Articles by Wal You from November 2012

Namesake Motors is a project that implies bringing together cars and their namesakes, not for advertising purposes, but just for the fun of it.This hilarious project was brought to reality by Art dire...

This has to be one of the mostannoyingthings that can happen to your phone. It’s not only that water and cell phonesdon’treallymixtogethernicely, it sucks even more when that “water&...

For constant travelers, adjusting to changing time zones and jet lag can be stressful. Now, a research team from the Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia has developed specialized eyeglass...

What may be an unknown fact for some is that Disney is also involved in robotics. The latest creation of Disney Research is a robot that can juggle or play catch with a human opponent.The possibility ...

This is one lamp Pac-Man might not have at his place, but could easily be in yours for being amazing.Pop-quiz, readers! Can you name me the four ghosts that chase Pac-Man and his pellet-eating family ...

Quite a few rules and lines that have helped shaped popular culture over the past 60 years actually came from Sci-Fi writers who were a bit more at the fringe of the authors society in comparison to w...

A Japan-based research team has brought augmented reality to new heights. Soon, devices like the proposed Google Glass may not only be a means of communication and navigation, but even an effective to...

There are plenty of art works depicting scenes and characters from the world of Game of Thrones, also known as A song of ice and fire to book loves. Few manage to make something that kinda captures th...

String one of these seasonal beauties over any fireplace and celebrate Christmas in fine geeky style.Attention Ladies and Gents, its now one of my favorite times of the year, the Holidays. Right there...

electree+, as this futuristic solar charger is called, will be able to power not only through induction, but also via classic USB.Most solar energy harvesting chargers feature a bland and unappea...

Do people still hire guys to make shapes with balloons at kids’ birthday parties? If that trend is still an existing thing, maybe they should go for the more geeky ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

Do you know the story of how the first pizzas were created over roman shields and a cookfire? Whether it’s true or not, it’s time weapons and food mixed again.Fight dragons and breakfast w...

Don’t say that youhaven’theard, but there’s a new watch in town, theKisai Polygon! If geometric lines and angled surfaces is what you are looking for in a watch, well, this is the wa...

Japanese iOS devices can now tap and touch into the world ofPokmon with a newly released mobile app.Crazy things are happening in the smart phone space, namely a Pokmon app that isnt a totally cheap b...

Projecting 3D images on buildings was surely considered a dull alternative by French photographer Clement Briend, who ultimately used trees as a medium for images of Cambodian deities and spirits. Pho...

Whenever we see manufactured items with defects and deformities, we often render them useless or ready for the scrap heap. On the other hand, we can view those objects in a different light the way art...

Topiary is thehorticulturalpractice of training liveperennial plantsby clipping thefoliageandtwigsoftrees,shrubsandsubshrubsto develop and maintain clearly defined shapes,perhaps geometric or fanciful...

We’ve seen our fair share of scrap metal animals and sculptures in the past, but hardly sculptures that looked comfortable to rest on. Introducing, the cool and comfortable combined. Now, this i...

DIY maniacs are capable of repurposing any object to meet their unusual needs. The ones who make the transformation in a geeky way should be forgiven, though! Especially if they manage to turn a commo...

Like every pop culture phenomenon, Lord of the Rings, which began withThe Hobbit,extends beyond the written word and the silver screen. Characters and lines uttered or written to be spoken ...Continue...

Using robots for rescue missions is probably one of the best decisions ever made by man, since these little helpers aren’t only immune in some environments, but they can also easily squeeze into...

It justdoesn’tfeel likeChristmasunless someone is wearing an uglyChristmas sweater, right?Ugly Christmas Sweaters are trulyone of the bestChristmas traditions. Here’s athought: why cover y...

Remember Pepsi and Coke? The two most famous soft drinks in the world? Well, apparently the Angry Birds soda outsold both of these in the home country of these wacky characters.Angry Birds have replac...

Fashion is a changing thing, food also has it trendiness. For some reason, designers think that combining the two in trying to sell a product or carry over some sort of political message is a good ide...

The Portal of Awareness is an architectural installation in the form of an arched canopy. It was designed by Michel Rojkind of Rojkind Arquitectos, for the 60th Anniversary of Nescaf.It should be ment...

NHK’s very own mascot, Domokun, has inspired a wide array of merchandising, out of which one of our favorite pieces is this incredible toaster, capable of producing some of the cutest pieces of ...

