If you’ve been keeping track of recent scientific advancements, you’ve probably heard something about 3D printing, which some are calling the “future of manufacturing.” Given a design, machines will take a building material, most commonly plastic, and create a model of the object in the design. As we speak, more and more innovations in 3D…
In 1801, Giuseppe Piazzi, an Italian monk, looked up into the sky through his telescope and discovered what he thought was a comet or an asteroid. He named it Ceres, after the Roman goddess of grain and agriculture. As more was discovered about it over the years, it came into planet status, and is now…
At this point, being a geek has become largely mainstream. More and more people have come to the conclusion that “brainy is the new sexy,” as exemplified by the many intelligent, observant, well-dressed people on our TVs. The new CBS TV show Scorpion, which has been approved for a second season, illustrates just that. Meet Scorpion’s …
Pixar’s newest animated masterpiece is finally here! Inside Out brings Pixar back into the world after a slump that lasted far too long for most Pixar lovers. The Disney-owned company, known for popular classics like Up, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo, is known for the care and dedication it puts into its work. The producers and directors tend to…
You may not have liked Windows 8. You may have liked Windows 8.1 a little better. But now, Microsoft is skipping the number nine altogether to bring you Windows 10, aka “Threshold,” which is being offered as a free upgrade for most people with a Windows 7 or 8 computer. So here’s what to expect…
For many gamers, E3 is one of the most exciting events of the year. Game studios announce their (hopefully awesome) new products and fans clap and get their wallets ready. This year’s E3 is no exception. Here are six videogames announced at this year’s E3 that look pretty darn cool. Star Wars: Battlefront DICE and…
In an age known for its advancements in technology, many desire to cut down on the use of paper. Instead, people use computers and other electronic resources. They read ebooks and type into word processors. But despite all of the technology and electronics that make paper less used and less needed, paper will never become fully obsolete….
If you’re a gamer, you may have played sci-fi MMOs and RPGs, first person shooters, or air/space dogfighting games. If you like the sci-fi genre, you may have watched movies like Star Trek and Star Wars and TV shows like Firefly. But I bet you’ve never played a videogame that combines all of those into…
Do you ever wish that you had the holographic technology of Tony Stark and SHIELD? Well, that technology may not be far off. Microsoft has announced that their latest innovation, the HoloLens, a pair of holographic image-generating glasses, will be released in the same timeframe as Windows 10. Is the Microsoft HoloLens the Future of…
LEGO and TT Games’ LEGO Worlds has only been out on Steam Early Access for about two weeks, and a multitude of enthusiastic, childhood-reminiscing gamers are already clamoring for more. The game has been lauded for its innovation and its potential capacity to rise above Minecraft. However, LEGO Worlds players are quick to confirm that there is…
Getting up early is hard. I know, I have been trying to do so for years. No doubt, if you’ve tried to change your habits, you’ve probably read all the internet self-help sites there are to read about the benefits of getting up early and how to do it. Some of this advice is good,…
Most of us love playing games with our family and friends. We get to sit around a table, or lounge in chairs and on couches. We witness the creation of inside jokes, and watch competitiveness reveal itself. Whether the game is Monopoly or Uno, it creates the opportunity for valuable memories to form, for bonding time,…
Getting up early is difficult for many people. They want to sleep in and keep collecting z’s in spite of their annoying, interrupting alarm clocks. But there are actually quite a few benefits that come with getting up early in the morning. Here are six. 1. More Time in the Day Whenever I sleep until…
People love to make references to movies, as they are a hugely important piece of our culture. A movie’s quotability often adds to the entertainment that it gives, especially if the quote is amusing or insightful in some way. Some of the most quotable movies are cult classics, which are not popular in the “mainstream”…
We know all about lots of popular, big-name, mainstream movies. But what about the many other amazing movies out there that may not have been as popular? Plenty of films exist that have great cinematography, well-developed plotlines, and excellent acting. Some are hysterical, while others are more serious in nature. Many are quite entertaining. Here…