Robbing a bank might not be the most original crime in the world. Robbing a bank while dressed as the most ruthless villain in the universe, on the other hand, definitely takes a little extra thought. According to Newsday, such a feat is exactly what one “man” recently pulled off at a Chase bank in Long Island . After strolling into the bank at around 11:30 a.m., Anakin pulled out a handgun, demanded cash, and, as is usually the... 

When it comes to things like human rights and gender equality, Iran still lags behind much of the developed world. But, in terms of online video games, the Islamic Republic appears to be taking significant steps toward modernity. ‘Asmandez’ (or ‘Sky Fortress’) is not just another futuristic, sci-fi online game; it’s Iran’s first . As Game Politics reports, the game is set in a future world in which Palestinians... 

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To make the roads safer for all, electric cars might soon be equipped with unique sounds that would warn pedestrians of their presence. According to the Daily Mail, automotive regulators in Europe, the U.S. and Japan might require manufacturers to incorporate sounds — from the roar of a muscle car engine to the buzz of a ‘Star Wars’ spacecraft — into electric cars. This news comes on the heels of a study at the University... 

There’s a load of great tech news happening out there every day, and, unfortunately, we just can’t cover it all. Here are a few of the other noteworthy things we saw today on our never-ending journey through the wild, wild Web. Steve Jobs has been answering e-mail from the Mac faithful left and right lately, and the most recent response from the turtlenecked one promises a new and improved Final Cut Pro. [From: TUAW ] Gadgetwise... 

Fresh off my Name That Tune from yesterday (did you guess what show the theme song was from ?), I thought I’d test your sci-fi and geeky TV skills with a little quiz. Instead of guessing the theme song, read each plot description and tell me which TV show it belongs to. Ready, set, go! Take the quiz  Read More →

According to The Hollywood Reporter , a bidding war broke out Wednesday over a sci-fi short film that was made as part of an experiment sponsored by Phillips called Parallel Lines, in which the electronics giant challenged five filmmakers to each make a short film using set pieces of dialogue. So what’s the short film that has studio executives tearing at each others’ throats? Titled ‘The Gift,’ the short was directed... 

Things are not looking too good for sci fi on the prime-time front: Lost is in its last season, and three shows – Fringe , FlashForward , and V – are suffering from low ratings. Being a fan of these shows, I am pretty bummed, especially since each one of them (with the exception of Lost ) was subjected to the doomed mid-season break and returned to at least 15 percent – if not 50 percent – less viewership. Everyone loves... 

Considering 2009’s surplus of Sci-Fi blockbusters, it’s easy to understand if director Duncan Jones’ debut indie flick “Moon” passed you by. Released on Blu-ray today,… Read the full post at Gear Patrol.  Read More →