BBC’s ‘Doctor Who’ has been a science fiction icon for nearly 50 years now. Even so, there is still so much more to be excited about! Check out the incredible infographic below to brush up on your little known Doctor Who factoids. From the Tardis, to the Doctor himself and all the tools-of-the-trade in between,…
Seemingly in recognition of the soaring desire for (and recognition of) 3D printing, Microsoft have released a Window 8.1 application called 3D Builder which offers a basic design interface and includes some template models. Let’s consider it in the context of the numerous uses emerging for the technology, and imagine how widespread 3D printing might…
Smartphones: designed for the 21st century with a 20th century mindset. No matter how advanced technology gets, humans will hold it back, as we want new tech to be usable by the largest number of people possible. Those who are ready to move ahead have to accommodate those who are not. Check out these Android…
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Last time, I talked about how your accent will guarantee if you’re a good guy or a bad guy in Star Wars. This week it’s a little closer to my heart: Game of Thrones. I love GOT. I really love it. I’ve spent entire days talking about it and nothing but it. My best friends…
The internet is ablaze (as usual) over Google’s recent changes to Youtube’s commenting system. When previously a user need only sign up with a fake name for a Youtube account to post comments, one is now required to use a fake name when signing up for a Google+ account instead. Now (complaints of) spam messages…
Most of us know that the logistics of driving in a major U.S. city can be an absolute nightmare at times. From the sea of Taxis in Manhattan, to the gridlock traffic during D.C. rush hour, these Armageddon-like traffic situations can really frustrate a geek-on-the-move. But what about driving abroad? As a geek at heart,…
Don’t you hate it when you love a movie, love the characters, beg for more…and then wish you hadn’t? Movies that are made just for the story’s sake, and not to rake in the big bucks, are usually the best. When the someone in the film crew gets a big head and decides to squeeze…
For anyone who’s claimed two dimensional games aren’t terribly frightening, I submit Lone Survivor. The premise of this one’s pretty simple… at first glance. You’re one of the only survivors of a mysterious outbreak that’s turned an entire city into a ravaged, barren wasteland. You’ve been trying to take care of yourself since everything went…
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Bob. Bob works at an intergalactic call center. Now, most people wouldn’t really be at all pleased with such a position, seeing it as more a means to an end than anything else. Bob, though? He loves it. He gets to lounge around all day, wear whatever he wants, and talk…
There will soon be a strong new contender in the budget phone marketplace in the form of Motorola’s Moto G, set to cost only $179 off contract. Armed with a hugely impressive set of attributes at such a low price point, it sounds extremely appealing. Let’s size it up and imagine how it might fit…
Got plans to pick up next Gen PlayStation 4 on Friday? Some PS4 titles have already released AND have discounts. Target is running a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” sale which includes some PS4 games, and GameStop has a 15% off coupon code that works on in-stock PS4 games. At GameStop use coupon code RMN15HOLIDAY…
When you think of “nerdy films,” the titles Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Matrix, and 2001: A Space Odyssey come to mind. All of these films have a great cult following that helped skyrocket them to their infamous nerdy status. But these movies did more than just become pop culture icons;…
Welcome back potential teammates–glad to see some of you are still in one piece. Last week we took a brief look at CC in League of Legends. Are you paying closer attention to the stuns, slows, and silences at play in your games? No, you bought a banshees so you’re covered? It’s a start then, so this week…
Recent weeks have seen a lot of talk about upcoming Steam products, and particularly the prototype touch-centered Steam controller. It’s easy to understand why. Valve, the creator, has earned a lot of goodwill with its well-received software and steady sense of humor in an industry so frequently prone to publicity problems. Furthermore, the concept manages…