Archive
August 24, 2011
More Twitter Reactions To Steve Jobs' Resignation
Steve Jobs has resigned from Apple. We knew this day would come, but... why just a day after the earthquakes? All joking aside, we hope that Steve's health is okay.
Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO Of Apple
The famed Apple boss just made the move public. Here's his resignation letter.
Visualization Of East Coast Earthquake Spread On Twitter
No wonder so many people heard about it before they felt it! The reflexes of the Twitterati are ridiculous.
GameStop Removing Free Game Discount Code Before Selling Games
Deus Ex: Human Revolution was supposed to come with a code for a free game from online gaming service OnLive. In fact, that code is prepackaged with every copy of the game. Unless of course you buy from GameStop, where they have instructed their employees to open every box and remove every coupon. As a former GameStop employee (ah high school), let me say that this is unfortunately not surprising in the least.
Magneto In Drag
Why would they cut this?! My inner fangirl is screaming at the overt homoerotic subtext in this extended scene from "X-Men: First Class."
How It Feels To Write A Flop
After "Conan the Barbarian" arrived DOA at the box office over the weekend, screenwriter Sean Hood took to Quora to offer a frank description of what it feels like when your movie flops at the box office. Fascinating read.
Rare Iridescent Cloud
Water droplets have never looked so beautiful. Photographer Ester Havens snapped this once in a lifetime shot while on location in Ethiopia.
Portal's GLaDOS Has A Water Fountain In New York
I was walking down the High Line yesterday, when I found myself thirsty. No problem, there was a water fountain. I thought the heart on the button was strange, but didn't really think anything of it. But when I pushed it, a voice came out that I wasn't expecting...
Remembering Pluto
Five years ago today, the International Astronomical Union bullied Pluto into dwarf planet status. Revolve in peace, my friend. You are not forgotten.
Burning Car Explodes In Fireman's Face
It seems flame retardant chemicals and pressure hoses are arch nemeses. Luckily this local firefighter shakes it off like a boss.
