Merge VR, a company mostly known for its virtual reality experiences, is moving into and creating an augmented reality experience that combines an iPhone or Android smartphone, a set of goggles to put your phone in, and a box about the size of a Rubik's Cube which looks more akin to the Lament Configuration seen in the Hellraiser film series. When used in concert with the smartphone and goggles, the toy cube, called Holo Cube, becomes one of many AR experiences.
We've been hearing rumors for months now that suggest Apple will be getting rid of the 3.5 mm headphone jack in the iPhone 7, which will presumably be replaced by an adapter that connects your earbuds directly to the Lightning port. But finally, thanks to Vietnamese site Tinhte, we now have some hard evidence to back up this claim.
Shopping for a new phone is an entire ordeal. Even when you've narrowed it down to a few choices, comparing the finalists can be difficult, because specs and prices are scattered around on various different manufacturer websites, and if you're trying to do this on your current phone, most of these websites aren't optimized for mobile viewing.
Would you like to Have Crispy Chicken in the Oven? If so I will teach you how too.
With all of the productivity tweaks and usability enhancements that we cover here at Gadget Hacks, it's nice when we come across a unique and noteworthy app that's simply about having fun.
With over 2 million uploaded videos and over 28 million people who had talked about it online by the end of August, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was the most viral social media event of 2014. Its popularity provided the ALS Association with $115 million in donations to date, with everyone from students to veterans to celebrities contributing.
Shopping online can be as easy as buying cigars in Mexico. You find what you like, ask for the price, and walk away. "My friend! Come back! I give you 10% off. Just for you."
Samsung's exclusive music streaming service, Milk Music, has been making waves across the web thanks to its peculiar name and ad-free stations.
Confirming a lot of what we already knew, now we have a physical walkthrough video on HTC's new flagship, the M8. Or, maybe the "New HTC One", but let's hope that's not the name of the final product. Before we get to the video, here's what we already know:
As you level up in online gameplay for Grand Theft Auto 5, certain vehicles become inaccessible—no longer spawning as they regularly would. One such vehicle is the Cargobob helicopter, otherwise known as the largest and heaviest helicopter in the game. If you're no longer able to spawn a Cargobob in GTA 5 and want one for your own, you can purchase one with a little help from YouTube user omgurheadsgone.
The Xbox One is the quintessential jack of all trades. It can be your browser, music player, gaming system, and cable box, but in order to benefit from all of these goodies, you're going to have to set it all up.
The infamous Red Ring of Death plagued the Xbox 360 for years, leading people like me over to the PlayStation 3 console. Now it looks like Sony and its new PlayStation 4 are running into the same problems as Microsoft did.
There are some really talented graffiti artists out there. Some of them are good enough that businesses hire them to paint advertisements, rather than hiring someone to scrub their work off the side of the building.
We all expect a little something on our birthdays, so why should those expectations drop when we are talking about our gaming systems? Microsoft has started handing out birthday gifts to its Xbox LIVE Gold members with their new MyAchievements rewards program. Those eligible for the gift will automatically receive the offer on their dashboard. To be eligible for the free gift, you must be:
Lightning has struck, but not everyone is excited. Apple's new 8-pin Lightning connector for the iPhone 5 has replaced the aging 30-pin connector. Many users have concerns that their current third-party devices will no longer operate properly with the smaller all-digital design, not to mention the expensive price tag for each adapter. What Does This Mean for the User?
If you enjoy creating vintage inspired jewelry, then there's no way you can get around not using brass stampings. Already infused with a rusty colored hue, they're very antique-looking and their colors can be altered. Check out this jewelry crafting video to learn how to color vintage flower brass stampings using materials including acrylic paint and resin.
Faux bois is a fancy schmancy French term for fake wood. And faux bois prints on furniture, pillows, as wallpaper, and even as ingrained barks of chocolate are all the rage right now.
