Image: Maxim Mezentsev & Aleksander Suhih
Welcome to the second installment of Random Geek Roundup! This is where I collect a variety of links and sites and products that have come across my virtual desk in recent days. One thing I’ve learned is that just because you’ve discovered a specific interesting tid bit doesn’t mean that everyone has. So in the spirit of sharing awesome, here is the next collection of links.
Imagine a keyboard where each key is a tiny e-ink screen. You can change what appears on each key, customizing it for language, gaming, or anything else. Perhaps this would finally fix the problem of my keyboard labels wearing off!
Two Words: DeLorean Hovercraft
Yeah. Check it out in San Francisco. No, they don’t get it up to 88 mph, as far as I can tell.
Well, his bones anyway. A skeleton found in a car park in England has been identified as the Richard III. Now they can properly bury him in a more respectful location.
Use a 3D Printer to Print Your Own Records
It won’t replace your CDs or MP3 players, but you can actually hear the music. Check out the video.
A lot of books get forgotten about over the years, but one site is trying to collect them. This would be a great resource for anyone looking for new reading material, or for people who seek out more obscure references.
Playing Computer and Video Games Can Help the Elderly
One 85-year-old woman in England has played video games for 40 years, and finds that it helps keep her mind active.
Check out the links in Random Geek Roundup #1, too!
