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Netflix’s Plans for the Future

In three words: Stay the course. A recent presentation reveals that Netflix won’t be sidetracked by distributing anything but movies and TV shows (news and sports are out) on more devices while expanding their streaming library is priority one. [BusinessInsider]

Soon you might be able to see quantum entanglement for yourself

Quantum entanglement, in which paired particles somehow influence each other at apparently instant, faster-than-light speeds, is maybe physic’s most bizarre mystery. Now it might be possible to see entangled photons with the naked human eye. Although the very notion of quantum entanglement seems to fly in the face of everything we think we know about…

Now is the time, and you are the one, to save Realms Of Fantasy

The always awesome Realms Of Fantasy magazine almost went under a year ago, but under a new publisher, the magazine’s newstand sales and advertising are up. But Realms still might go under, unless more of us renew our subscriptions. According to a new editorial from editor Douglas Cohen: Since Warren [Lapine] bought the magazine, newsstand…

This Tiny Cocktail Arcade Is a Tiny Dream Come True

Remember that 12-game mini arcade from a few months ago? It’s already obsolete, thanks to this miniaturized, fully functional two-player cocktail arcade capable of playing thousands of games. Here’s how Sam Seide made it, and how you can own it. For all the talk of netbooks being dead, the fact that this runs off of…

Tips to Extending HTC Evo Battery Life (And Brief Rant)

If the Evo has a flaw, it’s battery life. While run time’s impressive as a wireless hotspot, it’s unoptimized in every other regard. MobileCrunch assembled a list of tricks to extend battery life. Combined, they’ll buy you 2+ more hours. (If you want those tips, head to MobileCrunch. I’m just here to rant a bit.)…

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New scientific evidence that alcohol causes brain damage in teenagers

Teens who binge drink may be permanently damaging their short term memory. A new study of how alcohol affects the brains of young monkeys may shed light on how teen alcoholics risk long-term cognitive impairment. According to a study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Chitra Mandyam and colleagues…

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An asylum that’s the only refuge from a world gone mad

In a futuristic insane asylum, the inmates fight to stay inside because the outside world has become so crazy. Welcome to the dark, Gilliam-esque world of Rania Ajami’s Asylum Seekers. “What do you call a monkey that has developed neurosis?” “A human being.” Welcome to the asylum, where your doctor will be an enormous beard,…

The Force is strong with Betty White

We’re terribly sad Rue McClanahan has passed. But this we know about the legendary Golden Girls: if you strike them down, they shall only become more powerful than you could possibly imagine. Thank you for being a friend, Rue. Betty, may the Force be with you. [via Reddit]

Robot Unicorn Attack Is the Pinkest iPhone App You Can Get Away With

Adult Swim’s popular online flash game ROBOT UNICORN ATTACK (capitals justly deserved) is now available in downloadable iPhone app form. This will be the best $2.99 you’ve ever spent at the App Store. It’s the legitimate excuse you were digging around for, to have something pink, sparkly, rainbow and unicorn-y on your iPhone. With an…

Angels and sleeping giants nest in a gateway to nowhere

What could possibly lay on the other side of this seven-meter-high gate? Another universe? A magical fortress? A playground for departed spirits? The most magnificent thing about Tony Phantastes’ Dreamer’s Gate is how many places you could imagine it leading. Australian artist Tony Phantastes worked on the Dreamer’s Gate from 1993 to 1999, and then…

Gulliver’s Travels trailer sets Jonathan Swift’s coffin on fire

Jack Black is Lemuel Gulliver in the new retelling of Jonathan’s Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. The first ever trailer has been released and it’s just as discouraging for the future of humanity as you’d expect. Hmmm, needs more Ted Danson. Sure Swift’s story is funny, but once Jack Black made a Lilliputian foosball table, we brushed…

ASUS’ Super-Slim Tablet Prototype

When ASUS introduced two sizes for its Eee Pad alongside the Eee Tablet the other day, we thought that was enough. However, UMPCPortal spotted a super-slim “Epad” on Intel’s booth at Computex, which actually looks even better than Monday’s announcements. The Intel spokespeople at the booth said it was merely a prototype for now, but…

Sonoluminescence: When sound makes light

Under certain circumstances, sound waves can generate light. Find out which circumstances, explore the debate about how the phenomenon works, and learn how to make your own sonoluminescence generator. The first instances of sonoluminescence were documented in the mid-nineteen-thirties, when scientists experimenting with naval sonar noticed that sound waves, when traveling through water, could sometimes…

The new Doctor Who Adventure Game really does feel like a missing episode

The first installment of Doctor Who’s “Adventure Games” spinoff went online the other day, and Troy Wood has already ventured into the “City Of The Daleks.” There, he found a surprisingly rewarding storyline. Spoilers ahead. Doctor Who fans may be feeling a little spoiled at the moment. Not only do we get thirteen brand new…

Captain America and The Avengers gain crucial new sidekicks.

Captain America and The Avengers have found a couple of crucial supporting players. Adrien Brody and Vincenzo Natali delve into the twisted world of Splice. Transformers 3 is blowing up LA. Plus Twilight: Eclipse, True Blood, Doctor Who, and Haven. Captain America: Neal McDonough is reportedly in talks to play “Dum Dum” Dugan, the leader…

Mac Mini Refresh Rumors Heat Up Again

A HDMI port has been rumored to be replacing the DVI port on the Mac Mini for some time now, but AppleInsider is reporting they’ve heard from four different sources claiming recent shortages are getting closer to a release date. It figures that Apple will replace the DVI port for HDMI, with a new NVIDIA…

Gmail Keeps You Connected and Now Keeps You Warm

Freshly laundered and added to the Google store, these hoody sweatshirts cost just $41.75 and come with—drum roll please—A GMAIL LOGO. [Google Store via Gmail Blog – Thanks, Brian!]