Ford develops vibrating shift knob

It won’t be in the next Ford Mustang you’ll be taking out of the lot but it gives you an idea of what’s possible in terms of car technology.

Ford engineer Zach Nelson has created a vibrating shifter knob to make it easier to adjust to manual transmission and perhaps help you get the most performance or fuel economy out of the car. He created it out of an Xbox 360 controller, Arduino controller, and LED display which he placed inside a 3D-printed knob.

Gear up for YouTube Geek Week

For the love of all things considered geeky, YouTube is hosting its first Geek Week this coming August 4 to 10.

This virtual seven-day event will have different channels hosting various themes. It’ll kick off with Blockbuster Sunday, Global Geekery Monday, Brainiac Tuesday, Super Wednesday, Gaming Thursday, Fan Friday, and Best of Geek Week Saturday.

Belkin introduces cases for Apple iPad 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

The Belkin Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater ($199.99) is a speaker dock/case for your iPad 4 meant to enhance the sound quality of your multimedia files and games. It has integrated front-facing, landscape-oriented stereo speakers; rich bass and depth from the ported speakers; low-distortion high-efficiency amplifier; lightning connector for your iPad; and a magnetically attached folding soft cover with various stand configurations.

The Belkin Slim Style Keyboard Case ($99.99) will provide you with the laptop typing experience while using your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 . The proprietary TruType keys are well-spaced and responsive and the case also features an adjustable stand that can be folded flat if you don’t need to type.

Both cases will be available on Belkin’s site and select retailers.

Fruity fun with The Jungle Book: Fruit Dash!

Have fun with Mowgli with this new Budge Studios’ game based on the TV series, The Jungle Book: Fruit Dash! The free Apple iOS app is a tilt-to-catch action game that will have kids (and kids at heart) helping Mowgli catch fruits while trying to avoid the monkeys.