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Review: I Love Geeks: The Official Handbook
I had an unusual product end up on my desk recently for review. It’s not the latest gadget, game, or service, but instead a book. More unusual is the fact that it is…
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How to use an old book as a Kindle cover
Amazon is very happy to sell you an official Kindle cover alongside a Kindle purchase. In fact you have two options: with or without a built-in light. Third-party covers also exist, but they…
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6 things you should know before watching HBO’s Game of Thrones premiere
For those people who are already avid George R.R. Martin fans, this post does not really apply to you, although feel free to add any thoughts in the comment section. This post is…
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Amazon algorithm freaks out, sells book for $23.6 million
Today is John James Audubon’s 226th birthday. Why does this matter? Because what was once the world’s most expensive book, a carefully-preserved copy of Audubon’s “Birds of America”, which sold at...
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Hachette, Penguin, Simon & Schuster to launch Bookish
With the PlayStation Network still down after a couple of frustrating weeks for those PSN-heavy users, many people are finding themselves with free time on their hands. Perhaps it’s time to go outside…
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Amazon offers 80% off with Kindle Textbook Rentals
Vacation will be ending in a few weeks for many students, and it’ll be time to hit the bookstores. You’ll rack up an $800 bill on books that you’ll get $200 back…
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Book Review: Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America
If you look at the state of the video games industry today you will se a few key companies clamouring to keep up with the ever changing demands of gamers. One of those…
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NPR readers choose top 100 science-fiction, fantasy books
National Public Radio holds an annual summer poll, and this year’s poll focused on science fiction and fantasy. Back in June, NPR asked its readers to nominate their favorite sci-fi and fantasy books…
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A galaxy is unveiled in Star Wars: The Blueprints
There’s no question that Star Wars is one of the greatest sagas in the history of film and science fiction. From the bustling streets of Coruscant to the murky swamps of Dagobah,…
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1DollarScan digitizes your books, docs, and photos for only $1
Many of us have dozens of books that we lug around every time we move. Most of them we’ve already read, but there’s something about hanging onto those books just in case you…
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Starbucks and iTunes now giving away free e-books, iOS apps, are TV shows next?
Good news! Besides the delightful Pumpkin Spice latte we look forward to every fall, Starbucks is going to throw something else into the mix to sweeten the deal. The mega-corp has long since…
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Awesome flowchart helps you pick through NPR’s Top 100 Sci-Fi and Fantasy books
Back during the dog days of summer, we told you about a list of the Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books according to National Public Radio readers. Over 5,000 books were nominated and 60,000…
View ArticleBook review: Star Trek FAQ by Mark Clark
Every time I have a few fellow geeks over for dinner or a few drinks, it seems like conversation almost always eventually boils down to a great book, show, or movie we’ve all…
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Collectible History of Sonic the Hedgehog book lands October
The quality of Sonic the Hedgehog games has dipped quite drastically in recent years. You have to go back to when Sega consoles were still a common sight on store shelves to find…
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Amazon introduces Textbook Rental service
Amazon has decided to make student’s lives a little easier, or at least cheaper. Today the e-tailer has introduced a new service that allows textbooks to be rented rather than bought. Typically, a…
View ArticleReview: Super Scratch Programming Adventure!
Learning to code is a difficult task to undertake because it involves thinking in a way that is quite different to your normal, every day reasoning and problem solving. Effectively you are trying…
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The rich history of the animated page turn prior to Apple’s iBooks
Apple was recently granted a design patent for the the animation in iBooks. Specifically, their patent covers the way the page appears to turn as you swipe with your finger. The protected work…
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Review: Python for Kids is a playful introduction to programming
If you have a child who has showed an interest in computers and programming, it can be hard to find a good starting point. Choose a resource that’s too dry or difficult and…
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Publishers attempt to block Amazon’s bid for .book and other generic...
When ICANN first announced its intention to open up the top-level domain system for generic word use, it was met with varying levels of enthusiasm. On the one hand, it would allow a…
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XKCD ‘What if?’ book announced by Randall Munroe
XKCD fans of the world are finally getting one of their biggest requests: a book by creator Randall Munroe. One of the cool things about webcomics is the ability to get the know […]
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