After a lot of waiting Microsoft has finally released its new dashboard for the Xbox 360. Here's a rundown of some of the new features.
New Star Trek trailer!NERD ALERT NERD ALERT NERD ALERTS!
Top 50 things that make you a geekGizmodo posted a list on their website to tell what kind of geek you are. Here's a rundown of the list.
Microsoft says next Windows won't be as annoyingNow, I'm a Mac guy. I'm also a Mac guy that use to be a hardcore PC guy. I switched over because I was tired of the headaches and hassles that came with using Windows. They crashed, they didn't run the way they were suppose to and they just plain got on my nerves. So to say I'm going to take this news with a grain of salt is a HUGE understatement.
New Halo 3 game announcedToday Bungie announced it's newest title, Halo 3: Recon.
Halo drops teaser for new campaign!So I play Halo a lot. And Bungie's latest news release means I'll probably be playing it a lot more.
Well it's not the end of the world...yetThe LHC project has successfully launched, and we're all still alive.
This is what would happen...If we didn't have Bruce Willis or Ben Affleck to save the day like they did in Armageddon. Apparently if something like this happens, there is no hope, period. So enjoy the Earth's destruction set to (humerously) Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky." I can honestly say I wet my pants...
Election 08...in a galaxy far far awayThis has nothing to do with the upcoming election. No, this election deals with a galaxy far far away.
My Top 5 Sci-Fi television showsYou could say that I'm a sci-fi lover. If you asked my wife, she would disagree and say that I'm a sci-fi nut. And after reading The Boston Globe's Top 50 Science Fiction Television Shows I thought I would share what some of my favorite sci-fi shows are.
Facebook rolls out new lookAfter months of development, Facebook has begun to officially roll out the new version of their website.
A blast from the past brings out my younger nerdI've seen a lot of videos on the internet. My blog about the Weezer video is a testament to that. But what I found today may change my order of greatest videos to ever hit the internet.
Sci-fi hero passes awayFor those of you, like myself, that grew up watching Stargate SG-1, the news of Don S. Davis (Gen. Hammond) passing away will be as hard on you as it is for me.
Microsoft's Yahoo buyout picks back upYahoo Inc.'s share rose in lue of a report by the Wall Street Journal that said Microsoft has been trying to team up with other media outlets to buy Yahoo.
Firefox attemps to set world record todayTomorrow morning, Mozilla is planning to set a new world record with the latest version of their internet browser Firefox.
Weezer reaches out to us nerdsI know this is not a music blog, but after I watched the new Weezer video for their new single "Pork and Beans," I had to share it with everyone.
Has the internet really taken over?There are few headlines that make me turn my head anymore. This one however was a little different.
Why Google is beating YahooWith all the swirling controversy about Microsoft's bid to take over Yahoo, people have failed to ask why a company as powerful and inovative as Yahoo has placed itself in a position to be bought in the first place. This is the question I hope to answer in this blog entry.
This Memphis fan OK with a lossNothing good ever happens to Memphis. Not only was that what I was taught while I grew up in Memphis, but that’s also what I experienced. That was until the 2008 Memphis Tigers basketball season kicked off in November.
What could possibly be better than a flying car?I've found a lot of crazy things online, but this one has to take the cake. I'm still not sure whether I should be saddened by this or excited by it's complete radical awesomeness.
Apple could release unlimited music bundleReports are saying that Apple is currently in talks with major record labels that would allow their users to download as many songs as they want...for an extra price.
Should Mac users run antivirus software?One of Mac's biggest marketing tools is that their computers are safer than their Windows counterparts. But should Mac users still run antivirus software just as a precaution?
Students help save the earthNine students from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a spacecraft that will protect earth from falling objects from space.
Yahoo to say no to MicrosoftReports emerged over the weekend that Yahoo will not accept Microsoft's $44.6 billion takeover bid.
Microsoft makes colossal bid for YahooWhat do you do when you're losing ground to one of the hottest companies in the country? Buy their competition. At least, that's what Microsoft is planning to do.
To those about to rock......we give you smoke, lights and a stage!
Move over Michael, there's a new Air in townAfter months and months of rumors Apple has finally released its much anticipated MacBook Air. The world's thinnest notebook.
Where to find live coverage of MacWorld 2008As Mac guru's all over the country eagerly anticipate the beginning of MacWorld 2008, I thought I'd give you a list of websites offering live feeds from the press event on Tuesday.
I promise officer ... it was my car's faultGM has predicted that driverless cars will be on the road by 2018. All I can say is, finally!
Top nerd releases of 2007I know everyone is tired of seeing Top 10 lists from 2007 (including me), but last year left us nerds with a lot to talk about. Here is what I believe were the best things to come out of 2007.
Sorry I wasn't listening, my ear was talkingAs a nerd I get excited when new and interesting gadgets hit the market. This one, however, makes me go....huh?
Those little guys aren't done yetIt has been reported today that Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have put their differences behind them to make two new movies from JRR Tolkien's acclaimed series.
Dang it Jim! I'm a doctor, not a webserver!Sadly, it was announced this weekend that startrek.com will be shut down.
w00t! n4m3d w0rd 0f th3 y34rAfter being on the list for two years, w00t has been named Word of the Year by Merriam-Webster.
Great Scotts! A Flux CompacitorHas 2007 been a bad year for you? Not really looking forward to 2008? Wish you could go back to a place where times were easier? Or maybe, like me, you are just a big Back to the Future fan.
Google results show the world loves the iPhone; Osama ... not so muchGoogle has released its final web trends for 2007, and you may be shocked with the results.
Wal-mart/Amazon to record labels: We want DRM-free musicThe year of 2007 saw a big move to free digital music of DRM. From Steve Jobs' open letter to record labels and online users everywhere finding easier and better ways to get their hands on pirated copies of DRM-free music, record labels are beginning to feel the pressure to release their digital music without DRM protection.
Even Microsoft confused over its marketingWeeks after Windows Vista launched in the U.S. there were reports of people buying new computers with a "Windows Vista Compatible" sticker stuck to the box, only to get home and find out that this was not completely true.
A nerd's shopping listI've come to find out that I'm surprisingly hard to shop for. Either people just don't know what to get me or they don't want to buy something that is the wrong thing. First I have to figure what I have, then I need to figure out what I need. This is not always an easy task as my family clammers around town, trying to find the perfect gift for the nerd in the family.
Facebook: 2/3 womanA blogger by the name of Paul Francis has released a study that has revealed that facebook is nearly 2/3 woman. By using an advertising tool he was able to pull user numbers for the top facebook countries by male & female.
You know you're a nerd if...There are those of us in this world who, well, march to a different drummer. We sit in front of computer monitors all day (and enjoy it), get gitty about processing speeds and can hardly control our enthusiasm when the latest gadget hits the shelves. If you're one of these people, then this is your home.
A new look for stjoenews.netWelcome to the new and improved stjoenews.net. Take a look around, kick the hubcaps and let us know what you think.