The Evolution of Video Games

I've been watching MysteryGuitarMan (Joe Penna) on youtube for a while. He combines his own music videos with technology-related videos and making-of videos that will keep you on his youtube channel all day.

Video description: What happened every 20 years in gaming. No cuts.
I saw the making of for this one and it was like crazy. That's why you need to watch the video twice and observe how things appear and disappear in the background.

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DIY: Electric Cigar Box Guitar

I will start with this: making this project will cost you around $25. Building this Electric Cigar Box Guitar will take around 3 hours (using a knife, a saw and a sharp hatchet). If you have other proper tools you will finish faster. Remember that green wood is the easiest to carve. The cigar box should be as strong as possible, made of solid wood.

Parts list:
Cigar Box - $2
Tuning Heads - $10-$20
1/4" Jack - $2
Bolts (bridge/nut) - $1
Neck - Free
Microphone (speaker harvested from any outdated electronics) - Free
Finishing Nails - Pennies...Free enough

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The Neo Cube

NeoCube (Neodymium magnet toy) was developed by Chris Reda from Pittsburgh, United States in 2008. It is an object consisting of or incorporating neodymium magnets. Normally they're magnetized structure sets or magnetic sphere building toys.

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How to pick up girls using technology

The man in charge with this project said that this was a very challenging build. He made various modifications to the original toy car. You can see that he added a radio controlled engine, GO Pro Hero HD camera, speakers and other additions.



As you can see, this geek made setup is a pretty hot pick-up scheme.

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HP TouchPad for $99!

I'm not sure if you heard about it, but HP is killing webOS. This means it will discontinue all the phones as well as the HP TouchPad tablet. I don't necessarily consider this a good decision, because I really think webOS was amazing.

The good part about all these is that HP TouchPad is blowing right now! It might not be a perfect tablet, but for the new price they are selling ($100), it will be hard to beat even by iPad 2.

The HP TouchPad can be bought from:

Bestbuy.com / Bestbuy.ca
Futureshop.com / Futureshop.ca
Hp.com / Hp.ca

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The Robotic Painter

This robotic machine applies artificial intelligence to paint its own work and to make its own decisions. When doing this, it listen to its surroundings and studies what it discovers as stimulant into the painting process. When it's in a quite place and everything is calm, the machine, like many artists, listens to itself. I wonder what happens when it hears music.

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Top 5 Solar Powered Gadgets

If you read this blog for some time, you know that I'm a fan of solar energy. The main reason is that solar energy is clean, green and assures the sustainability of planet Earth! Another important reason is that solar energy is FREE, and this means you will save a lot of money by using solar powered gadgets. The other day I was browsing Amazon for solar powered gadgets. So, here are my findings: my top 5 Solar Powered Gadgets:

1. Eton NSP500B Soulra XL Sound System for iPod and iPhone
Soulra XL will change the way you listen music on your iPod or your iPhone. With this amazing solar powered device you'll be able to harness sun's power and use it to play your favourite music.

features: (via Amazon)

• Power: 72 square inch enhanced monocrystal solar panel, rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, charges iPod and iPhone


• Protect with: Rubberized end caps and anti-glare tinted iPod chamber


• 8 speaker drivers (2x tweeter, 2x woofer, 4x passive radiator)


• 22W output with bass boost


• Remote control storage and removable gel-cushioned carrying strap

2. Sundanzer Solar-Powered Chest Freezer

Sundanzer Solar-Powered Chest Freezer is perfect for off-grid solar homes or diligences where power system electricity is not yet available, such as cabins, hunting camps, farms, boats and other places. This solar-powered freezer provides exceptionally low energy consumption. The package requires 215 Watt solar panel, 300 Ah battery and 15 Amp charge controller.


3. Kikkerland Solar-Powered Rainbow Maker

This is great to give a little color to your room.

features (via amazon)

• Window-mount rainbow maker that casts rainbows around the room


• Solar panel powers the unit to revolve and refract light in all directions


• Genuine Swarovski crystal creates maximum rainbow effect


• Great for cheering up a room; enchanting for adults, children, and animals


• Comes with suction cup or wire hanger; measures 6 by 1 by 2 inches

4. Motion-Activated Dual Head LED Security Spotlight

MAXSA Innovations 40218 Motion-Activated Dual Head LED Security Spotlight are one of the best solar powered security lights on the market. It's pretty easy to install, uses only solar energy and it's gread for sheds, steps and porches. I think my grandmother would appreciate a gift like this.

5. G-SHOCK The 6900 Metallic Solar Powered Watch

I love Casio, and this water resistant watch is on my Amazon's wish list for some time. The coolest thing about G-Shock is that is solar powered. This watch features atomic timekeeping, leading in highly precise time that can be measured on instruments. G-Shock 6900 receive thermal and electrical energy that recharges the batteries through solar panels found on the face of the watch.


I hope you like my picks. Do you know any cool solar powered gadgets? Share with us!

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