Paper Mario in Stop Motion
This amazing stop motion re-creation of a Super Mario Bros. Game was created by Japenese Youtube user takotuboooo with a total budget of only $55. Check it out: [Via Kotaku]
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Sims 3: Ambitions Review + Pics
The new expansion pack for The Sims 3, Ambitions, was recently released. I’ve had a chance to play with it a bit, and here are my impressions, a breakdown of what it adds to the game, and some nifty screenshots.
Neil Degrasse Tyson debunks 2012
In the following video, Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson debunks the 2012 myth, explaining exactly why the various end of the world scenarios that can be found on the net don’t hold up science-wise.
To Tweet or Not to Tweet: The Lingo of Social Media and the New York Times
The New York Times—or more specifically their standards editor Phil Corbett—has decreed that the use of the word “tweet” is no longer welcome in the pages of the famed newspaper. His reasoning? Some social-media fans may disagree, but outside of ornithological contexts, “tweet” has not yet achieved the status of standard English. And standard English […]
The REAL Iron Man [Video]
Believe it or not, Iron Man actually exists for real, and he lives somewhere in Asia. Check him out doing what he does best:
WTF Vehicle of the Day: Introducing the Terrestrial Shrub Rover
I’m not exactly sure why someone would want to build something like that, but Justin Shull went and did it anyways. But why Justin, WHY? Unless your real name is Wile E. Coyote and you’re looking to sneak up on your all time nemesis, Road Runner, I don’t really see a practical use to that […]
Ever Gotten a Date Online? [Infographic]
We use the Internet for a lot of things…paying the bills, reading the news, keeping in touch with old friends, but a growing trend if finding your mate online. More people than ever are utilizing dating services and many are finding success. You have seen the commercials, now it’s time to read the stats on […]
Google Search Gets Caffeine Jolt
Google has launched a major overhaul of the way it produces its search results. If it works as designed it could mean new content appears in results much more quickly. The key to Google, like any search engine, is that queries don’t literally search the Internet but rather Google’s index which is repeatedly updated by […]
Christopher “moot” Poole: The Case for Anonymity Online
In the following video, the founder of 4chan, a controversial, uncensored online imageboard, describes its subculture, some of the Internet “memes” it has launched, and the incident in which its users managed a very public, precision hack of a mainstream media website. The talk raises questions about the power — and price — of anonymity.
Mortal Kombat – Rebirth
A totally awesome 8-minute trailer for what looks like to be some kind of Mortal Kombat movie reboot. The clip features Jax – with no cybernetic arms, Reptile, Baraka, Johnny Cage, Scorpion, and a young, beardless version of Shang Tsung. Enjoy!