breath away, it’s the Mini Surge protector with USB from Belkin. And I thought my Monster Outlet to Go was awesome. This has two USB ports (just for charging) and three AC outlets. I’m getting myself one immediately. It’s only $25. You should get one, too. Product Page → Read More
The Dutch want you to pimp out your satellite dish and I’m inclined to listen. Who doesn’t want a kitten sticker to brighten up that ugly grey dish? Seriously. If kittens aren’t your style then maybe tulips, stars, sunflowers or EU flags are up your alley. They even deliver to the US. Order now! Satellite Dish Sticker → Read More
The Italians sure are fashionable. When I was there last year I saw some impeccably dressed individuals doing mundane, normal, every day tasks. So it’s no surprise that the Hi-Can canopy bed was designed by Italian, Edouardo Carlino. This bed does everything you’d want it to do and more. You could run your home from this thing as well as surf the Web, listen to music, watch TV and play… → Read More
When John Biggs sees this his head is going to explode. It beats the crap out of that toilet seat he reviewed a few months back. A docking station for your MBA and iPod with a seated heat, multi-touch flusher, and built-in surround sound. Taking a poo has just been taken to the next level. No word on price just yet, but we’ll follow this one very closely. Product Page → Read More
Let us not forget that it was exactly one year ago today that a couple of innocent marketing pranksters in Boston were confused with dangerous terrorists due to the DIY LED sign you see above. They placed a few all over the city, a nod to Aqua Teen Hunger Force, a type of harmless techno-graffiti, but a type that was considered a bomb threat by the clueless Man. We’d like to take a moment… → Read More
If you’re in a repressive Communist country and have a little time to kill, what are you going to do? I mean, the Internet’s all censored, TV as well. You need a hobby, and this young man’s is papercraft, the art of sculpting complex and/or beautiful items out of paper and glue. But this guy’s gone to the next level, and we love it. Using nothing but cardboard from Chinese… → Read More
Maybe you’ve seen this and maybe you haven’t. I know the original trilogy (the new ones were even worse) was comprised of cheesy lines, but whoever that guy is that Luke is talking is like listening to nails on a chalkboard. Yikes. → Read More
It’s cool to have porn on your cellphone. More people do it than you’d think, and that’s ok. But listen carefully: it’s not okay to show your porn to young teenagers, especially if you’re a substitute teacher. Okay? Teacher Accused Of Showing Pornographic Picture [KOTV] → Read More
I’m not much of a figurine collector for the simple fact that I’m transported back in time to when I was six years old. This is where all the trouble begins because I ruined my brother’s pristine collection of original Star Wars action figures. He had everything and my dumbass went and scattered them across the house or buried them in the backyard. I should be tarred and… → Read More
I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of light art. It’s just about the neatest thing out there in terms of non-traditional mediums of artwork. It also helps that they’re reenacting some Star Wars. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show. → Read More
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