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  • When Steam Winter Sale is Cheaper Elsewhere, Gamers Win

      As 2014 approaches, some gamers will probably notice that the current iteration of Steam Winter Sale may not seem as competitive as previous year past — but what’s really happening is that the last few years has seen an increase in the competition PC gamer’s wallets. A few other major digital retailers are encroaching…

  • Geeky Gadgets: Voltaic Amp Solar Charger Charges Devices Anywhere

    Are you an avid camper? Hiker? Festival goer? Would you like the peace of mind that comes with being able to charge any device during a lengthy power outage or emergency situation? Check out the Amp Solar Charger from Voltaic. Voltaic Amp Solar Charger Brings Power Anywhere That’s right! You can charge your devices anywhere…

  • Nintendo’s Online Services Crash On Christmas

    Nintendo’s online services crash. Needless to say, they have been having some pretty major issues this week. Nintendo Online Problems Have No End In Sight Nintendo of America has postponed the launch of the Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter apps “due to a large volume of traffic to the Nintendo Network service.” On Christmas day,…

  • Live Stream: Russian Cosmonauts Conduct 7 Hour Spacewalk On Space Station

    The live stream below shows two Russian Cosmonauts beginning their work on the International Space Station. The stream of their work will last another 4 hours. Live streaming video by Ustream Spacewalk To Repair International Space Station Two Russian cosmonauts began a seven-hour spacewalk this morning to install new equipment on the International Space Station….

  • Motion Capture: The Genius of Andy Serkis

    My mother has never had much interest in science fiction and fantasy stories. I definitely inherited my love for all things strange or magical from my dad, but long ago Mom introduced me to something I never thought could be found in her collection. The Planet of the Apes series. The idea of people costumed…

  • Cryptolocker and the Escalating Sophistication of Malicious Internet Attacks

    I worked for some time in technical support, remotely accessing computers and resolving issues, or at least attempting to resolve them. Antivirus suites have come a long way in recent years, and there are various excellent free programs available. Furthermore, for the most part, viruses, Trojans and pieces of malware tend to be pretty similar…

  • Rockstar Responds To Reports Of GTA V Money Hackers

    Apparently, the currency hacking in GTA V has gotten SO out of control, that cheaters are randomly gifting innocent players with massive amounts of currency, in hopes of getting them banned. GTA V MoneyHackers Attempt To Have Innocent Players Banned Rockstar Support is attempting to respond to as many people as they can about the…

  • Now Introducing Instagram Direct

    Now introducing a new way of communicating, drum roll please … Instagram Direct! Last Thursday, Kevin Systrom, founder of Instagram, announced the launch of Instagram Direct at a press event in New York. In his press release, Systrom stressed communication and sharing special moments with people you care about. Instagram Direct “Instagram Direct is a…

  • Nerd Block Review

    Nerd Block is a monthly, subscription-based box delivered right to your door that is chock full of the Geekiest clothes, toys, and collectables! Each and every Nerd Block comes with a t-shirt (in your size, which is selected by you) and 4-6 figures/collectable items, all for $19.99 per month. Nerd Block Review – Subscription-Based Box…

  • YouTube Response to Ownership Furor Fails to Inspire Confidence

    When I wrote last week about the fundamental issue with YouTube’s knee-jerk Content ID system, I noted that Google could redeem itself to some extent with a strong and reasonable response to the mess it has created. That hasn’t happened; in fact, it’s pretty much doubled-down on its policies. To play it so coolly, it…

  • Steam to Release Midquel Portal 2 Mod, “Conversion”

    Portal fans rejoice! It’s not quite Portal 3, but thanks to Russian/Ukranian fan-developers Hidden Valley, you can get your latest fix in the form of their upcoming mod to Portal 2, “Conversion.” Intending to cover the “lost time” in between Portal and Portal 2, “Conversion” will answer the question “what happened to Aperture Science during…

  • Gaiman Tweets Tease for Good Omens TV, Sandman Movie

    This month is a pretty great month for fans of Neil Gaiman’s work, as he was tagged in several tweets this past fortnight implying or outright stating screen adaptions for two of his past projects were in the works. Pratchett, besides writing the intensely funny Discworld series, was also Gaiman’s co-writer for perhaps the most…

  • Five Last-Minute-Gift eBook Titles

    As the holiday season draws ever nearer, some of us are scrambling to find last minute presents for loved ones that can still arrive in time for Christmas morning. If you’re one of those facing down the clock, something you might be overlooking is an eBook– easy to purchase and guaranteed to arrive on time….

  • Powerpuff Girls Reunite!

    Sugar and spice and everything nice. These are the ingredients for perfect little girls. Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are coming back to Cartoon Network next month with Beatles drummer Ringo Starr. Get psyched! Powerpuff Girls Head Back To Cartoon Network Fifteen years ago, these not-so-average little girls and their father, Professor Utonium, premiered on Cartoon…

  • Sigmo: Your Handy Dandy Translating Sidekick

    You can now visit the most exotic countries and break the language barrier with a little device called Sigmo. Sigmo Translator This pill box-sized translator connects to translation services on your phone using Bluetooth. The device has a speaker, a microphone and three buttons: one to select the language you will be speaking, one to…