Have you ever wondered where your favorite movie was filmed? Many times, we see the beautiful scenery and cool sets, but then don’t give a second thought to the places where the movies happened. However, if you want to know a little more about some of the filming locations for the most popular movies out… Continue reading Where your favorite geeky movies were filmed
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Holidays Unplugged: disconnect and relax
These days technology is all pervasive, unavoidable even, and we are grateful. It has made it simple to get things done from anywhere in the world. It is hard to imagine going back to the way things were before smartphones. But what happens when we become over reliant on technology? Our gadgets aren’t used to… Continue reading Holidays Unplugged: disconnect and relax
Convicted hacker allowed in prison IT class, hacks prison’s computer systems
There are plenty of stories about dumb criminals doing dumb things, but we don’t get to hear as often about dumb prisons allowing smart criminals to make them look dumb. At HM Prison Isis in London, teen hacker Nicholas Webber enrolled in an IT class, from which he hacked the prison’s computer systems. The founder of… Continue reading Convicted hacker allowed in prison IT class, hacks prison’s computer systems
Hospitalized children can play in a virtual playground with interactive walls
At the Royal London Children’s Hospital, the children who must be there are treated to amazing technology to make their stay more enjoyable. Called “Woodland Wiggle”, it is designed to encourage children to be more active while at the hospital. Check out the adorable pictures and video below. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/59349284[/vimeo] * * * Via: BitRebels
Fashionable hoodie blocks drone surveillance
As military and domestic surveillance technology continues to advance, many fear a “Big Brother” society that is emerging around us. It’s no longer just terrorists that are being targeted by drones and cellular tracking according to some conspiracy theorists. The various governments around the world including the United States are secretly installing ways to covertly… Continue reading Fashionable hoodie blocks drone surveillance
4 free helpful apps for getting around London during the Olympics
If you are in London enjoying the Olympics and having the time of your life, you still need to remain organized especially if the area is unfamiliar to you, therefore you can spend more time having fun with less worry of how to get from A to B using these 4 free helpful apps to… Continue reading 4 free helpful apps for getting around London during the Olympics
DDoS takes down UK’s Russian embassy website before PM visit to Moscow
It has been 5 years since a British leader has visited Moscow. On the eve of the first visit since a Kremlin critic was killed in London, the website for the Russian Embassy in London was attacked by a distributed denial of service attack. British Prime Minister David Cameron has been very vocal in the… Continue reading DDoS takes down UK’s Russian embassy website before PM visit to Moscow
No Penis Jokes! London’s Olympic Mascots Revealed
Penis jokes aside, these sleek one-eyed creatures are to be London’s Official mascots when they host the 2012 Summer Olympics. And compared to some of the other mascots countries chose when hosting the games, these ones look pretty damn cool. These twin figures are designed to be the ideal Olympian athletes; futuristic, aerodynamic and inspired… Continue reading No Penis Jokes! London’s Olympic Mascots Revealed