By Shéa Bennett Contributing Writer, [GAS] Microsoft, which released a feature-complete beta of Internet Explorer 8.0 on its website yesterday, has revealed that two of the main design goals of the product were backwards compatibility and total compliance with web standards. “The core web rendering engine in IE8 is compliant with web standards, but we […]
By Shéa Bennett Contributing Writer, [GAS] I’m not an iPhone owner, but I’ve used one before and I’m fully aware that, no matter how well it renders most web pages, Apple do slightly exaggerate its browser capabilities in their advertisements, specifically when it comes to speed and functionality. Well, it’s finally caught up with them. […]
By Sterling “Chip” Camden Contributing Writer, [GAS] In an attempt to make the PC even more personal, ASUS has introduced a new line of notebook computers, the F6 series, that feature colorful case artwork combined with matching fragrances. The computer apparently actively emits the scent while powered up, since ASUS states that “the lifespan of […]
If you think you’ve seen everything, wait until you put your eyes on this. Believe it or not, 62 years old Brother Cesare Bonizzi is a Capuchin monk who took a liking to heavy metal music 15 years ago when he went to a Metallica concert. Apparently, he sings not to convert the head-banging masses […]
With the ever falling prices of USB storage devices, people have really started to abandon CDs and DVDs as a mean to carry their files around. But even though USB keys have become a preferable alternative to the shiny, reflective discs, old fashioned media can still be used to send information via snailmail or to […]
Ok, before I say anything, try to watch the full 11 minutes of this thing, and we’ll talk after. Big screen adaptation of video games are usually awful, and up to now, Uwe Boll has always taken “awful” to the next level. Can anyone think of a movie of his that was actually just “decent”? […]
By Jimmy Rogers Contributing Writer, [GAS] So you think your level 70 paladin is pretty boss? Well just think about how much time you spend in World of Warcraft simply running around. These guys set up a simulation that requires one to actually run in order to keep their character going. Check it out: The […]
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Ok, first, posting this in the morning might not be the best idea, but hey, this is a geek game isn’t it? The objective of Wizard’s Staff is to attain the highest level possible and be the last standing participant in the room. Please note that while we think the game is “funny” in itself, […]
The ubiquity of secure online transactions often makes us take them for granted. Most people will happily type their credit card and other personal information into a web form and hit Submit, as long as they see that little padlock in the status bar. Sometimes they don’t even check for that. Have you ever had your […]