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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

Feb 12, 2015, 11:25 AM

Fitbit’s Surge giving some users gross skin rash

Today in disgusting, Fitbit’s Surge is actually causing a rash in some users. The news comes courtesy of TechCrunch, which… Read More

Feb 12, 2015, 10:49 AM

Angelina Jolie rumored to direct ‘Captain Marvel’

Well, this could be very interesting. Angelina Jolie could be the director of the big-budget, action flick Captain Marvel. According… Read More

Feb 12, 2015, 10:24 AM

ESPN releases sleeker, sexier app to replace SportsCenter one

Sports fans rejoice: ESPN replaced its SportsCenter app today with a cleaner, faster one simply called ESPN. “Like Prince, Puff… Read More

Feb 12, 2015, 9:45 AM

BuzzFeed got Obama to use a selfie stick

Here’s one for the ages: BuzzFeed has released a video “Things Everybody Does But Doesn’t Talk About,” featuring our Commander… Read More

Feb 12, 2015, 8:51 AM

American Express ending deal with Costco in 2016

Enjoy whipping out your Amex at Costco for now. According to an announcement today by American Express, you won’t be able… Read More

Feb 12, 2015, 8:20 AM

Amy Pascal gives candid talk about being ‘fired’ from Sony

Talk about getting real, Sony’s former co-chair Amy Pascal got right down to business yesterday in a candid talk with… Read More

Feb 12, 2015, 7:53 AM

Watch this stunt driver blow her dates’ minds in this Ford prank ad

Call it speed dating, Mustang style. Ford’s latest is a prank that starts with some boring coffee dates, and that first-date… Read More

Feb 11, 2015, 11:45 AM

In defense of Jon Stewart moving on from ‘The Daily Show’

The Internets are awash today in digital tears about Jon Stewart’s announcement that he is leaving The Daily Show. Even… Read More

Feb 11, 2015, 11:03 AM

This hotel in Japan will be run almost entirely by robots

Headed to Nagasaki, Japan, this summer? You might want to check out the Henn-Ha Hotel, which will be staffed almost entirely… Read More

Feb 11, 2015, 10:38 AM

Seattle Police Officers Guild to cops: Keep it classy for social media

The Seattle Police Officers Guild has a message for union members: Behave yourselves. Social media is watching. At least that’s… Read More

Feb 11, 2015, 10:11 AM

Dating app Willow puts brains before beauty

If you’re Tindered out, here’s a new app that focuses on making a mental connection first. Willow launched today and… Read More

Feb 11, 2015, 9:31 AM

From ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Space Balls,’ this incredible mashup features the history of robots in film

There’s not much to say about this really cool look at robots in film throughout the ages, except that it’s… Read More

Feb 11, 2015, 9:18 AM

IKEA claims it can save your relationship with these emoticons

Oh, those clever Swedes. IKEA, the iconic flat-pack furniture maker, couple destroyer and meatball purveyor, is now trying to save… Read More

Feb 11, 2015, 8:35 AM

How developing a personal brand can help women boost their career potential

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a small networking and branding event for professional women, organized by Fuel Talent… Read More

Feb 10, 2015, 5:34 PM

Celebrity Cruises is partnering with Randi Zuckerberg to curate tech-inspired spa treatments

Sometimes I’m blown away by what some companies will pay some people to do. Like today. As if passengers on… Read More

Feb 10, 2015, 11:29 AM

This town in Oregon is supposedly more ‘innovative’ than Seattle

If Corvallis, Ore., is looking for a new slogan to slap on its town sign, it might be this: “Welcome… Read More

Feb 10, 2015, 11:14 AM

You’ll never lose your wallet again with this smart wallet

If you’re one of those people who are constantly misplacing your wallet, this one’s for you. Dutch company Mijlo has launched… Read More

Feb 10, 2015, 10:10 AM

Your tech company definitely needs a giant ball pit

Think your awesome tech office has everything? Guess again. Bet it doesn’t have a huge ball pit. Creative agency, Pearlfisher… Read More

Feb 10, 2015, 9:57 AM

Spider-Man set for makeover, thanks to new deal between Marvel and Sony

Spider-Man is set for a reboot, and this time he gets to join his Marvel buddies. Disney-owned Marvel Studios and Sony… Read More