Monthly Archives: June 2009

iPhone 3.0 GM, still a crippled device

iPhone 3.0 GM, still a crippled device

Tomorrow, June 17th 2009, Apple servers will probably crumble under the huge amount of downloads when the iPhone 3.0 OS release is published. The hype around the new operating system for Apple’s Jesus phone is big. For the first time since the iPhone was released the phone will offer more standard features, features as we know them from competitor phones. Basic features such as BlueTooth and MMS. I have been playing with OS 3.0 GM since almost a week now and must say that I enjoy the update. Sadly Apple’s phone will continue to be a crippled device and make my colleagues laugh at me whenever they want to share Read more »

Three Frames: celebrating short animated GIFs

Three Frames: celebrating short animated GIFs

If these block elements messed with your vision, check out three frames, a Tumblr log that simply shows a daily three-frame-long GIF animation. I’m surprised there aren’t any “Congratulations, you’re the 1000th visitor” or “Your computer contains spyware” animated ad banners on the site, as they’d fit in really well. Read more »

Breadbox64, a Twitter client for Commodore 64

Breadbox64, a Twitter client for Commodore 64

One of the most vibrant development communities online is the Twitter third party application community. There are hundreds if not thousands of different Twitter applications and mashups. Now there finally is an awesome addition to the pack with Breadbox64. Breadbox64 is not just another Twitter client, but a Twitter client for Commodore 64/128. With the help of a cartridge add-on for C64/C128 it is no problem nowadays to go online over ethernet. Video of Breadbox64 in action after the jump. Read more »

U2: We’re Geeks 2

U2: We’re Geeks 2

Who is your favorite band of all time? Perhaps I will be disclosing my age with this statement but it does not matter: I think that U2 is the best band of all time. Sure, I have other favorite bands. My playlist contains lots of other songs by other artists. But at the end of the day, I would turn to U2 at my highest and lowest points. So what does U2 have to do with Forever Geek? A short background first: did you know that a Broadway version of Spiderman is in the works? Yes, comic book geeks may not be the most frequent patrons in Broadway, but this Read more »

Travel The World With The Geek Atlas

Travel The World With The Geek Atlas

Traveling has become one of the most popular and coolest hobbies today. Because of this – or maybe the reason for this (is) – travel costs have gone down considerably. Whether you are a geek or not, travel is probably at the top of your list. And if you are looking for the most interesting trips you can go on, look no further than the new travel guide The Geek Atlas. Written by John Graham-Cumming, The Geek Atlas showcases the most significant places on earth. Significant in what way? Well, this travel book’s full title is The Geek Atlas: 128 Places Where Science and Technology Come Alive. Read more »

Blingvaders, oversized HipHop jewelry for geeks

Blingvaders, oversized HipHop jewelry for geeks

Oversized jewelry as we know it from the rappers scene has never really interested me, but things get different when you add Space Invaders to the mix. We are long term fans of the Space Invaders and anything with one of the best computer games all time will make us smile. But oversized rappers bling? Yes, but only when it’s Blingvaders! More pictures after the jump. Read more »