That was one of the most brilliant trailer mashup I’ve ever seen. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Sure, there are quite a lot of interesting case mods on the web, but I don’t think anything reaches what Will Urbina has accomplished with the Cinematograph HD, his new portable custom-made box. I’m not really the type of person who would go for an overly-detailed case. I prefer classic, clean designs, and Will’s system is exactly what my dream computer would look like. Think I’m over-reacting over something that simple? Here are a few ...

Like everyone, I sometimes send messages that should have stayed in my head. Being impulsive is in the nature of human beings, and to prevent people from blundering, the only thing needed is often a bit of time. So to help users with their impulsiveness, the folks at Google Labs have released Mail Goggles, a new Gmail feature that will give you the extra time needed to think twice before sending a potentially compromising email. ...

To promote the upcoming Professional Developer Conference (PDC 2008) and announce that attendees will get a free Windows 7 pre-loaded 160GB hard drive, Microsoft has filmed the following clip, that, shall we say, will leave you with a really bad taste in the mouth. Lyrics after the jump. PDC 2008 - 4 Softies and a Pizza Guy - Lyrics: I’ve seen you in my dreams, I love you so much I know I’m gonna love ...

Used to advertise movie posters included in the Sunday edition of the Brazilian Folha de S. Paulo newspaper, the following 4 illustrations of long-dead movie celebrities were made using only simple fonts. The result is, shall we say, rather surprising. I’ve included the first picture below, and if you want to see the other ones, just hit the more link. [Via Walyou]

Let’s admit it, traditional chairs are usually ugly and boring, but it’s certainly not the case with this one. Designed by Brodie Neill and made out of a combination of carbon fibre and chrome, the @ Chair will show to your fellow geek friends that you really are “in” when it comes to the latest trend in Web 2.0 furniture. I’m not exactly sure how comfortable this thing is, but it certainly looks fantastic.

Even though we typically prefer healthier fair here at [GAS], we’re not immune to the tempting goodness of an occasional poutine or Krispy Kreme cheeseburger. Unfortunately, there’s just something about junk food that makes us, as “normal” human beings, forget all we’ve been told as kids about proper nutrition. Maybe it’s the impeding danger of a potential heart attack? People do so love taking a bit of risk to bring excitement into their lives. So ...

Star Wars fans rejoice, Mark Ecko has just unveiled his new collection of Star Wars-branded t-shirts and hoodies. While some of them may look totally ridiculous, such as the Storm Trooper hoodie, there are a few items on the list on which I wouldn’t mind putting my hands onto. Unfortunately, at $98 per hoodie and $38 per t-shirts, the collection is a bit pricey, but you can get $10 off + free shipping on orders ...

As kids, most of us were afraid of finding ghosts under our bed during the night at one point or another, but thanks to modern technology, light was always available right at our fingertips. In the following Canne-nominated commercial, Sylvania wants us to see that even the scariest ghost can look utterly ridiculous under the light of their light bulbs. Enjoy!

So, you’ve always wanted to backup your computer’s content, but never took the time to do so. Whether it’s because you don’t have the time, or simply don’t know how to do it, Clickfree is likely the perfect solution for you. The backup system doesn’t require any software install or hardware to configure. Just plug it in and it’s ready to go. Truly that simple. The Clickfree storage solution comes in either 120 (HD701) or ...

Once upon a time, sometime in the early 70’s, a bunch of geologists were working in the Karakum desert, right in the middle of mother Russia. So while digging a hole for God knows what reason, they stumbled on a huge natural gas deposit, and afraid that the substance might poison the air of the region, they had the brilliant idea of setting it on fire. The result? Check it out below. Located near the ...

Who knew that a punch in the face in slow motion could look so fun? Hmmmm, I wonder how much these people had to get paid for them to accept this? I guess we’ll never know!

Who knew that a punch in the face in slow motion could look so fun? Hmmmm, I wonder how much these people had to get paid for them to accept this? I guess we’ll never know!

So, you’ve always wanted to learn everything about the history of computing, but never had the time to do so? Fear not my friends, the “SuperBrothers” have cooked up a cool little music video explaning the whole thing in under 4 minutes. Following an early morning status check of their vintage electronic equipment, two computer engineers “throw down” in an awkward dance-off that seems to (innacurately) echo the development of information technolgy and the internet ...

Based on Metal Gear Solid 4, The “Silver Wolf” semi-automatic rubberband gun is made out of shiny stainless steal and features a laser targetting system, allowing you to devastate your colleagues at that next office war. Video after the jump [Via Fanboy]

If you think Monster Cable is ripping their customers off with their insanely high priced cables, you’ve seen nothing my friend. Future Tech, another company known for its overpriced gear, is selling their Powerflux Power Cord for a measly $1800. ONLY $1800? That’s a real bargain for a simple power cable! Cable Essentials Powerflux conductors are 68-strand α (Alpha) OCC twisted around μ–conductor strands with a special-grade PE insulation or dielectric. (Alpha conductors are fine ...

I don’t know many geeks who don’t love watching a good animated stop motion movie, and the following one, even if it relates a love story between a young boy and girl, should please most of our audience. To put it simply, the animation really shines by its brilliance, and could even bring a tear to your eye if you’re of the romantic type. Enjoy! - Thanks Vlog!

Fans of the dark side, rejoice! The official Star Wars online shop has just started selling a Darth Vader wall clock that promises to freak out the Jedi-loving bunch out there. Manufactured by England’s Wesco Limited, this timepiece measures over 6 inches tall, features a reflective black finish, glowing red eyes and an evil Vader breathing sound effect that kicks in when the lights go out. Yours for only $35. [Via GeekAlerts]

You might think that planet Earth is pretty big, but the following video will show you that size is only a matter of perception, and that in fact, our planet is really tiny compared to other celestial objects.

Microsoft has launched its “I’m a PC” ad campaign last night, and compared to what they have done with their “Seinfeld and Gates” commercials, this ad really drives a point home. It seems that PC users are not at all like what Apple would like people to believe, and some of them can even be pretty darn sexy too!