Photography is about to take an interesting turn, as MakerBot installed in its newly opened NoHo store a 3D printing photo booth. The 3D personal portraits are more than affordable, despite the novelt...

For some, animation movies such as Pixar’s “Up” are an accessible form of entertainment, but for others, they seem to be nothing more than instruction manuals.Jonathan Trappe, 38, to...

Minecraft is not a product of culture but a vehicle for it, a mirror for pop culture. So Psy’s mega-hit getting here can only be called natural progression.Ah, Psy’s mega-hit Gangnam Style...

One of the best pieces of hand-made costuming you’ll see from the Halo universe.You know what I find highly interesting about the Halo series? Is how visibly recognizable its become this past de...

It’s no secret that the Dutch have a thing for flowers (tulips in particular), but learning that they have a festival where gigantic flower sculptures are showcased, is really mind-boggling. As ...

Who doesn’t love a good piece of chocolate? How about a piece of chocolate that measures over 30 meters long, is over2,000 pounds, and looks like an old school steam engine train? Choo Choo, her...

Who said rubber band guns are only for kids? Adults could find Bandit Guns attractive too, considering how innovative these rubber band shotguns really are. Bandit Guns represents yet another Kickstar...

The Death Star is one of the most well-known icons of the cult movie Star Wars. Over the years I’ve seen lots of fan interpretations for this dark battle station.This brilliant levitating Death ...

So you say that you are worried about your safety while driving the car? Then maybe you should consider a car similar to iSAVE YOU, a Japanese electric car that is covered with airbag-like panels. iSA...

If you were looking for the coolest Turkey Fonts for Thanksgivings, read on. Lets assume you are a geek and wanted to thank friends of your type. What could be better than writing a heart stirring ema...

Not sure who would want to hit his or her iPhone with a hammer, but just in case you do, with ScreenGuardz Pure Premium Glass Screen Protector, even a hammer won’t harm it. Don’t believe i...

Although itdoesn’tsound too considerate, I think we can all agree that sometimes people die in a very stupid and pretty muchwasteful way.The guys atMelbourneMetroTrains uploaded this very humoro...

Shoppingtime is here yet again! Black Friday is just a few days away and the web is already full with lots of great deal offers andspecialconditions that make your shopping ...Continue Reading on Waly...

Believe it or not, Deadpool and Boba Fett are in the same company now, the all encompassing Disney. Of course the first thing they would do would be team up to cause some mayhem!What you see here is t...

Theholidayseason is upon us and with it is the best time of the year to shop! Black Friday is one of the most known shopping days and its a greattime ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

Welcome to our handy-dandy guide for finding the best gaming deals on Black Friday.Here we are again, Thanksgiving week and Black Friday. Its time to stuff down that turkey feast ...Continue Reading o...

If you were only to read Walyou and other tech/gadget sites, you’d think the iPhone and Galaxy are the only two phones in the world, but the truth is we’ve come a long way… Over the ...

If you are aninspiredartist or just love to draw and doodle this next pen gadget is for you. The SensuBrush will give you auniquepainting experience on your tablet or smartphone, this two-in-one brush...

The ultimate in “sweet rides” – a macaroon covered Renault Twizy rides into the annualSalon du Chocolat to show the ultimate in pleasures…sweets and automobiles!Looking to make...

We gotta wonder, is this one of the changes Disney has planned for the Star Wars franchise, or just a mad genius with too much time on his/her hands? If you happened to attend this years San Francisco...

Link and Zelda might be some of the most beloved characters ever, so it’s great to see them starring some cool and really well done animations. This film is the product of the hard work of every...

Have you thought about which one’s gonna be your game of the year, yet? So far, our strongest candidate is Borderlands 2, which now gets a tattoo tribute. And Oh.My.God. It’s one of the g...

We’ve talked plenty about Steampunk before, modern stuff and gadgets with a Victorian era type of treatment. Now it’s time to see some art pieces featuring it. “Passage” by Ign...

The Birds do not need catapults to fly around anymore! They just needed some extra new official merchandising in the form of air-swimmers.We’ve seen some pretty cool air-swimmers in the past, bu...

Have you ever wished your characters on WoW or cities in Minecraft were more tangible? Now you can make that wish a reality, thanks to this incredible 3d printing service.Your creations can come strai...

