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You've seen the famous YouTube video of the Mentos geyser experiment, right? You know the one that combines Mentos and diet soda to create an explosive geyser of foam. Well, while you were wondering if the same thing could happen in your stomach, inventors were turning it into a toy for the tots. The Geyser Tube, a device that promises to make soda geysers soar to over 30 feet in the air, has Read more
Before Wii, iPads, and online gaming, we had the geeky gadgets of the '90s. Geeks who grew up during the Super Nintendo decade had their fair share of nerdy toys, so we're taking a look back at some of the most popular picks. From Tamagotchis to Yak Baks, here are nine of our favorite geeky toys from the '90s. Read more
Holographic Tupac gets ready for posthumous tour — Newser 5 scientists who believed wildly unscientific things — Cracked Ikea to sell an HDTV/furniture combo? — Dvice A closer look at Saturn's salty moon — Geekosystem Teaser trailer for Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys — Slashfilm Video games will look even more realistic next year — FWD New Avengers clip shows Iron Man Read more
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope hits (limited) theaters today, a documentary that peers into the lives of Comic-Con attendees and fans. The focus of the film shifts from comic book artists and toy collectors, to costume designers. Costumes at Comic-Con are always a highlight, so if you need ideas for what to wear to your next geek convention, click through this gallery and get inspired. Read more
If a trip to a Disney park is included in your Spring break plans, in between Star Tours and It's a Small World, find time to track down the latest Star Wars action figures, exclusive to the amusement parks. Animated Disney characters get into cosplay gear to fill some powerful Star Wars shoes. Donald Duck's nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, dress as Tatooine natives Jawas and are even pictured Read more
Who says you have to stay connected 24/7? Taking some time off to detox from your digital life may be hard, but it could also be good for your health and well-being. While some people use Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media to stay in touch with friends, others can't step away for five minutes without losing their minds. Are you one of them? Daniel Sieberg, author of The Digital Read more
Google offering one million dollars to anyone who can crack into Chrome — Geekosystem All new cars must have rear cams by 2014 — Newser 4 best/worst demo reels on YouTube — Cracked What's the best tablet for a Google+ Hangout? — Geek.com No foolin': HBO Go coming to Xbox on April 1 — Engadget Strange 110-pound metal space sphere slammed down on a Brazilian town — Dvice The Avengers Read more
You may know Morgan Spurlock from his french fry-eating documentary called Super Size Me, but he's turning his vision to geeks with his latest film, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope. Interviewing geeky celebs like Joss Whedon, Seth Rogen, Kevin Smith, and following a handful of Comic-Con attendees (ranging from costume designers to toy collectors and comic book artists), this documentary Read more
Buzz can't wait for Wanderlust, Smash, and the Oscars Yum can't resist cinnamon lollipops and chocolate hearts Bella's sold on plump lips and flawless faces Tres's diving into Mad Women and Going Solo Lil's loving Valentine's Day treats, toys, and onesies Fab's picking up transitional pieces, neon jewelry, and colorblock clutches Casa's getting inspired by bold colors and creative Read more
Toy Story was likely the first Pixar movie many of us saw, so naturally it has an enduring place in the hearts of the film studio's fans. For those who can't get enough of the movie, Lee Unkrich, director of Toy Story 3, tweeted a link to a full line of Toy Story-inspired fashion, perfect for wearing your Buzz or Woody love right on your sleeve. According to another tweet by Lee, the clothing, Read more
