Today dear readers, we’ve got a quick question to ask you: Do you use your bank’s smartphone or cell phone app? If you do, can you tell us why, and if you don’t, why not? We’d love to hear about it, so be sure to let us know by leaving a comment in the comments […]
The BBC is reporting that Google has released a “Transparency Report” which shows censorship levels around the globe, releasing details about how often countries around the world ask for identifying user data or to censor information. Currently, the United States leads the running in user information requests, with 4287 such requests, but Brazil leads in […]
Vladimir Skulachev, chief of the Bioenergetics Department of Moscow State University, claims to have developed a new pill that could stop the aging process in the human body. Apparently, the pill works as a super anti-oxidant and prevents oxygen from harming the body as it deteriorates.
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Check out this BBC News video of real spy gear from WWII. Including: Matchbox cameras Tear Gas Pen Secret Compartment Thermos (that holds liquid) Secret compartment shaving brush & shoe brush. For more WWII geek tech, also check out this how-to video on how to make a “foxhole radio.”
I’ve been waiting 5 years for this! Ladies and gentlegeeks, Civilization V is out, and it looks positively awesome! Check it out: Are there any hardcore CIV fans among you guys? [$46.99 on Amazon.com]
If you’re a Twitter user, it’s best to steer clear of the main site for the time being. A cross-site scripting error has led to everything from whimsical fun and games to full-on hacking attempts. The site itself hasn’t been hacked as such, but users both fair and foul have been exploiting a flaw that allows […]
Erin Steenson teaches kids how to handle a lightsaber at Adventure Theatre’s Lightsaber Adventures. Wish there was something like this near the place I live… I know my kids would have a blast participating! Unfortunately, at $300, the price is a little steep, but i’d probably end up enrolling them anyways. Bring your young Jedis […]
Let’s intersect? Sounds kind of naughty, doesn’t it? [Source]
I’m a kid of the late 70’s, so unlike many of you, I didn’t grow up in the “pokémon” generation. But even though I’ve always thought the little critters were kind of ridiculous, I have to admit that this fan-made movie trailer totally kicks ass. Check it out: Oh and by the way, we think […]