January 2010
On the last adventure of the decade! Road trip with @rikilindhome
December 2009
I figured out my end of ‘09/start of ‘10 plans and I’m quite excited.
TV REMAKES KEEP FAILING; HOLLYWOOD TO MAKE MORE TV... →
There’s an interesting article in Sunday’s New York Times about how almost every old television show that gets rebooted or remade fails miserably, yet Hollywood keeps on producing…
Odd Victoria's Secret image analyzed with... →
Here’s a forensic “hacker analysis” of a Victoria’s Secret image which was featured on Photoshop Disasters. The analysis begins with what appear to be tell-tale signs of clumsy digital…
'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains': Looking... →
CBS won’t officially announce the cast for “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” until Jan. 9, but after looking at the trailer, we have a decent idea of who might be lining up on each side. The…
EVERYTHING IS GREEN-SCREENED →
As a TV viewer, I’m cool with green screen technology. I’m well aware that production teams don’t set up real explosions that the actors must jump away from to avoid the heat and shrapnel,…
CNBC to air 'Welcome to Macintosh' documentary →
Woz-heads and Jobs-worshippers alike will want to set their DVRs for the January 4th showing of the film, which chronicles Apple’s history.
Kava 'anti-energy' drink takes root in Southern... →
In Los Angeles, where medical marijuana dispensaries outnumber Starbucks and McDonald’s restaurants combined, a mood-altering beverage with a cannabis-oriented marketing campaign is gaining traction….
2000s: The Decade of DVR →
For my last post at PVRblog, i wanted to do a quick recap of the previous ten years, talk about how my own media habits have changed and ask a few friends how PVR technology has impacted their…
'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains': Looking... →
CBS won’t officially announce the cast for “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” until Jan. 9, but after looking at the trailer, we have a decent idea of who might be lining up on each side. The…
'Traditional marriage' defender Rove mocked for... →
News that Karl Rove is getting divorced became instant fodder for political commentators who have chafed over the years at what they see as his cynical exploitation of Christian “values voters” to…
Tuper Tario Tros. Puts A Little Tetris In Your... →
A mash-up of Super Mario Bros. and Tetris should—or at least could—be the best video game of all time, given how strong each title is independently. But is that marriage of gameplay styles…
Bobby McCray Arrested: DWI Arrest For Saints... →
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police say that Saints defensive end Bobby McCray has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and other counts. Police spokesman Gary Flot says McCray was…
Transparent toaster, the best bread-burning idea... →
Finally, we’ve reached the pinnacle of our toaster fetish: the Magimix Le Toaster Vision, letting you see those slices gradually turning just the shade of golden brown that meets your…
The Hurt Locker →
Brilliantly directed by Kathryn Bigelow and anchored by a standout performance from Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker ($19-$25) isn’t just one of 2009’s best — it’s one of the best… Visit…
Get a Free Movie Rental From Amazon →
Similar to the free MP3 credits offered by Amazon earlier this month, they’re now offering a free movie rental. The $4 movie credit is good toward any movie purchase or rental, including new…
Lamp turns on with floaty magnet →
I’m digging the way you turn on this fiat lux lamp by designers Constance Guisset and Grégory Cid. In place of the standard light switch, you place an orb under the lamp, which then…
Six Kitchen Skills You Can Pick Up This Weekend... →
With a second three-day weekend coming up, you’ve probably got some real free time. If you’re not on the road, might we recommend developing some new cooking chops? These relatively pain-free…
Watch Your Bread Brown: A See-Thru Toaster →
Let’s face it: the problem with modern toasting technology is that it doesn’t use lasers. A far less significant problem is that you can’t see how burnt your bread is getting until it’s…
2000s: The Decade of DVR →
For my last post at PVRblog, i wanted to do a quick recap of the previous ten years, talk about how my own media habits have changed and ask a few friends how PVR technology has impacted their…
The Legos of Persia →
Did we know that Lego had the rights to do the Disney Prince of Persia movie? Did I? If I did, I had forgotten until I saw these rather awesome (if a little fuzzy)…
BMW Mini E sees huge mileage drop in cold weather →
