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Texas grandfather reportedly exposed as man behind Reddit's 'Creepshot' forum
Fox News - 13 Oct 2012 17:27
A Texas grandfather with an affinity for cats has reportedly been exposed as the man behind a creepy Internet forum where users post unsuspecting shots of women and underage girls.
Photoset, The Paris Review, and More [Iphone Apps Of The Week]
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2012 00:00
We have a bit of a high-brow edition of this week's best iPhone apps. From an app that'll teach you all about wine, to a stalwart lit mag, we're flexing your brain muscle for you this time around. More »
How Will Salesforce Adapt To The Next Platform Shift: Mobile Computing?
TechCrunch - 13 Oct 2012 07:00
Editor's note: Bruce Cleveland is a General Partner with InterWest Partners focused on software and services sector investments with an emphasis on cloud computing, mobile and analytical applications. Most of...
Watching This Polar Bear Smash a $2,000 Camera Lens Is Surprisingly Cute [Animals]
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2012 03:40
This polar bear is probably a really big Nikon fan that just loves to destroy expensive things because he was caught chomping, throwing and smashing a $2,100 Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS telephoto lens. It's pretty hilarious ...
Animal-Shaped Office Supplies Come With a Bite [Daily Desired]
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2012 01:40
We thought Office supplies were just about the blandest thing we could talk about. And that statement held true until we laid eyes on these ferocious staple removers from JacZagoory. More »
Eye movements could be next password
NBC News - 13 Oct 2012 01:36Surfing and Instagram Make for Incredible Photos [PICS]
Mashable - 13 Oct 2012 00:04
1. Costa Rica Photo by @photoblw, via @surfer_magazine Click here to view this gallery. Ah, Instagram. The photo sharing app that can't be stopped. Its gauzy filters have moved far beyond brunch photos and whimsical shoe...
Top Comments on Mashable This Week
Mashable - 13 Oct 2012 23:30
One Million Fans on Facebook! A huge thank you to our community in the form of this infographic, which tells some of the amazing Facebook stories from members of the Mashable community. Click here to view this gallery. T...
Amazon says Kindle users are entitled to e-book refunds
NBC News - 13 Oct 2012 23:27Workday IPO Shows Entrepreneurs What Matters: Market Size, Profitability And, Yes, Pricing
TechCrunch - 13 Oct 2012 23:15
The successful public market debut of Workday this past week was breathtaking. The initial filing range of $21 - $24 was raised to $24 -$26 while the company was marketing on its roadshow. The IPO was ultimately priced a...
How Much of Your Hard Drive is Full Right Now? [Chatroom]
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2012 23:00
When you're getting a new laptop, or building a PC of your own, hard drive space can be a concern. Maybe you want an SSD for speed, or maybe you just want an assload of space. Who doesn't want space? More »
Study: Europeans Quickest To Adopt iOS 6, Overall Updates Growth Continues
TechCrunch - 13 Oct 2012 22:45
We've got some new and interesting numbers to share about iOS 6 adoption three weeks after launch, from a couple of different sources, both of which show users continue to update to the new mobile OS from Apple. There ar...
Amazon says Kindle users are entitled to e-book refunds
Reuters - 13 Oct 2012 22:42
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Owners of Amazon.com's Kindle e-readers will receive refunds on past e-book purchases and see e-book prices drop if a judge approves legal settlements with publishers accused of fixing prices, accordi...
iTunes Terms of Service gets the RapGenius treatment, hilarity ensues
CNET - 13 Oct 2012 22:27
The rules of the road for iTunes are being savaged over at the online platform intended for explaining rap lyrics. [Read more]
Space shuttle Endeavour ending journey
NBC News - 13 Oct 2012 22:14
Landing day has come for the space shuttle Endeavour, but instead of returning to a NASA landing strip after circling the Earth, the shuttle's runway is the streets of Los Angeles leading to its final museum display.
This Reversible Table Is Perfect For Tiny Apartments [Video]
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2012 22:00
If you live in a smallish apartment like I do, you probably don't have a dinner table. You probably don't need one often—definitely not often enough to justify using the space required to store one—but sitt...
The New VC Kids On The Block Helping Europe’s Startups To Pick Up The Pace
TechCrunch - 13 Oct 2012 21:55
In dribs and drabs, the European venture capital scene has started to look gradually more like it will develop a broader range of VCs than in the past. True, the majority of European VC funds have not performed well. But...
E-book junkie? Amazon may have some money for you
CNET - 13 Oct 2012 21:34
The e-tailer posts an FAQ about a credit that could come to you as a result of legal settlements between three publishers and the Justice Department. Not everyone's eligible though. [Read more]
Romney, Obama Release Statements On How To Grow Tech Startups
TechCrunch - 13 Oct 2012 21:15
Both presidential campaigns released statements on how they would grow the technology startup Industry. In letters addressed to the regional trade organization, NYTechMeeetup, both candidates gave moderately specific ans...
Acoustic Barcodes Are Probably Super Popular In Some Alternate Universe [Video]
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2012 21:00
With technology like NFC on the rise, you might think the humble barcode might not be long for this world. As it turns out, that old medium has at least one more trick up its sleeve. Going tactile and operating with soun...
Texas Rangers hunt Twitter trolls, taxpayers are not amused
NBC News - 13 Oct 2012 20:35Rumor: Verizon-Bound Nokia Lumia 822 Will Cost A Cool $49 On Contract
TechCrunch - 13 Oct 2012 20:26
You may have caught on to the Verizon-flavored Nokia handset floating around the rumor mill. But just in case you missed it, a few recent leaks have led us to believe that the red carrier will lay claim to the Nokia Lumi...