Geek is chic.
I remember hearing stories like this when I was little. It sent me scavenging for mistakes in all of my required reading books hoping I'd get my five minutes of fame in the local news. Fifth–grader Kenton Stufflebeam of Allegan, Michigan recently outfoxed the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington. To see what he discovered, read more Read more
Day two of our Geeks We Love Valentine's series showcases someone who is certainly no stranger in the tech world (OK, well maybe he is somewhat of a stranger). You see, he is so "in the know" when it comes to industry info related to all things tech, that he runs a website under an assumed identity, Boy Genius. Boy Genius created The Boy Genius Report after becoming a crowd favorite within the Read more
Gadget lovers that tend to drop their tech on a regular basis will love this news coming out of tech site Boy Genius Report — the next iPhone will come with a built-in rubber bumper around the edges that will join the front glass bezel to an aluminum backing. The next iPhone, said to be sporting a completely new design (yeah, yeah — we've heard that before), will possibly come with a Read more
Comedies of the past few years have been heavy on boys being boys, but Bridesmaids gives the girls a turn to show off their comedic chops — and they're overachieving here. Though the title screams "wedding movie," it's more about female friendships and the strain that wedding planning can put on them. Kristen Wiig plays Annie, a 30-something struggling with her career after losing her Read more
Jake McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez have come a long way since presenting their senior thesis together at Parsons. Since their 2004 runway debut, Proenza Schouler has established itself as the downtown cool girl's go-to brand, designers of the iconic bustier, Target collaborators, and geniuses behind the irresistible PS1 bag. Now with three CFDA awards under their belt and an undeniable Read more
Another day, another iPhone 5 rumor! You should be used to this by now. This time, Boy Genius is reporting that AT&T is prepping for the next iPhone launch in early September by staffing up and wrapping up training before an anticipated "influx of foot traffic." Additionally, the source says that Apple is hiring additional store staff for "new product launches" during that same time period. Read more
Chris Evans is no stranger to playing characters with superpowers, playing a cocky Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four franchise, and arrogant Lucas Lee in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, but his turn as the leading man in Captain America: The First Avenger is decidedly more endearing. Set against the backdrop of World War II, where men from all across America are lining up to serve their country, Read more
It's confirmed: the next Android phone by HTC is on its way. — Gizmodo President Obama is putting cybersecurity at the top of his priority list. — USA Today Hulu's Desktop application offers a nice interface to view Hulu movies. — Switched Samsung is gearing up to debut a new handset on June 15. — The Boy Genius Report Google launches Local Business Center to help business owners Read more