Remember that time you left your phone in the car on a cold night when you went to dinner, and when you got back to it, the battery was nearly dead because it had gotten so cold? Yeah, that…
The Secret Lives of Game Show Hosts →
They’ve got gleaming, flawless teeth, hair that could withstand hurricane-force winds and emotions that run high when giving away a case of Turtle Wax. But scratch just below the surface of a…
Odd Victoria's Secret image analyzed with... →
Here’s a forensic “hacker analysis” of a Victoria’s Secret image which was featured on Photoshop Disasters. The analysis begins with what appear to be tell-tale signs of clumsy digital…
Strange Geographies: 2009 Roundup →
I’ve put a lot of miles on my car and my frequent flier card this year, tramping through villages in the South Pacific, abandoned buildings around California, the shorelines of toxic seas and…
Fox, Time Warner fight over more money than you... →
It has all the makings of a drama that no one could possibly care about: a giant corporation looking to make even more money than it already does; an even bigger corporation looking to stand…
MY FAVORITE ‘PRICE IS RIGHT’ CLIP →
Nothing’s going on in the world of television right now, so I’m digging into the Internet archives and posting my favorite clip from “The Price Is Right”: a guy named Taylor gets on the…
Weekly World News on Google Books →
Over at Orange Crate Art, Michael Leddy spotted old print issues of that bastion of great journalism, The Weekly World News, archived on Google Books! I want to believe! …
The 11 Best iPhone Apps of 2009 →
Bolstered by arrival of the 3GS, launch of in-app purchasing and push notifications, the iPhone apps of 2009 have become richer and more robust experiences. Across 11 categories, we’ve selected…
CNBC to air 'Planet of the Apps' on January 7 →
Filed under: iPhone, App Store
I was just watching CNBC and saw a commercial for a special called “Planet of the Apps: A Handheld Revolution!” The one-hour program looks at how the…
Ford 2010 cars to support iTunes Tagging →
Some Ford cars shipping next year will support iTunes Tagging, the automaker has announced. In vehicles equipped with HD Radio receivers, people will be able to push “Tag” buttons on their…
Kim Peek, inspiration for Rain Man, RIP →
Kim Peek, the savant who inspired the film Rain Man, died from a heart attack on December 19. He was 58. From the New York Times (image from Wikimedia Commons):
“He was the Mount…
Be Kind Rewind , but for Real: Snakes on a Train... →
In Be Kind Rewind, cinephiles Jack Black and Mos Def created ultra-low-budget versions of their favorite movies. The Asylum, a studio of B-movie mischief-makers, is their real-life…
The True Odds of Airborne Terror Chart [Terror] →
After the crotchbomb there has been a lot of noise about airplane security again—you can see how stupid the leaked new flight rules are here. But what’s the actual risk of an airplane…
Just got my free cupcakes from sprinkles and rented my smartcar for the week!
Back from baker street. Cheers Guy. Fun times.
I’m so excited! Elizabeth Berkley sighting at century city food court.
Toy Story 3 first look →
Brunch at the four seasons! Larry Flynt and marky mark are feet away
Time to get your Present Face on! Merry Christmas everyone!
Here's the Christmas episode of The Price is Right... →
I’m watching the Price is Right Christmas episode right now and thought to myself, I wonder if there’s any old Christmas episodes of the show online. OF COURSE THERE IS! Here’s Part 1 of the…
TMNT Shredder Hoodie Has a Warm Cotton and... →
You had dammed well better be a ninjutsu master wearing this shredder armor. Cotton and polyester offers no protection against nunchakus, sais, bo staffs and katanas.
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Best of 2009 Winner: Favorite Nintendo Product →
The results are in, and your favorite Nintendo product of 2009 is Super Mario Bros. Wii Edition! I am not surprised by these results given all of the hype and excitement surrounding its…
Akai’s Stylish All-in-one Entertainment Unit Is A... →
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Don't Get Screwed: A Guide to Deals on Cables and... →
If The Punisher Had a Mac, He'd Wear This Shirt -... →
Court orders Microsoft to stop selling Office by... →
Filed under: Software
Whoa. A judge for the The U.S. Court of Appeals has just upheld an earlier verdict forbidding Microsoft from selling both Office and Word after January 11th,…
‘I WISH IT WAS CHRISTMAS TODAY’ →
People have said a lot of bad things about Jimmy Fallon: he ruined “Saturday Night Live,” he stole money from people who watched Taxi and Fever Pitch, he won’t employ Jews or Asians… but…