Transformers 2: Revenge of the Household Appliances
Is it only me or does this new Transformers 2 clip makes anyone think of one of the old Gremlins movies? [Via Topless Robot]
Monthly Archives: June 2009
BitBlinder May Provide the Privacy Pirates Seek
By Jimmy Rogers (@me) Contributing Writer, [GAS] It seems that every time a new technology comes out, we hear about a special “secure” version of that technology close on its heels. First we had HTTP, followed by HTTPS. Similarly, a lot of protocols like IM, VOIP, and FTP have secure or encrypted versions of themselves. [...]
Go away IE6, you’re not our friend anymore
Imagined by Canadian cartoonist John Martz for momentile.com, this humourous scene appears to visitors of the site who still run IE6 as their browser. Thanks to John for releasing the picture under CC. Merci Carl! [Source: Flickr (CC)]
Chinese internet filter provokes domestic web protest
Chinese internet users are planning a one-day boycott of the web on July 1st to draw attention to the introduction of the controversial government-mandated internet filter on all new machines. The boycott has a high-profile supporter in Ai Weiwei (pictured), who helped design the Bird’s Nest stadium used in last year’s Beijing Summer Olympics. Writing [...]
Gaming Just Got More Naked (EGM = Maxim?)
By Casey Lynn Contributing Writer, [GAS] I have nothing against half-naked women, really. In fact, I am a half-clothed woman on a daily basis (I consider this a glass half-empty/half-full sort of thing – you are “half clothed” if you are getting dressed after a shower, but “half naked” if there are cameras). And I [...]
Hemlock: Because immortality might not be such a good thing
Produced in less than three months by self-taught animator Tyson Ibele, Hemlock is a stunning 3D short taking a brief look at how the human ideal of immortality might misfire upon those who seek it. It was made to participate to the latest CGSociety challenge, Steampunk – Myths & Legends. Video after the jump.
Awesome Star Wars Trash Compactor Bookends
Inspired by the garbage compactor scene from Star Wars episode IV, these limited-edition hand-painted bookends are currently available for pre-order at the official Star Wars Shop. Unfortunately, at $189 per pair, they’re not what we could exactly call “cheap” and will mostly be of interest to collectors and hardcore Star Wars fans. Naturally, if you [...]
Monday morning links serving: The June 22nd edition
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-From IBM with Love: Inside the World’s Greatest Keyboard From the satisfying click of its keys to its no-nonsense layout and solid steel underpinnings, IBM’s 24-year-old Model M is the standard by which all other keyboards must be judged. -Top 10 Firefox 3.5 Features Integrated Ubiquity! Geo-location! Dynamic Color Profiles! YES! -Wireless power: Nokia phone [...]
Catch: A Hilarious Father’s Day Tale
Catch is the tale of three friends who share a game of catch while talking about their fathers.
Sunday Afternoon Fun: Jurassic Park Dinosaurs Say “Hey!”
Yeah, I know, this is just plain silly, but it really made me laugh! [Via BuzzFeed]
The Fabulous Frabjous
How do you take this one pattern piece: And make this? It can’t be easy. Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories took a template from geometric sculptor George Hart and rose to the challenge of building a Frabjous. Even more challenging is what they did next- they posted instructions for putting it together. Assembling the Frabjous is [...]
Steve Jobs has a New Liver
When we saw Apple founder Steve Jobs getting skinnier and skinnier and looking a little older than he should, speculation was that he was dying. But now it looks like Jobs’ health may be on the upswing. Although there were some reports of a potential liver transplant back in January, Jobs managed to keep his [...]
