Maurice Sendak , best known for writing and illustrating Where the Wild Things Are, passed away today. Rest in Peace, you magnificent illustrator. We all read your book.
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Hero of Geek Myth #3: Maurice Sendak, The Man Who Tamed the Wild
1980’s ‘Sunset Blood’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Starcadian
Starcadian released the soundtrack to 1980’s movie Sunset Blood on October 31, 2013. The album was produced by Starcadian & Paris Smaragdis with additional vocals by DJ Looki. Fun Fact: The movie Sunset Blood doesn’t actually exist, but don’t let that stop you, check out the movie trailer.
BEAST IT with Andy Samberg and Jack Black
Andy Samberg hosted the 2013 Independent Film Spirit Awards which the short was filmed for. The short includes Jack Black and Jack McBrayer.
Explore the World with the GeoGuessr Game
Google Maps have been used to create incredible systems that help us identify DC Taxi Cab Zones, the most dangerous roads on Earth, and the best times to take winery tours. GeoGuessr uses the Google Maps API to do something novel and fun by making a game of guessing where you might be in the world. The photo above is a typical view of how the game begins. By using clues like road signs, tree types, and weather you are encouraged to deduce where you are in the world according to Google Maps.
The Tech in a $25,000 IndyCar Steering Wheel
RHR is currently the most successful American IndyCar driver with more wins than all other American drivers combined. IndyCar driver Ryan Hunter-Reay talks to Road & Track about the technology behind…
Manna: A Short Story of Robotic Takeover
Depending on how you want to think about it, it was funny or inevitable or symbolic that the robotic takeover did not start at MIT, NASA, Microsoft or Ford. It started at a Burger-G restaurant in Cary, NC on May 17.
And so begins Manna, Marshall Brain‘s tale of robotic takeover. I won’t spoil the fun and just say it reads like a Kafkaesque nightmare. Enjoy!
Games in Space
Some of you who grew up in the 90s, as we at UPT did, may remember the Wing Commander computer games. Fighting against the feline-esque Kilrathi you were aboard a…
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