I’m really interested in the convergence of hardware. I’m especially interested to see how mobile computing pairs up with computing. My old “desk” laptop recently became a custom built PC. I travel with an Acer Aspire 1825 which has a swivel touchscreen. I can twist the screen around to turn the device into a chunky […]
Archives for June 2011
R’lyeh removed from Google Maps; some geek alternatives
It was once possible to find R’lyth, the home and resting place of Cthulhu, on Google Maps and on Google Earth. The video at the end of this post acts as evidence. Today it’s not possible to find R’lyeh on either of those two properties. Aww, shucks, Google. I hope you had good reason for […]
Space Invaders traffic signal
Are you familiar with the international traffic light sequence? Stop, get ready, go and blast the human defences? Sure. I’ll admit it; the “blast the human defences” is not the most common feature of the sequence but you’re probably thinking of your local traffic signals. You might even have a green man icon on them. […]
Teenage Mutant Jedi Turtles
Is there something the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles could do in order to improve their fighting prowess? Short answer: yes. They could all become Jedi knights. In fact, I’m surprised the comics haven’t taken this turn. I’m pretty sure it would go well with the time travelling. via
The characters in a Game of Thrones are Muppets
Wait. I think the title of this blog post may be wrong. Did I say the characters in a Game of Thrones are Muppets? I meant to say that here’s what the characters in a Game of Thrones would look like as Muppets. Who would you pick to play the Onion Knight? These rather clever […]
Popular JPop and anime band contained secret virtual singer
The popular Japanese pop band AKB48 who sung one of the Dragon Ball Kai themes, who were guests of honour at the 2010 Anime Expo in the US and have been involved with Kamen Rider W have revealed that one of their band is… well, rather anime herself. She’s 2D. She’s fake. She’s a computer […]
Has Pottermore.com hurt the Kindle and helped RPG eBook publishers?
This blog took part in the Pottermore speculation. It was fun. When the news was finally announced it felt, at first blush, a bit of an anti-climax. JK would let Harry Potter eBooks be sold from the site. She had some extra Potter mythos to share with the world. We might be able to do […]
Powerpuff Girls/Women movie poster
This mock poster for a would be Powerpuff Girls movie is tapping into the artist’s best case scenario. Whoever the area. Suggested actresses for the girls are; Olivia Wilde, Jewel Kilcher and Megan Fox. Liam Neeson and Christopher Lee star also star – I assume one of them would be the Professor. Neeson, I guess. […]
When gamer geeks hack road signs
The following is a collection of hacked electric road signs; normally they’re used to point out that ‘hard to spot’ 10-mile queue on the bypass, but as it turns out, talented geeks can put the equipment to alternative use.
Nintendo NES controller bra will be clean!
Etsy merchant SceeneShoes will have a success on their hands with this Nintendo branded item. See; I’ve gone and said “hands” already. It’s a Nintendo NES controller bra. I’m sure I dreamt about such a thing as a young teenager! Now, an interesting note appears on the seller page for this bra. It says; When […]
