Thursday, December 9, 2010 - Page 2

How To Make Your Tron Costume Glow With Electroluminescent Wire

Do you want your Tron costume to glow like this one, created by designer Syuzi? Then you need to learn about electroluminescent wire. There’s a great tutorial over on Adafruit that teaches you everything you need for Tron cosplay.

Counter Rumour: Mac App Store Actually Launching January 2011

Rumours have been swirling that the Mac App Store would launch as early as next week. But The Loop’s Jim Dalrymple has sources telling him it wont happen until January, which is still within Steve Jobs’s promised launch window of 90 days. I guess we’ll find out in a few days time. [The Loop]

Gaming

Maybe The Angry Birds Should Rethink Their Strategy

Angry Birds. So addictive! Which is probably why we don’t notice that there are some serious logic gaps in both bird and pig strategies. George S. Patton, they’re not.

Gadgets

Make A DIY Nightstand Charging Station Lamp

Charging stations, night stands, and lamps are all useful things, but combining them into one handy, multipurpose item saves you space and is just pretty cool. Here’s a neat DIY creation that does just that.

Gadgets

The 2010 Gizmodo Gift Guide: Gifts For Him

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If your better half is a dude, why not consider one of these geeky gifts to keep him happy this Christmas?

Science

Got $US50,000? You Can Buy Yourself A Personal DNA Sequencing Machine

DNA sequencing technology isn’t exactly accessible; a typical sequencing machine can easily cost $US500,000. A startup called Ion Torrent aims to change that with a desktop sequencing machine for just $US50,000.

The 19th Century Vampire Killing Kit: When Dagger/Gun/Cross Combos Were Socially Acceptable

Somewhere in between wooden stakes and Blade’s katanas, the art of vampire hunting reached its apex with this ivory kit. Particularly its spring-loaded pistol that was also a dagger. And also also a gun. Buffy, eat your heart out.

Computing

Millennius Launching Two New Android Tablets

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Budget manufacturer Millennius has lifted the lid on its upcoming Android tablets, the SmartQ N7 and R10. Who’s ready for better budget tablets?

Geek Out

The Best Thing To Do With Your Old Satellite Dish

Do you have an old satellite dish kicking around somewhere? Do you want to cos play in the most patriotic fashion imaginable? Follow this instructable and build yourself a fantastic Captain America shield. Then find your personal Red Skull. [Intructables]

This Glowing Jellyfish Is A Table AND A Lamp

If you’re into cooking Asian fare, you might have a traditional hot pot—but we guarantee it doesn’t look anything like this. Not only does this one look like an alien probe—it flips over to convert into a lamp.

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