We’ll admit it: we squealed like little girls when we saw the Proto-Xenomorph on screen during Prometheus, and we know at least one artist was as excited as we were. Hence, he created this scul...

The popular social media website is now launching an app to help you find a job. So in between posting memes and silly status updates, you can now look for employment!How many of you spend lots of was...

Theholidayseason is upon us and with it is the best time of the year to shop! Black Friday is one of the most known shopping days and its a greattime ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

The Segway tried and largely failed to become a personal transporter, somewhere between walking and driving. The main problem was that people looked ridiculous on them, even as fun as they were to rid...

One of Nintendo’s core media features for its upcoming Wii U won’t be available on launch day.Im not saying that its pretty telling how bewildering the nature of your new consoles launch (...

You might have a Roomba vacuuming your floor, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a robot defending your house?That’s what Steve Norris thought. There aren’t a whole lot of home defense ...

Ingress, the game developed by Google that made its appearance in the Play Store on November 15, is an incredible blend of real and virtual worlds. There have been hints that Google is preparing a mys...

Of all the things that deserve “hunting”, beer is at the top of the list. So be sure to get your gear ready, today we’re looking for tasty. This jacket, dubbed the “Beer Hunter...

People never run out of ideas to do something creative and original with Star Wars characters. The next stage? Business cards, in the case Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker might be looking for a job.Etsy...

A small gallery of dioramas based on the latest Paper Mario game that are certainly eye-popping. Check them out!Paper Mario: Sticker Star features an amazing graphical advantage that makes it a specia...

The world of A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones for the non-book fans) is a vast and epic one. It’s hard to describe it in a sentence, a paragraph and even more. But a nice little colored s...

Justin Reed loves movies and TV, but sees it a bit differently than the rest of us. In order to make his visions useful, he makes artworks gathering together characters ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

We’ve got you covered with every necktie knot you’ll ever need to know and then some!For every type of tie comes a ton of ways to tie it. Unless, of course,you’re still relying on ch...

This is absolutely brilliant: turn your automated roomba servants into Mario Bros enemies! At least now you’ll have an excuse to step on them, right? The Roomba vacuum cleaners now look cooler t...

If you are one of those people who always talks about wanting a personal bubble, here’s your chance to do so. A new bubble allows you to sit around wherever you want and not have to worry of bei...

Nintendo has given us so many years of joy that we might even consider them a member of the family. A wildly successful cousin, at that.After almost single-handedly recovering the video game business ...

It will be a huge plus for the PS Vita as Sony’s premium club hits the portable platform next week with many awesome extras in tow.Sony is finally delivering on the Tokyo Game Show promise of th...

Just like there are the horrific Christmas sweaters, Thanksgiving, besides the awful food and the fact that you have to spend an evening (or more) with your family, comes along ...Continue Reading on ...

QR codes are becoming more and more popular as we all get more “techy”. They are a great way of giving us extra information with a single action using our smartphones or tablets.Mostly, it...

Remember 1984′s Karateka? Even if you weren’t born back then, there’s a good chance you played the game during your life, enjoying the 8-bit graphics but the awesome animation and ma...

We know that you’re wild, but have a soft spot for art, so this might just catch your fancy thanks to its impressive looks and nature references. French sculptor Franois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-200...

A lot of us grew up to revere the Alien franchise (or at least the first two films) and love the art on the series, but how would you feel about it shaping your gadgets? The art in Alien and Prometheu...

Origami? Cool? Well, the world is changing, and what used to be hip isn’t anymore while the rise of geeks and revenge of the nerds all have come true. So ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

Miss the cd’s or diskettes yet? Life goes on, and now, the preferred way of carrying data on a physical media is the flash drive. So how about we find one with a decent theme? These are official...

Tetris is just one of those classics, so beloved and played that is more an icon of modernity than just a game. And as such, it can be used as theme for fashion and style statements.It’s retro t...

Superheroes are timeless. Because comic book companies aren’t going to let their golden-egg-laying hens just get old like they’re actually supposed to, it falls down to some special editio...

One man professes his love two things with one ring – everything Star Wars related and his now-fiance. How would you feel about an R2-D2 inspired engagement ring? One happy woman said, “Ye...

Not everything about the movies is fake and make belief. Sometimes, the products or ideas featured on a TV show or a film are so damn good someone has to ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

The Shire might sound like an exotic, far away place in Middle Earth, but it might just be within reach if you have some balloons and talent to go along with it.Meet the incredible work of Jeremy Telf...

