NANO: A Sci-Fi Short That Explores the Terrifying Power of Nanotechnolgy

A Sci-Fi proof-of-concept short film, directed by Mike Manning.

In the near future, nanotechnology administered into the bloodstream can sync with computer apps to augment the human genome. A new law mandating and regulating this once elective procedure meets resistance from hacktivists who are conspiring to thwart the impending roll-out of โ€œNano version 2.0.โ€

[BME Films]

This New Firefly Jewelry Collection from Rocklove is Gorram Beautiful!

Rocklove, a company known for creating geektastic jewelry themed after some of the most popular pop culture franchises out there, has just released some firefly-themed silver jewelry that is absolutely gorram beautiful! Be sure to check out the whole collection below!

From jeweler Allison Hourcade Cimino:

Firefly has always been my dream license and finally the โ€˜Verse has aligned. In exclusive partnership with our friends at ThinkGeek, we hope you love the jewelry more than Colonel Obrin loved his lip ferret.

[Firefly Jewelry Collection | Via Nerdist]



Xbox One X To Cost $499

Microsoft has confirmed the oddly-titled X Box One X, a new version of the console bringing increased power but with a $499 price tag in the US.

The specs unveiled clearly show Microsoft is targeting the most hardcore gamer by not only matching the PS4 Pro’s 4K display, but having more RAM (12GB to 8) and a more powerful GPU (6 teraflops to 4.12.) Thereโ€™s also support for 4K Blu-ray movie discs.

The new console debuts on November 7 with a worldwide launch. It will support all Xbox One titles along with the same range of backwards-compatibility Xbox 360 titles.

It will also be able to upscale Xbox One HD titles to a 4K display. Theyโ€™ll be indicated with a dedicated Xbox One X Enhanced logo and around 30 third-party titles are getting this support from launch.

Visually the X Box One X will be much the same as previous models, though slightly smaller, and available in black only at first. One big surprise is that it doesnโ€™t appear thereโ€™ll be any virtual reality titles at launch.

International pricing is ยฃ449 in the UK, โ‚ฌ499 in Europe, $599 in Canada and $649 in Australia.

[Xbox One X]

Bioware’s Upcoming Post-Apocalyptic ‘ANTHEM’ Looks A-MA-ZING [Video]

In Anthemโ„ข, a new shared-world action-RPG from EA’s BioWare studio, team up with friends as Freelancersโ€”the bold few with the courage to leave civilization behind and explore a landscape of primeval beauty.

Wield an arsenal of Javelin exosuits, each equipped with unique weapons and abilities. Band together with friends, confront the dangers you find, and grow in power with every step.

I just hope the final release will look just as good as it does in this trailer!

[Anthem Game]

The Cosplay of Geekulture Lanaudiรจre: When Geekery Meets Family Fun [Gallery]

It seems that geek-focused conventions are popping up everywhere these days, but among those, very few seem to distinguish themselves from the crowd. It certainly was the case with “Geekulture Lanaudiรจre,” the first exeptional edition of an event that took place in Repentigny, Quebec last weekend.

For the first time, I brought my three kids with me at a con, and from the lightsaber fighting courses to the games of ZORB soccer, everyone had plenty of fun during the whole day. My friends from the Montreal X-Men were also there, raising funds for a suicide prevention organism, as well as the folks from the 501st, reknowned author Anne Robillard, and local television celebrity (and massive geek) Denis Talbot. And as I always do, I immortalized the event with few pictures from my trusty Lumix GX-1. Here they are for your viewing pleasure: