Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, turns 60 today! In her postastronaut career, she's continued to dedicate herself to science, investigating both the Space Shuttle Challenger and Columbia accidents, writing five science books for children, and founding Sally Ride Science, an organization helping women pursue tech- and science-related careers. To celebrate her birthday — Read more

We're celebrating 35 memorable years of Star Wars today the only way we know how — a party! How to throw a party the likes no Mos Eisley Cantina regular has ever seen? Start with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, the right music, and definitely the perfect costume. There's only one rule — be sure to watch at least one of the films from the original trilogy (or keep it on in the Read more

Grab that frosting from a galaxy far, far away (or just sweet stuff from your local galaxy store) ready, as this Friday, Star Wars celebrates its 35th anniversary. It's the perfect excuse to invite friends over for a cupcake-filled viewing party to commemorate one of the greatest space films ever made. No need to be a cupcake master — most of these items require little to no effort. Let the Read more

The new Fall TV shows have been announced, and, of course, we have a discriminating eye for those filled with sci-fi and fantasy elements. From alien comedies to comic-book heroes, there's a show for every geek obsession. Click through to see the five new shows we're hoping will become a new Fall TV addiction. Photos courtesy of NBC, ABC, Inc., CBS, and The CW Read more

Real or not real? JumpFromPaper handbags look like they've literally jumped out of a graphic novel or comic book. It may look 2D from the front, but that's all optical illusion! The bags are no cardboard cutout — it's a roomy haven for laptops, tablets, headphones, or just, you know, your everyday needs. The bags are currently preorder only, but the company promises a shipment to the US in Read more

Not since Etch-a-Sketch and Pictionary has doodling enjoyed such a fine moment. If you've never laid a finger on Draw Something, a warning: this social mobile drawing game can be highly addictive. Although the popularity of the drawing game has declined in the recent weeks, the caliber of artwork certainly has not. It never fails to amaze me the kind of drawings that players can create with just Read more

Take some of that hard-earned PTO, and plan a Summer vacation that speaks to your geek style: peep Japan's latest and greatest, choose your favorite sci-fi convention, or check out theme parks that are anything but ordinary. Click through, and let the vacation inspiration begin! Source: Flickr User rendomthoughts and The Consortium Read more

We may talk a lot about iPhoneography in these parts, but there's no substitute for an "old-fashioned" camera in all its double-digit megapixels, HD video, and interchangeable lens glory. The latest in Sony's camera offerings comes from the brand's Alpha line: the NEX-F3, suited for a more casual photographer, and the SLT-A37, a DSLR kit for those who want to get a little more serious with their Read more

Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more

Graduation is the perfect opportunity to ask Mom and Dad for the tech you are dying to own. While grads may have once vied for gaming consoles and laptops, these days it's all about sleek, multifunctional touchscreen tablets. We rounded up the five best tablets for every type of grad that may be on your celebration list this year. Read more