Monthly Archives: November 2009

Do You Read Manuals Before Using Your New Gadgets?

Do You Read Manuals Before Using Your New Gadgets?

If the recent survey by Gadget Helpline is to be believed, you will answer no to that question if you are a guy. If you are a woman, then your answer will be yes. BBC ran a story on the survey, which took into account the “gadget habits” of men and women. It brought to mind what happens in my own home. Hubby tears apart the wrapping of a gift, then carefully opens the box. The gadget will be handled lovingly, plugged in, and then this pensive look appears on his face. Where would I be during all this? You got it – leafing through the thick manual, because I Read more »

Next Anime Season Bleak

Next Anime Season Bleak

Every tv season chartfag comes out with a list of anime that have been announced for the upcoming season along with a short description of each series. Although the next season is still 2 months away, a number of anime have already been announced and the prospects don’t look good. Read more »

Geek Felt Gadget Cases At Coolbeans717

Geek Felt Gadget Cases At Coolbeans717

Buying and owning gadgets these days involve a lot of things. Not only do you have to think about the gadget itself, but you also have to choose from a plethora of accessories. One of the most common accessories that gadget owners look for in earnest is the case, or housing, or whatever you want to call it. After all, one wants to be able to keep his mobile phone, mp3 player, or other gadget intact and scratch-free. More than that, a cool looking case will certainly inspire the envy of other gadget freaks out there. Read more »

Ice Cream a la Steve Jobs

Ice Cream a la Steve Jobs

Who would have thought that Steve Jobs loved ice cream? Then again, who does NOT love ice cream? Crave recently ran a very mouth-watering feature on the ultimate geek recipes – that is, favorite recipes of the best known geeks in the world (past and present) – and I have to say that the Apple founder’s current dessert favorite tops my list. Read more »

Tweet Samuel L. Jackson Pulp Style!

Tweet Samuel L. Jackson Pulp Style!

Are you also bored of all those Twitter words. Tweeple, Tweet, Twit, Twii and there are many more I consistently refuse to acknowledge. Twitterloo, Twitterpoo, … Let’s face things, it all has gotten out of hands. Not the celebrities on Twitter but the lingo. This is your chance to revolt. ‘Say Tweet Again’ Samuel L. Jackson style T-shirt. Read more »

Gingerbread iPhone icon magnets

Gingerbread iPhone icon magnets

Not content decorating your Christmas tree with miniature games console ornaments, the iPhone lovers among you might like to try these gingerbread iPhone icon magnets. Unfortunately for the hungry, they’re not edible, but instead are made from polymer clay and miniature candles. They represent the standard icon set on the front page of the iPhone, as the photo below shows. Definitely one to brighten up your fridge. $38 for the complete set, which comes in a metal tin. Read more »

State of the Multiverse 34

The Great Ten #1

Well Zombie-Watch is a little quiet this week, with the only zombie-action I have caught so far being the Doom Patrol crossover. I’m in two minds about the Doom Patrol series, I really enjoy the characters, and of course the classic Vertigo series, but I have yet to be sold on the current incarnation. Having the Chief come face to face with his alleged former wife Celsius of the (not so) New Doom Patrol is intriguing, as I do not think they have been seen together before. I recall Chief saying to his team-mates a few years ago (post-INVASION!) that she never was his wife, just a very troubled woman, Read more »

WoWeekly: New In-Game Pets Available At The Blizzard Store!

WoWeekly: New In-Game Pets Available At The Blizzard Store!

Have you guys seen the new in-game pets at Blizzard Store? They’re soooo cute! I can’t decide which one to get! The pets are bought with real money, so if you have a couple of dollars to spare, then you’re in for a treat! There are two (2) kinds of pets available at the Blizzard Store, the Pandaren Monk and Lil K.T. Both pets cost $10. The Pandaren Monk is like a little martial arts expert that makes weird sounds like Bruce Lee, while jumping up and down and making weird martial arts poses. Lil K.T. on the other hand kills nearby little critters and laughs out diabolically every so Read more »

Move Over DROIDs, Here Comes the Michael Jackson Phone

Move Over DROIDs, Here Comes the Michael Jackson Phone

Believe it or not folks, the cellphone you see in the attached image is actually a working phone. Well, at least if you are in China where it is currently available on a limited supply only. What can I say? It’s the ultimate dream phone for all you die-hard Michael Jackson fans.  Whoever conceptualized the design of this MJ phone is definitely a true-blooded Michael Jackson fans. Everything about the design speaks of MJ’s style and persona. It’s like MJ personified. Read more »

Attention gamers: decorate your Christmas tree with console ornaments

Attention gamers: decorate your Christmas tree with console ornaments

With Christmas fast approaching (really), it’s time for geeks to start planning how they’re going to decorate their tree. Once you’ve decided on the tree itself, you’ll need to work out what to hang off it. Yes, you could stay fairly traditional and use baubles and candies, but how about decorating the tree with miniature replicas of your favourite games console? Bear Duck Designs has five different console ornaments to choose from: Nintendo Wii, PS3, PS3 Slim, Xbox 360 Arcade and Xbox 360 Elite. Read more »