iSpoof

Again on another stroll along the inter-tubes. With the new episode of South Park tonight, I went searching for any details. I found this. At first I didn't think about blogging it, but it shows every tech spoof that has been done on the show, AND THEY HAVE DONE A LOT!

Cleverbot is clever

So I was stumbling around the internet when I came upon a WONDERFUL discovery! Cleverbot is a online program that learns from users. It is very clever and I have had lots of nice chats with it.

The iPad

The iPad is so stupid, its just a giant iPod touch. WAKE UP SHEEPLE! But that's besides the point. The iPad came out today, and in honor the "Will It Blend?" guys tried to blend an iPad. This is almost as great as Daniel Tosh hitting one with a hammer, or Stephen Colbert using his to make delicious salsa.

Futurama in our Future

So the hit show Futurama was canceled a few years back (due to Fox's crappy scheduling). Fox then sold the rights to show to Comedy Central, who through reruns has revived its popularity and fan base. This led to a 4 straight to DVD Futurama movie deal. These were very popular and now Comedy Central is bringing new episodes starting in fall of 2010.

Rock, Paper, Glove

So there is this glove right? And the glove, it plays Rock, Paper, Scissors. Ya it can even LEARN. Yup, you play against it and it learns to play to your weaknesses.

Christopher Nolan on Superman

Christopher Nolan, the guy who was responsible for the recent Batman reboot, has decided to shift his focus towards the man of steel. That's right, Superman is getting a reboot. Hopefully a better one then Superman Returns in 2006. In addition Nolan announced he is making a third bat-flick.

Tron: Legacy

Tron: Legacy was rumored last year, and teased at last years Comic-Con. Finally some substantial media has been release. Here is the new (and awesome) trailer. Here are some hi res photos. It looks likes a geek's (that's me) wet dream. Also I am going to Comic-Con this year, so maybe they will show us more then just the 10 seconds they showed last year?

Woah Dinosaurs......

I was browsing the internet, and I found this little gem. It's only 26 seconds, but its brilliant. I can't wait for the full thing.

Microsoft Does Something Right

So Microsoft has just updated the Xbox Live code of conduct. Gamers everywhere can now list your relationship status as Gay, Bi, Lesbian, Trans-gender and Straight. Good for Microsoft, this is a huge step forward for them.

Red Letter Media

Red Letter Media is a recent internet phenomenon. They are big amongst geek culture with their prized character/movie reviewer Plinkett. He reviews Star Wars/Trek movies pointing out EVERYTHING wrong with them. So be warned, he WILL ruin your favorite movie that begins with Star (or Avatar).

On Avatar and the Oscars

So as you probably know Avatar won the Golden Globe(s) for both Best Directing and Best Drama. This is ridiculous on so many levels. First off its an ANIMATED movie, not a movie with special effects; if a movie is more than 50% special effects its animated, ok? Second it was in no way the best directed film of the year, it shouldn't even have been nominated. It has an obvious and unimaginative story, with no dynamic shots or anything else that would signal good directing. It's strengths lie in its acting and special effects, this definitely earns it best produced movie of the year. As far as Best Drama lemme tell you something, the Golden Globes is supposed to be the international perspective on the movie industry. James Cameron said so himself. Avatar tells a very American story, with very American values/characters. Lets take Inglorious Basterds, it is an amazing movie and a great example of international story telling. It tells a very European love story (via the Nazi, Theater owner, Black guy love triangle) and provides a very exciting and fun American war story (that at the same time satires the genre, and how America thinks of itself in WW2). Also District 9 was essentially an immigration story, that was awesome. District 9 also did special effects better... just saying.


ANYWAY, you might be asking yourself "why is he saying all this?" The answer, The Oscars. The Oscars are coming up and either Avatar or Hurt Locker are going to win best film, and neither deserve it. I can't argue against them winning, since its really all opinion, but I CAN argue over the Golden Globes. So I have run out of stuff to say, so bon nuit, bon nuit to you all.

Cool codeing bro

So you know Python? Its that semi-new, pretty easy coding language? Well these guys made a version called Like, Python. It accepts all normal python inputs/commands but can also do things like:

yo just print like "hello world" bro

Star-Wars Now

So I was browsing the series of tubes that is The Internet and found this. It is a gallery of Star Wars inhabitants/vehicles put into the world we live in today. It is odd how desolate and alien our own world looks like.

