Another governmental agency has been busted for using Star Trek in a training video.
We the Geeks: A White House Hangout Series
May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Last week, the White House kicked off “We the Geeks”, the first in a new series of Google+ Hangouts highlighting the future of science, technology, and innovation in the United States.
Topics of discussion during this series of hangouts with Administration officials and private sector contributors include commercial space exploration, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, and turning science fiction to science fact — a Slice of SciFi sweet spot!
Mars Rover Breaks Record
May 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
NASA’s Mars rover, Opportunity has given humanity an unprecedented look at the red planet. And now, nine years into its mission, the rover has set a record.
Teenage Girl Invents Way to Block Twitter SPOILERS
May 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
Having your favorite TV shows spoiled by your Twitter feed could soon become a thing of the past thanks to a 17-year-old girl.
Another Star Trek Invention Could Become Reality
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Since Star Trek began as a franchise almost 50 years ago the world has seen a lot of Gene Roddenberry’s “far out” concepts become reality.
Could Barnes and Noble Drop The Nook?
February 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
The world’s largest bookstore chain could be re-thinking its approach to digital books.
SciFi to SciFact: Wrist Communicators
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For years, we’ve seen wrist communicators in some of our favorite genre shows and movies. Rumor has it that a wrist phone could go from sci-fi to sci-fact in the near future.
NASA Tests Sending Messages Via Laser
January 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
One of humanity’s great works of art has been sent into the final frontier.
Weather Predicting Toaster
September 26, 2012 by 3 Comments
Looking for a way to save a bit of time in the morning?
How about getting the weather forecast from your toaster?
Charge Your Cell Phone While You Ride
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you use an app on your smart phone to track your cycling trips?
What’s the Latest Use of 3-D Modeling?
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Expectant parents could soon have something besides an ultrasound print-out to show friends and family if a new technology from Japan catches on.
Amazon Limiting Kindle Internet Access
July 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
Amazon is taking steps to close a loophole that allowed Kindle users unlimited access to the Internet.
Will Blu-Ray Be Obsolete in Four Years?
June 14, 2012 by 20 Comments
If you’re upgrading your DVD collection to Blu-Ray, the CEO of Roku says you shouldn’t bother. Roku CEO Anthony Wood predicts that Blu-Ray players will be obsolete within four years.
Virtual Elvis Created For Appearances
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
he King of Rock and Roll lives!
No, he’s not working at convenience store just outside Seattle or on board a UFO, entertaining our interstellar neighbors. As far as we know, Elvis is still dead.
High School Students Build “BSG” Viper Simulator
May 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
A group of high school students in California have completed a year-long project to build a working, life-sized Viper simulator.
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