One of the more creative things done in recent times regarding the Star Wars franchise isJulie Gillrie making a cloth 10-page edition of Star Wars called “My Jedi Quiet Book” which might n...

The cute little droid has a monopoly on things looking good, and this Vespa exemplifies this exceptionally well. You just gotta glance at it to realize the love and attention to detail that went into...

No that the network will ever give anyone the answer, but it’s pretty simple – money. Reality TV brings in better ratings, makes more money for thenetwork while playing and investing in Mu...

Chrome is the most popular browser in the world according to StatCounter, so it’s no wonder that its chromeextensionbusiness is getting bigger by the minute.In the past, Firefox was ...Continue ...

Hear the sweet story of a really cool Dad who modded Wind Waker’s spry green-tights adventurer to make his little girl happy.Parenthood is something personally as a twenty-something geeky duder ...

Let’s face it, comic book nerds are incredibly horny, so you can expect the sexiest character to get an even sexier and revealing adaptation when it comes to fan art.The ...Continue Reading on W...

Westeros is a pretty bleak place, and could use a more modern approach to raise the new generation instead of, you know, murdering their parents. That’s where this book would come in. We rea...

Up until now, we thought having worms in your stomach was something that required the doc’s attention. Turns out it’s just delicious. We can still wonder how healthy it is to have this wor...

Daniel Oldis, a software engineer and former teacher from Costa Mesa, Calif.uses little more than a special EEG headband called theZeo, a red light bulb, some clever programming skills and an Internet...

The skinny on the Wii U’s online service is now revealed as Nintendo at long last ditches Friend Codes.After months of being tight-lipped on the subject, Nintendo finally got down to explaining ...

Sometimes, the names of a beer or a specific drink aren’t just used for advertising. Sometimes, you need to take them literally, especially when trying reptile named liquors from Asia.Bacon ...C...

Every set of cookies needs a cool theme, and with the recent merger between Disney and Star Wars, this was just asking to be made. Introducing, the Disney Star Wars Cookies.The team at Semi Sweet Desi...

Mexican artist Pedro Reyes was once involved in acampaign calledPalas por Pistolas,to exchange firearms for vouchers and electric appliances. The campaign broke the national record of voluntary donati...

Star Wars Weekends, the annual festival that takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, is making more sense than ever, now that Disney acquired Lucasfilm. Check out the following pos...

How to raise your children the right way? Forget about nutrition and education. First thing you need to do is make them love the things you love; install and cultivate ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

If you’re a giant and ever want to replicate the classic scene from 1989′s “Say Anything”, we have something for you. Otherwise, it’s a big stereo. A really big one. The ...

If you are a fan of a certain color of Skittles, you know how annoying it can be to pick out the ones you want from the bag. A new Skittles sorting machine looks to take away those troubles!Lets face ...

We’ve seen some cool case mods before, and even some cool Star Wars-based case mods, but this R2-D2 computer case might be the best one we’ve seen yet.This one was built by Podpadstudios i...

Find out where you can try out Nintendo’s upcoming console at a major retailer near you.Its pretty amazing that in less than two weeks the Wii U will be arriving on North American storefronts. E...

Origami is pretty cool, but most people only know how to make the obligatory swan, and nothing too geek friendly. Take a look at some of these great examples of geeky paper origami designs!Paper origa...

For some people, music is the most important thing there is in life. So instead of tattooing themselves with Luke Skywalker losing his hand to his loving dad, Darth Vader, ...Continue Reading on Walyo...

For those who love their iPhone but hate the screen keyboard, a new QWERTY keyboard attachment may make it much easier to type, text, and find your favorite Walyou articles!I dont like to reveal a who...

If you ever thought R2-D2 needed a paint-job after 6 movies, and some new tricks up its sleeve, you’ll be happy to see this new model, dubbed R11.E1. Zoe made this beautiful model representing a...

We miss the old SNES controller: simple, effective, and beautiful. Reminisce the old days with a most delicious treat, thanks to this SNES controller cake with us. This controller gave us such good ti...

Just how good are you in recognizing films? Well, I guess it depends on what you have to go by. In this case, these are Silhouettes from films (and one ...Continue Reading on Walyou ...

Who wants to drive a DeLorean? No one raising their hand, huh? How about dressing up like Marty McFly for Halloween or just for fun and making your Back to the Future homage perfect with the legendary...