In this tutorial, we learn how to attract a women at first glance. First, find a guy that you think dresses really well and dress just like them. Don't jam your body into something that doesn't fit you, find something that fits you well. A woman wants a man that looks completed, not someone that looks like he needs to be changed. Fashion is a statement to the woman that is your own personal brand, it shows the woman who you are. Get your clothes together and go out there to get the woman that...
In this video, we learn how to install a toilet seat. Start off by screwing the screws into the knots on the base of the toilet seat. After this, you will lay this down gently on top of the toilet and line up the screws. After this, you will go underneath the toilet. While you're down there, you will need to place on the screws to make sure that the toilet seat and the toilet are down securely. Once you are done, your toilet seat will be installed and it will be brand new and ready to use. En...
Kim Kardashian knows her way around a smokey eye. Like, sister could put her makeup on in the dark and still be the hottest thing on the red carpet. So it goes without saying that we often find ourselves oogling her pictures and finding inspiration in them for our own smokey eyes.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a t-shirt. First, measure around your waist and your bust, as well as around the hips. Now, take your old boxy t-shirt and flip it inside out. Now, place your measuring tape on the shirt and pin it where your measurements are. Draw out your measurements so you know where to cut. Once you have the new shirt drawn out, Cut out an inch out of the lines and toss the rest of the cloth in the trash. After this, sew the shirt on all the open sides. To finish, t...
Secure a square-shaped piece of paper preferably six inches long on both sides. Cut the square paper into two equal halves. Fold one piece longitudinally right at the middle. Open the fold and refold it horizontally, on the shorter side. Refold the longitudinal crease you made earlier. Then, fold both sides diagonally but facing opposite each other.
There are always two sides to every argument. Usually when it comes to furniture, one side is for throwing it out or selling it to buy a newer more enjoyable looking piece, while the other side may want to keep it. Is there a way to compromise? You bet there is! When it comes to old looking or antique furniture, you can easily refinish it to make it look brand new and fit the style of your room. This tutorial will show you how to easily refinish antique furniture in a snap! Enjoy!
Live on the edge and kick up your beauty routine a notch to create a look that will drive your parents crazy! Create an edgy, rock 'n' roll makeup look with help from this makeup tutorial hosted by Goldie Starling. Stop hiding behind a boring and safe makeup routine and take your face to a brand new level! Products used to complete this look include the following:
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to apply foundation on the face. The material required are: liquid foundation, concealer stick, loose powder, foundation brush and powder brush. All the products are from the brand, BYS. Begin by adding some liquid foundation onto your hand and apply it on your face with the foundation brush. Now apply the concealer stick around the eyes and nose. Then finish by apply the loose powder all around the face with the powder brush. This video will benefit ...
In order to make an accordian- fold style greeting card, you will need a piece of card stock, glue or adhesive, scissors, markers, and stencils/stamps. Cut the cardstock in a diagonal. Fold the card into 3rds, lengthwise. Cut a 5 x 3 ¼” panel at an angle. Use Masking Magic and stamp the excess card stock. Cut out your stamp designs. Color in your designs with Sharpie brand permanent marker pens. Glue the 5 x 3 ¼” cut piece to the card, or you could use 2 sided tape. If you have addition...
This video is a tutorial on sewing both polybraid elastic and lastin elastic. Polybraid is a very sturdy fabric elastic, while lastin is a thin, clear, very stretchy elastic, good for use in diapers. It is important to buy name brand lastin elastic to ensure good quality.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to use a clay bar for paint decontamination on your car. To clay, make sure you use a brand new bar. Break the bar into about three pieces and save the other pieces for later. The clay will remove the contaminants from the paint. Flatten the piece before using. Spray the area on the car with clay lube. Now, lay the clay on the surface and use light pressure as you wipe it across the surface. Once you finish the section, remold the clay. Use your nail t...
