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LumiNet takes the conventions of a central processing unit, such as an Arduino, handling most of the workload and spreads the responsibility across a series of parallel ‘LumiNet modules’ which only depend on the four modules directly connected to it. This way, if one module goes bad, the rest of the wearable network will stay up and running. It’s programming by infection. Each LumiNet module measures 1.2? square and contains an RGB LED, an ATTiny84 and connectors to its neighboring... Continue reading

The geek life is an ironic state of affairs. Most of us, and I’m speaking from at least seconds of research, have some sort of vision problem. Studies show that hours of staring at the computer screen can cause serious vision impairments, which hasn’t exactly worked out for us up until now. Bad vision meant an impaired 3D experience. Not anymore. Samsung has unveiled their newest brand of geekery, prescription 3D glasses. And the SSG-R2200′s aren’t a pair of those... Continue reading

Nothing gets me more worked up than a woman in Star Wars-themed apparel. I don’t care whether it’s a full-bodied Stormtrooper costume or this R2-D2 Swimsuit. If she’s wearing it, I’m drooling. This one-piece swimsuit is modest enough for even the most conservative women, but geeky enough to keep me completely interested. James Lillis designed this R2-D2 Swimsuit, which is available for $85 from Black Milk in sizes XS-L. Link [via]

The Hövding (Swedish for “chieftain”), is an airbag designed for cyclists with a taste in fashion that isn’t traditional amongst the biking community. Though we’re confident it works just fine with pimped out mobility scooters as well. Designed by Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin, the Hövding collar contains gyroscopes and accelerometers which constantly monitor your movements, releasing the airbag hidden within only when you’re in danger. Might I suggest an airbag inside for a fashionable man’s cup? Some ladies kick... Continue reading

Hey, we never said it was a “functioning” jetpack. Function is overrated anyway. The creative process? Now that’s where the real entertainment lays. Using a few crafting supplies and the contents of your recycling bin, you can craft your own wearable jetpack. A much cheaper alternative to buying a real pack just to complete your Rocketeer costume. Instructables user ModMischief has a step-by-step how-to over at the source link. It’s a relatively simple process and the finished product is definitely... Continue reading

This Steampunk Iron Man Costume has me in a dilemma. My first thought when I saw this was that I would love to see Steampunk Iron Man take on Sherlock Holmes in a good old fashion fight to the death. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the underlying Victorian style of both characters. But then I realized this dream would never come to fruition, at least without the technology to instantly clone Robert Downey Jr. That being said, this aged... Continue reading

If you’ve been looking to own a pair of your own Back to the Future II-esque self-tying kicks, you have a few options. You can make a pair yourself, you can wait for Nike to release a real pair or now you can buy the actual shoes worn by Marty McFly in the film. The sneakers will be auctioned off at the Hollywood Memorabilia Auction 42 for an estimated $12,000 – $15,000. Or you can just use your DeLorean to... Continue reading

Every exoskeleton concept we’ve seen has been made for adults. What about the children? What about their fragile bones and muscles? Hell, if we had exokeletons for kids we could get them into the workforce by the age of 6. The 5.25 foot tall Kid’s Walker is a snack-sized bipedal robot suit for kiddos. At first glance it might seem a little unsafe to let gets wield the power of a 450 lb. exoskeleton, but that’s been thought through. The... Continue reading

I’ve never gone clubbing in my entire life. I find joy in the simple things in life – picking dry skin flakes from my beard, trolling weight loss forums, making sure my belly button is impeccably clean – you know, the usual hubbub. But I can imagine for the people who are into that “scene,” these glowing fiber-optic LED Shoelaces would be a cool way to add a unique touch to your raver fashion. Each pair of laces is only... Continue reading