• Are You A Gundam Star?

    If you thought ‘Gangnam Style’ was actually a song about giant robots, then you already know what Gundam is. You might also be aware that Gunpla World Cup 2013, like Winter, is coming. In December. (Unless you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, then that doesn’t make seasonal sense). For the uninitiated, what is Gundam? Uhhh, they’re…

  • The 5 Most Expensive Watches in the World

    Leonardo Dicaprio wore a Tag Heuer Carrera Automatic in the movie Inception. That timepiece, sells for $2000. The Tag Heuer Monaco 69, a 100-piece limited edition watch, has a selling price of $6900. If you thought these were expensive, you haven’t seen anything yet. The world’s most expensive watches, some costing more than luxury cars,…

  • Dubai Hotel Gives You a 24Karat Gold iPad

    Dubai just cannot get enough of its extravagance. Known for its riches and luxuries, the Arab city’s Burj Al Arab hotel has taken one step, or multiple steps further to pamper its guests – gold iPads upon check-in. The Burj Al Arab in Dubai is widely referred to by people as the ‘world’s only 7-star…

  • ‘Electronic Games’ From The 1980’s

    I recently came across a collection of back issues of Electronic Games magazine from the early 1980’s. Electronic Games was founded by Bill Kunkel and Arnie Katz, and ran from 1981 to 1994. These issues are full of retro gaming art and reviews, and it’s a delight to see what’s changed in our hobby and…

  • Next Steps: Following Up On Geek Insider Posts

    Steampunk MMO. Singing zombie puppets. Banging your friends. In today’s post, I’m following up with some of my previous Geek Insider posts/topics to see what’s happened next. I wrote in February about Misfit Heights, the zombie puppet musical debuting at GenCon. Since then, the filmmakers have taken the movie to C2E2, Chicago’s Comic and Entertainment…

  • Top 5 Geek Habits Others Find Annoying

    If you feel that these top 5 geek habits describe you, then welcome to the club! You are not alone – we get what you mean. As Geeks, we consider ourselves a rare breed of species. As such, we also come with rare geek habits others may find annoying. Geek habits that only other Geeks…

  • Is Nomophobia a Serious Concern?

    It’s possible that millions could be suffering from nomophobia right this minute, a condition also known as “no mobile phobia.” It sounds a little silly, but when you look at the science, it does raise some red flags. People have literally become addicted to their mobile devices, and they end up suffering without them. A…

  • The Zombie Apocalypse: Top 5 Survival Tips

    What are geeks like us supposed to do when the “sheep” hits the fan, and the zombie apocalypse starts to spread around like wildfire? Hopefully, our top 5 survival tips will help you survive the zombie apocalypse. Imagine, the zombie apocalypse everyone predicted is now being initiated. All over the television, radio and Internet, news…

  • Top 4 Techie Ways to Get Over a Break Up

    They often say the one thing we can count on failing are man-made things. Geeks understand that those are the only things we can trust. After man breaks our spirits here are the top 4 techie ways to get over a break up. Get Lost in the Game The Legend of Zelda is the greatest game ever…

  • 5 Geek Neckties for the Fashion-Savvy Geek

    Wear these geek neckties to work – no one said that geeks had to be boring with style. Besides, more than likely, you work for an awesome tech company, where they will be more than appreciated. If you’re looking for possible solutions to spruce up your boring work routine, get these treasured items. Hey, they’re…

  • 10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Geeky Boyfriend

    A geeky boyfriend is a real treasure to have. However, being in a relationship with one is no walk in the park – there are some things you never have to say to your geeky boyfriend. We’ve already given you a list of reasons why you should have a geeky boyfriend! Now that that’s settled,…

  • Top 5 Geeky Necklaces for Every Fashionista

    Check out these fabulously geeky necklaces, for you to combine geek and chic in one attractive package! It is incredibly hard being considered as a geek girl. For one thing, you just can’t help but to have an identity crisis when it comes to polishing your latest wardrobe. Should you go into full girly mode…

  • The Fake Geek Girl: Sad or Incredibly Annoying?

    Lately there has been a lot of hullabaloo about Geek Girls. It is such a broad category and the term encompasses a lot of women. Console gamers, bookworms, tech lovers,  Star Wars fanatics and so on. I even wrote an article recently about Gamer Girls and how they get a bad reputation because they are…

  • CanSecWest 2013: Its a Hacker’s Paradise

    CanSecWest is an annual conference that is being held in Vancouver, Canada, this year. It focus’ mainly on applied digital security and keeping hackers out. However, at the conference, there are some unique opportunities for hackers to bring their game and win some pretty hefty cash prizes in the process. CaSecWest 2013: Pwn2Own Challenge Right…

  • Bill Gates will give away 95% of his wealth!

    Bill Gates graduated from Lakeside School in 1973 and obtained 1590 out of 1600 on his SAT; making him one of the most sought after students by Harvard. Although he eventually dropped out of Harvard, it was probably one of the best decisions he ever made. Without Gates deciding to leave Harvard to fulfil his…