Geekend
TechRepublic salutes geek culture and entertainment in the Geekend blog, which allows users to take a few moments to stray from the daily grind of business technology.
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DS9's Chase Masterson on Star Trek, documentary film, and advocacy
In this interview, Chase Masterson recounts fond memories of working on Deep Space Nine, describes some of her other acting, producing, and singing work, and talks about being a mentor.
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Great places to take an introvert on a date
Jessica Mills notes that many of her fellow geeks share her insecurities about social situations. If this sounds like you too, read her suggestions (some of which are unconventional) about where to go on a date.
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The 10 must-see geek movies of 2013
There are approximately 50 geek-centric movies set for major theatrical release in 2013, but these are the only 10 you need to care about.
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Top 10 Geekend posts of 2012
Star Trek, subcultural holidays, sci-fi and fantasy TV shows, and video games are among the most popular topics of TechRepublic's Geekend blog in 2012.
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The 10 hottest galleries on TechRepublic in 2012
Geeks in costumes, Android smartphone widgets, iPad apps, and LEGO are among the most popular topics of TechRepublic photo galleries in 2012.
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Five extinction events more likely than the Mayan Apocalypse
If you're in the market for a rational cause for crippling, existential fear about the extinction of all human life, read this terrifying list.
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What would you ask a NASA astrobiologist?
NASA Senior Astrobiologist David Morrison might have the answers you seek about Mars, exoplanet discoveries, the Mayan Apocalypse, and more.
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Technology of the past: A visit to The Henry Ford museum
See photos of some of the technological innovations on display at The Henry Ford history museum, including a 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale limo and a 1941 Allegheny Locomotive.
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Geek Trivia: What use of the word hobbit predates Tolkien by more than a century?
An explicit, well-documented use of the word hobbit predates Tolkien's creation by well over 100 years -- and it has nothing to do with halflings, fantasy, or Middle Earth.
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Fight holiday monotony with these weird Christmas flicks
What do Satan, sorority girls, Huck Finn, and Orson Welles have in common? They are all referenced in Ken Hardin's list of bizarre holiday films.
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12 downer Christmas songs to make you a little less merry and bright
Breakups, loneliness, and prison are just some of the not-so-cheery themes featured in these holiday tunes.
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The top 10 geek media franchises of all time
Only the most rare and hallowed geek properties qualify as true foundational franchises, and the 10 best yet to appear are ranked herein.
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Five reasons not to trust Siri
Geekend contributor Jessica Mills thinks we should fear AI technology, specifically Siri, and gives five fictional examples to help make her case. Is Siri creepy, useful technology, or both?
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December 2012 Geekend movie rundown
The four sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and generally geek-related flicks that will hit U.S. cinemas in December of 2012.
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Kurzweil: Your brain will connect directly to the cloud within 30 years
By the 2030s or 2040s, inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil envisions micro-computers embedded non-invasively in the brain that will act as an interface to a "cloud" of storage and processing power.
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Geek Gifts 2012: DFX Powerball Gamer Gyroscope
The Powerball might be beneficial for gamers and some athletes, but Wally Bahny doesn't advise using the device for carpal tunnel rehabilitation.
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Geek Gifts 2012: The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is one of the most remarkable open-world RPGs ever produced and is destined to become a landmark game.
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Kinect update: Windows SDK, FAAST 1.0, and Board of Awesomeness
Wally Bahny highlights the Kinect SDK and Runtime for Windows release and two projects that are using the Kinect in interesting and creative ways.
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The Art of Video Games on display at the Smithsonian
Eighty games from the last 40 years are featured in The Art of Video Games exhibition at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Get more details about the exhibit.
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Geek Gifts 2012: The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard
The Razer BlackWidow Ultimate keyboard may just give gamers an edge they cannot afford to miss.
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17 geeky YouTube channels worth checking out
Felicia Day's Geek & Sundry and Chris Hardwick's Nerdist are just two of the YouTube channels featured in this Geekend list.