Summary: Summary: Find out what has Tom so excited this week. And why are trailers better than movies in some cases? We'll reflect on one that was especially true for us. And a little talk about Man of Steel just in time for these special eye glasses that give you Clark Kent vision. Happy Birthday America! We've got the week in Nerd history, too! Hosts: Tom Kresic, John Kresic, Mike Kresic Running Time: 48:15 Mobile App of the Week: Where can you actually play on the grass and NOT get yelled at? How about Wimbledon and follow the action with the Wimbledon Championships app. Nerd News: Sony and Disney begin streaming movies to your homes in effort to combat piracy. Why are trailers sometimes better than the movies themselves? Take Phantom Menace, for example. Who wants to drive a hybrid? I DO, I DO!!! Google Reader died this week, while Google+ has it’s 2nd birthday. Planning a trip? Where are the closest spaceships? How does the CEO from Yves St Laurent works with Apple? That’s a question for the Special Projects Division. For the Clark Kent in all of us. Telescopic vision. Just leave your glasses on Clark. This Week in Nerd History: July 4, 1776 – American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. In 1826, the author dies. July 3, 1863 - Battle of Gettysburg. July 2, 1867 - First NYC elevated railroad opens. July 2, 1955 - Lawrence Welk Show premieres nationally. July 1, 1963 – ZIP Codes are introduced for United States mail.
