Programmers, behold: this is just for you guys and will leave you rolling on the floor laughing. Enjoy! “One of the most compelling dramas of our time…” -The Java Posse “Truly gripping…” -Wired “…a masterpiece!” -James Gosling [Via Reddit]
It’s no secret that feelings affect our decision-making, but now it appears those feelings may be physical as well as emotional. A paper bringing together staff from Harvard, Yale and MIT, published in the latest edition of Science magazine, says six separate studies produce a common theme. In academic language, “haptically acquired information exerts a [...]
[Via Neatorama | Source: Sheldon Comics]
Apparently, after hearing about the iPhone 4 antenna problem, here’s what Steve Jobs told a poor soul who emailed him detailing the problem: “It’s not a big issue.” He also told another one: “Just avoid holding it in that way.” Not a big issue? Give me a break. Later, after acknowledging the case, the company [...]
For a raving fan of the hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy, I was blown away by this awesome mashup of Dr. Who and the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and the entry concerning Daleks.
If you’ve heard the phrase “sad Keanu,” it’s probably been in the past month, and you’ve also probably also seen a photograph of the actor looking very melancholy as he eats a sandwich all by himself. And now since this is just the sort of image that the photoshop crowd craves, Keanu’s sad a lot [...]
[Via MUO]
Looking for a pair of cheap, high-quality earphones to give away as a gift or for yourself? Then you’ll definitely want to have a look at this deal. Amazon.com currently has the JBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earphones for only $29.95, shipping included. That’s 63% off the usual retail price ($79.95). Building on JLab’s legendary [...]
If you’re having reception problems with your new iPhone 4, the answer could be in the palm of your hand — literally. It’s now looking suspiciously like the design of the new model means the antenna is compromised when the phone is held in the hand. That’s because rather than being a small block unit, [...]
Today, I am not standing in line anywhere for an iPhone. It’s expected to be close to 100F here in North Carolina, and even though I’m sans child, I have no inclination to do such a thing, nor do I harbor feelings of jealousy against the people who have ordered and can afford these new [...]
The Green Hornet is an upcoming 2011 superhero action film directed by Michel Gondry. Gondry replaced Stephen Chow, who had previously planned to direct the film as a comedy. The film is scheduled to be released on January 14, 2011. It is an adaptation of the radio and television character The Green Hornet. [Wikipedia]
After posting about the crazy diamonds optical illusion yesterday, GaS reader Aaron pointed me to a few more interesting illusions, including one called “The Eclipse of Mars”, which I thought was really cool. Check it out: Stare at the white dot in the centre of the red circle. The longer – the better (two minutes [...]
