Articles by Wal You from August 2013

The Chicago Gaming Pinnacle Foosball coffee table is the perfect piece of furniture for the ones who can’t decide if … ...

Who knew carbonite would make a perfect insulating material for a fridge? Star Wars geeks prove once again they are … ...

Now heres the stuff that video game dreams are made of. Imagine being able to use dozens of video game controllers and playing them all in one gaming system. Continue reading → ...

At first there was Donna, the runaway bride, then there were Amelia and Rory Pond, and now it was the … ...

Most gadgets we know today, like phones and remote controllers need energy, but now, researchers have found a way for … ...

Nintendo tries to counter the lousy sales of the Wii U with a price cut. Slightly buried under the excitement … ...

Tired of your gaming controller or your mouse-keyboard combo? Maybe using a traditional Japanese bow as an interface for a … ...

Sometimes, what you see is what you get. But people like to dive deeper into the rabbit hole, coming up … ...

Disregard midichlorians, acquire firepower. Let’s say that, after seeing this tank, we’re surprised the rebels ever attempted to fight back. … ...

Whether youre on the Mac party bus or the Windows; I think youll agree that these futuristic renderings of everyday … ...

Less than two weeks before the launch of Apple’s cheaper version of iPhone, Google dropped the price of Nexus 4 … ...

While the ways to depict Lord of the Rings characters via Alternative Art might be running out, there’s still some … ...

This Korean electric car concept provides hassle-free parking even in the busiest of places. Its even easier than stowing away your bags in the luggage compartment. Continue reading → ...

Knowing that Ender’s Game is one of the most anticipated sci-flicks of 2013, Audi prepared a futuristic concept for it, … ...

Nintendo drops a surprise bomb (and a number) with the news of a new handheld coming in October. Add another … ...

NY-based artist Anthony Antonellis came up with a new way for distributing artwork: digital tattoos embedded under the skin. Anthony … ...

Sony recently announced their PS4 is coming out November 15th, but it seems Microsoft’s Xbox One might beat them to … ...

Fed up of inaccurate weather readings spoiling your day? Now, a new app called WeatherSignal could turn you phone into … ...

Thomas Edison invented the ticker tape machine back in 1869 and for a century, this little gadget made rich people … ...

All of us have our own methods to block or hide pesky ads on the internet. But it seems that … ...

Think of it as an intercom that you can answer even when you are hundreds of miles away from home. Perfect for keeping families with kids safe, or for any other responsible homeowner who wants to feel...

Many Tokyoflash timepieces are difficult to read, but the propeller-resembling Kisai Blade makes this a bit easier, by being more … ...

Darth Vader isn’t supposed to be cute. Even when we first meet Anakin in ‘The Phantom Menace’ he’s kind of … ...

Thought that the lolcats are the last you’re going to see of the feline species on the Internet? Kindergarten Die … ...

The idea of wearing a smartwatch that tells time and more might not appeal to everyone. The Ring Clock does … ...

We’ve done our fair share of stories about cute, geeky rings, but hardly ever about stuff you wish you had … ...

Never again will you have to worry about a roommate hogging the shower in the morning. The Uji showerhead has a light that automatically changes color from green to red, letting you know that youve sh...

These are probably the best Pokmon hoodies ever made; the best that ever was! Whoa there friends, dont go throwing … ...

Just about anything with a surplus of brass and goggles will catch my attention. So imagine my surprise when through … ...

The internet seems to be buzzing for good and/or bad about Ben Affleck being cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the … ...

Julius von Bruck, better known on teh Interwebz as Baron von Bruck, created a LEGO N64 Transformer a few days … ...

HTC’s Butterfly S phone gets the cutest edition in the world, themed after Hello Kitty herself. Geeks, be delighted! HTC … ...

Out of a 3D printer and into your hands, check out how a talented modder created his own mobile NES. … ...

Imgurian chalexfors father is a dying breed. According to an album he posted, his father is one of the remaining … ...

Italian designer Francesca Barchiesi imagined as part of her graduation project back in 2010 a smart glove that takes pictures … ...

There is probably an endless number of cars that are stuck in our memories from the films we’ve seen over … ...

Spanish graphic designer and illustrator Martin Sati has created a wonderful portrait using vegetables and other food items. While this … ...

“It’s on the inside that counts” seems to think street artist NYCHOS who currently exhibits dissected Disney characters at the … ...

Let Sony Computer Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida take you through some of the finer aspects of the PlayStation 4′s UI. … ...

You know what’s more precious than the Triforce? True love. It’s great when people care and celebrate their union, and … ...

Combine two classics, such as Capcom’s fighting game, and Disney’s princesses, and the result is something to behold. Who knew … ...

Have you seen that popular meme on Facebook and other social networking sites about the purpose of an iPad? People … ...

As if the iPhone wasnt expensive enough, bling aficionados may soon be able to add flashy smartphones to their collections … ...

We might never know if androids dream of electric sheep, but a 16-bit version of Blade Runner? 8-Bit Cinema has … ...

Amazon’s draconian textbook rental policies may have just gone over the deep end and putting users who cross state lines … ...

