Tag: science fiction

It's hard to believe there have been 792 total episodes of Doctor Who between 1963 and 2013. Of course, it wasn't on television all those years. It was cancelled in 1989 and then brought back again in 2005. It's the longest running science fiction show in television history. It even beat out Star Tr ...

Groundbreaking NFC Ring Enables Real Life Sci-Fi Features

The usefulness of NFC (Near Field Communication) devices is increasing every day. We've seen this feature in a growing number of smartphones lately, and it's unlikely that it will stop anytime soon. What makes NFC so interesting is its seamless integration and communication with other devices. For e ...

50 Years Of Sci-Fi Interfaces & What They Predicted [Infographic]

How many times have you watched a science fiction movie and thought, "User interfaces doesn't look like that!" I would guess more than once, right? Would you be surprised if I told you that the sci-fi interfaces on the silver screen actually spawned what we are using today, so why wouldn't they look ...

Emperor: The $21,000 Ultimate Workstation For Ultra Geeks

They say that sitting down can kill you. It's a claim that could very well be true if you neglect to listen to your body's reactions when you sit a lot. Throughout the years, innovators have tried to solve this problem by creating more intricate and comfortable solutions where you, as a user, are th ...

Entertainment

No More Star Wars vs Star Trek: J.J. Abrams Rules Them All!

Ben Warner

The Star Wars vs Star Trek debate has been going on for decades now. Which franchise is better? Which characters resonate better? It has been going on for the better part of four decades, but now, thanks to J.J. Abrams taking over the Star Wars franchise, we are now in a peculiar environment where o ...

Flexible Smartphone Batteries To Fit In Flexible Smartphones

As we all know, one of the biggest changes we will probably see this year when it comes to smartphones is the introduction of flexible smartphones. Ever since Samsung's impressive presentation at CES 2013, it seems they've been in the news nonstop. I can't imagine what it would be like to have a sma ...

Voice Controlled Headset Computer Enhances Augmented Reality

The trend seems to be that we'll soon be wearing our computers on our heads. Google announced last year that they are working on a pair of augmented reality glasses. Not too long after that, a bunch of other companies decided to jump on the bandwagon as well. The Google Glass project spawned a lot o ...

Digital Footprints Broken Down By Generation [Infographic]

You've heard of a carbon footprint, but did you know you have a digital footprint also? A digital footprint is related to how you interact in a digital environment. This includes everything from watching a traditional television to sending a text on your smartphone. This of course includes the compi ...

Design

Decorative Star Wars Wall LEGO Mosaics For Sci-Fi Geeks

As a geek, you know pimpin' out your home is one of the most important tasks on your to-do list. I mean, you wouldn't want people to think you aren't a geek, right? Nah, but there is something special about cult movies, and the way you can use them to decorate your home. A simple old school movie po ...

Prosthetic Arm Just Made Luke Skywalker Technology A Reality

The scene in Star Wars where we see Luke Skywalker lose his arm, which is only to be replaced by a prosthetic one, is one of the most legendary visuals from the Star Wars franchise. It has etched itself into our minds and we ask ourselves, "Could a prosthetic arm really look that real?" As it turns ...

Geek

Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Starships Compared [Infographic]