By Jimmy Rogers (@me) Contributing Writer, [GAS] About a week ago, my mother (who is a nurse) asked me, “What can I tell my patients to make them understand why a live virus vaccine isn’t scary just because it’s alive?” I answered her question to the best of my knowledge, but it got me thinking […]
Facebook is to launch a scheme allowing the pages of users who have passed away to be reclassified as a memorial. It’s designed to cut down on inappropriate automated messages but may also limit media intrusion. The issue has come to prominence recently after the site tweaked its “Suggestions” panel. Previously this displayed details of […]
Remember BigDog, that four-legged robotic mule built by Boston Dynamics? Well friends, now, more than a year later, BigDog’s creators have come up with a two-legged master for the beast, and his name is Petman. Apart from looking like a drunk man when walking, Petman, just like Bigdog, has the ability to keep its balance, […]
Right after posting the picture of twins wearing CTRL-C, CTRL-V shirts, Geeks are Sexy reader and Geekdad writer Dave Banks pointed us to a similar shot he took of his adorable twin daughters via our Facebook fan page. Check it out: Thanks Dave! [Picture Source: Flickr]
Check out Seeper‘s amazing new interactive multiTouch sphere: Isn’t this thing amazing? I’d just love to see this kind of technology used for interactive learning exhibitions in planetariums or museums. [Via LikeCool]
CTRL-C CTRL-V… Need we say more? More: When Geeks Have Twins – Part II [Via TDW]
There’s something quaint about the idea of Black Friday deals in the year 2009, but they can still mean some bargains for tech lovers. If rumors and leaks are to be believed, this year’s discount decision will be largely based around pushing Blu-ray into more homes. For those outside the US who aren’t familiar with […]
We geeks have a leg up on this Halloween business, especially when it comes to parties and costumes. Sure, most of us have a few costumes ready for any convention prepped in the closet–but where’s the fun in that? True geeks will rise to the occasion every time and create unique, memorable costumes. Not to […]
Wow, $0.02 a byte! What awesome deal! Considering this, the 4GB of RAM I currently have running in my box would only cost $85,899,345… and we’re not even taking inflation into account here!
A group of researchers from Italy and Sweden has developed the world’s first artificial hand that allows its user to “feel” things when used. It has been attached to the arm of a 22-year-old man who lost his hand due to cancer. Researchers say it works by connecting human nerve endings with tiny electronic sensors. […]