The Federal Communications Commission has unveiled some of its ideas for strengthening the US broadband network to help the economy. The changes could include subsidies to improve provision in rural areas, measures to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, and a one-box solution to rival cable and video-on-demand services. The report issued this week (PDF [...]
We’ve posted similar videos a few times here on Geeks are Sexy, but nothing as cool or as awesome as this one. The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film [...]
So Google’s little browser, Chrome, has knocked Safari out of the third-place position, making up 4.4% marketshare among browsers, just barely eking it out over Safari at 4.37%. Sure, those are small potatoes compared to Internet Explorer and Firefox, but still significant. The jump is mostly due the release last week of Chrome for Mac, [...]
If you’re looking for some cheap last minute gift ideas, Amazon.com has over 450 DVD/Blu-Ray Movies and TV shows (In single format or boxed sets) reduced at up to 60% off right now (most are at around 50%). You can browse through the list by selecting the proper tab near the top of the screen: [...]
Today, for our science videos of the day, we have 3 short clips that will help you visualize what it would be like to see a fourth dimension, if such a thing could be possible. The first features one of our favorite modern scientist, American astronomer and astrophysicist Carl Sagan, and the second, a disembodied, [...]
Here’s the official trailer for Iron Man 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2008 superhero movie, Iron Man. Iron Man 2 is currently planned for release on May 7, 2010. The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, [...]
In the vein of “Do You Wanna Date My Avatar?“, Felicia Day and the rest of The Guild cast has released a new video – or rather series of videos – that might just be destined to go viral. Accused of “selling out,” the team is spoofing toy commercials with fake Guild merchandise (the intro [...]
Product is a graphic tale by Jon Phillips of Utopian Psychosis (one of the best blog names I’ve ever heard). The dystopian sci-fi plot can get a bit depressing, but stay with it (it’s not all that long). You’ll be glad you read it through to the end. [via Digg]
Apple may never open-source their technology, but ifixit.com has announced that they’re releasing their entire collection of guides and illustrative images for Apple computer repair under a Crative Commons licence. The specific license they have opted for means anyone can copy, publish and adapt the guides as long as they acknowledge the original source and [...]
Well, it’s December, and for many of you (not me – I’m in Georgia!), the weather outside is frightful. Which means that it’s time for some potentially geeky art projects of the snowy variety. After all, snowmen are to winter as jack-o-lanterns are to autumn. So if you were looking for some ideas for your [...]
If you’re looking for a cheap HD pocket camcorder, Amazon.com has the Flip MinoHD for only $119.99 today, shipping included. That’s 40% off the device’s usual retail price. Please note that if you’re looking to purchase things from Amazon.com and don’t want to pay for shipping, today is one of the last days where you [...]
How many can you recognize?
