Technology is becoming more and more advanced every day. In the case of prosthetic technology, a new innovation is being developed that will provide prosthetic arms to kids, while spurring their creativity at the same time. This prosthesis, known as Iko, can be modified using Lego bricks in order to turn the replacement limb into a…
Many people who own smartphones also want to have a good case to protect it from falls and shattering. But many cases on the market are no longer just simple silicon, plastic, or rubberized shells. Some are also designed to serve as personal accessories like card carriers, wallets, and portable chargers. Interest is increasing in so-called…
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, iTunes turns our attention to a key moment in America’s history with Ava DuVernay’s soul-stirring…
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar has been out for a long time now, but unfortunately, I didn’t have the opportunity to see it until just this past month. After I finally saw it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it for days afterward. I watched it again, and I’m still fascinated by it. It’s a smart movie, and one of…
This past spring, Netflix, in conjunction with Marvel, released the first season of its start-up show Daredevil. Since then, the show has gained lots of support and loyal fans, earning enough viewers in the first eleven days to justify a second season. Season 2 is set to be released next year sometime, and already, a lot has…
Season one of True Detective revealed the killer to be a minor character nobody was really expecting. I’m starting to get the vibe that this season will see a big player be the guilty party. This week’s episode began to show signs that we are moving toward a conclusion. There are clues galore as we…
Many years ago, I was looking for something new to read, so I picked up a big book titled The Essential Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. The cover showed an image of a humanoid tiger tackling a little boy out the door of a house. I was intrigued, so I started to read the comic strips in the…
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 if that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week iTunes looks to score some of that market-crucial “indie cred” with Laggies, Lynne Shelton‘s heartfelt ode…
Another month, another frustrating interaction with USPS refusing to use the doorbell to let me know they were dropping my newest Loot Crate unceremoniously on my front step. But that’s a whole different story, CHAD THE USPS GUY, isn’t it? But I rescued it from my cold and unfeeling front step and now it’s time to unbox…
Ever since Disney acquired the rights to Star Wars, they’ve been trying to bring the famed and acclaimed series back to the big screen. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens comes back to theaters this December, and while support for the new film was originally lacking, J.J. Abrams’ promises to make sure it’s done like the original trilogy…
So we saw a big change this week on True Detective. After the epic shootout that capped off the previous episode, there was a time jump of a few months. Unfortunately that jump didn’t see Matthew McConaughey’s Detective Rust Cohle from last season take charge of the case. (What an awesome twist that would be.)…
Witches of East End is a thrilling, edgy, and romantic comedy all stirred together in a cauldron pot to enchant you. The question is, there’s already a handful of very popular witch TV shows already, new and old, so what makes Witches of East End worth the watch? Is it the gorgeous main characters? The…
Pluto has long been a big topic of discussion among the space-studying scientific community. Many people will remember being taught the memorization trick for the nine planets in our solar system: “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas,” and many were shocked when Pluto was downgraded from planetary status, dropping the “Pizza” from the…
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. Grab your handkerchief and hold your lover tight my friends ’cause iTunes is plucking those heartstrings this…
CBS has hopped onto the superhero TV show bandwagon. Their new series Supergirl is taking flight this fall, and they couldn’t be more excited. Recently, they have been releasing trailers and sneak peaks, and the cast came to Comic-Con to talk about the show. Here’s what we know. What to Expect Kara Zor-El, the older cousin of…