For anyone who remembers the 80’s movie the Last Starfighter you will know that the movie was based on a kid playing a video game. It is every geeks dream that their video game skills would be needed to save the galaxy and that was exactly what this movie was about. Unfortunately and for some strange reason the game from the movie was never actually released. Well that is until now. That’s right you can go here and download the game. Yeah I know. You don’t have to say it……

Well yes they do. Some of the best in the world. What you may not realize is that they also have been developing a state of the art automobile suspension system. It’s hard to explain how truly amazing the system is. It’s better to just see it in action here. It uses linear electromagnetic motors instead of the now old fashioned gas cartridge. You can read all the details here. I can’t wait to drive a vehicle with this system.

The biggest fall ever in sports history. Jake Brown falls over 50 feet during the Big Air X Games competition when he loses his skateboard after he launches off the vertical ramp. The announcers and crowd thought him dead before he miraculously walks away.

Today is the 25th anniversary of the first computer virus to spread in the wild. It was written by a 15 year old in Pittsburgh PA. You can read more about it here. Happy birthday you annoying malware you.

I was watching this show and caught a great story and amazing performance by Bryan Gaynor from Kennesaw Georgia. He is amazing at what he does. Check out the video here.

How does the small arrow on your computer monitor work when we move the
mouse? Haven’t you ever wondered how it works?

Now, through the miracle of high technology, we can see how it is done. With the aid of a screen magnifying lens, the mechanism becomes apparent.

Click on the link below and you will find out.

The mystery is solved here.

Microsoft has released information today regarding their latest development. It’s basically a coffee table with a built-in PC but there is a bit more to it. This coffee table has no keyboard or mouse. You use your fingers to move and interact with the interface. You can check out a video and more information on it here. I really love how you can set a device such as a digital camera on the table and it will, via bluetooth or wifi, download information from it. You can then just move the information with your fingers into another device on the surface. How cool. I must get in line for one of these uber cool technology changing machines.

Update: Here is another link with more detailed information on what makes Surface work.

A friend of mine sent me this address of the entire Star Wars movie done via telnet. I can’t think of anything much more geeky than this. Certainly someone needs a new hobby. It is actually well done and of course extremely unique. Just type “telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl” in your run box or at a command prompt. Enjoy the show and don’t forget the popcorn.

Yep…Researchers have begun drug testing on spiders to see what effects they will have. This is a very well done video of the study and it’s effects. It is also very humorous. Please be warned that parental guidance (due to language) is suggested. Enjoy!

Google Voice Local Search is Google’s experimental service to make local-business search accessible over the phone. And it’s free. Google doesn’t charge you a thing for the call or for connecting you to the business. Regular phone charges may apply, based on your telephone service provider.

To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.

Here is a link to the Google site.