I’m one of those annoying people who like to point out that the book was better than the movie, that say, “I won’t see the movie before I’ve read the book!” So, since I loved the trailer for The Girl with All the Gifts, I, naturally, had to read the book. And guys, it was…
So here’s the deal: the guys at Comic Bento (@ComicBentoHQ on twitter) have very graciously given Geek Insider (by that I mean me) the opportunity to read and review some of the newest, hottest, comics out on the market – and from the comfort of my own home, without ever having to put on pants…
The remake of Ghostbusters was released July 9, and something negative besides the reviews is coming out of it. Since the film hit theaters, Leslie Jones has been attacked on social media platform Twitter. Users have been tweeting racially insensitive messages towards Jones. The images and messages are all racially related and target Jones only….
Hello to my readers! Most of whom are probably related to me! So this week, I decided to do a brief overview of Jupiter, what we know, and what we are hoping to learn from Juno! (Best 4th of July ever). I don’t want to do the basic, 5th planet from the Sun, largest in…
It’s no secret that the new Pokemon app, Pokemon Go, has exploded into popularity within hours of its release. It’s brought communities together and has given families of all ages a fun activity to participate in together daily. It’s hard to go out now without seeing at least a handful of people trying to catch…
The Robot Did What? It may sound alarming, but these robots don’t actually come in contact with babies or patients for that matter. So, could it be beneficial? Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been studying for the past two years to see if robots can be more than a helpful hand. Experiments…
The Hiero Band helps travelers communicate with natives from around the world with a point to the wrist. The Hiero Band Design Bon Voyage! With band on wrist, travelers and tourists everywhere won’t need a translator anymore. Elegant stones and metal universal icons are wrapped around the Heiro Band. Most of all, the 11 universal icons are…
Vinyl Me, What? Vinyl Me, Please!! Good things come in 12 inch packages. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, Vinyl Me, Please operates under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalog of new and hard to find releases, the subscription service is more than just a…
Can you imagine wearing a sweater that gives great back massages? It’s time to stop imagining it because it actually exists. It’s called the AiraWear Jacket and Tware, the Singaporean startup behind this jacket, gained more than 1,000 backers and $150,000 on Kickstarter. This jacket is as a basic regular hoodie with an inflatable vest…
With the incomparable success of the newly released Pokemon Go, it is hard to imagine the mobile game gaining even more universality. But it seems that the big brains at Niantic aren’t finished with it quite yet. A number of upgrades are on the way, the majority of which promise increased interactivity between players. Most…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week, Daniel Craig smirks his way through the latest James Bond installment, Spectre. You Are a Kite Dancing…
Last week, Star Wars fans sleuthed out a surprise trailer for Rogue One hidden in an ABC listing, and Friday July 15 is the date it’s set to air. At 8:00 PM EST, ABC will show a one-hour special on the making of The Force Awakens, including a “3-minute trailer for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’”–and the…
Godzilla is one of the most famous monsters in the history of cinema. He has starred in numerous films that have displayed his ability to wreak havoc on cities and the small and helpless people that inhabit them. There has also been times that Godzilla has been in the corner of the people and has…
Don’t miss out on these top 5 geeky conventions. It’s summer time, which means no excuses. It’s time to get out there and show your fandom for some of the geekiest conventions coming up. NatsuCon 7/22/16-7/24/16 ‘Natsu’ means summer in Japanese and ‘Con’ of course, means convention. This Saint Louis metro-area based anime convention has…
Harry Potter’s Tom Felton (a.k.a. Draco Malfoy) broke the internet recently when it was released that he’d be a huge part of The CW’s The Flash next season. According to an article on USA Today, the news about the actor joining the cast of the superhero action comedy series was confirmed via Tweet by The…