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Computer Software in Plain English by Common Craft
“Computer Software in Plain English”, the latest video by Common Craft, explains how operating systems and software programs work with your computer.
The Real Reason Terminators Are Sent Back In Time Naked
Collage Humor uncovers the real reason “Why Terminators Transport Naked”.
Wikirank, Tracking What’s Popluar on Wikipedia
Our friends at Small Batch Inc. have just launched their new project Wikirank, a website that tracks what’s popular on Wikipedia, grouped by trending topics…
RoboGames Town Hall Town Hall Meeting at Tech Shop
Earthling, are you one of our Robot Overlords? Or would you like to become one? The RoboGames Town Hall is an informal conversation where robot…
Where the Wild Things Are, Directed by Spike Jonze
The trailer is out for “Where the Wild Things Are” directed by by Spike Jonze, a film version of the classic 1963 children’s book by…
Boing Boing Video Live Streaming Game Developers Conference 2009
The Boing Boing Video crew, along with bloggers from Offworld, BB Gadgets and Boing Boing are in San Francisco this week for the Game Developers…
The Taxi Miracle at SXSW Interactive 2009
On the first day of SXSW Interactive 2009 I ran into Gary Vaynerchuk and Kevin Rose in the lobby of the Hilton. They were hoping…
German Actor Conrad Veidt Was the Original Inspiration For Batman Villain The Joker
While there’s an ongoing debate over who actually created the character of Batman’s iconic nemesis The Joker (comic book artist Bob Kane, writer Bill Finger and artist…
SXSW Interactive 2009 Sketchnotes by Mike Rohde
Mike Rohde made another wonderful series of SXSW Interactive 2009 Sketchnotes covering talks at this year’s conference. See Previously: SXSW Interactive 2008 Sketchnotes by Mike…
JetBlue Presents The CEO’s Guide to Jetting
JetBlue created a hilarious series of videos produced by JWT and directed by Bob Odenkirk for “The CEO’s Guide to Jetting”, an introduction to commercial…