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Building A Digital New York For "The Avengers": Behind The Scenes [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:28 +0000

Ever wonder how modern movie CGI is produced? Here’s a super cool glimpse into what was involved in creating the digital New York City that needed to be destroyed in “The Avengers” movie:

Annoyed By Facebook Updates? Yeah, Us Too [VIDEO]

Michelle — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:58:23 +0000

We use Facebook just as much or more as the average bear, and we’re pretty frustrated with random updates with no warning…wondering how to change things back to “normal”, whatever normal Facebook privacy setting IS these days.

Montana State Parks Releases New Mobile App

Rich Ledoux — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:18:51 +0000

If you love exploring Montana State Parks, you will love this new, FREE mobile app just released: A new mobile app called Pocket Ranger was just released by Montana State Parks. The free app features advanced GPS maps, a Photo Waypoint feature that allows users to snap a photo and mark and record the coordinates [...]

Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn't As Helpful As You Think

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:35:35 +0000

If you think you’re saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you — you’re not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it’s part of a specific campaign, it doesn’t actually do much good. This starving [...]

How To Keep Our Kids Safe Online – Seminar This Tuesday 4/30

Michelle — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:57:33 +0000

The Bozeman Police Department will be holding a seminar this Tuesday evening on how to keep our kids safe in the Digital Age. It will be held at City Hall from 6pm to 8pm. Details from the BPD here:

I'm Not Sure Rockets That Return Home Are A Great Idea [VIDEO]

Michelle — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:49:01 +0000

Ever heard of a VTVL vehicle? Me neither. It’s basically a rocket that comes right back home. It stands for “vertical takeoff vertical landing” and this this video demonstrates exactly how it’s supposed to work. I suppose in theory being able to re-use a rocket is a great thing. Those puppies can’t be cheap and [...]

Did NASA's Curiosity Draw a Member on Mars? [PHOTO]

Cole — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:50:19 +0000

Right now, I have at least two dozen jokes running through my head about the penis doodle that now exists on the surface of Mars. An image of the rover’s tracks was posted onto NASA’s own website so it seems legit. Was it an accident or a well calculated maneuver? Inside are five of my [...]

Gamer Proposes to Girlfriend Via Custom Role Playing Game

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:46:01 +0000

If you're a gamer and you find yourself a girlfriend who also loves spending marathon sessions in front of a screen you should probably seriously consider locking her down for life.

That's what Redditor Marchaka was thinking with his special lady Michelle, who shares his passion for video games. So, despite his limited coding experience, Marchaka decided to craft an elaborate role playing game for Michelle that would end with a marriage proposal.

Facebook's New 'Home' Ad Proving Controversial

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:30:35 +0000

Usually when Facebook draws the ire of the collective internet it’s because it’s made a change to its format. But this time it’s one of the social network giant’s TV commercials that has the Web firing off a barrage of negative comments. The spot is for Facebook’s new Home phone feature. In the ad, a [...]

New Google – Adidas Sneaker Talks Trash To You

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:53:33 +0000

Adidas and Google revealed a new talking sneaker prototype at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas last weekend. The motion-sensing kicks feature a speaker on the tongue that can make commands, give encouragement and post online status updates based on what the wearer is — or isn't — doing while wearing the shoes.

Lamborghini Veneno Launched – I Want One But There's Only 3 [VIDEO]

Michelle — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:43:17 +0000

Growing up, I was not the kind of girl that had Rainbow Bright posters on my wall. Although I wore a lot of Esprit clothing, more than anything I wanted to grow up owning a Lotus Esprit or a Lamborghini Countach. The boys at Top Gear would have been proud.

How to Hack Facebook Accounts – Is It Really Possible? [VIDEO]

Cole — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:17:36 +0000

Hack video creators, WikiForums, has released another hacking tutorial video and this one claims to have the power to reset any Facebook account's password. I haven't tried the technique and I would recommend you not trying it because it could be just a trick to get you to download a virus. But the video is inside for any brave and curious souls.

You Can Be a Google Glass Tester

Cole — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:10:56 +0000

Google is in the development phase of its revolutionary and very sci-fi product called Glass. Glass is basically a pair of glasses with only one lens that displays content to you on a transparent screen. It shows you the time, messages, directions, video, and more.

The glasses are voice responsive and can even record what you're looking at! If this excites you, follow the instructions inside and get your own pair!

Top Gear Korea Helicopter Crash [VIDEO]

Michelle — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:10:25 +0000

I didn't even realize there was a Top Gear Korea, although I'm a big fan of the BBC Top Gear and watch it religiously every weekend. Note: according to producers, no one was seriously injured in this helicopter crash caught on camera.

New Smartphone App Predicts Penis Size

Mike Adams — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:21:15 +0000

This recently developed app claims it can predict the size of a man’s erection with nearly the same accuracy as a crooked bookie in a horserace. Dr. Chris Culligan says his Predicktor app is a fun and interactive way to help all of those guys walking around with “little pecker syndrome” to see that they really aren’t packing that much less than the common man.

Will This Concept of the Blackberry Blade Cut Down the Competition?

Cole — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:16:30 +0000

Could this be the new Blackberry? The video popped up in my Google+ feed but there isn’t much of an explanation about it. Either way it looks pretty cool. The creators of the video, Interesting Engineering, also release details on the specs of the device. BlackBerry Blade Concept has a very attractive design plus slide QWERTY keypad.BlackBerry Blade [...]

Bozeman Game Developers Create Mobile Game App

Rich Ledoux — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:54:30 +0000

Three co-workers at IGT in Bozeman, a company that makes gaming machines, got together to create a mobile strategic board game app. Boxster is now available in the Apple App Store and for Mac and Windows. Dan DeFrance, Tyson Joehler and Chris Sehy, three computer science graduates working for IGT here in Bozeman, got together [...]

Casual Fridays Get Formal In Silicon Valley Start Ups [VIDEO]

Michelle — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:21:28 +0000

We're a fairly casual bunch every day here at The MOOSE so "Casual Fridays" don't mean much. Silicon Valley start ups have the rep of being fairly casual themselves. However, at some start ups that's changing....just for fun.

Local Microsoft Phone Scam

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:00:17 +0000

The Belgrade Police Department has received numerous complaints from residents reporting a possible phone scam involving a person claiming to be a representative of Microsoft. According to reports, a male caller is contacting people via telephone, informing them that their computer may have been infected by a virus. He is then asking for personal and/or [...]

I Can Get All Of Your Information – Spokeo.com

Michelle — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:18:59 +0000

With a new year upon us, take a minute to check your online information visibility at Spokeo.com. I’ve removed myself before and what do ya know…had to do it again. Everyday there’s ANOTHER website with our personal information posted for all to see that YOU didn’t put there. Spokeo.com. Go ahead and look yourself up. [...]