“Do you know about the kids behind the Iron Curtain who put together their own gaming consoles not to be cool, but because they could not afford them otherwise? Or that the Yugoslavian scientist Nikola Tesla, the biggest “geek” in history, got celebrated by having factories named after him? Would you like to know why [...]
Must-Have Geeky Apps for Your Next Road Trip
Posted on September 13, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Today, smartphone applications are available in so many iterations that it’s almost impossible to know which ones are worth the memory they’ll consume on your smart phone. When you’re searching for the best and most useful applications, you’re actually looking for those that will simplify your busy life. And when you’re on the road, apps [...]
The Numinous Place Takes Storytelling to a Whole New Level
Posted on August 7, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
It’s an app. No, it’s an ebook. Actually, it’s a combination of both, and it’s called The Numinous Place. The Numinous Place is an app slash ebook project in the works, which promises to bring an adventure reading experience like nothing you’ve ever had. It’s a work of fiction by Mark Staufer, but thanks to [...]
Making LEGO Movies Just Got a Lot Easier
Posted on April 30, 2012 Written by 2 Comments
When it comes to keeping fans happy, LEGO is on a roll. It seems like every week, LEGO announces some new product or feature that pays service to its base of hardcore fans. Their latest goodie: a free iPhone app that makes it super simple to film your own stop-motion LEGO movies.
Darth Maul Yourself
Posted on January 17, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Ever wonder what you’d look like in Darth Maul’s facial tattoos and horns? A new app lets you find out.
Finally: Weather For Geeks
Posted on April 15, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
Okay, so “Swackett” isn’t made specifically for us geeks, per se. But I guarantee you’re going to love it. Swackett is an app that takes weather data from AccuWeather and presents it in a simplified way. Want to know what the weather is like right now, or the forecast for tomorrow? Instead of the temperature [...]
Quick Cite: Bibliography App for Dummies
Posted on February 21, 2011 Written by 1 Comment
Anyone who has had to write a paper that required bibliographical notes knows how much of a pain it could be. You have to know which style your audience requires. You have to know it by heart – either that or always check the style guide. Freelance writers with clients who require a specific style [...]
A Phone Apps Infographic
Posted on July 23, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment
Now that smartphones are the standard instead of the exception the app market is booming. Especially Apple’s Apps store is very successful. And not just because Apple sold so many iPhone’s, according to the infographic Blackberry sold more phones than Apple. I have a theory that one of the factors that Apple App store is [...]
Essential FREE iPad apps
Posted on April 2, 2010 Written by 3 Comments
It’s time to stop pretending, people. Sure, we can try to talk about other stuff this week. But we all know that this is no ordinary week. The iPad goes on sale tomorrow, and with early reviews praising it as the revolutionary product we all hoped it would be, we might as well face it [...]
Dammit. I'm Gonna Have to Get an iPad
Posted on April 2, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment
Normally I’d write this over at Apple Gazette – your source for excellent Apple news, reviews and commentary – but let’s face it; there’s nothing geekier right now than the iPad. I originally thought that it wasn’t worth my time. There was no reason for me to get an iPad when my laptop and iPhone [...]