We Americans love us some polls. Go ahead, as me a multiple choice question about anything. Will there be a cure for cancer by 2050? World War III? A superior race of cyborg overlords? My answers are a) depends on which cancer you’re asking about, b) I do not know, c) Pfft. SHHYes! GOOD.is and […]
Internet IDs are a hot topic recently, particularly in light of LulzSec’s aggressive (but abbreviated) campaign against , like, everyone ever. Proponents argue that a system of “trusted credentials”–as they’re ambiguously called now because the technology is still mostly in development–would allow for safer, more secure online transactions. The opposition says that these efforts are […]
Following Friday’s “it wasn’t me” takedown of Nyan Cat videos–presumably by Pop-Tart Cat’s creator, prguitarman, though he claims otherwise: According to prguitarman, he was working with YouTube to have everyone’s favorite/most reviled 8-bit Pop Tart-bodied cat back in action. And apparently he was serious, because now it’s all there and waiting for millions of views […]
I propose we all start eating cherry Pop Tarts instead of making more Nyan Cat stuff. If you disagree, that’s ok. Just wear your Nyan-fan jewelry around so we can spot you. [Fashionably Geek]
Noelle Stevenson is kind of my hero right now. The Broship of the Rings is exactly what it sounds like–a modern take on LotR featuring hipsters, bros, and an unfortunate fixie accident. Check it out on How Are You I’m Fine Thanks. [Neatorama]
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If seven books and eight films (and untold thousands of pages of fanfic) aren’t quite enough Harry Potter for you, then you’re in luck. Pottermore, the site announced by JK Rowling yesterday morning, promises a lot to Potterheads: the series will be available in ebook and digital audio formats for the first time ever; the […]
OK, so Nyan Cat is just about the most irritating thing ever. But this faithful Lego reproduction is pretty cool, in a “wow, someone spent a lot of time on something ridiculous” sort of way. Warning: this video is far, far longer than is necessary. [joeledition]
Made for HungryBeast on ABC TV, this short animated infographic explains how much energy the wired world is sucking down right now. [Vimeo]