May 30, 2013  •  In Funny, Gadgets, Geek

Microsoft Glass [Parody]

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While Microsoft may have plans for a Google Glass competitor, the company has yet to confirm anything. For all we know, the project may have long been scrapped.
But that doesn’t mean the interwebz can’t have some fun poking fun at a possible Microsoft Glass, right?

If you’re unable to view the video for whatever reason, here’s a GIF version. It’s difficult to read the words, but you still get the idea. 

Via Reddit.…

May 19, 2013  •  In Books, Entertainment, Geek, Marketing/Advertising

Game of Brands: The Game of Thrones Houses as Modern Corporations

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Stock photo website Shutterstock has followed the steps of other brilliant marketing campaigns that have used their products in advertisements to appeal to the geek crowd.
Taking advantage of today’s popularity of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice novels — as well as the Game of Thrones television show! — they have taken six of the Great Houses of Westeros, took into account their strengths and cultures, and transformed them into modern corporations with their own distinct brandings.
What’s more, they did this using stock photographs from its extensive database.
Take a look below — I’m especially loving Air Targaryen! (But then again, I…

May 9, 2013  •  In Art/Design, Geek, Science, Star Wars

Periodic Elements of Star Wars Episodes VI, V, and VI

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If this doesn’t make your geek senses quiver with joy, I don’t know what will.
 
Created by Etckt, this periodic chart includes all characters from Episodes VI, V, and VI. Each character is categorized by allegiance, and their order of appearance and movies are numbered in each cell (in Aurebesh).

Be sure to check out Etckt to read more about how the chart was developed!
Via Neatorama.

ETA, 05.25.2013:
Etckt has updated its site with a new periodic table — this time featuring Episodes I, II, and III!
(And just like the prequels, this table has more special effects. )
Check it…