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Turn Your Smartphone Into a 3D System with 3Dioo

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While not everything that show up at the TechCrunch Disrupt New York 2014 hackathon are truly of value, we do see some interesting things, such as the 3Dioo, which TechCrunch calls a DIY Oculus Rift. That label alone should be enough to catch one’s attention, yeah?

Essentially, what 3Dioo is is a 3D system that you can attach to a smartphone. There are two parts to the system:

  • the viewing attachment
  • the recording attachment.

3dioo
Does that look familiar? [Read more…] about Turn Your Smartphone Into a 3D System with 3Dioo

How I Built A 450-Lumen Solar Light (40 Watts Equivalent) & USB Battery Combo

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How I Built A 450-Lumen Solar Light (40 Watts Equivalent) & USB Battery Combo (via Clean Technica)

Originally published on Kompulsa. One day, while I was trying to find something to watch on YouTube, I came across a touching video of Zayn Malik’s trip to a region in Africa (a place was referred to as a ‘slum’ due to the widespread poverty there…

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Meet Tenius, the Most Beautiful DIY Computer You’ll See This Week

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Tenius DIY Computer
Tenius

It’s a speaker! Or maybe it’s a piece of decorative furniture. No, it’s actually a fully functional computer, and it’s called Tenius.

The device is a DIY computer designed and made by modder Gtek. He describes the Tenius as a prototype of a miniITX based system. The casing is made of solid walnut and aluminum – a perfect blend of beauty and technology. [Read more…] about Meet Tenius, the Most Beautiful DIY Computer You’ll See This Week

Nintendo Zapper Laser: You Know You Want One!

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Nintendo Zapper Laser

Remember the good old days of Duck Hunt on NES? Remember the Zapper? I didn’t have an NES, but one of my childhood friends did, and I will never forget the occasions we went to his house to play. Those were definitely good times.

But what if you can use the Zapper for an entirely different purpose? Say you had a Nintendo Zapper Laser – one that works? [Read more…] about Nintendo Zapper Laser: You Know You Want One!

German Police: Flintstones Car Not Roadworthy

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German Flintstones Car
Flintstones Car

I am not sure if the children of this generation are still exposed to the antics of the most beloved Stone Age family (of our generation, at least), but I have no doubt that if a child were to be introduced to the Flintstones today, the allure of the cartoons will be just as strong.

How can one not fall in love with those Stone Age characters and all their quirks? How can one NOT want the foot mobile?

And speaking of this iconic mode of transportation, Stone Age it may be, it still has its admirers in modern days.

Enter Sebastian Trager. [Read more…] about German Police: Flintstones Car Not Roadworthy

DIY Coffee Can Wi-Fi Antenna

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Illy Coffee
Illy Cans

What’s your favorite coffee?

I can’t give a single label as the answer, but there is no doubt that Illy is somewhere at the top of my list. While you can find so many other brands that are easier on the wallet, a good cup of Illy coffee does the trick for me.

Now what if you can have a DIY coffee can Wi-Fi antenna using your empty Illy tin? That ought to make the purchase of the can even more justified! [Read more…] about DIY Coffee Can Wi-Fi Antenna