This video is an ad. In the UK, the company that runs the train tracks – responsible for issues like maintenance and safety – is spending money to try and persuade people not to be idiots. In the video we see people being incredibly stupid with crossings. There’s a mum with a pram – some […]
Impressive Portal collector’s edition prop
This is Aperture Science made real. This prop gives us an Aperture Science handheld portal device. It’s a limited edition piece. There are only 5,000 items in this 1:1 scale handheld device. The lights allow for both orange and blue and there are portalesq sounds.
Who is this surprising Skeletor cosplayer?
Tumblr Short Fuse Pimpups took this photograph of an unusual Skeletor at MegaCon 2012. Right now they’re asking for the cosplayer to take credit for this rather awesome villian variant so proper credit can be given. Do you know who she is?
When will Virgin Media double my broadband speed?
Yesterday was a big day for geeks with broadband connections in the UK. Virgin Media runs its own network of fibre optics (most everyone else leases their lines from BT broadband) and has made a special effort to promote itself by being fast. Yes, I know, broadband speed marketing is a horrible things with all […]
Solar destruction or leap year correction?
Which would happen first? The solar destruction of the planet or enough leap year corrections to finally and accurately align the calendar? Sounds like a leading question? Yup. This video digs into what a leap year actually is, when they happen (not every 4 years) and why. Also, according to custom, February is when women […]
World record paper airplane distance throw
The current world record for the distance a paper airplane has travelled from a single, simple, throw was set by Stephen Kreiger in 2003. The paper airplane travelled 207 feet and 4 inches. In this video you’ll see Joe Ayoob throwing a plane (a John Collins design) 19 feet and 6 inches further than that. […]
Journey to the Centre of the Earth – there really is a Jules Verne travel company
This is all kinds of awesome. There really is a Jules Verne travel company. It’s called Voyages Jules Verne. It’s owned by Kuoni, same ATOL number, same levels of protection, etc and offers a range of cultural and guided tours. This infographic is also pretty cool. If I had a company caleld Voyages Jules Verne […]
The Hunger Games Companion
I’ve a secret to share – I’ve never read The Hunger Games. The internet is a buzz with news, clips, rumours for the The Hunger Games movie. Should I read the books before I watch the film? Step forward Jason S Rosenblum. Emboldened with this success with Game of Thrones, Jason is trying the Companion […]
The future of tabletop RPG? The Galaxy Beam
Traditional tabletop roleplaying isn’t ignoring technology and is not simply surrendering to the MMORPGs. For example, Pathfinder is being developed for the online world by Goblinworks and they’re not using the traditional MMORPG model (a hybrid, in fact) for this, D&D have a new virtual tabletop and mobile sites like iPlay4e have shown some gamers […]
LEGO Pokemon
It’s not common to see skeleton constructs out of LEGO. That’s because it’s hard. Mike Nieves scores double points with these LEGO builds because not only does he manage the skeleton build we get a Pokemon mashup too. Via Brothers Brick.
