Is this what happens when you write a post that hits the front page of Digg? Well, it happened to me, at least. Yesterday’s post, titled 10 Geeky Movies That Should Have Been Great, but Weren’t, got a lot of notice on everyone’s favorite social new website, Digg. And low and behold, I got an interview request from TalkingheadTV.com to talk a little more in depth about the list. Here’s the first part of the interview, recorded via webcam after a long day at work. So please, be kind! UPDATE – now the second half of the interview is available. Enjoy!
Go Ahead and Get Your Kid That 3D Printer
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.
Martin Cizmar
Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting Pool
Algae blooms, peeling paint, and a host of fixes from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubblers have made it hard to diagnose what’s wrong with the Reflecting Pool—let alone how to clean up the mess.
Molly Taft
Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams
The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.
Kate Knibbs
Paramount Refused to Air an Ad Criticizing Its Merger With Warner Bros.
The commercial was submitted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to run during Donald Trump’s UFC event. It criticized the $111 billion merger as a threat to the First Amendment.
Miles Klee
Break the Nimble SharePower in Half to Charge Two Phones
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.
Simon Hill
As a Longtime Verizon Customer, the New Simplicity Plan Is a No-Brainer for Me
Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.
Louryn Strampe
An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril’s Rocket Motor Test Site in Mississippi
The incident could disrupt a key part of the defense company’s rocket motor business, which designs and tests prototype motors for military customers.
Paresh Dave
What’s So Great About Digital Wall Calendars?
I was convinced these devices were just clutter. I was proven wrong.
Nena Farrell
Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie
Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.
Nathaniel Janowitz
Tim Heidecker Wants to Turn Infowars Into Adult Swim for the Internet
Infowars’ would-be creative director talks Sandy Hook, comedy’s MAGA turn, and why the future of satire may look more like a streaming startup than a late-night show.
Katie Drummond
Top Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.
Luke Larsen
The Best NAS Devices to Back Up Your Life
Network-attached storage (NAS) provides accessible shared space on your home network. After testing, these are my favorite NAS devices.
Simon Hill