Entries for February, 2009

Tonight’s the Night! American Idol Semi-Finalists Revealed

Well, hopefully you’ve resisted the temptation to look on some of those OTHER websites that shall remain nameless (no thanks to Tony) and are prepared to be surprised and entertained by tonight’s episode of American Idol, where the final group of contestants will be revealed. After tonight, we’ll know who we’ll be seeing week after […]

Episode 5: The pause.com Entertainment Podcast

Episode 5 of The pause.com Entertainment Podcast is live! NOTE: To subscribe to the pause.com Entertainment Podcast on iTunes Click here to open iTunes to our podcast, then click the SUBSCRIBE button. In this episode: After answering some listener e-mail (and moving this week’s iTunes rant to the beginning of the episode) Tony talks about how he believes […]

Universal Bails on DreamWorks Distribution Deal; Disney Might Pick Up the Pieces

Last October, DreamWorks exited their distribution relationship with Paramount and inked a deal with Universal instead, the details of which are rather boring. Suffice to say, though, that Universal’s announcement today that the deal = not so much anymore is a blow to DreamWorks (since it included marketing $ to the tune of half a […]

Wonderland Online Looks So Crazy That We Just Might Play It

Flying saucers as mounts! Elephant gods! Egyptian acrobats! VW Beetles! Convenience store shopping! Words cannot do this Chinese-deleveloped MMORPG justice, so you’ll have to look at the pictures. In closed Beta right now, but we just may have to play this one, if for no other reason than the refreshing change of pace that a […]

Samurai Sword Handle Umbrella Lets You Attack Weather With The Deadly Accuracy of a Skilled Master

Perfect for when it’s samuraining. Yes, I posted this just to make that joke. About $30 at ThinkGeek. ThinkGeek

Handmade Millennium Falcon Cufflinks Not Cool Enough To Make Me Want To Wear A Shirt and Tie

But they are very cool indeed. Created by artist Lauren Swingle, they are one-of-a-kind, $22, and sold out. Sorry, Han. Etsy

Cardboard Computer Case Concept Inspires Headlines With Many Cs

Over at core77.com they had themselves a contest. A contest in which participants were asked to create greener gadgets. You may have seen, for instance, the printer that uses coffee grounds as the basis for printing rather than ink?  Well, this design by U.S. designer Brenden Macaluso is really making buzz. I mean, I certainly […]

Old People, Procrastinators, Cheapasses and People Afraid of Change: 1; The Other 98% of Us: 0

The DTV transition delay bill has been passed, thanks to a bunch of people obviously removed from reality (and coolness). So, say goodbye to the Feb. 17th date and hello to June 12th. Sure, it’s only a few months, but it’s still a few months too many. Again, for the record, WE DON’T CARE if […]

Episode 4: The pause.com Entertainment Podcast

Episode 4 of The pause.com Entertainment Podcast is live! NOTE: To subscribe to the pause.com Entertainment Podcast on iTunes Click here to open iTunes to our podcast, then click the SUBSCRIBE button. In this episode: The guys start off talking video games again and Tony reveals his recent infatuation with iPhone games, talking about Scramboni. Lou […]

18 Fun Ads From That There Foosball Game Today

In case you missed them, here they be. Hit the clicky thingie for some selected ads from today’s adfest and watch them in 480 if you wanna be cool…