This video shows how to use a wire wheel brush on an angle grinder to remove rust or old paint from metal so that it looks practically brand new. The brush is easy to find at any hardware store and costs $15-$20. He shows how to attach the brush to an angle grinder. He then demonstrates how to use it with a rusty metal finial which has been clamped down to his work bench. The brush works very quickly to remove all the rust from the finial, revealing the shiny metal. Following the instructions...
This video shows how to create mini decorated Christmas cookies using polymer clay. They are about the right size for a dollhouse. She shows the process of cutting the clay out in both colors, using a star stencil for the cookie shape and also the frosting. Make sure to have the frosting piece be a little bit smaller than the cookie so that it appears to be sitting on top. She also shows how to place the decorative silver pieces onto the clay. She explains how long to bake these pieces, and a...
Kathy Kaehler, a Personal Trainer, talks about how to use an exercise ball. Exercise balls are very effective because they allow you to do multiple exercises at once. Even just sitting on an exercise ball makes you use your core muscles, so you can sit on an exercise ball at your desk and exercise your core muscles at the same time. First you will want to buy your own ball. Make sure to get a quality ball from a reputable seller or brand. Make sure that it is the right size for your height. S...
This video shows you how to make lip gloss at home using an old lipstick, some Vaseline and a flat iron. While your flat iron is heating up, gather an old or broken lipstick, a tablespoon, a manicure stick and some Vaseline.
Reuse an expired credit or empty gift card to make a guitar pick instead of buying a brand new pick. You will need a pick, nail file (or sandpaper), card, and sharp scissors. Each card will probably yield about four or five picks. With a pen or Sharpie, outline your pick onto the card, centering it around whatever design or logo you want on the pick. Then, cut out this shape with your scissors. With the file, go back and file down the edges so that they are smooth, making sure that all sides ...
Cleaning makeup brush rolls can be quite challenging and frustrating. MakeupByRenRen teaches us an easy and quick technique on how she cleans her sigma makeup brush rolls. Things you will need: an oil-based facial cleanser or a regular olive oil and paper towel. Grab a paper towel and damp it with your oil-based facial cleanser or regular olive oil. Gently rub the paper towel on the surface of your dirty makeup brush rolls. Make sure that you go in every direction to effectively remove all th...
This video teaches the secrets of cheating on any test with a soda bottle. You will need: a beverage bottle, glue, scissors. First remove the brand label from the beverage bottle. Now scan the label to your computer or take a picture of it and use it. With any photo editing software remove the nutrition facts from the label and replace it with your notes. Now print it horizontally by adjusting the page setup for the full label to be printed. Use a quality glossy paper for printing to make it ...
This video presenter starts out by applying makeup to her eye lids and underneath her eye brows. The presenter blends together several different colors and brushes to bring out her eyes. She then applies a dark eye liner across the top of her eye and white eye liner to the bottom of her eye. The presenter finishes up by applying mascara to her eye lashes. The presenter lets you know exactly what color and brand of makeup she is using, so you are able to reproduce the result.
Why pay for slime when you can easily make it in your own kitchen? It stretches, bounces, molds, breaks, and gives kids hours of fun. This instructional video demonstrates just how easy it is to make flubber at home. Just follow the illustrated directions and you'll be having slime-related fun in no time.
Watch as Clint Curtis shows us how to make the perfect dirty martini. First get your martini glass out and fill it with ice. The ice is used to chill the glass for a cold martini. Get out a shaker and fill it about 3/4 with ice. Add your desired amount of your favorite brand of vodka. Add olive juice to shaker. Shake to mix the ingredients. Do not overtake the martini because it will become watered down. Grab a toothpick and put about three olives on it. Dump the ice from your glass and place...
Purchase the necessary equipment for this project. Pumice stones can be purchased at any beauty supply store. Chlorine can be purchased from any household supply store. Sodium bisulfite can usually be found at hobby stores. Obtaining the industrial washing machines for personal use is the hardest step. Call local cleaners to see if they will allow you to use their machines. Soak the pumice stones in chlorine overnight. This will allow them to soak up the bleach and create a good absorbency fo...
