The Science Behind Star Wars: The Death Star’s Laser, Lightsabers, and Force Fields [Video]

Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens hits movie screens this week with its intense plot, edge-of-your-seat action scenes and, of course, lots of lightsabers. But is it actually possible to create a real-life lightsaber or build a functioning Death Star laser? To answer these questions and more, Reactions explores the science behind the Star Wars […]

Elegant Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Glassware Set

Thinkgeek has a fantastic U.S.S. Enterprise-themed glassware set for sale, which would make a perfect gift for any fan of the Star Trek franchise! The perfect gift for your 23rd century housewarming (shipwarming?) or wedding present: the Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Glassware Set. This set of 4 elegant, etched glasses can hold your Romulan Ale, […]

FREE EBooks: The Ultimate Raspberry Pi eBook Bundle, Arduino Home Automation Projects and MORE!!!

Just a quick post to let you guys know about these free eBooks that we currently offer in partnership with tradepub. There’s a lot of interesting stuff in there, so be sure to check ’em all out! -FREE: The Ultimate Raspberry Pi eBook Bundle (Over $90 Value) -FREE: Arduino Home Automation Projects (A $9.99 Value) […]

FCC Questions Data Cap Exemptions

The Federal Communications Commission is asking major broadband carriers to explain their policies on exempting some content from data caps. The commission is looking at the thorny issue of whether such policies violate net neutrality rules. The letters have gone to Comcast, AT&T and T-Mobile, which all offer Internet plans (cable for Comcast, mobile for […]