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more about #hacks more comments → Monty: As far as safety goes, I would suggest a slight adjustment of replacing the single outlet box with a dual where one side could be the two power outlet... more » ripfire: Why limit yourself to 2 ports? more » Nick: i am not certain sticking a charger in a wall is going to meet code in a lot of places. sort of like not being able to just run an extension cord thr... more » philibuster: Yeah, this is dumb. What will he plug his non-usb powered things into now? Unless he has a usb-powered vacuum cleaner, or usb-powered fan. Then this g... more » BeyondtheTech: Considering those iPhone 3G AC adapters are pricey at the Apple and AT&T stores, I don't think it's included in that $10 budget (I can't get to th... more » Odin: That's no Genesis! That's a MEGA DRIVE! Good times. more » Segador: And yes, these lighters are worth $115 each. more » Segador: One of the better looking consoles of all time. more » Kaiser-Machead: Where's the Dreamcast iPhone dock? Make it so. more » BeyondtheTech: I remember having the UX180P and 280P, and the battery life was the most depressing part of it. Sucked the cells dry within 90-140 minutes flat. I'd... more » not_a_virus.exe.vbs: Can anyone tell me what program is used to make the boot menu? I suspect it is linux based. Right now I have Windows 7, I get a boot menu asking me if... more » STiger: Why have I never heard of the unhacked version of this product? more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: This video gives me no wood induction. [www.instantrimshot.com] more » Covertghost: Awesome idea for a coffee table... Have spots for ps3 controllers/ipods/whatever. more » stre: i just wish inductive charging was more efficient. i'm not a particularly green person (i recycle and whatnot, but i'm also not about to trade in my ... more » -
#robots
Robo Theater: Mobile Projector, Or Projector Mobile?
People take movies on the road all the time; it's why so many minivans have TVs, and why PMPs play video. What people don't do, most of the time, is put movies on the road. Most of the time. More » -
#diy
How to Quickly Convert a Wall Outlet Into a USB Charger
I can't tell you how many times we have come across USB chargers that can be plugged into an outlet, so why not cut out the middleman and simply convert the outlet to USB? Instructables shows you how. More » -
#diy
Opening Up a Sega Genesis Leads to a Genesis iPhone Dock, Naturally
When you find a dead Sega Genesis and you open it up to see what the insides look like, the chances are probably good that you'll end up with a Genesis you can plug your iPhone into. [Gadget Lab] -
#mods
Sony Vaio UX Becomes a Killer Hackintosh UMPC
Not only can this 2007 model UX490 quad-boot into OS X, Windows 7, XP Pro, and Vista Business, but its specs have been overhauled. A voice-capable HSPA modem has been added, plus a faster CPU and larger solid-state hard disk. More » -
#diy
Inductive Charging...Through Wood
Inductive charging, allowing you to charge a gadget just by placing it on a non-electrocuting surface, is a pretty neat parlor trick. But you're still putting a gadget on a charger. This DIY mod, however, trades synthetic chargers for wood. More » -
#hacks
Detecting False Coins With a Computer Mouse
A team of Spanish researchers at the University of Lleida have developed a way to detect false coins using mouse sensors, detecting particular patterns in two Euro coins, which at the ongoing exchange are about $150,302 each. More » -
#mods
Borg-Like ION Cube PC Wins Nvidia's Case Mod Contest
A few months ago, 5 master modders were tasked with building one crazy Nvidia ION ITX-based PC using the best user-submitted designs posted at Modders-Inc. A final winner has now been selected, and it looks pretty amazing, no? Pics! More » -
#mods
Let's Count the Ways NES Modders Have Decimated My Fondest Childhood Memories
So a new, potentially very popular Mario title comes out today. Sweet, sweet nostalgia. To celebrate, let's revisit all the 2009 NES hacks and mods that have, thus far, utterly destroyed or otherwise corrupted my most cherished memories, shall we? More » -
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#windows7
Windows 7 Hacked (Again) for Keyless Activation
Lo! Yet another Windows 7 activation hack appears. This one's a little more creative in that it doesn't require an OEM key at all, and instead bypasses the verification DLL completely. More » -
#android
Dear Palm Treo 650 With Android: You Are Inspiring
One of the most exciting things about Android was the idea that it could be ported back to older handsets. This turned out to be harder than expected, except or a few HTCs and, amazingly, a Palm Treo from 2004. More » -
#badideas
Student Plans to Mod Old OutRun Cabinet Into a Car
This seems dangerous: a crazy student is taking an old OutRun cabinet and plans to turn it into an actual working car that renders on screen what's actually in front of you. More » -
#googlemapsnavigation
How To Hack Google Maps Navigation Onto Your G1
It's basically a ritual now: Fresh feature debuts on new Android phone; hack-happy G1 owners see new feature, develop seething jealousy; said owners work tirelessly to steal new feature. Last week, Google Maps Navigation hit the Droid. Today, the G1. More » -
#roomba
Video: Hacked Roombas Used to Play Pac-Man, Finally!
It was only a matter of time, right? Check out this setup where a laptop player controls "Pac-Man" while being chased by robo-vacuum ghosts. And get this: it's actually a demo of their unmanned aerial software that guides airborne vehicles. More » -
#microscopes
Engineer Builds $10 DIY Cellphone Microscope
Cellphones are handy in a pinch. They make emergency calls, serve as a late night texting platform, and now in developing areas where money is tight and malaria runs rampant, they can serve as a microscope. More » -
#hacks
SNEGENES P Combo Mod Comes with Plenty of Junk in the Trunk
From the front this threesome looks pretty hot. Clear case with bright LEDs, original SNES buttons, and the ability to play three great systems on to go. All great. But what's going on in the back? More » -
#hacks
Dell Mini 9 Accelerometer Hack Creates One Affordable Little Windows Tablet
The hacktastic Dell Mini 9 goes well with all sorts of aftermarket add-ons and OS's, including this latest addition: Updated. More » -
#howto
Build Your Own Life HUD With a Smartphone and Some Cardboard
A cardboard box, sliced to pieces, taped together, fastened to a pair of work goggles, and capped off with an HTC Magic: this is what DIY augmented reality looks like, right now. More » -
#diy
LED Pocket Watch Will Have You Considering Monocles and Handlebar Mustaches
Using his one of his Grandfather's broken old pocket watches as a starting point, one modder [Paul Pounds] skilled in the ways of microelectronics replaced the face with a system of 133 hand soldered LEDs. More » -
#mods
Yet Another PSPGo Mod Blinds You With LEDs
Seriously, what is wrong with the PSPGo? Is the handheld so ho-hum that people are purposefully modding it into awful things, or is it just a really hard device to work with? More » -
#mods
NES Controller Mod Unlocks With Pure Nostalgia
The "security code" installed on this NES controller flash storage mod isn't going to keep anyone from accessing the files inside, but that's not really the point: More »
