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Geek deals: Price drop on Dell XPS 8500 desktop, Neato robotic vacuum, more
While the truly geeky among us might prefer to build their own desktop PC, there is a lot that goes into such a build behind the scenes. It starts with a wealth of…
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Get prints of your favorite video game maps and classic computers
Art does not have to be a confusing presentation all about the tragedy of modern consumerism in western culture. No, sometimes art can be cool and nerdy. Such is the case with these…
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Skype malware turns your computer into a Bitcoin mining zombie
A new piece of malware is floating around, but that seems like par for the course these days. What makes this malicious bit of code notable is the goal its creators have in…
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PETMAN robot learns our chemical weaknesses through environmental suit
As time goes on, the robots we build are becoming more advanced, and if Terminator and The Matrix have anything to say about that, we’re traveling down a path where we’ll be responsible for our own…
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Glitches reveal Google’s unified messaging is on the way
As we reported a couple of weeks ago, Google’s unified messaging service is well on its way to being a real product. Some weekend bugs spotted by users have revealed that the launch…
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BioShock Infinite steampunk case mod opens dimensional portal to your heart
You finished BioShock Infinite, and after sifting through the wealth of very complex and contradictory feelings the game left you with, you decided to immortalize Irrational’s latest epic tale on the...
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The best Cydia apps
If you own an iOS device and love to tinker, chances are you’ve given a thought (or two) to jailbreaking. Hopping over Apple’s walled garden opens a lot of doors for users of…
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Goodbye lava lamps: You can now buy ferrofluid sculptures that dance to music
Your swanky bachelor pad featuring the lava lamps and disco ball (kept hidden in a secret compartment in the ceiling) was once pretty happenin’. However, we’re now a third of the way into…
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Windows XP has only one year left to live (really, no kidding this time)
The venerable Windows XP has now entered its final year of official support from Microsoft. Released in 2001, Windows XP eventually reached 83% market share on desktop PCs in 2008. XP is still…
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Thunderbolt 2.0 doubles in speed, so maybe you’ll use it now
For the uninitiated, Thunderbolt is a hardware interface through which peripherals can be connected — similar to — but faster than — USB, and not nearly as prevalent. Intel and Apple teamed up…
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Chrome for iOS now lets you print because you still print things, maybe
Good news, everyone! Google Chrome for iOS now supports printing to a wide range of printers. Just how wide, you ask? Well, as long as your printer supports AirPrint or is somehow connected…
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Microsoft-led Fairsearch Europe seeks to decouple Google Apps from Android
No matter how many times you look at your calendar while reading this article, it will still not be April Fools Day. An anti-competitive complaint has been filed in the European Union against…
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AT&T waits until Google announces Fiber to reveal competing service
Google’s Fiber initiative is making waves in Austin, TX. This time it didn’t take long for local competition to respond, however, as hours after the announcement AT&T revealed a plan to deliver their…
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Geek deals: $650 off Dell XPS 13 ultrabook, $149 color laser printer with...
Ultrabooks tend to all fall into the same category: slim, silver, and aluminum. More often than not, you’ll find a Core i3 or Core i5 processor under the hood and not much else…
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Geek 101: How to open a CSV with Google Docs
In case you didn't know it Google Docs can open up a CSV file. This is something that I just learned yesterday, and it's one of the more useful functions I've found for Google's online document editor.
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The great Google Glass ban list, and where Glass should go from here
If there's one thing that can stop Google's Glass, it's a growing list of places that are looking to ban wearing the headset. How should Google react before these hit the street?
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3 minute video offers crash course on how Bitcoin works
The subject of Bitcoin pops up on occasion when you’re dealing with technology. The virtual currency is gaining traction with the computer-savvy crowd, but is still mostly unknown to the general...
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Japanese students invent creepy ‘girlfriend coat’ for the lonely
Lonely? Need a hug? Then you need the new ”Riajyuu Coat” being developed by Japanese engineers. Don’t misread, that’s not Ryu Coat — which obviously would allow you to perform a hadouken. There’s no…
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Fan-made Fallout Monopoly replaces Boardwalk with Megaton
There are so many Monopoly variants today that it’s easy to wonder whether or not your opponents have ever played the original, but this is one that we can fully stand behind. Fallout…
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Lizard King: Ohio is getting the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur
What could be better than an interactive dinosaur exhibit? The answer to this question is in Ohio. It is the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur park, complete with the world’s largest animatronic...
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