Impressive Birthday Cake This Is [Pic]
Sometimes cakes like this–that is, the sculptural, looks-like-something-other-than-cake kind of cake–doesn’t come out that well. But this of Yoda is pretty great. I approve. [Redditor TomTom_on_a_Tauntaun]
Category Archives: Culture
Tech Start-Up Offers New Hires Free Beer, Skinny Jeans
Maybe before this week no one had heard of Hipster, a San Francisco company that lets people post queries and answers to others in their geographic area using the Web and a mobile phone, but with their new-hire incentives, everyone is talking about them. If you are hired by–or if someone you recommend is hired by–the […]
The Who, Why and How of Twitter [Infographic]
“Of the millions of tweets created every day, 71% produce no reaction.” I find this unsurprising when people talk so much about what they’re eating and where they are. [by BuySellAds via TNW]
Space Age Designs from the PopSci Archives
Years before Sputnik launched and even longer before The Jetsons debuted, Popular Science was tracking Space Age trends in automobiles, appliances, architecture and interior design. Check out the PopSci gallery of Space Age-design articles from 1951 – 1968, which include everything from rocket-shaped cars to a lunar-base summer camp. [PopSci]
Super-Geeky (And Awesome) “Space Girl” Video
This video couldn’t be more awesome for sci-fi geeks. “Space Girl” by The Imagined Village is set to clips from The Outer Limits, Attack Of The 50-ft Woman, Contact, Star Trek and more. This is going to be stuck in my head all day. I’m okay with that. [via Charmax67]
The Solar-Powered Bikini: Because Why Not?
New York-based designer Andrew Schneider spends about 80 hours each week stitching photovoltaic mini-panels into bikini forms with conductive thread. If you think you’d like an iKini (that’s right–an iKini), be prepared to drop about $200 for the custom-fitted swimsuit. Each suit comes equipped with four hidden pockets for carrying anything from a cell phone to […]
Disney Park Exclusive: Muppet Star Wars Characters
Starting this fall, visitors to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be able to purchase exclusive Muppet toys in Star Wars costume. The articulated figures will be sold in two-packs, with Beaker as C-3PO and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew as R2-D2, Link Hogthrob as Han Solo with Fozzy the Bear as Chewbacca, and Sam the Eagle as Obi-Wan Kenobi […]
Smartphone Availability vs. Loss of Human Eye Contact
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The [GAS] Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is June 19th and we know you’re still scrambling around trying to find the perfect gift, but that’s okay! Don’t panic. These are some of our favorite collectibles, quirky finds and fan gear, perfect for any geek guy. The Jayne Cobb Hat Everyone who loves Firefly knows about Jayne’s hat, and Ma Cobb’s […]
Phoenix Comicon 2011 Recap Video
[GAS] reader Mat M. just sent in this pretty cool recap video he shot at Phoenix Comicon 2011 featuring some of the coolest cosplay he saw there. Check it out: [Mat’s Youtube Channel]