Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) originally aired from January 3, 1993, to June 2, 1999, and served as the third sequel to Star Trek: The Original Series. It was set in the 24th century, when Earth is part of a United Federation of Planets, and based on the space station Deep Space Nine, which is located adjacent to a wormhole connecting Federation territory to the Gamma Quadrant on the far side of the Milky Way galaxy. One fan, CaptRobau, decided to remaster some clips from the series using AI Gigapixel’s neural networks to upscale them to 1080p. Read more to see the result and for additional information.
Sure, these Star Trek wireless Vulcan earbuds may not be audiophile quality, especially since they’re priced at just $39, but they do offer a 4-5 hour talk time, an in-line microphone, remote, and can be fully charged in two hours. Aesthetically speaking, they are pantone color-matched to Spock’s original Vulcan skin tone makeup. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Designed by architect Randall Stofft, this custom-built mansion that spans 20,000-square-feet, complete with a Star Trek-inspired wing is on the market for a hefty $29.95 million. This nine-bedroom living space is owned by Marc Bell and includes rooms modeled after the popular science fiction TV series, including the bridge from the Starship Enterprise, which doubles as the home theater, and a full-scale Borg model. Other features include: a Call-of-Duty-modeled video game room, retro arcade, 16 bathrooms, a resort-style pool with waterfalls, wine room, gourmet kitchen, and a full basketball court. Continue reading to see more Star Trek creations that actually exist.
Star Trek fans rejoice! Cherry Tree has unveiled what could quite possibly be the coolest and geekiest PC to hit the mainstream market yet, and it’s modeled after the Borg Cube. This limited edition computer ships on November 24th, measures 6″ by 6″ by 6″, and boasts an Intel i7-7700k CPU inside. The base model will set you back $599, while a top-of-the-line spec costs $1299. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of the eight weirdest lighters ever made.
These custom Star Wars heels just might be the geekiest ever, and they’re one-of-a-kind to boot. They’re designed to be mismatched, and can be modified to your liking once ordered, which means adding extra features, such as Han’s DL-44 heavy blaster pistol, shouldn’t cause any issues. “The design I did on these shoes can be modified to your liking in any way! Please feel free to contact me with your own ideas! I will also do ANY comic/movie theme too! I also can design on flats, small heels, wedges, or sandals,” said its creator. Product page. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Super fan and financier Marc Bell – managing partner of Marc Bell Capital and chairman of Terran Orbital – spent $1.5-million transforming his home theater room into the USS Enterprise. It all began when he was 10 years old, and stumbled upon a 24-hour Star Trek marathon on TV. Bell hired Jay Miller of Boca Raton-based Acoustic Innovations to work on the theater, and 4-years later, it was completed.
Anton Yelchin, known for his character Chekov in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek films, died in a freak accident early Sunday morning at the age of 27. “They went to his San Fernando Valley home at around 1AM and found him pinned between his car and a brick mailbox, which was attached to a security gate,” according to a report. This discovery was made at 1am, after Yelchin was several hours late for a rehearsal with friends. The car engine was reportedly still running, and the transmission in neutral. Continue reading for a video of Star Trek bloopers, featuring Yelchin, in happier times.
Star Trek fans rejoice! Designer Dave Delisle has created a North Face shuttlecraft tent that may not be suited for intergalactic travel, but would be great for the outdoors. When set up, it can comfortable accommodate two people, and the design easily folds into a carrying case after a good night’s rest. “It’s not such a far-fetched idea. Star Trek V began with Kirk, Spock, and McCoy camping in the great outdoors,” said Delisle. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a pool being filled with liquid nitrogen and then set on fire.
The Star Trek White Noise Sleep Machine from ThinkGeek may not be real…yet, but there are rumors that this will hit the market before the holidays. This sleep machine provides 8 different sounds from 5 familiar spacecraft to gently lull you to sleep. You can use the LCARS touch screen display to select a ship or station, whose schematic will pop up in the next window, while resting your head on your pillow and watch the stars race by, projected onto the ceiling. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Photo credit: Reddit via My Modern Met
There are Christmas sweaters, and then this outfit, which appears to be straight from the wardrobe of the Star Trek Starfleet crew. Reddit user “LadyDrinksAlot” spotted this woman out shopping, and just had to snap an image for everyone online to see, as even the golden Christmas tree brooch looks like an authentic badge at first glance. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of the unreleased “Punisher” short, starring Thomas Jane, called “Dirty Laundry”.