Earlier this week, on July 11th, Riot, an e-sports team based in the U.S., told GameSpot that the company had successfully convinced U.S. Immigration to recognize the popular MOBA, multiplayer online battle arena, game League of Legends as a professional sport. The change makes it easier for players … [Read more...] about LoL Deemed a Pro Sport
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And Hulu Goes To…
Nobody! Once again Fox and Disney have made a huge show claiming their willingness to sell Hulu only to deny all standing offers, two of which were from Yahoo and DirecTV. Instead of selling the company, all of Hulu’s partners will be collectively sinking $750 million into the company in order to … [Read more...] about And Hulu Goes To…
Office 365 Expands to 38 Countries
Office 365, the new app that allows smartphone users to make full use of Microsoft Office while on the go, has expanded its market by 38 countries in less than 6 months. To cope with the added service demands, it is now being offered in Vietnamese, Arabic, and Malay, and people in Brazil, India, … [Read more...] about Office 365 Expands to 38 Countries
World War Z Behind The Scenes Look At The Zombie AI (video)
The new World War Z movie starring Brad Pitt launched into theatres a few weeks ago, bringing with it its own special breed of multiple zombie hordes for Brad to dodge. Now during an interview with Wired, behind-the-scenes footage has been revealed detailing how the zombie hordes were created and … [Read more...] about World War Z Behind The Scenes Look At The Zombie AI (video)
Fliike Physical Facebook Fan Counter (video)
If you enjoy keeping track of your Facebook friends or would like to let others see how your Facebook community of followers is developing, this new Fliike physical Facebook fan counter might be just the thing to help you out. The Fliike physical Facebook fan counter has been designed to link your … [Read more...] about Fliike Physical Facebook Fan Counter (video)
Zombie Capture Kit Created By Slingshot Master Joerg Sprave (video)
Slingshot master Joerg Sprave has been at it again this week and created another weird and wacky design, this time in the form of the Zombie Capture Kit. The Zombie Capture Kit comprises of a slingshot that fires a bola, which is a paracord rope fitted with two heavy steel blocks weighing 3 oz each … [Read more...] about Zombie Capture Kit Created By Slingshot Master Joerg Sprave (video)
Spider-like Conductivity
I hate spiders, but this is too interesting not to report on. We all know spiders use their webs to catch prey, but, according to a new study reported in the Scientific Reports journal, spiders also make use of electricity to attract their dinner. Robert Dudley and Victor Ortega-Jimenez, … [Read more...] about Spider-like Conductivity
Instagram Landscape Update
Two days ago, on July 5th, Instagram for iOS received an update that introduced a new landscape mode for both picture and video use. This update, numbered 4.0.2, is a significant enhancement for users who prefer taking photos and videos in a horizontal orientation. Capturing images and videos … [Read more...] about Instagram Landscape Update
SpaceX Shows-Off New Nav Sensors
Okay, so this is admittedly a little geeky to get excited over, but it’s awesome to watch nonetheless. Last month SpaceX, a private spaceflight company, tested its new navigational sensors by launching its Grasshopper rocket 325 meters (1,066 feet) into the air and then landing it safely in the same … [Read more...] about SpaceX Shows-Off New Nav Sensors
Diagon Alley on Street View
Have you ever tried to use Google Maps to get to fictional destinations? I won’t embarrass myself by naming said destinations, but you might be interested in knowing that a mystical place is now available via Google’s Street View. Diagon Alley, the popular magical marketplace from Harry Potter can … [Read more...] about Diagon Alley on Street View
Final Bids are in for Hulu, again
So Hulu, which is jointly owned by Disney, Fox and Comcast, is looking to sell and the final bids from prospective buyers DirecTV, AT&T and Guggenheim Digital Media have come in. While we don’t know who bid what yet – it’s entirely possible Hulu turns down all three bids and keeps things … [Read more...] about Final Bids are in for Hulu, again
6 Laser Gatling Gun Prototype Unveiled (video)
We have featured lasers created by Wicked Laser before here on Geeky Gadgets popping balloons, but now the company has decided to combine six lasers and create the very first laser Gatling gun prototype. Before you start running to grab your wallet, unfortunately, the six-laser Gatling gun is just … [Read more...] about 6 Laser Gatling Gun Prototype Unveiled (video)