While science has evolved in order to find other solutions to the whitening of teeth, the cleaning of clothes and … ...

Sonys presser at the European video game conference, Gamescom, took place yesterday and weve got brand new info here on … ...

Who are the ones who really watch Adventure Time? Children, or college guys and gals who eventually get married? Turns … ...

Believe it or not, the newest smartwatch from Hyetis is rigged with a mini camera that takes hi-resolution photos right … ...

The obesity epidemic that sweeps through Western society hasn’t skipped the Superhero community, especially that of DC. I’m not sure … ...

New life (hopefully) swells into Sonys handheld thanks to a newly announced price cut. Gamescom 2013 might be the much … ...

Wake up to the news of the Xbox Ones launch line-up. While you were probably asleep dreaming of next-gen consoles … ...

Like every other frequent flyer, I bought myself one of those U-shaped squishy neck pillows, because the only other option … ...

Today we have something for those of you pursuing a new hobby. No, it’s not light saber fighting, we don’t … ...

In the eighties, jetpacks were all the rage. The future promised us one-manned flight, and when the new millennium hit, … ...

By watching a massive black hole devouring a huge gas cloud, scientists are getting the first ever glimpse of how … ...

Would a bookshelf like this be for the kids? Or the parents? Who’s the real fan in the house, anyways? … ...

Although Microsoft’s latest OS is receiving its first major update since launch. This revision promises features, stability and some new … ...

Hyperkin’s upcoming line of retro controllers is, well, pixel perfect. Pixel art is as synonymous to gaming as cats are … ...

One of the coolest trends in recent years, on the internet and generally in media, is the attempt to modernize … ...

The design of our printers has not changed very much in the past decades, but Mugi Yamamoto’s concept might be … ...

Let’s face it, many of the modern cars feature plenty of buttons with unknown functions. Audi figured out that an … ...

We’re heading to a future where even the kitchen utensils are smart. The Range thermometer is yet another smart item … ...

Watch talented artist Dave Rapoza’s short animation based on Nintendo’s Super Metroid. Out of all the cartoon treatments of Nintendo … ...

Tablet PCs have become a regular fixture everywhere you go. The possibilities are endless when it comes to personalizing your … ...

We all love Super Mario Bros, the ultimate NES classic, but how many of you can you say that you … ...

Without patrol teams and guard dogs, home security can be tricky to get right, so weve rounded up 3 of … ...

We have a couple words for you. Star Wars, and gadgets. This collection should make your everyday life a bit … ...

The Redmond giant has recently launched the Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop which includes a wavy keyboard with a detachable numeric pad. … ...

Alien is not only a household name in comics, movies, and other forms of media. It’s also the inspiration for … ...

While some build incredibly dull things with thousands of LEGO bricks, Carl Merriam used as little as 1,400 to create … ...

Thinking about the perfect add-on for the office, are you? Well, here goes an idea. Meet the greatest, most compact … ...

In the past, the food was a lot more healthy, so people didn’t need to pay that much attention to … ...

With Google celebrating the birthday of Erwin Schdinger with another awesome doodle, National Geographicgives us the scientific look on his … ...

Sure, sculpting can be nice and interesting… but the process can be so much more badass. Just replace the chisel … ...

Move over Autobots and Decepticons, the next battle between robots in disguise takes the old-school console wars route with this … ...

New reports are speculating that online retailer Amazon are preparing to release an Android powered video games console by the … ...

We’ve all seen the many colors and shapes of iOS stands over the years, but they all seemed lacking in … ...

DrinkSavvy is a startup that intends to prevent drug-aided sexual assaults with the help of plastic drinkware that signals the … ...

In one of the best Alternative art projects we’ve ever seen, Nate Hallinan decided to take some of the more … ...

Since it seems that we are tracked at all times, regardless if we did something bad or not, it stays … ...

Watch how the metal-shappers at Man at Arms forge one of the most well-known videogame swords. And then use it … ...

Given Walter White’s development, AMC’s hit drama should be rather called Breaking Evil. Even so, it’s sad that it will … ...

Collector’s edition version of popular games always offer us a bit of tat and some DLCwith our deal, but is … ...

Meet GuizDP. Hes one among millions who has experienced the frustrations of a favourite game finally giving up the ghost; … ...

A new 3D printed robothas been invented to inspect high wires and power lines on behalf of electricity companies, to … ...

Every time a pint of ice-cream is placed in front of us we can barely wait to dig in. However, … ...

Until the moment you read this story, stepping on a LEGO brick was synonymous with doctor visits and excruciating pain, … ...

A real golden treasure lies within this special promotional kit for Capcom’s DuckTales Remastered. Arriving next Wednesday on August 13, … ...

Since we are all full of… stardust (watch Brian Cox‘s more detailed explanation on all of that), taking the final … ...

As technology progresses faster than we ever imagined, researchers at IBM have created a computer that is capable of working … ...

What sets inWatch One apart from most of the other Android smart watches is the GSM SIM slot that assures … ...

The German sports car manufacturer had to celebrate somehow its flagship’s 50th anniversary. On top of that, the Facebook page … ...

In Japan, a team of engineers have created AquaTop, a project with its own operating system that turns an ordinary … ...

