During its heyday, movie rental store Blockbuster was a killer of local movie rental stores all around the country. With its vast selection of movies and convenient locations, Blockbuster quickly became the go-to destination for movie rentals. However, once Blockbuster started gouging customers on … [Read more...] about 300 More US Blockbuster Locations to Close Their Doors
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
PayPal Promises Major Revamp of Overbearing Fraud Filters
If you're a user of PayPal and have ever run afoul of the company's fraud filters, you know how incredibly difficult it can be to get access to your own money once PayPal takes it away. PayPal typically freezes funds for 21 days and has the option to freeze those funds for 180 days. The problem is … [Read more...] about PayPal Promises Major Revamp of Overbearing Fraud Filters
One of six original Batmobiles from the 60s series sells for $4.6 million
Growing up, I watched the 60s Batman series in reruns during the summer because that seemed to be the only thing on. I honestly never thought of the original Batmobile as being a cool vehicle. However, one of the six original Batmobiles built for the TV series in the 60s hit auction over the weekend … [Read more...] about One of six original Batmobiles from the 60s series sells for $4.6 million
EA Announces SimCityEDU to Help Teachers Put SimCity in Classrooms
EA has announced SimCityEDU in conjunction with GlassLab. SimCityEDU is an educational portal aimed at teachers to help them come up with lesson plans that use the SimCity video game set to launch in March. The educational portal is a place where teachers will be able to create and share … [Read more...] about EA Announces SimCityEDU to Help Teachers Put SimCity in Classrooms
iSpy Tank Has an Onboard Digital Camera
If you're a fan of remote-controlled toys that are controlled using your iPhone or iPad, you'll get a kick out of the new iSpy Tank. This toy tank is very interesting and different than other remote-controlled toys we've seen because it has an integrated wireless camera. That wireless camera streams … [Read more...] about iSpy Tank Has an Onboard Digital Camera
Need for Speed Most Wanted hits Nintendo Wii U March 19
I'm a huge fan of the Need for Speed franchise and have been since the days of the PS2. EA has announced that the video game Need for Speed Most Wanted will be heading to the new Nintendo Wii U on March 19 in North America. Gamers in Europe will have to wait until March 21. Unique Features of the … [Read more...] about Need for Speed Most Wanted hits Nintendo Wii U March 19
Vivax Is the Most Rugged Notebook Case around
If you have a notebook that you take with you on the road, chances are you're most likely to damage it during transit. Pulling a notebook bag in and out of a taxi, a car, or an overhead compartment in an aircraft is when many people drop their notebook bag and damage their computer. A new case on … [Read more...] about Vivax Is the Most Rugged Notebook Case around
Satechi Launches Aluminum External USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure
makes all sorts of computer peripherals and accessories including some enclosures to make use of hard drives you take out of desktop computers or notebooks during an upgrade. The company has launched a new aluminum external hard drive enclosure that looks perfect for matching with your MacBook or … [Read more...] about Satechi Launches Aluminum External USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure
Mushkin Atlas mSATA 480GB SSD Now Available
We mentioned back in early December that Mushkin had a new mSATA SSD in the works that was the world's first 480 GB version using that interface. At the time, we knew that drive would be launching sometime this month, but we had no specific date. That SSD is now available to purchase. Technical … [Read more...] about Mushkin Atlas mSATA 480GB SSD Now Available
The Cave Launches for PS3, Xbox, Wii, and PC this Month
If you're a fan of adventure video games, a title that was announced at E3 2012 is finally available to purchase later this month. The game is called The Cave and it comes from the creative mind of Ron Gilbert, the creator of iconic games like Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The game is being … [Read more...] about The Cave Launches for PS3, Xbox, Wii, and PC this Month
Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt DLC Now Available for $9.99
Borderlands 2 gamers will probably remember back in when we mentioned that the next download content from the game would be available today. That new download content is an add-on campaign for Borderlands 2 called Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt. This is the third add-on campaign for Borderlands … [Read more...] about Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt DLC Now Available for $9.99
Rumors Claim Apple Slashed IPhone Five Component Orders
Rumors are circulating that Apple has cut component orders for the iPhone 5 in half. According to the rumors, the reason for the component supply cut has to do with weak demand for the latest Apple smartphone. The rumors claim Apple sent word to suppliers in December that it would be reducing the … [Read more...] about Rumors Claim Apple Slashed IPhone Five Component Orders
