A federal judge has made the first of several rulings in a case that could have a major effect on the patent wars that have plagued the smartphone and tablet markets. As we covered recently, the case between Microsoft and Motorola (now part of Google) involves patents that related to widely used technical standards. It’s […]
Hilarious! :) Have you ever wondered what the Ringwraiths were up to during the rest of the Fellowship of the Ring? [Clarksontwins]
In December, there is going to be a closed door meeting at which only governments have a voice. At this meeting, some governments are hoping to increase censorship and regulate the Internet. Google is spearheading a campaign so that the world can at least try to have a say in this – to say that […]
Let me preface this post with two things: 1) This is not particularly geeky. 2) While I am not of the opinion that 30 years is the peak (or end) of life, I do agree that it’s a milestone age that inspires a bit of reflection and a flurry of future-planning, at least for me. […]
How women are portrayed in comics is slowly changing, but we still have a long way to go, ladies. This is a FABULOUS idea: The Hawkeye Intiative. The Hawkeye Initiative aims to “fix every Strong Female Character pose in superhero comics” by “replac[ing] the character with Hawkeye doing the same thing,” with drawings courtesy of […]
Looks like things are heating up on the Justice League movie front. The big rumor of the day sheds light on the potential big bad of the film – Darkseid. The ruler of Apokolips who has bested Superman and even sent Batman to his doom and probably the only villain that can trump Marvel’s Avengers […]
In an early look at Pacific Rim, Guillermo del Toro’s next venture, we see San Francisco under attack in a Battle: Los Angeles-meets-Cloverfield-meets-Robocop-meets-Evangelion kind of way. Except this time, the antagonists aren’t aliens…or are they?? We’ll find out on July 12, 2013! [Via The Hollywood Reporter]
Pikachu on anabolic steroid. LOL. [elcid1984]
**SPOILER ALERT! THE DARK KNIGHT RISES SPOILER ALERT!** Seems like TDKR left even more questions unanswered… [Via It’s Just Some Random Guy]
The Mustache Manifesto: So, you’ve decided to shave your mustache. It’s not as straightforward as you might think. First off, reconsider. Remember that the mouth brow remains the clearest expression of masculinity a man can have above his waist. So, give it 24 hours. Do a few things that only a mustached man can do, […]