-
Draw an iceberg and see how it will float – for science AND fun!
Inspired by a tweet by Megan Thompson-Munson (@GlacialMeg), Joshua Tauberer, Ph.D., created a fun iceberg simulator on his website. While it’s not a perfect simulation in that it doesn’t account for the three-dimensional distribution of mass, it’s still a great demonstration of how the popular conception of what’s below the “tip of the iceberg” is […] -
Unboxing of the Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler
I received my Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler today and did an unboxing video. Check it out below. I’ll work on a more exhaustive review soon, but in the meantime, you can check out the review for its predecessor, here. Use Coupon Code ARMCHAIR at checkout to Save 5% on Astrohaus Freewrite or Traveler – Modern Tools […] -
Let’s Talk About Masks
Masks have long been associated with infectious diseases. One need only recall the terrifying beaked masks that have become an iconic symbol of the Black Death of the 14th century, despite first emerging during the 17th century, when some doctors put them to use during the Plague of 1656. Thankfully, these macabre masks now only […] -
Springer Nature textbooks (History, Life Sciences, Education, etc.) freely available until end of July – English, German, Dutch
Springer Nature is providing free access to a range of essential textbooks from all disciplines until at least the end of July 2020. You can check out the details and search through the selection of more than 500 key eBook textbooks at this link. What follows is a portion of Springer Nature’s statement: With the […] -
Best Travel Cameras in 2020
I wrote a new article for Screen Rant on the Best Travel Cameras in 2020. There are 10 cameras to choose from in a variety of price ranges and for a variety of use cases. They’re rated from 7.9 – 9.2 out of 10, with an Editors Choice, Premium Pick, and a Best Value selection. […] -
Free Access to Special Issues in Computer Science, Springer Journals – Computer Vision, Intelligence, Robots, Cryptography, Data Mining, etc.
You can enjoy free access to featured special issues in Computer Science (CS) from Springer journals until April 30, 2020. There’s also a list of open Call for Papers. This page contains hundreds of articles on a variety of research topics and all are available for free for a limited period of time! -
The Computer Games Journal: Call for papers (2020 issues 3 and 4)
This call for papers is to any games students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners who may be interested. The Computer Games Journal:CALL FOR PAPERS (2020) Games researchers, practitioners and other scholars in the field are invited to submit papers and book reviews on the following issues: Games programming and technology Graphics, audio and storyboarding Entrepreneurship and […] -
Juggling Pianos: How I'm Trying to Hack my Brain
I’ve always liked to consider myself a fairly well-rounded individual with lots of interests. While my interest level in a particular activity usually doesn’t line up with my skill, I can still get a lot of enjoyment out of new activities even if I’m not particularly talented at them. It’s the journey as much as […] -
One Paragraph Short Stories 2019 – Submit Your Own Story Now!
You can post your one paragraph story as a comment to this blog or submit it to me directly via our Contact Us form. Please make sure it's one paragraph and one paragraph only and that you submit your best work, including spell checking. Multiple submissions from the same person are fine. -
Sexist snow plowing and other data bias unearthed in new podcast
The ever-excellent Big Picture Science, which is produced at the SETI Institute and has proven itself one of my favorite podcasts over the years, has a superb new episode on Data Bias in their ongoing Skeptic Check series. Here's their summary of the episode that provides some truly eye-opening revelations: -
Pay what you want for the Humble Book Bundle: Build It Yourself by Chronicle Books & Princeton Architectural Press
The Humble Book Bundle: Build It Yourself by Chronicle Books & Princeton Architectural Press just launched on Monday, August 12 at 11 a.m. Pacific time. Craft, build, stitch, or assemble your next project with ebooks like How to Make It, World of Geekcraft, How to Build a Hovercraft, and more! -
Pay what you want for The Humble Book Bundle: STEM Bookshelf by Mercury Learning!
The Humble Book Bundle: STEM Bookshelf by Mercury Learning just launched on Monday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Pacific time! Mercury Learning is back with a library of ebooks on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Get AutoCAD 2020 Beginning and Intermediate, Photograph Restoration and Enhancement Using Adobe Photoshop, Mathematical Methods for Physics, and more. -
Review: Astrohaus Freewrite (2nd Gen) smart distraction-free typewriter
COUPON: Get 5% off an Astrohaus Freewrite or Traveler by using coupon code ARMCHAIR at checkout A version of this review for the first generation Freewrite appeared on Armchair Arcade back in 2017. I’ve updated my review here for the second generation Freewrite, which is available now, as is its more portable companion, the Traveler. […] -
Pay what you want and learn to program and more from online courses in the Humble Intro to Code Bundle!
The Humble Intro to Code Bundle Here’s the link! Awesome online courses for you. We’ve teamed up with Zenva Academy for our newest bundle! Get access to online courses on game development, web development, computer vision, machine learning and AI, data science and more. Plus, your purchase will support Girls Who Code, Code.org and a charity […] -
Name your own price for great video game industry books, including Vintage Game Consoles!
The Humble Book Bundle: Break into the Game Industry by CRC Press There’s a great new Humble Bundle featuring fantastic game design and other video game books, including my own Vintage Game Consoles: An Inside Look at Apple, Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, and the Greatest Gaming Platforms of All Time. Here’s the link to check it out! […] -
The Strange Interactions Between “Sabine und Michael”
My daughter is taking full-year German this year and came home with an odd worksheet featuring very rudimentary cartoon drawings that are used to tell a story. Seems like a good concept but the associated dialogue left us all a bit dumbfounded. Here’s the page and translation: ———————– Mr. Schmidt: “How old are you, Sabine?” […] -
What can we learn from a fitness magazine from March 1938? – Part 02
I’ve had a personal interest in fitness, and bodybuilding in particular, since I was a child. Besides the important parts related to practicing good nutrition and actually working out, I’ve also always been keen to read up on the subject. This reading not only involved learning about the science of working out and all that […] -
Pay what you want for great games in the Humble Indie PlayStation Bundle 2019!
The Humble Indie PlayStation Bundle 2019 just launched on Tuesday, January 29 at 11 a.m. Pacific time! A new PlayStation bundle? Yes, indie-d! Welcome to our very first mixed-publisher PlayStation bundle. Get games like Killing Floor 2, Shadow Warrior 2, Layers of Fear, The Talos Principle, and plenty more for your PS4. Happy gaming! Here’s the link! -
So Many Diets, Which to Choose?
January usually centers around New Year’s resolutions, which often involve weight loss. This is not surprising given that 39.8% of the US population is considered overweight or obese, with the prevalence of both only expected to increase in the coming years. Weight loss resolutions are certainly a boon to gyms across the country, leading to […] -
What can we learn from a fitness magazine from March 1938? – Part 01
I’ve had a personal interest in fitness, and bodybuilding in particular, since I was a child. Besides the important parts related to practicing good nutrition and actually working out, I’ve also always been keen to read up on the subject. This reading not only involved learning about the science of working out and all that […]
Armchair Arcade is an award winning all eras videogame, computer, and technology Website that caters to every level of gamer, electronic entertainment enthusiast, geek culturist, and technophile.
Recent Comments