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Google Gives You News Where and When It Counts

Google’s search engine capabilities have been a great way to weed out the news that doesn’t matter to you and find the sweet nuggets of information that could end up shaping your day. Now, you don’t have to worry if you forgot to check the local headlines before heading out the door. Google offers Google News for mobile devices with the ability to use your location to get the news that is relevant to your city and the surrounding area.

6 Best Text-Only Applications

Conventional wisdom says that after sometime in the mid-80s, the command line went the way of the dinosaur. That may be true for normal users, but text-only applications are still going strong today.

Ultra Popular Infinity Blade Gets Another Update

One of the best iPad and iPhone games in the known universe is getting even better. Since arriving on the scene, Infinity Blade has been lauded for its graphics and game play and the game play is getting an upgrade this week.

Netflix Named “King” of North American Internet Use

Netflix, the popular online television and movie streaming service, was recently proclaimed “King” of North American internet use by the independent Canadian based broadband network research firm and provider Sandvine Corp.

25 Geeky Origami and Papercraft Creations

Since its boom in the early part of the 20th century, papercraft in general and origami in particular was soon adapted by geeks to demonstrate their craftsmanship and to celebrate their true passion.

My Name is Guybrush Threepwood and I’m an Epic Sculpture

The late 80’s-early 90’s were times of floppy discs, black and white screens in computers, or for those lucky enough, 256 colors in VGA, and a style of games that differed greatly from what we are used to today: Point and Click adventures.

Angry Birds: Now Available In Real Life

Angry Birds, a app store game that has swept the world in it’s simplicity and ability to limitlessly aggravate, has seen many real life appearances. Through clothing, toys, and even piñatas, Angry Birds has been seen by many, though a real life example of the game makes it 10 times more fun.

The New X-Finger: Getting Your Phalanges Back

When Luke Skywalker had his hand cut off in The Empire Strikes Back, we were all amazed at the realistic bionic replacement he received. A simple machine replaced what was once his hand, and it looked and worked so realistically. Of course, that was Lucas’ movie magic at work, but now we have come a little closer.

Latte Art Geeked Out!

For the espresso geeks among you, here is some amazing Latte Art that is created perfectly for you. Some notable characters include Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Batman.

Jolly Roger Pirate Watch Design

I first learned of the big hand and the little hand, and what all their relative positions mean back in kindergarten, but as a child of digital technology I’m ashamed to admit that when confronted with ye olde analog watch, I sometimes get a bit bamboozled. Especially the fancy watches that don’t have any numbers, at which point I have been known to remark The time?

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