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Controlling An Air Conditioner Might Be The Least Exciting Game Boy Game Ever Created
Aside from a colour screen and an option to boost the processor’s speed, the Game Boy Colour included an infrared port that was mostly used for sharing data, like high scores or unlockable characters. One tinkerer found a better use for it, turning a gifted GBC into a remote control for his air conditioner.
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Guy Uses Physics And Computer Simulations To Design A Never-Miss Basketball Hoop
Does it really take years of practice and dedication on the basketball court to compete with the talents of NBA players? Apparently not. All you need is some basic knowledge of physics, access to computer simulation software, and enough tools to build a curved backboard that directs every shot through the hoop.
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Animated LED Face Mask Reminds Others To Stay Six Feet Away
Being stuck at home for weeks on end has given the world’s hardware hackers some extra time to come up with some truly wonderful creations. Chelsea Klukas, a Product Design Manager at Oculus who’s also known for her experiments merging fashion and tech, has created an LED face mask that could be the most coveted…
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Modder Builds A Perfect Portable N64 That Looks Like A Super-Sized GBA
Nintendo has ported a handful of classic N64 games to its portable systems, such as Ocarina of Time making an appearance on the 3DS. But for gaming on the go, the N64’s library is mostly unavailable. Modder GmanModz took on the challenge of building an oversized replica of the clamshell Game Boy Advance that’s large…