Exactly how geeky are you? Here’s a quick test: Sexy Geek Jason Willmore (hi, Jason!) sent us a picture of his tattoo, which works as a sort of geekiness metric for people he meets. I had a whole year in Iraq to come up with my ideal geek tat. The great thing is not only does […]
You may have heard recently that DC Comics inked a deal with Amazon to bring 100 of its most popular graphic novel titles exclusively to Kindle Fire (it’s unclear at this point whether they will be available to other Kindle apps as well; at least one source suggest otherwise). These include books like Sandman, Watchmen, […]
So you’ve always wanted to live like Frodo (minus that nasty ring business, probably), but you just weren’t sure how to make that happen. Turns out, it’s totally doable–move to Wales and get yourself one of these awesome low-impact greenhomes or get a little dirty and build one yourself. If you’d like to actually build […]
If you were a kid in the 80s, be sure to check this awesome video featuring some of the most memorable toys from the decade, and if you were not, well, enjoy the video anyways! :) [Via Neatorama]
What do astronauts do when they’re not floating around the ISS? Oh, you know. Laundry or whatever. The photos by Hunter Freeman pop astronauts into everyday life; the results are kind of cute, a little whimsical, and not at all what we meant when we said we wanted to be astronauts when we grew up. [toxel]
If you’re a regular convention attendee, you can’t throw a stone without hitting someone in a top hat and goggles. The literature and Neo-Victorian fashion phenomenon known as Steampunk has taken over conventions and your local Halloween costume shop alike! This year New York Comic Con is going full steam ahead (har har) with some […]
The man may now be in the iClouds, but in the eye of today’s civilization, he will live forever. Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities […]
Sick of Nyan Cat? The Internet (mostly) feels your pain. To make it perfectly clear, you can pick up one of these from from BustedTees: No, not the model (probably). The Nyan Cat Toaster shirt. It’s $20USD, and probably the best use of a Pop Tart cat image ever. [bustedtees]
Scifi and fantasy publisher Tor is celebrating the fledgling mainstream success of steampunk by dedicating a week to the genre at their website, with articles by popular bloggers and writers, as well as sweepstakes and contests. They’re also offering a week-long deal on their steampunk titles for $2.99 on e-book formats, including Boneshaker by Cherie […]
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