Changes in the immense fabric of the internet tend to sneak up on us. Nascent systems that seem like impractical curiosities can gather momentum, developing by gradual increment, until one day we suddenly realize the progress that has been made. Microsoft’s Bing has been around for nearly five years, and in that time it has…
Last month, Rap Genius tried to play Google and did not get away with it. Rap Genius was created in 2009 by a few boisterous Yale undergrads: Mahbod Moghadam, Tom Lehman and Ilan Zechory. Their main purpose is to explain the meaning and metaphors of rap lyrics. The site contains poems, religious documents, music news…
Surprisingly enough, it looks like the PlayStation 4 may not be the backbone of Sony’s gaming strategy any longer. CES 2014 has just brought word that Sony will be implementing PlayStation Now, a brand new service that will bring streaming capabilities not only to PS4, but also PS3, PlayStation Vita, and even televisions, tablets, and…
You heard that right, Browncoats. Quantum Mechanix, a studio well known for making show-quality prop-replicas and maquettes for Firefly fans and Sparkplug Games, an independent game developer experienced with producing games for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC platforms, are collaborating under Fox to release Firefly Online this summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y364b2Hcq7I Find a Ship, Find a Crew, Keep Flying…
After months of waiting, wishing, and saving, I finally moved into my own place last week. Vintage appliances and the smaller square footage aside, it’s just what I need. I’m still unloading boxes and setting things up, but the place has slowly begun to feel like home. There was a very specific moment, however, when…
Sure, for some people the word “Trekkie” conjures up pejorative imagery of chubby neckbeards living in their mother’s basements, but if that is your first reaction to the word, you are missing out on a fantastic show and cultural ziggurat, and… you’re possibly on the wrong website. One of the earliest and most influential franchises…
The Bitcoin bandwagon is proving to be extremely spacious. Dogecoin already popped up to show everyone what happens when the reasonable inclination to have an online currency without a shady history somehow meets the ludicrous desire to latch onto the latest rip-roaring side-splitting meme. Sweet, precious memes. Now comes Coinye West, set to drop at…
It’s unfortunate, but if the power supply in your PC breaks, you can’t repair it; it needs to be replaced. Luckily for you, replacing the power supply is not too terribly difficult and can save you a trip to Best Buy! Before you even think of beginning, you’ll need to make sure you have 1)…
BYOD (short for Bring Your Own Device) is becoming more and more popular in the business world. Personal mobile devices are connecting to corporate networks now, more than ever, and companies are running into real issues? How can a corporation offer BYOD access to files within their systems, all while remaining safe, secure, and private?…
It’s a good day when my plans consist of snuggling up in my coziest Tolkien themed blanket, trusted steed at my side sleeping like a rock, and hours of Netflix ahead of me. Time alone is nice, sure. Healthy, too. But, everyone is at their best when around their favorite people. Thankfully, my favorite people…
Warning: Naturally, this post will contain mild spoilers regarding “The Empty Hearse.” You have been warned… It’s been one year, eleven months, and nineteen days since BBC aired the season two finale of its hit show, Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Following the release of “The Reichenbach Fall,” Sherlock immediately underwent an extended hiatus which left fans…
In 2013, December was the happiest month for me. You might (or not; I just realized the title gave it away) be wondering if it’s because of the holiday season. While I enjoy receiving Christmas gifts, I have to say that it doesn’t quite beat the exciting news Visual Supply Co (VSCO) just announced. Because…
I decided to start the New Year off right by watching the Shaun of the Dead commentary, led by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright! The insight they provide gives the movie all new meaning. I learned so much about what went on behind the scenes, and how they were inspired for such a hilarious script….
Another year, another round of sobering reminders that we might as well have all the information that flows through our internet endeavors neatly inscribed on our foreheads for all the good standard online security protocols do. 4.6 million users of the carelessness-enabling temporary photo service Snapchat have had their account details partially distributed, while some…
2014 is finally here, and we all know what that means. The start of a new year means only the beginning of our anticipation for a number of video games scheduled to be released. A decently sized increase in the number of Xbox One and Playstation 4 games is expected before the end of the…