Monthly Archives: May 2010
Beyond Epic: Star Wars Music on an Electone
This is an amazingly talented Japanese woman performing some of the most well-known pieces of Star Wars music on an electronic organ. Enjoy!
Obama Drama Over iPad Fad
Could it really be true? Could Barack Obama be less technically competent than his predecessor? If a recent speech by Obama is anything to go by, the answer could be yes. Speaking to the graduating class at Hampton University in Virginia, Obama said: “With iPods and iPads; Xboxes and PlayStations – none of which I […]
Five Geeky Things You Should Learn or Do This Summer
Summer is coming, and for many that means breaks, vacations, and general lulls in our lives (well, those of us without kids, and full-time jobs). Even if you don’t have a ton of free time this summer, I think there’s just something about the season that speaks to casual learning. The weather’s great, the trees […]
Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped iPad
Given the leftovers from the fridge at Jonathan Ross’s studio, Jake Gyllenhaal cooked up an amazing on-the-fly concoction. I don’t want to completely ruin the cooking show experience for you, but let’s just say that a few of the ingredients are butter, mayonnaise, bacon, and an iPad. Yum.
Conan O’Brien Visits Google
Conan O’Brien may have been “legally prohibited from being funny on television,” but thanks to TBS he’ll be back on the air very soon. In the following video, Conan and Andy Richter stop by Google’s Mountain View, CA headquarters for a morning of hilarity. This event took place on May 5, 2010.
Up Close and Personal with One of Google’s Street View Cars
My pal Korben (who runs the most awesome French blog on the web, seriously) recently got his hands on a few close-up shots of a Google Street View vehicle, and when he sent me his link to the shots, I knew some of you guys would be interested in seeing them. Unfortunately, the 360° objective […]
15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Star Trek
Did you know that the famous Vulcan salute was invented by Leonard Nimoy and based on a priestly blessing performed by Jewish Kohanim? Also, if you’re looking for an amazing Gift for a Star Trek fan, be sure to check out Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years, a hardcover book documenting the first 150 […]
Fake Science is Fun!
Fake Science is a funny, tongue in cheek approach to all topics and branches of science. [Fake Science | Via Neatorama]
Street Fighter: Legacy – Short Fan Film
Ladies and gentlegeeks, prepare yourself to be amazed. This short Street Fighter fan film has absolutely NOTHING to do with the joke featuring Jean Claude Van Damme that came out in 1994. Nothing at all. Check it out: Thanks Korben!