Mobile Gadget Use by Kids Increased 89% over Last Two Years

A new study from the child advocacy group Common Sense Media shows that children’s use of mobile gadgets like tablets and smartphones has exploded in the last two years. The biannual survey indicated an 89% increase in the number of children eight years and younger who have used a mobile device, which grew from 38%… Continue reading Mobile Gadget Use by Kids Increased 89% over Last Two Years

NFL Week 8 Game Predictions

After 7 weeks of the 2013 NFL season only one team remains undefeated. Surprisingly, that team is the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs were an abysmal 2-14 last year. The arrival of coach Andy Reid and quarterback Alex Smith have made all of the difference. This team is now playing with confidence, and they are… Continue reading NFL Week 8 Game Predictions

How to Troll an Apple Fanboy

At work are you getting agitated by that one Apple fanboy who’s always strutting around with the latest Apple gadgets and constantly belittling you over his superior devices? Take steps now to teach him some humility with a look into a window from the past, that is, just dust off an old Windows XP installation… Continue reading How to Troll an Apple Fanboy

Scrabble Typography Edition

Designer Andrew Capener’s new Scrabble set combines our two snobbiest hobbies: word games and typography. Why don’t I already own this? In this special edition Scrabble set, the maple tiles feature fifteen fonts never before seen on the classic board game. Perfect for font enthusiasts or people who just like their board games to be… Continue reading Scrabble Typography Edition

NFL Week 7 Predictions 2013

How did your fantasy team do last week? The Denver Broncos sparred a bit with the Jaguars in the first half before pulling away to remain undefeated and go 6-0. The Broncos and division foe Kansas City Chiefs are the only teams left with an unblemished record in football. The Broncos travel to Indianapolis to… Continue reading NFL Week 7 Predictions 2013

Warning: If You’re a Super Mario Brothers Fan, This Website Might Swallow You Up

For those times when all you want to do is bask in complete, mind-numbing procrastination, your new favorite website has arrived: FullScreenMario.com is a full screen wonderland of old-time video game paradise, letting you play Super Mario Brothers in HTML 5 from the comfort of your Web browser. Created by Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute computer science… Continue reading Warning: If You’re a Super Mario Brothers Fan, This Website Might Swallow You Up

NFL Week 6 Predictions 2013

The Denver Broncos remained undefeated as they outlasted the Dallas Cowboys in a shootout, 51-48. They welcome the cupcakes of the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars, where they have been installed as a 27.5 favorite. Only the Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and New Orleans Saints remain undefeated. The marque game of the day takes place in… Continue reading NFL Week 6 Predictions 2013

NFL Week 5 Predictions 2013

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks continue their winning ways as they both went 4-0 as the NFL completed the first quarter of the season. The Broncos led coast to coast and eclipsed the 50 point mark with an easy win over the Eagles. The Seahawks, down 20-3, came back in dramatic fashion to shock… Continue reading NFL Week 5 Predictions 2013