Of all the classic 80′s movies, Back To The Future is probably the most charming of all, and therefore, the perfect theme for a cake. Even if it’s a wedding cake. Doc and Clara, or Marty a...

Amanda Kopp isn’t just a wedding photographer, having been around the world (according to her portfolio), but she makes weddings look pretty awesome on camera, especially if she has a creative c...

Need to know where to go to get the best on capes, gear, lab supplies, and other odds and ends to outfit your lair and make you the quintessential superhero? Head on over to Brooklyn’s Superhero...

What’s the best comic book couple? In my opinion, although they don’t really have a defined relationship, it’s the Joker and Harley Quinn. Insanity, obsession, romance, hatred and vi...

What can be common between human bones, houses and 3D technology? Softkill is a London design studio that has combined all the three to create something unique in the field of 3D design and architectu...

There is no dearth of artistic typography out there, and most would admit that there is no limit to the different ways of creating typography as long as technology and art go hand in hand.Ruslan Khasa...

Most cars we know of are made of metal, but one guy in Vietnam opted to make a functioning car made out of wood! Beware of any splinters while handling the steering wheel!Ive never had a desire to mak...

A paint job fit for any vampire slayer that’s a proper homage to the monster mash Konami platformer. Yes, it’s a graveyard smash!Whats an old school Game Boy with a Castlevania paint job? ...

Science fiction always turns into reality and we have seen it happen right in front of our eyes.To prove this hypothesis true, researchers at the Department of Physics and Centre for Soft Matter Resea...

What's Hello Kitty's costume for Halloween? She decided to go all out this year and dressed as the Avengers.Continue Reading on Walyou ...

There is nothing better than relaxing in a well furnished room and listening to music with the help of surround sound speakers.However, it is always difficult to set up surround sound speakers because...

For geeky girls looking to show of their femininity while still dressing up as a hottie stormtrooper or sexy Boba Fett, Star Wars corsets are all the rage!I dont know about you, but Star Wars cosplay ...

We got to see a bunch of incredible Halloween costumes these last few days, but hardly any of them compares with this AT-ST Walker costume. Having this strolling around your neighborhood, now that wou...

We need Half-Life things in our lives while we wait for Episode 3 or Half-Life 3 (whatever it ends up being called) to come out, and action figures is one of our preferred pieces of memorabilia. This ...

There’s something old and magical about water towers, especially those that have quite out of the ordinary kind of look, be it the special stone towers in the United States or Castle-inspired sh...

There is nothing more annoying than having to recharge your iPhone each time the charge runs out. Unfortunately, the more we use our iDevices the more quickly we need to recharge them and that leaves ...

Because of the popularity of camera phones and digital photos, the present generation of tech fanatics probably are unfamiliar with film photography or even what a Polaroid was like. But thanks to the...

We might be accustomed to classic flip books, but laser-carved dioramas are something we do not get to see everyday.The following 360 degree flip book is the creation of Japanese artist Yusuke Ono, wh...

If you haven’t heard by now, Disney just bought Lucasfilm, which means they now control the fate and future of whatever happens to the Star Wars franchise.Between the Hurricane and the elections...

Sometimes, places that can be found on planet earth seem more surreal and obscure than anything a Fantasy or science fiction author and artist can come up with.Chand BaoriA famousstepwellsituated ...C...

One of the first things Disney did after acquiring George Lucas Lucasfilm Ltd was to announce new Star Wars movies, Episode VII being scheduled for 2015.This announcement might be amazing news for som...

Finally, your Star Wars collection will not only be awesome for the books you have but also for the way it looks, too, thanks to these AT-AT Bookends.Now that Disney owns Star Wars, it seems that we&#...

No doubt you have seen some geeky pumpkin carvings, including Mario, Stormtroopers, and the NyanCat. But have you ever thought of playing Tetris on a carved pumpkin?! Try playing a riveting round of P...

When you think of the inside of electronics, you think of lots of wires and shiny connector thingamajigs. But what if the inside of our favorite electronics were similar our insides. How do you think ...

Prepare yourselves to be astounded by these videogame inspired carved pumpkins that are simply boo-tiful.On the eve of Halloween there is absolutely no better way to get into the ghoulish spirit, but ...

You don’t have to go exotic to get special and rare food. Some stuff are pretty ordinary looking, but just don’t have the popularity, despite their added features, as their ...Continue Rea...