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Pi Calculated to the 10 Trillionth Digit

October 21, 2011 by noemi

So you’re a pi lover, and you do not want to have anything to do with Tau Day, the proponents of which say that pi is wrong. The tau guys have gotten quite some attention, and I am pretty sure they have had new converts in the past year, but if you are not one of them, you will be impressed at the feat of two guys: Alexander Yee and Shigeru Kondo.

Alexander is computer scientist in the United States and Shigeru is a systems engineer in Japan. The two have put their heads – and resources – together to break the record in calculating the digits of pi. My initial reaction was akin to saying “What a waste of time!” After all, it is a task that will never end. On second thought, though, the idea of seeing just how far you can go is something to toy around with. Except this guys actually did it. To the 10 trillionth digit. [Read more…] about Pi Calculated to the 10 Trillionth Digit

Sexting: Most Annoying Tech Word

October 20, 2011 by noemi

Buzzwords crop up regularly, especially when it comes to the tech scene. This sector is in a continuous state of flux, and it is only fair to expect that the buzzwords associated with it also change. However, just because they are buzzwords doesn’t mean that everyone likes using them. Or even hearing them being used.

In a recent survey conducted by Yougov and commissioned by Computeractive ((Computeractive)), tech (or geek as termed by some, although they don’t necessarily mean the same, do they?) buzzwords were placed under the microscope. The survey asked respondents to identify the most annoying new word that has been added to dictionaries in the past year. Making that more specific, the new word has to be due to the influence of technology in daily lives. [Read more…] about Sexting: Most Annoying Tech Word

Five Ridiculously Expensive Gadgets That You Probably Don’t Need (But Want)

October 18, 2011 by DailyBits

There are approximately 37,978,000 millionaires in the entire world. That might seem like a pretty huge figure at first. But considering the fact that the entire world population is now close to or has surpassed 7 billion, well, that doesn’t seem like a very large number after all. And of these millionaires, only a handful actually belong to the “filthy rich” category–meaning they can spend hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars without making a dent on their wealth.

15 People You’ll See at Every Video Game/Comic/Nerd Convention

October 17, 2011 by noemi

Every year, we see people get all worked up for all sorts of conventions. Comic enthusiasts have their comic cons. Video game enthusiasts have their own. Geeks, nerds, and what-have-yous all have their own conventions as well. As can be expected, stereotypes about the attendees of these conventions have arisen.

Thanks to Reddit (the things you see on Reddit!), I spent a few minutes chuckling over this image containing 15 people that you will see at every video game, comic, or nerd convention. As with most (if not all) other stereotypes, it is rather important that you remember that this is all for fun and should not really be taken seriously. Especially if you are able to relate to one of the characters. [Read more…] about 15 People You’ll See at Every Video Game/Comic/Nerd Convention

ForeverGeek Launches New Forum for Geeks

October 14, 2011 by DailyBits

Geeks enjoy having a unique view on the world. Not to say that “ordinary” people are not unique themselves, but let’s face it, geeks look at things from a different perspective, a more unique view that allow them to talk about the things and topics with a level of authority that is entertaining, informative and sometimes controversial.

The best way to see geeks in their element is within a forum setting. It’s entertaining to see how discussions evolve from such a simple topic. For example, a simple discussion on the new 52 series from DC will likely touch on philosophy, psychology, comicbook history and even politics. Needless to say, a geek discussion is entertaining and highly informative. Crib from these discussions and do it in front of other people and you’ll liable to get “egghead” status. It’s one reason why ForeverGeek has introduced the new ForeverGeek forum. The guys behind one of the top sites for geeks on the internet realized that a forum where geeks can meet, congregate and discuss their favorite topics – from movies, TV, games and gaming, gadgets, anime and comicbooks. Name the geek fixation and you can definitely discuss it at the ForeverGeek forum.

The ForeverGeek forum is a natural evolution for the ForeverGeek site. It has been a top site for geek news and information but the guys behind it realized that since a lot of geeks frequent the site, creating a forum for them to lounge around in is just the right thing to do.

Scariest Robots that Really For Real Exist

October 13, 2011 by Brittany High

I am the first to admit that there are some good-natured and even (dare I say?) cute robots out there. Johnny 5, Wall-E, Rosie, Bender… these robots are all about a good time. But they’re fictional! In real life robots are creepy as hell and will one day rule the earth as our merciless overlords. It’s just science! Science and the imminent future. For a glimpse into the inevitable, I put together a list of some of the Scariest Robots that Really For Real Exist. Enjoy?