Claire Hummel works at Microsoft, but she was contracted by Irrational Games to help design Elizabeth, a pivotal character in the newly-released “BioShock Infinite.” She also worked on the game’s Lutece Twins. You can check out more of her work on her personal site and on DeviantArt. [Via Kotaku]
Asking “Why are kids the only ones to be able to wear fun prints?!”, GoFollowRabbits answers that question with geek chic fashion for grown-ups! These TARDIS armwarmers are the perfect accessory for any season — my hands freeze in the A/C at work in the summertime for sure! They’ll also go great with this TARDIS […]
The folks over at Watch Mojo compiled a list of what they think are the top 10 cartoons of the 1990s. Do agree with them? Disagree? What other cartoons would you put on this list? Let us know in the comments section below! [Watchmojo]
Apple has fallen victim to a particular ironic scam in China. The same warranty program loophole that the company exploited until being exposed by a state-run TV program has now been mirrored by a creative money-grabbing scheme by staff an at electrical store. Once a year, Chinese state TV airs a high-profile consumer rights show. […]
Actors Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer worked with each other on the cult classic movie Willow. Back in 2011, Davis joined forces with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in the mockumentary series “Life’s Too Short.” What happens when Davis and Kilmer reunite for an episode? Two words: POOR BATMAN! [Batman On Film / Via YouTube]
Stephanie Kaloi’s 4-year-old son underwent surgery on both of his legs. He was given a walker to help his recovery, and his imagination took over: He pretended it was an AT-AT walker from Star Wars. The Kalois then had the ingenious idea to turn the walker into an “actual” AT-AT walker and enlisted the help of […]
One man so loves his wife that he spend 8 months making this game as a surprise for her — from the game pieces to the cards. While you still collect rent and purchase properties, he says the rest of the game completely differs from regular Monopoly. [Via imgur]
Beginning May 1, Vulcan Ale — brewed as an Irish red ale — will hit the market! Unfortunately, Vulcan Ale will only be available in Canada. For now anyway. The ale is a specialty brew created specifically for Vulcan Alberta’s 2013 centennial celebrations. [Via StarTrek.com]
Microsoft has asked suppliers to provide parts for use in a touchscreen wristwatch. But it’s not clear if this will go any further than exploratory designs. It certainly wouldn’t be alone in working on a wrist-based gadget. Apple is known to be working on something along the lines of an iWatch which would connect to […]
From Youtuber Paul Rivot: My 90 year old grandmother tries the Oculus Rift. We were using the Tuscany demo. [Paul Rivot | Oculus Rift]