Why Net Neutrality Matters
This 13 minute talk by John Oliver, of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, has perhaps the best explanation of net neutrality that I’ve heard, and also makes clear why it’s so important. Check it out!
Category: Geeky Stuff
Kids React to Old Computer
Here’s a great video of some kids (a.k.a., “little whippersnappers”) reacting to an old Apple ][ from 1978. Hilarity ensues! It kind of makes me feel old, though…
Akira Project Trailer
Who knows if a live-action Akira movie will ever come to light (and if it ever should–the original movie was perfectly fine, thank you very much), but this fan-made live-action Akira trailer is certainly awesome. Major kudos to the fans who took the time and effort to put this together.
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
In a nostalgic flashback to Japanese anime of the 1980s, Space Pirate Captain Harlock is returning in a new 3D animated movie. James Cameron says of the film “This movie is already legendary.” Judging from this trailer, it does look to be pretty awesome. It’s been a long time since the old...
Captain Kirk to Command Navy’s Latest Destroyer
The US Navy’s latest, most technologically advanced destroyer has just hit the water, and it is to be commanded by none other than Captain James Kirk. No joke. Not only is the new USS Zumwalt designed with classified stealth technologies, but will very likely be fitted with an electromagnetic railgun and directed...
X-Men: Days of Future Past
It looks like the new X-Men movie is heating up to be quite a storm of awesomeness. Due for release on May 23rd, this time traveling sequel-prequel will feature Professor X, Magneto, Wolverine, Storm, Mystique, Beast, Rogue, Kitty Pride, Iceman, Colossus, Warpath, Havock, Blink, Sunspot, and Quicksilver. Wheew! Here’s the...
Space is Big. Really Big.
Douglas Adams once said, “Space is big. Really big. ” And the following interactive should help demonstrate “just how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is.” (Just use the scroll bar to zoom in and out, and you can click on things too). Interactive by Cary Huang — be sure to...
Map of the Internet
It’s hard to visualize the internet, if not impossible, but Jay Simons has created a wonderfully creative and visually stunning Map of the Internet, illustrated in the style of a classic global map. The picture below does not do it justice, but just click on the image for a full...
Star Trek Continues
Forget about J.J. Abrams’ “re-imagining” of Star Trek. If you want some new classic Star Trek (TOS), then look no further than Star Trek Continues. The sets, costumes, sound effects, and special effects are very well done, and in the Original Series style. The acting is pretty good too, and even...
Home of a True Trekkie
This is the home of a true Trekkie. Line Rainville apparent spent $30,000 renovating her home to look like the original series Enterprise, complete with a living room that looks like the bridge, bed room, and bathroom. The attention to detail is phenomenal. You can read more about her Star Trek...