Epic Beard Guy is Now a Meme

So the Epic Bear Guy is a new interwebz sensation. It has been declared as a meme (internet joke) by a number of websites, including the very influential Reddit. It even has a KnowYourMeme page. This video is EPIC to say the least, and it is very entertaining. Just remember to bring an ambulance.

Making Your Meals, Literaly

The Robotic Chef made by a grad student at MIT, assembles food on a sub-molecular level. It uses concentrated flavor to create unique textures and tastes. I know, right?

D&D Surface Fun

D&D has come a long way over the years. With new technological advancements making the game easier to and more fun to enjoy, this one is the biggest one yet. A group of college students have made a D&D app for the Microsoft Surface, a giant touch sensitive screen. The app creates a map for the players, and stores all the character data and does all the rolls and math for the players and DM's.

Ant Man The Movie

Stan Lee has announced an Ant Man movie. It going to be directed bye Edgar Wright, the director of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, etc.

Live Action Stars Are Gunna Be In Wars

So the title might be misleading but what I meant was that George Lucas's live action Star Wars T.V. Series has been confirmed, and details have been leaked. Information like books being canceled because of canon clash, its setting in the SW time line, etc.

PS. It is supposed to be gritty and dark, and supposedly going to be on HBO

Wikileaks is leaking

Wikileaks needs YOUR help to stay afloat. The site that has reveled the corruption in our banks, the scandals in our governors, and the horrors in The Iraq War has unfortunately sprung a leak. They need money to keep operating this year. Only YOU can help! FREE SPEECH!

Conan can't keep his bity bits

So Conan O' Brien can't keep any of his "bits." This means he can never again do things like Masturbating Bear or Conando. But he DOES have 30 million dollars now, so it's all good.

eBay Cube sells itself

So there is this black cube right, and it sells it's self on eBay. Like that's all it does. It's art, because it sells itself.... That's about it. People have to agree to sell it, it's part of the contract that comes with it, and they are allowed to change the price to however much they want. It's currently going for around 2,500 dollars. That's right not euros, not pesos, not pounds, but yes, the cracked line currency everyone loves, good ol' George himself, dollars.

We got another situation on our hands

So AMC also has a zombie show in the works based off of the hit comic The Walking Dead. It will be directed bye Frank Darabont most famous for Shawshank Redemption. It follows the story of a man named Rick Grimes trying to lead his family through the zombie infested apocalypse. I have a feeling it will be better than MTV's zombie show.

iTrust you :D

A new app for the iPhone protects your iPhone from people who try to browse your iPhone without your permission. This app, called the iTrust takes a snapshot of your home screen and records where the person tried to push.

Oh we got a situation.... and this time it's not a set of abs

MTV has decided to make a T.V. show based off of George Romero's (and later re-made by Zach Snyder) Dawn of the Dead. I know right? MTV so crazy. They ruined music. They ruined New Jersey. Now they will ruin zombies. I wonder if they will have Zookie (get it zombie Snookie) and The Zituation (zombie situation... shut up I'm tired)

Google's REVENGE!

Google is taking their revenge on China. They have decided to take action against the recent attacks that China has inflicted on them. It is a dual revolt against censorship as well. They are revolting bye postponing the launch of 2 new phones in China. Cold Google, cold.

Asylum Productions

Asylum Productions is a production company that makes nothing but blatant rip offs of other movies. Their movies include things such as Snakes on a Train, Paranormal Entity, and, Transmorphers 1 and 2. I wonder how they don't get sued.....

Mass Effect 2 Voice Cast

The sequel to Bioware's hit RPG Mass Effect (entitled Mass Effect 2: Fight For The Lost) has an amazing voice cast. Here is a list, along with their most famous work.

Martin Sheen (Apocalypse Now)

Seth Green (Creator of Robot Chicken)

Shohreh Aghdashloo (Flash Forward)

Yvonne Strahovski(Chuck)

Adam Baldwin(Firefly)

Keith David(Platoon)

Michael Dorn(Star Trek: The Next Generation... He played Worf)

Tricia Helfer(Battlestar Galactica)

Michael Hogan(Battlestar Galactica)

Carrie-Anne Moss(Matrix)

McWifi

McDonalds will now be offering free WiFi. I know right, I didn't think they would have Wifi at a place like McDonalds, but apparently they were charging 3 dollars for it before. Guess you learn something new everyday huh. Doesn't seem very practical to have Wifi at a fast food joint.