Rock Band Can be Modified to Work With Those in Wheelchairs

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:35:50 PDT

How awesome is this? A company called Kinetic Communications has created a mod for Rock Band so that people in wheelchairs can play.

Previously, the wheelchair-bound couldn't rock out because the game's kickpedal couldn't be disabled, but Kinetic's hack, which was created for one of their disabled clients who wanted to play, allows you to unplug it and bypass the kickpedal function.

For under $20, all you need to buy is a few supplies, and the directions sound achingly simple. Nice work, Kinetic!

Website of the Day: Drinkify

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:52:44 PST

Admit it, you've been looking for a way to spice up happy hour. Instead of finding a new, over-priced and crowded hot spot, keep things at home and let your music preferences drive your beverage choices. Drinkify, a new site developed during Boston's recent Music Hack Day, suggests the best drink pairing for your current musical mood.

Enter the musician or band blasting from the stereo and Drinkify provides an adult drink recipe that best matches the tunes, complete with garnish and how the drink should be served. According to Drinkify, Jay-Z is best with gin on the rocks, while Red Bull is required for Justin Bieber (he is underage, after all). Since the site plugs in to Last.fm's API, there is a nearly limitless database of musicians ready for their libation mate. The question of what to serve at this year's holiday party has now been answered, as long as the playlist is settled.