Ever wonder about certain videos and recipes on the internet and if they work? Well, Geek Insider doesn’t want you to waste your time when you could be out doing something much more interesting; like participating in a pizza eating contest or having a guitar solo dual. So, let us ask you; does this little…
In the hands of an adult, a kid’s box of tools becomes a cosplay accessory and a tech toy — all in one. Diavo Voltaggio, who makes it a habit of drinking scotch and building robotic arms, built an entire upper limb out of Lego Mind VI Mindstorms. At first glance, it looks like a…
JJ Murphy’s watch has ended… Murphy was recently cast as Ser Denys Mallister, one of the Night’s Watch, for the fifth season of Game of Thrones and passed away on Friday, August 8th. J.J Murphy died of natural causes in Northern Ireland, only four days into filming for season 5 of Game of Thrones at age 86. Murphy…
If there’s one thing we know, it’s that fans can be some of the most dedicated, enthusiastic people you will ever meet, and when these people come together some amazing things can happen. Nerdfighters are more than just fans – they’re a community that celebrates all things geek, while also working to make a difference…
July 30, 2014 marked a bleak day in the world of horror. Television and internet network FEARNET, horror fans’ source for pretty much everything related to the genre, announced that it would shut down operation. The staff concerning the shutdown via the network’s Facebook page said, “After 8 wonderful years, from Philadelphia to Los Angeles,…
What’s better than a fresh, unpeeled sticker? You know what I’m talking about. That feeling when you finally decide where to stick it. The joy that surges through your body as you remove the paper backing. The breath-holding moment when you smooth it over the surface of your choice without leaving ANY air bubbles. Why…the only thing…
The announcement of Project Zero: Nuregarasu no Miku (Fatal Frame: the Black-Haired Shrine Maiden) marks the first main entry in underground survival horror series Fatal Frame since 2008’s Project Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen (Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse). Back in its heyday, Fatal Frame set a pretty high bar for its survival horror…
Ba Sing Se, despite being the supposed safest city in the world, still seems to crumble to the ground a lot, doesn’t it. As we open on another episode of the Legend of Korra, it seems Zaheer has already won. With the Queen dead and the walls brought down, Ba Sing Se has been reduced…
Under Armour, a brand typically associated with men’s athletics and wicking technology, is diversifying to reach more women. Part of the new expansion includes the new Under Armour Women–I Will What I Want fitness app. Another Fitness App?: Under Armour Women Under Armour (UA) launched its I Will What I Want campaign at the beginning…
Video games have been getting a bad rap for a while now. If they aren’t being blamed for violent behavior, depression, or addiction then it’s something else. Maybe it is time to focus on the good things that video games do for us. A Great Workout The way gaming can improve a player’s eyesight, response…
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a Power Rangers movie coming. But before you roll your eyes, this isn’t the cast of the latest season acting out in an extended episode for Nickelodeon. This team is being billed as mighty and apparently they will be morphin’. Lionsgate has announced that Power Rangers will hit theaters…
Volkswagen has released a series of advertisements that are a sobering reminder of the dangers of drunk driving. The series was designed by Costa Rican art director Fabio Obando. In the three separate advertisements, superheroes are shown either presumably unconscious or dead underneath or inside their heavily damaged vehicle, which crashed due to driver intoxication. Underneath the…
Let’s compare Warcraft with the WWE. Not much in common, there, right? On the one hand you have a franchise that’s based entirely around the graphic and glorified portrayal of ultra violence, populated by idealized and hyper sexualized characters, with cheesy drama so thick you could cut it with a knife. The fans of this…
First of all, do not attempt this recipe. Do not try this at home! Maybe you have always wanted to make your own crystals and never got that cute little set as a child. Right now, there’s a particularly toxic recipe being passed around the internet that promises to let you grow your own crystals….
Introducing…the Geeky Girls’ Book Blog! Hello, fellow geeky and nerdy friends of the internet! This is your friendly neighborhood Geek Girl aka Ananya, and from now on, I’ll be bringing you this fortnightly column full of super entertaining book reviews for the inner (and not-so-inner) book nerd in you. The Geeky Girls’ Book Blog (or…