Just when you think there aren't any more possible readings of Star Wars, along comes Ryan Britt to postulate that everyone in Star Wars is illiterate. Fascinating and well reasoned article, says a lot about where we're going.
And this seems a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away: vintage pics of NASA facilities. I bet Ken Adam studied these pics for days.
Mid-century souvenir postcard envelopes from various Japanese vacation destinations. Nice.
What's YOUR favourite magazine? magCulture wants to know, and it's for a bloody good cause.
The Coppola family tree. There are a LOT of them.
Spotted this at the end of Star Trek Into Darkness' credits: "No Animals Were Harmed" is a registered trademark! And the American Humane Association aren't too shy to threaten legal action if you misuse it.
Dear Apple, let's talk about photos. Been using iPhoto a lot recently (having a baby will do that to you), and it really is a sluggish, out-of-date pile of arse. Desperately needs a massive update.
The always intelligentfunny XKCD on why sensible passwords are sensible.
14 year-old discovers iPad Smart Cover magnets can shut off implanted defibrillators.
Actual amazeballs: the Eyeball, packed with cameras and sensors, can be thrown into a room/cave/wherever. It instantly creates a digital panorama (complete with environmental warning) for rescue workers or explorers to map out a space. Like something from Minority Report.
Want to get Tom Hanks to appear on your show? Send him a typewriter.