Motorola Tells Modders To Go Elsewhere

Android by it’s nature is an open source platform, a platform that is open to anyone and any changes as long as they comply with the Apache 2.0 license. So why have manufacturers like Motorola and HTC spent so much time fighting against people modding or creating their own ROMs? That might be a question [...]

DIY: Skate-wheel Dolly

Looking for an inexpensive dolly for your smartphone or small camcorder? Flickr user eok.gnah put together this dolly by using some skate wheels and a GorillaPod tripod. As you can see from the video it offers a nice smooth shot, perfect for those aspiring filmmakers who don’t have big budgets. [Via Make Magazine]

PSP Keys Hacked

First is was fail0verflow crippling the PS3 security and now Mathieulh has revealed that he has found the KIRK encryption/decryption keys that are used to sign PSP code. What does all of this mean? Much like the PS3 keys that were discovered last week during a presentation at the CCC, any piece of software for [...]

Video Of The Playstation Phone

We talked about a Japanese newspaper reporting on the details of the new PSP Phone last week and now we have stumbled across some nice and clear video of the unit running. YouTube user “xxmajstor” displays this Android powered beatuty. More reason to drop my iPhone and move to the new PlayStation Phone This video [...]

Top 10 Of 2010

Another year is almost behind us and thanks to our dedicated and loyal readers our 3rd successful year bringing you the latest in gadgets, gaming, technology and the bizarre. We have brought the monkeys in (by monkeys we mean a crafty worded perl script) and have compiled the the most viewed posts here on tech.nocr.at. [...]

Doorbell Control

Do you find that your doorbell system lacks that little bit of luster? Tired of it doing nothing more than ringing when pressed? Hardware hacker Nicholas Skinner felt the same way and decided to do something about it. By using the Synapse RD Engine which is easily scriptable by using Python he took his door [...]

Sonic Screwdriver Wiimote

Playing Dr. Who in a game is cool, but playing one while using a Sonic Screwdriver is even better. Later this fall the Wii will be getting a title called Doctor Who: Return to earth and the BBC has teamed up with a peripheral maker to create a Sonic Screwdriver Wii controller. Playing the game [...]

Magstripe Hacking

Is there anything an Arduino can’t do? Instructable user sketchk3tch built this Arduino Magstripe Emulator which can spoof a card reader into thinking a card has been swiped. I can’t even begin to list the possible uses for this tool. Can you say “Hollywood style hotel door hacking device”. Not that we are encouraging that [...]

Hardcore Portable Dreamcast

Although the SEGA Dreacast wasn’t the most popular console on the market hardcore geeks everywhere hold it near and dear to their hearts. It took a nose dive shortly after being launched, but due to the fact that some of the games that were released for it are just short of awesome and the fact [...]

Replace Batteries With USB Power

If you can avoid using disposable batteries then you should. Landfills are full of them and we are doing nothing more than killing our environment by using them. I know that rechargeable batteries are better, but there is always the hassle of having to recharge them and then you eventually have to toss them out [...]

WiFi Door Opener

We have seen our fair share of door opening hacks. Remember the secret knock door lock? That was pretty awesome, but what if I tell you that you can unlock your door from any wifi device? The guys over at Sunlight Labs have done just that. By using a WRT54GL and some creative hacking that [...]

Roll Your Own 3D Video For Under $300

You’ve gone out and seen Avatar and now your ready to summon your inner Cameron and shoot the next blockbuster 3D movie but you just can’t seem to come up with the millions of dollars needed to purchase the camera gear you would need, fear now more because you too can now create a super-duper [...]

DIY RJ-45 Cable Tester

Cable testers can be super expensive, but if your trying to trouble shoot a cable drop or run then you know how valuable one can be. Our favorite kids over at Instructables have a great how to on building your own on the super cheap. A quick trip to your local big box home improvement [...]

Turn Any NAS Drive Into A Time Machine Drive

Time Machine is a great built-in feature in OS X. When Apple first announced that they would be offering the ability to backup and restore your files and system with the ease of use that we have come to know and love from Apple I was ecstatic. Then I found out that you had to [...]

In Case You Missed It: Week 43 Round Up

In case you missed anything last week; we have everything from Metallica on your iPhone right through to a $1200 Mouse. Enjoy Gadgets Remote Controlled Tissue BoxElectronic Guitar ShirtSucker Alert: $1200 MouseSucker Alert: Wattgate 381 “Audio Grade” Socket Gaming Nokia Kills The N-Gage – Are You Shocked?Nintendo DSi Get’s BiggerQuickdev16: SNES Developers CartSoccer Hero Hacking [...]

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