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How To Make Your Own Underwear Made Of Beef

10:30PM February 7, 2012 | Andrew Tarantola

The thing with edible panties is that if I’m going to have to eat something that’s been girding my partner’s loins for the last half hour, I don’t want it to taste like a warm Fruit Roll-Up. I want to chow down on something meatily delicious — like this pair of Brief Jerky. More »


Gadgets

Ultrasonic Bat Glove Makes You A Genuine Dark Knight

12:30AM February 3, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

It might not be able to monitor an entire city, but Steve Hoefer’s brilliant sonar glove will at least let you get to the bathroom at night without stubbing your toe, thanks to an ultrasonic emitter and haptic feedback. More »


Gaming

No Mortal Will Ever Cram More Nerdiness Into A Single DIY Project

6:30PM February 2, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

Try as they might, no human born of mortal parents will ever create a DIY project that’s more nerdy than this epic leather fur-lined gauntlet that includes a built-in digital Dungeons & Dragons dice roller. More »


Gadgets

Wire Stripper Lights Up When You’ve Cut Deep Enough

2:00AM February 2, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

Thingiverse user Brian Beebe created this fantastic wire stripping tool that uses a simple electric circuit and a couple of razor blades so you always know when to stop cutting. More »


Geek Out

How To Make Milk That’ll Get You Hammered

6:00PM January 26, 2012 | Brent Rose

When I was a kid, there used to be a jar in my house that was always kept just out of my reach. It looked like it was filled with yoghurt, but grosser. Runny, chunky, with a sickly yellow colour. I didn’t find out until years later that it was actually the most delicious milk liqueur I’ve ever tasted. More »


Computing

How To Turn Your Wall Into A Touchscreen Phone Using A Kinect

4:30AM January 25, 2012 | Jamie Condliffe

OK, this isn’t going to be easy, but a developer has posted a video on YouTube showing how it’s possible to use an Android handset, a projector, a Kinect and a computer to create the future. In your living room. Now. More »


Gadgets

How To Make A Boombox Out Of A Toolbox

5:00AM January 24, 2012 | Mario Aguilar

Yes, that shiny Bose dock does look out of place in your workshop. But you know what would look awesome? A homebuilt blaster made out of a shiny red toolbox. This video shows you how to do it. More »


Geek Out

How To Keep Your House From Reeking Of Cat Piss With A Computer Fan And Some Ducting

9:00PM January 21, 2012 | Andrew Tarantola

You haven’t cleaned the litterbox in what, two weeks now? It’s all well and good that you’ve acclimated to the overwhelming stench of ammonia and kitty poop but what about when guests come over? With some minor mods and a little electrical engineering, you can keep your home from smelling of feline by-products without actually having to be a responsible pet owner and clean up! More »


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How To Make Your Own Jerry Can Speakers

12:30AM January 21, 2012 | Jamie Condliffe

Last year, we showed you these awesome jerry can speakers. But they cost over $US400, which sucks. Don’t worry, though: here’s how you can make your own using, uh, some jerry cans and speakers. More »


Gadgets

Turn Your Travel Mug Into A Portable Air Conditioner

11:20AM December 30, 2011 | Adrian Covert

One imaginative user over at Instructables, SHIFT!, got the idea to build a personal AC unit in a travel coffee mug. It’s similar in idea to another DIY AC unit made from a cooler, except much, much smaller. More »