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Feb 19, 2015, 8:39 AM

Carnegie Mellon accidentally accepts 800 applicants after computer error

Imagine getting an acceptance letter to the top computer science masters program in the country. Then imagine being told that… Read More

Feb 19, 2015, 8:15 AM

That sexy LG G Flex 2 smartphone is coming to Sprint

Remember that new curved LG smartphone everyone was raving about at CES? Well, the LG G Flex 2 will be… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 12:10 PM

Watch how good this guy gets after playing ping pong for a year

Malcolm Gladwell already covered this premise in Outliers that if you practice something significantly on the regular, you’re bound to… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 11:38 AM

Nearly a third of Canadians fake being American to get our Netflix

Sure they have government-supported health care, but when it comes to more modern-day conveniences, we Americans simply have more choice than… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 10:51 AM

Regret that tattoo you got at CES? A topical removal cream is in the works

Wow, today in an amazing advancement that our tattoo-friendly streets of Seattle might appreciate: A tattoo-removal topical that costs as… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 10:26 AM

NASA launches new video on next era for Kennedy Space Center

Today, NASA released a video showing how it’s “retooling for the future” by remaking the Kennedy Space Center into a… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 10:10 AM

The Twitter Fiction Festival is back!

Aspiring authors take note: the Twitter Fiction Festival is back! The Festival is about “embracing, exploring, and developing the art… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 9:51 AM

‘Game of Thrones’ mania continues with Monopoly set, newly released scenes from season 4

Wow, HBO Is really building this up. To fuel the Game of Thrones hysteria, the cable channel has released two… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 9:01 AM

Lego goes all out with new ‘Star Wars’ collection

The Toy Fair in New York has just wrapped, but not without a bang: Lego unveiled 32 new sets of… Read More

Feb 18, 2015, 8:36 AM

World’s coolest grandpa goes on Tinder dates to help his grandson hook up

Tinder can be an endless, empty pit of dating fiascos, but one filmmaker figured out a way to make an amusing… Read More

Feb 17, 2015, 1:56 PM

Bellevue man among 100 finalists to train — and possibly die — for Mars One mission

Good news! You made it to the finals of an incredibly elite crowd and are at the top of your… Read More

Feb 17, 2015, 11:39 AM

George R.R. Martin: Your favorite character might die in the next season of ‘Game of Thrones’

Beloved and delightfully wicked author George R.R. Martin took to the Writers Guide West Awards and dropped some potential bombshells… Read More

Feb 17, 2015, 10:29 AM

‘The New Yorker’ goes inside the fabulous world of Apple designer Jonathan Ive

If you have a few spare minutes to kill today, The New Yorker has a profile on Apple design chief… Read More

Feb 17, 2015, 9:27 AM

Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’ clip shows trouble in paradise with Frank and Claire

Despite a brief snafu, in which the entire next season of Netflix’s House of Cards was released online, here’s an official clip that… Read More

Feb 17, 2015, 9:00 AM

ABC’s ‘Modern Family’ shot an entire episode with Apple’s iPhones and iPads

An upcoming episode of ABC’s Modern Family got the full-on Apple treatment — the entire show was shot using only… Read More

Feb 17, 2015, 8:36 AM

It’s official: Videos trump photos on Facebook

Want your audience to be more engaged with your content on Facebook? Post a video. That’s the official news form… Read More

Feb 16, 2015, 12:36 PM

LG to launch non-ugly luxury smartwatch in March

Today, LG announced it will unveil its first “all-metal, luxury” LG Watch Urbane at Mobile World Congress this March. The Android… Read More

Feb 16, 2015, 11:32 AM

‘Air,’ the first-ever entertainment show with drones, coming to Amsterdam this year

You may not be getting that Amazon Prime package delivered by drone anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean humankind hasn’t… Read More

Feb 16, 2015, 10:19 AM

SpaceX founder Elon Musk inks $3.5M book deal to write about Earth and Mars

Like he needed the cash, Tesla and SpaceX head honcho Elon Musk just signed a $3.5 million book deal with… Read More

Feb 16, 2015, 10:05 AM

Apple now weed-friendly: App Store allowing marijuana-themed apps in states where pot is legal

Apple is now allowing weed-themed apps in the 23 states where medical marijuana is legal. The news came courtesy of… Read More

Feb 16, 2015, 9:30 AM

Washergate update: LG exec indicted for damaging Samsung washing machines

An update on this battle for the ages: The LG Electronics executive accused of damaging competitor Samsung’s washing machine at… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 12:15 PM

Your Valentine’s Day conversation cheat sheet in one handy place

In funny post featured over on Racked, one woman has assembled all the topics men have tried to woo her… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 11:57 AM

See what 50 of the world’s top hackers look like in one composite

If you’ve ever wondered what a composite of the world’s top hackers looks like, today is your lucky day. And,… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 11:28 AM

Google opens awesome spa-like office in Budapest

Google took the idea of peace and tranquility to the next level with its new offices in Budapest, Hungary. The… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 10:53 AM

Want to find true love? There’s now an app and Indiegogo campaign for that

Is falling in love really a science? In January, the New York Times posted a Modern Love column, “To Fall… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 10:24 AM

Every Marvel superhero romantic hookup, painstakingly preserved in this SuperLove infographic

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, WebHostingBuzz has decided to declare its “love for Marvel comics and its universe” with… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 9:47 AM

This is no Jedi mind trick: NASA releases ‘Star Wars’ inspired poster

Of all the geeks out there, space geeks are some of our favorites. They seem a good-humored, well-rounded bunch who… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 9:25 AM

Google and Mattel to give View-Master a virtual reality upgrade

The classic View-Master you likely loved as a kid is getting a reboot, thanks to Google and Mattel. The companies… Read More

Feb 13, 2015, 8:24 AM

Introducing Spacefinder: City of Seattle launches marketplace to match artists with art spaces

Artists usually have unique needs when it comes to working spaces — ventilation, light, power supply — all these things… Read More

Feb 12, 2015, 1:16 PM

Drones film Death Star, give you sudden urge to visit Legoland

Drones can do so many things, like fly over volcanoes and help out in disaster situations. And now, drones have… Read More