There are lots of chess players out there who only play online. These folks tend to play with people all around the world. Some prefer the feel of real world chess pieces to the virtual parts though. A new chess table made DIY style has turned up that lets players combine real world pieces with … [Read more...] about DIY Chess Table Rolls Web-based and Real World Games into One
Shane McGlaun
Author Archives: Shane McGlaun
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+.
Onkyo Debuts Miffy Netbook to the Delight of Little Girls and Japanese Fans
The things that are crazy popular in Japan never cease to amaze me. You only have to look at all the gear and items you can get Hello Kitty on in Japan to see the fascination for girly animation in the country. Onkyo has a new netbook that has its own cartoon character for Japan. The netbook is a … [Read more...] about Onkyo Debuts Miffy Netbook to the Delight of Little Girls and Japanese Fans
Likea is the Leica Knockoff for Photographers on a Cardboard Budget
I am sure there are many people out there who love to take pictures and would be thrilled to have their own Leica camera. The catch is that those fancy and retro-looking Leica cameras can run into the high thousand-dollar range. That's more than most of us can afford. If you want the style of the … [Read more...] about Likea is the Leica Knockoff for Photographers on a Cardboard Budget
iPhone 4 Catches on Fire, Burns Owner
Apple has some hot gadgets in its lineup both figuratively and literally. Apple gadgets have been accused of catching on fire in the past, and some investigations in Europe were conducted on the phenomenon. Boy Genius Report reports that an iPhone owner has been burned on the hand when his iPhone 4 … [Read more...] about iPhone 4 Catches on Fire, Burns Owner
Stuart Hughes Unveils iPad Supreme Ice Edition
Stuart Hughes has been very busy lately making up and selling all manner of massively expensive Apple products from iPhones that cost $20,000 to iPads covered in gold and diamonds. The company is now announcing another new iPad model that is the world's first 18ct white gold iPad. The white gold … [Read more...] about Stuart Hughes Unveils iPad Supreme Ice Edition
MSI Offers Limited Edition Dodgers MLB Branded Computers
If you are a baseball fan looking for a way to get your favorite team emblazoned on more of your gear, you are in luck. That is assuming your favorite team is the LA Dodgers. MSI and the Dodgers have announced that they have teamed up to offer exclusive Dodgers computers. The Dodgers logo and … [Read more...] about MSI Offers Limited Edition Dodgers MLB Branded Computers
Car of Light is the Vehicle Tron’s Mom wanted Him to Buy
I can only imagine the talk that went down when Tron told his mom that he was buying a lightcycle. She probably told him he would get killed crashing into those walls his buddies left behind showing off. What Tron's mom would have suggested would be the Car of Light concept here. This would be the … [Read more...] about Car of Light is the Vehicle Tron’s Mom wanted Him to Buy
Borders Launches Apps for Blackberry and Android with Free Books
Borders has been gearing up for the launch of its new eReaders for a while and has officially opened its new eBook store. This marks a significant step for the company as it ventures into the digital reading market, aiming to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for book lovers. Along … [Read more...] about Borders Launches Apps for Blackberry and Android with Free Books
Treadway Wearable Mobility Puts Wheels and Electric Power on Your Shoes
There are plenty of very geeky ways to get around town if you don’t want to drive or walk. You can go with one of the folding electric bikes or something really geeky like a Segway. A new design concept submitted to the James Dyson Award program called Treadway Wearable Mobility may be the geekiest … [Read more...] about Treadway Wearable Mobility Puts Wheels and Electric Power on Your Shoes
Sony Cuts eReader Prices
Apparently, Sony has finally found half a clue and realized that its eReaders were priced out of the market. Sony has reduced the prices of its eReaders across the board. Unfortunately, there are still readers with better features at similar prices. The Reader Touch Edition is now $169.99, the … [Read more...] about Sony Cuts eReader Prices
IBM Installs Hot Water Cooled Super Computer
Cooling something with a liquid that is already hot doesn't sound like it would work too well. Unless that hot water is already cooler than whatever you need to chill. IBM has announced that it has installed a new liquid-cooled supercomputer in Switzerland called the Aquasar. Aquasar was installed … [Read more...] about IBM Installs Hot Water Cooled Super Computer
Geekiest Jacket in the World Unveiled by SCOTTEVEST
I thought I had seen some geeky clothing before, but the new jacket from SCOTTEVEST takes the cake. You might recall this company as the maker of the Travel Vest for Men. If you thought that was geeky, you haven't seen anything yet. The new jacket from the same company is a much longer jacket than … [Read more...] about Geekiest Jacket in the World Unveiled by SCOTTEVEST