While IKEA is not at its first attempt as far as augmented reality goes, the Swedish company seems to get … ...

What happens when a wealthy man loves geeky movies and cars in equal measures? Obviously, he starts building the cars … ...

Tange & Nakimushi Peanuts is a Japanese company that put up for sale on its website a series of photographs … ...

Jump on in to learn about future Nintendo releases and general newsy tidbits from this Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct. Were finally … ...

Ah Legos! We’ve all seen cool builds made with our favorite colored blocks, but every once in a while, something … ...

Weve all bemoaned the lack of teleportation technology. But according to the Daily Mail, scientists say that it could be … ...

In what could be the future to solve growing concerns about food shortages, scientists have created a hamburger that has … ...

CapsuleKong, the wall-mounted display for Nespresso pods made by Hologramer, is going to be a delight for anyone who has … ...

It’s no coincidence that metal musicians like to sing about the apocalypse. Nothing else could possibly come out of this … ...

The mileage of an electric vehicle depends very much on the capacity of its battery. If such vehicles were powered … ...

Web-slinging fans rejoice, director Joe Lynch’s short film about Parker’s nemesis Eddie Brock gives us what the silver screen missed … ...

In case you had even for a brief moment the impression that we live in a stupid-free world, here’s an … ...

MicrosoftsXbox One and Sonys PS4 are each others biggest competition but theXbox One could trump Sonys consoles as it could … ...

The creator of this life-size WALL-E replica must have been anything than satisfied with the computer generated version of the … ...

Forget about everything you’ve seen in Michael Bay’s Transformers, this is what I’d want protecting the Earth from the Decepticons! … ...

Open the portal to your cats love by building this cozy feline residence. Cats dont seem to have much appreciation … ...

It took the world a while to make the first social network-themed hotel, but it’s easy to assume that this … ...

How do you make an abandoned asylum even creepier than it already is? Fill it up with paintings of creepy … ...

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all like architecture. However, this art takes a lot of studying … ...

Villains, Heroes and inbetweeners have a life of their own, and as it is depicted byillustrator Kiersten Essenpreis, life for … ...

While Apple and Samsung rule the smartphone roost, the Ubuntu Edgewants to take a slice out of the market, using … ...

As if the fact that robots are getting better at sports wasn’t enough, they’re preparing to take over our jobs … ...

The problem with some of the most wonderful works of art made through history is their irreplaceability. The Colossus of … ...

The moment 3D printers became mainstream people realized that they could create whatever they wanted in the safety of their … ...

Be a lean, mean, and green Triforce finding machine with this Master Sword and Shield hoodie and backpack. Every hero … ...

Reddit user Equinn0xX could have settled for an ordinary “will you marry me?”, but putting his talents to the test … ...

Besides drinking and driving, sleeping and driving is the next pair of things people should never do. As it may … ...

Paradoxes, from logic ones about the truth and falsehood of statements, and those involving time and space travel, showing up … ...

Arcade cabinets are awesome, if a bit bulky, so here’s a way to bring all your arcade-gaming love into a … ...

When it comes to barbecue grills that can be assembled and taken apart in a matter of minutes, nothing is … ...

Discover the Green Hill Zone in an unusual and kind of disorienting viewpoint; through the eyes of Sega’s popular speedster. … ...

Shutterstock, the stock photography agency who reimagined the great houses of Westeros as modern companies earlier this year, put up … ...

Everybody loves summers, the beach and the great outdoors, and everybody loathes mosquitoes and their horribly itchy stings. Can you … ...

In an attempt to make baby strollers look more like monster trucks, Czech car manufacturer Skoda redesigned them. This move … ...

Check out these cute micro-sized building blocks based on Megaman and friends. Is there a word beyond cute I can … ...

Apple iPhones are an insanely expensive piece of smartphone tech but new rumours suggest that a cheaper, plastic iPhone is … ...

The latest addition to the Kisai series of wristwatches made by Tokyoflash tells the time on sub-surface LED light bars … ...

Last year, 14.1 million tech lovers in the United Kingdom used a tablet at least once a month. This year, … ...

Smartphones already have indicators of how much time is left till the battery is fully charged. However, wouldn’t it be … ...

Everybody knows about the top mainstream comic book characters, like Batman, Superman and the Incredible Hulk. While they certainly have … ...

Selecting the winner between Samsung Galaxy S4 and Nokia Lumia 1020 is a difficult task to perform. Still, if you … ...

So you’ve had enough, but still don’t have to guts to tell this in his/her face? iOS app developers are … ...

There are geeky themed wedding and super cool ideas for birthday parties, but the best parents of all time (or … ...

In case you want your drink to be served with fantastic precision by a bartender that doesn’t like chattering the … ...

The Gameboy was our main form of entertainment when we were kids. Now that we’re adults, though, it still has … ...

Thanks to researchin usecurrently, we know that robot cars are on the way, but concerningly, a group of hackers have … ...

Lacking creativity today? Why not let the Watercolor Bot do the job for you? This little robot, which was designed … ...

Using typography (the art and technique ofarranging typein order to make language visible) to portray characters is becoming more and … ...