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Benny the Bull Swoops in to Steal Celtics Fan's Girlfriend on Kiss Cam Stunt
Bleacher Report - 5 Jan 2015 00:47
For any visiting gentlemen fans at the United Center, treat your girlfriend (or wife) right, or Benny the Bull will turn into Mr. Steal Your Girl. During a staged kiss cam stunt at Saturday's game, Benny the Bull came in...
ESPN's Stuart Scott Dies at Age 49 Following Battle with Cancer
Bleacher Report - 4 Jan 2015 18:56
Longtime ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott died Sunday morning after an extended battle with cancer. He was 49 years old. SportsCenter confirmed the news: ESPN president John Skipper added: ESPN and everyone in the sports...
Jones vs. Cormier Results: Recapping the Pivotal Moments from UFC 182 Main Event
Bleacher Report - 4 Jan 2015 22:56
At UFC 182, Jon Jones faced one of the toughest tests of his prolific mixed martial arts career in Daniel Cormier. After fighting five hard rounds, Jones came out with the victory, leaving no doubt that he is the grea...
Photo challenge: Show us what you're bringing to CES
Mashable - 4 Jan 2015 18:00
Tech's largest trade show is happening this week That means this weekend, people are packing their travel bags with a ton of gadgets and other gear: Company representatives, with tablets to showcase their products; consu...
Netflix Cracks Down On VPN and Proxy "Pirates"
Slashdot - 4 Jan 2015 03:46
An anonymous reader sends this unfortunate report from TorrentFreak: Due to complicated licensing agreements Netflix is only available in a few dozen countries, all of which have a different content library. Some people ...
China's Smartphone Sensation Xiaomi Says Sales Doubled in '14; Eyes More Int'l Growth
Forbes - 4 Jan 2015 07:28
China's red-hot Xiaomi, the world’s No. 3 smartphone vendor in the third quarter, said today it sold 61.12 million smartphones in 2014, more than tripling its 18.7 million units sold in 2013. Tax-inclusive sales were 7...
Rumors that gravity will fail soon are greatly exaggerated
CNET - 4 Jan 2015 03:14Samsung is about to launch 'the most seductive TV of all time' at CES
The Verge - 4 Jan 2015 02:48
Samsung is pulling absolutely no punches in hyping up its CES product lineup this year, but this is a level of bravado that exceeds even the typically wild levels the company is known for. Look beyond its the incredibly ...
Keep Air Straws Attached to Compressed Air Cans With a Drinking Straw
Life Hacker - 4 Jan 2015 02:00
Air straws help you pinpoint what you're spraying from a can. It can be air, a lubricant, or paint. We've got tips on what to do if you lose that straw , but a drinking straw attached to the can helps prevent you from lo...
Norks SCOLD Prez Obama over Sony mega hack payback sanctions
The Register - 4 Jan 2015 18:30
'Groundlessly stirring up bad blood', moans official North Korea has slammed the U.S. government, after it imposed new economic sanctions on the Kim Jong Un regime as payback for the massive Sony Pictures hack attack - e...
Xiaomi Smartphone Sales More Than Triple
Wall Street Journal - 4 Jan 2015 09:14
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, which recently became the world's most valuable tech startup, said it sold 61.1 million smartphones last year, more than triple the number it sold in 2013.
Automakers aren't a trend at CES anymore -- they're here to stay
The Verge - 4 Jan 2015 06:02
When I touched down in Las Vegas yesterday for this year's Consumer Electronics Show, one of the first things I noticed was the Renaissance Hotel, a modern mid-rise that lies just south of the Las Vegas Convention Center...
Mark Zuckerberg started a book club on Facebook because books are good
The Verge - 4 Jan 2015 03:34
Whatever your feelings about Facebook, it's hard to argue it's as stimulating -- at least in the same way -- as a good book. Even Mark Zuckerberg might not disagree, apparently, seeing as he's set a challenge for himself...
Seinfeld's Trick for Small Talk: Ask Questions With Numerical Answers
Life Hacker - 4 Jan 2015 03:00
No one likes small talk, but comedian Jerry Seinfeld has a useful trick for making it better: When you're stuck, ask a question someone has to answer with a number.
Intel invests $25 million in smart eyewear company Vuzix
Digital Trends - 4 Jan 2015 02:40
On Friday, Vuzix announced Intel's $24.8 million investment, which it says will be used for general working capital to quicken the company's ability to introduce consumers to its "fashion-based wearable display products....
Valve adds built-in frame rate counter to Steam client (finally)
PC World - 4 Jan 2015 02:08
If there's anything PC gamers are obsessed with, it's resolution. But if there's one other thing PC gamers are obsessed with, it's frame rate. Thirty frames per second? Bah humbug. Sixty frames per second is the hill upo...
How Much Energy Does Your iPhone (And Other Devices) Really Use?
Forbes - 4 Jan 2015 22:04
Are they vampires or sippers? Here's what's worth worrying about and what's not.
NYPD officers turn backs while mayor eulogizes second officer killed in ambush
Mashable - 4 Jan 2015 21:47
Thousands of police officers filled the streets on a rainy Sunday morning outside a Brooklyn funeral home to pay their respects to Wenjian Liu, one of two NYPD officers who was gunned down last month while sitting in a p...
North Korea blasts US over sanctions
News Observer - 4 Jan 2015 09:56
North Korea has issued a furious statement slamming the United States for imposing sanctions against its government officials and the defense industry for a cyberattack against Sony.
Amazon Beefs Up India Unit, But E-Commerce Market Still Tiny
Forbes - 4 Jan 2015 07:13
Amazon's bet on e-commerce in India might be best for Rediff.com investors.
Our 5 Favorite Comic Convention Exclusives of 2014
Nerdist - 4 Jan 2015 07:00
Convention exclusives can be shameless nerd bait or they can be a treasure hunter’s dream. But regardless, you’ll find us lining up dutifully for the best of them every year when convention season rolls around. Here ...
Brazil's Automarket Faces Headwinds, Ford Expects Sales To Flatline
Forbes - 4 Jan 2015 06:04
Brazil has gone in reverse, says the German Association of the Automotive Industry.