Posts Tagged 'Christmas'

Shoot Your Old Christmas Tree Into Space

2 Commented January 7 2010
Categorized Under: Geek, Media, Web, funny, video

“Kringle 1 to control, we are go for lift off.”

Back by Popular Demand in 2010

one Commented December 23 2009
Categorized Under: Featured, Geek

This is it, the last post of the year, guys. I am going to be spending the next two weeks with my family, as I am sure you are as well. I’ll be back in 2010 bringing, what I hope you think is, the coolest stuff on the web (And a newly redesigned site as [...]

Xmas Hero!

one Commented December 22 2009
Categorized Under: Gaming, Geek, Hacks, Hardware, Media, funny

Just in case you missed it this weekend…here’s a video of someone hooking up their Guitar hero game to their Xmas lights. This is far and above more awesome than someone sequencing their Xmas lights to a music output.  Good choice of the Eric Johnson tune too! Look like they can only do an easy [...]

Geek Gift Guide

one Commented December 18 2009
Categorized Under: Featured, Gear, Geek, Hardware, Links, Retail, funny

OK, here’s how we’re gonna work this. In the comments, leave a message about the gifts you are getting for that special geek in your life. If you can, leave a link to a picture or write up about the item.
Merry Christmas, Geeks!

Hubble Spots Cosmic Christmas Tree

one Commented December 18 2009
Categorized Under: Featured, Geek, Science, Web

Merry Christmas, courtesy of the Hubble Telescope. This nebula is 170,000 light years away, and the super massive star cluster, to the right, was created by this nebula.
If you are having any difficulty finding the “Christmas Tree” look for the negative space just left of center.
Via POPSI
Photo courtesy of NASA

Top 10 Geek Christmas Trees

2 Commented December 17 2009
Categorized Under: Featured, Geek, Web

This post is entirely subjective. Please, feel free to leave comments and links to other Christmas trees that fall into the geek category.

And My personal favorite:

Apple’s Black Friday Event

one Commented November 23 2009
Categorized Under: Geek, Hardware, Retail, Software, Web

Black Friday is back. The day after Thanksgiving, that kicks off the feeding frenzy that is Christmas shopping. Adding to the fray Apple has announced a one day, Black Friday shopping “event” this Friday, November 27.
The ad states:
Come back to the Apple Online Store this Friday for a special one-day-only shopping event. You’ll find lots [...]

Star Wars The Force Trainer

2 Commented August 31 2009
Categorized Under: Featured, Geek, Retail

OK now this is just cool. Due to come out in time for Christmas The Force Trainer from Uncle Milton is undoubtedly one of the coolest toys to come out in a long time.  Work your way from Padewan to Master as your control over the Force increases. Through the use of a headset that [...]

Doctor Who: Series 5 Season Enders.

one Commented August 14 2009
Categorized Under: Geek, TV

The third episode of Doctor Who’s shortened 5th season, titled “Waters of Mars,” is set to air November 14, 2009 according to imdb.com.  This will be the next to last episode to feature David Tennant in the title role of The Doctor.  The fourth episode, titled “End of Time” is set to air on Christmas [...]

Sherlock Holmes Movie Trailer

No Commented July 27 2009
Categorized Under: Featured, Geek, Media, Music

Guy Ritchie directs Robert Downey Jr, Rachel McAdams and Jude Law in the revival of an old classic just in time for Christmas 2009, Sherlock Holmes.
When legendary detective Holmes and his assistant Watson are pitted against a threat to the very existance of Great Britain itself, the larger than life figures will engage in an [...]