Gadgets

Future hack: Monopoly card reader

Future hack: Monopoly card reader

New versions of Monopoly will have a Visa branded card reader – that’s sorta interesting, but I’m guessing there is fun to be had with a cheap magstripe reader (assuming that’s what they’re using) we’ll see – Link. Related: MAKE 01 – Magnetic Stripe Reader – Link. Build a magstripe reader from scratch – Link.

Nabaztag dashboard widget

Nabaztag dashboard widget

Gravity Girl writes – “Well, I first saw a nabaztag here, and had to have one. When it finally arrived, I cracked open the API and started playing with it. Here, after a weekend or so of work (because javascript isn’t my language of choice) is a dashboard widget for macintosh users to put in […]

Totally amazing mutant ears

Totally amazing mutant ears

These look like a lot of fun – “Explore a new world of sound when you don Totally Amazing Mutant Ears! Totally Amazing Mutant Ears electronically amplifies and augments ordinary sounds creating an audiotastic experience. Apply and combine modes to create countless new sounds. Hear the world like you’ve never heard it before with Totally […]