Archive for the ‘Tech’ CategoryProfessional Web Geeks Share Fear of Women, Caffeine Addiction, Stubble
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Friday, November 12, 2010
in Art, geeks, Hipster Junk, infographics, pop culture, Tech, The Internet
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GameTrailersTV explores the scientific legitimacy of the lightsaber in an interview with Dr. Michio Kaku, who explains whether or not it’s even possible for one to exist, and what it would take for lightsabers to function like they do in Star Wars IRL. [Hint: Tiny batteries that would also help cars fly.] Hit the jump for video. Above: the anatomy of a lightsaber. [Via Buzzfeed] The Evolution of The Geek
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
in geeks, infographics, pop culture, star wars, Tech, Trendspotting
I would self-identify as a hybrid between the pop culture geek and the fantasy football geek. Which one(s) are you? Things I Need: Four Fully Customizable LEGO Wii Remotes
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
in Branding, mashups, pop culture, products, Tech, Things I Need, Toys
Map of Online Communities II
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
in illustration, pop culture, posters, Tech, The Internet, Trendspotting
(Click to Expand) Made by Randall Munroe of XKCD, this updated world map of online communities is clever and really worth exploring in detail. Watch out, though, you wouldn’t want to drown in Bieber Bay… See how different the landscape looked three years ago, in the first iteration of this map, after the jump. [Via Giz] Pretty inspiring stuff from Steve’s 2005 Stanford commencement speech. [Via Wine & Bowties] Inside ThinkGeek
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
in Branding, Creative Company, People, pop culture, Proddities, Product Art, products, Spotlight, star wars, Tech, The Internet, Toys, Trendspotting
WIRED just published a great feature about our friends at ThinkGeek, detailing their incredible 11-year ascent from small graphic T-shirt-making company into $50 million a year brand.
It’s a must read. [WIRED: 'Inside ThinkGeek, Where Mythical Meat Can Make Millions'] (Click to expand) This is a stunning satellite photo of the playa during Burning Man 2010. If you missed our coverage of Burning Man Art Cars, click here or here. [Spotted on The Daily What | Image Credit: GeoEye] Things I Need: One Star Trek Enterprise Pizza Cutter
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
in Creative Company, inventions, mashups, pop culture, Proddities, Product Art, products, Tech, Things I Need
Invented by our good friends at Think Geek, the Star Trek Enterprise Pizza Cutter [$24.99] is by far the coolest of its kind. Probably ever. Things I Need: An Etch A Sketch® iPad Case
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Monday, September 20, 2010
in Branding, inventions, pop culture, products, Tech, Things I Need
Well, first I need an iPad, and then I’ll have a reason to pick up this nifty, nostalgia-inducing little accoutrement. Also, check out the camera hole! Foreshadowing, perhaps? Available from Headcase [$39.00]. Check out a bunch more product shots after the jump. (Thanks, Will!)
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