The BBC is reporting that Dundee Uni researchers have invented the sonic screwdriver. So, how does the Doctor Who device work? The Dundee University researchers have created a machine which uses ultrasound to lift and rotate a rubber disc floating in a cylinder of water. It is said to be the first time ultrasound waves […]
Sponsored Video: Galaxy Note PS – my thoughts
This post contains an advert video from Samsung for the Galaxy Note. I decided to post it because I think the Note is worth talking about. I’m just back from The Gadget Show Live and one of my main observations was that the iPhone was hardly insight. To be clear, the iPad was everywhere and […]
The haunting art of Anton Semenov
Anton Semenov – also known a Gloom82 – produces some gloomy, haunting but also breathtaking art. His style is what I’ve come to expect from the Russian masters. It’s willful and commanding. You can follow him on LiveJournal.
Zelda pixel health bar necklace
Over on Etsy, home of so many geeky goods, laser cutter specialist LicketyCut has a necklace worthy of attention. Cut from acrylic, the necklace shows a three heart health bar from the Legend of Zelda. It’s 50% full (or empty, your view). Of course, this is generic enough to be a health bar from quite […]
LEGO fuses Evangelion and Gundam
This creation mixes Evangelion and Gundam styles together. I say that up front because I didn’t twig from the title “EVA Gundam”. I heard the music and though to myself – wait, no, that’s the wrong mecha. Then I doubted myself. Wait, no, maybe… It’s a mix. That’s why. It’s impressive but it’ll mess with […]
The Women of Geekdom coming to a wall near you
This is the story of a successful Kickstater. Actually, at the time of posting “The Women of Geekdom” 2013 calendar still has a few days on the clock – so that means you can pick the donation level you want knowing the money will change hands and you’ll get your perks. Shaun of Shauncastic is […]
LoTR: Eye of Sauron cake
A Necromancer baked me a cake. It came out like this! I wonder what it’ll taste like. via.
Darksiders cosplay: War
It’s impossible not to be impressed by this cosplay. This is the work of deviant Artist DonneAnonyme and its simply fantastic. War, one of the four horsemen, is the star of the first Darksiders computer game. This cosplay does the character justice.
Supporting anime in the UK
Anime Picks is one of the most well known, niche, anime sites in the UK. It covers cosplay, news, games as well as plenty of reviews and articles on anime. The site is a success and their YouTube channel, AnnaMay Picks, has generate about 18,000 views. Sure, that’s not much on the IGN scale but […]
Festo’s flying robot bird at The Gadget Show Live 2012
Without a doubt, for me, one of the highlights of The Gadget Show Live this year was the appearance of Festo’s bird robot in the Super Theatre. The Super Theatre houses a live stage show where The Gadget Show presenters entertain the audience for an hour. It’s also one of the best places to see […]