WTF: Really Dell, REALLY? [Pic]
I’ve always wondered how Dell calculates their prices on hard drive upgrades when large capacity drives can be had for so cheap today. Same usually goes for their video card upgrade options. [Via]
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Robot Actress Takes Leading Role in 20-Minute Play
“Female” Robot Geminoid F will soon play the part of an android in a play in Tokyo where she will take the role of a caretaker android assigned to a dying girl. Gah! Uncanny valley, anyone? [Via Engadget]
The Many Faces of Batman [Animated GIF]
Lewis Wilson (Batman, 1943) Robert Lowery (Batman & Robin, 1949) Adam West (Batman, 1966-1968) Michael Keaton (Batman, Batman Returns, 1989 – 1992) Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm, Justice League, Batman Beyond & Batman video game series 1992 – Current) Val Kilmer (Batman Forever, 1995) George Clooney (Batman & Robin, […]
The Ultimate Cartoon Medley [Video]
Oh the nostalgia… how it hurts… but it feels so good at the same time! Thanks Mitch!
Epic Super Mario Bros Piranha Plant Scarf
This has to be one the most geektastic scarf I’ve ever seen. Too bad it’s already been sold… [Source: Etsy]
November 12, 1955: NEVER FORGET [Pic]
Did you know that 55 years ago tonight, lightning struck the Hill Valley courthouse clock tower? Never forget. [Via]
Fluid mechanics help cats get the cream
When it comes to bio-mechanics, cats have got dogs licked. That’s the conclusion of Roman Stocker, a biophysicist at MIT. He decided to investigate why cats are able to lap up liquids in such a graceful way, while dogs splash it everywhere. Many animals have to use their tongues to lap up water because, unlike […]
Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Love Harry Potter
With the penultimate Harry Potter film looming just around the corner, I am yet again reminded of the degrees of fandom in our community. While I’d like to say that geeks are entirely welcoming to all stripes of fans, over the years I’ve detected certain fandom hierarchies within geekery. And perhaps no fandom has stirred […]
WANT: Homemade Hovering Star Wars Jedi Training Remote
All I have to say is: Wow! Someone should start making these in large quantities and sell them online… I know I’d be interested in getting one.
Epic Rap Battles of History: Darth Vader vs. Hitler
Warning: Video contains strong language. So, who wins? Hitler or Vader? I guess there’s no real competition going on… the choice should be fairly evident to us geeks.