There were apocalyptic forecasts about the impact that the dreaded DNS Changer Malware thingy would have on Internet users this past Monday. "Internet Blackout Threatens Thousands Worldwide," MSNBC reported. DNS Changer Malware Could Shutdown Internet for Quarter Million Monday, reported security firm Bit9 on its blog. "Thousands, if not millions of computers could lose Internet access on Monday, July 9, 2012," warned sites including Thomason Tech. Ok, so here's what didn't happen: that. "No major companies experienced issues related to the so-called 'Doomsday Virus,'" Mashable reported. Bits called it "the Internet Apocalypse That Wasn't." Why no disaster as promised? "As part of a federal court order, the F.B.I. arranged for a private company to swap the rogue DNS servers with legitimate servers to keep millions of infected users connected to the Internet." Then "Internet service providers like AT&T and Verizon temporarily substituted their own DNS servers for those set up by the F.B.I. " So it may it's not Apocalypse Now. Maybe later.

Comic-Con is in full swing, and that means cosplay - with the cos standing for kooky kostumes. "There's just something about the convention that brings out the inner geek in all of us, and for some that means duct taping butter knives to their knuckles, spiking their hair into two devilish curls and calling themselves Wolverine," says Screencrush, which presents a gallery of the best cosplay on the scene this year. Film School Rejects says "Arguably the biggest and best part of Comic-Con is the Exhibition Hall, which offers a mind-boggling 460,000 square feet of exhibition space, featuring all manner of items for sale...a true example of something for everyone (ball-jointed doll collectors, gather round!)." FSR marvels particularly over some knit dolls that look like the characters from Miyazaki anime films. Sci-fi site io9 roudns up the coolest exclusive toys at Comic-Con this year: "If you've ever wanted a statue of the poor schlub Darth Vader force-choked in A New Hope, rejoice. The Admiral Motti mini-bust from Gentle Giant can be yours for $80."And TheFW takes us beyond Comic-Con to recommend 8 other pop culture geekfests worth knowing about this Summer, including Blobfest in Phoenixville, PA, and Lebowski fest in Louisville.

True Geeks also are excited this week about Ouya. It's a cheap open-source Android-based video game console that just became the fastest project to raise a million bucks on Kickstarter. "'Ouya hit the total in just over eighthours, shattering the previous record," says the KS blog. "With completely open hardware and software, an emphasis on free-to-play gaming and an all-important $99 price, the system is a gamble that at least a subset of players are frustrated with the status quo," says Engadget, which chats with Yves Behar, its famous industrial designer who also did the $100 laptop and other cool stuff. Uncrate says "it could up-end the console business as we know it. Or its Yves Behar-designed interface might get bludgeoned by Apple. But hey, it's only $100, so it's worth a shot. Right?"

It's going to be all about the games. Right? And everyone's getting ready for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which it turns out are happening later this year! Because Facebook really needs more exposure, the social network of "The Social Network" fame has made a deal with broadcaster NBC. Explains AllFacebook: People who like the NBC Olympics page on Facebook will have access to exclusive content, and something called the Talk Meter will inform NBC viewers about what Facebook users people are saying about the Olys. "So even if you're not on Facebook, you'll be prompted to log on while you're watching the Games on TV." Is Farmville an Olympic event yet? Mashable marvels at how much mobile and social media will be part of the Olympic experience this year, saying: "Thank your lucky pixels - consumer tablets weren't even a thing for the last Summer Olympics, in 2008." Lucky pixels? That was awkward. In 2008 in China they probably were too busy making mobile devices.

Meanwhile, McDonald's plans to build the world's largest McDonald's in London for the Games, and HuffPo has the photos to prove it. Boing Boing provides an update (via the Guardian) on the developing French fry situation over there: apparently a sponsorship deal made McDonald's the only place workers could buy chips (aka fries) without fish. Other vendors could sell fish and chips. A chorus of complaints from site workers has led to a relaxation of the terms so workers can buy their chips from the vendor of their choice, even if they're not served with fish, but spectators still have to but from Ronald if they want fries without fish. So get ready: between fast food and social media, there will be plenty of ways at the Olympics to not stay in shape while watching the world's fittest athletes.

They're training all over the world to become the best. A recently viral video shows a 9-year-old Australian kid who can apparently throw a ping pong ball into a cup from anywhere on Earth. It has bloggers wondering about his future. Says Guyspeed (SFWBSC- Safe For Work But Super Cheesy): " While sticking him on the beer pong circuit now would probably violate some sort of child law, just imagine how good he's going to be when he finally hits college."