Mashable: Latest 27 News Updates - including “HotelTonight Reaches 4 Million Downloads, Expands Further Into Europe” |
- HotelTonight Reaches 4 Million Downloads, Expands Further Into Europe
- Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z Is Extremely Thin and Light
- Here’s What Google’s Eric Schmidt Said About North Korea
- A Dog’s Life: GoPro Camera Shows Canine’s Point-of-View
- Turn Your Smartphone Into a Rugged Camera With This G-Form Case
- Why ‘The Guardian’ Is Forgoing Paywalls — For Now
- 10 Glorious Shake My Head Dad Moments
- 5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week
- An Appointment With Kim Dotcom
- 5 Connected Objects to Smarten Up Your Home
- New York Times Travel Show Features Safaris, Solar Power and Cigar-Rolling
- Target Skips Super Bowl Commercial in Favor of Mobile Game
- Why It’s OK to Fail at Kickstarter
- Australian Library Moves All Lance Armstrong Titles to Fiction Section
- 5 Games You Should Play This Week
- Top 5 Kids Apps This Week
- Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
- Resume Killers: 3 Things That Will Get Your Resume Thrown in the Trash
- This 7-Month-Old Has Mastered ‘Gangnam Style’ Dance Moves
- NASCAR Fans to Shape Race Through Mobile-App Voting
- See Jupiter and Moon Shine Dazzlingly Close Together Monday
- Double Comic Feature: Zuck and Users Weigh In on Facebook Graph Search
- Watch President Obama Take the Oath of Office
- Starbucks Verismo Messes Up Your Name in the Comfort of Your Kitchen
- 9 Ways to Watch Obama’s Inauguration Online
- Jennifer Lawrence Mocks Her 9-Year-Old Oscar Competition on ‘SNL’
- 12 Weirdest Things That Look Like U.S. Presidents
- 5 Ways to Recruit Top Talent During Rapid Growth
| HotelTonight Reaches 4 Million Downloads, Expands Further Into Europe Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:53 AM PST  
Starting today, you can book a hotel using the service in two new countries: Germany and Switzerland, with initial hotel offerings available in Berlin, Munich, Zurich and Geneva. Hotel offerings in Hamburg will be available in February. "Mobile technology has revolutionized the way we plan our lives, totally shifting our mindset and approach to travel. We are no longer tied to pre-planned itineraries, but empowered to make spontaneous… More About: App, HotelTonight, travel |
| Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z Is Extremely Thin and Light Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:09 AM PST
The device is very thin and light for a tablet with a 10.1-inch screen: it is 6.9mm thick and weighs 495 grams. For comparison, the 9.7-inch, Wi-Fi-only iPad weighs 652 grams. The Xperia Tablet Z is no slouch when it comes to specifications, either: it sports a Qualcomm 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage memory, further expandable via microSD memory cards. Its screen has a full HD (1920x1200) resolution, and it comes with an 8.1-megapixel camera, NFC, LTE, and Sony S-Force virtual surround sound. Last but not least, the device is also dustproof and waterproof, all of which makes it… More About: sony, Tablet Z, Xperia |
| Here’s What Google’s Eric Schmidt Said About North Korea Posted: 21 Jan 2013 12:43 AM PST
Schmidt posted on his Google+ account this morning, and said the goal was to talk to North Korea about a free and open Internet. The reason many people suspected Schmidt was making the trip was to increase Google's market into the country, but why can't it be both? Google would no doubt get one of its many fingers into an open North Korean Internet, so it could be a classic win-win for Google and the North Korean people. In his Google+ post, Schmidt said that he was shown the mostly Linux-based software and technolo… More About: eric schmidt, Google, North Korea |
| A Dog’s Life: GoPro Camera Shows Canine’s Point-of-View Posted: 20 Jan 2013 11:09 PM PST
SEE ALSO: Turn Your Smartphone Into a Rugged Camera With This G-Form Case A new YouTube video, however, takes GoPro experimentation to a new level by showing one dog's point-of-view. The nearly two-and-a-half-minute clip follows an unidentified canine, as he swims in a pool and retrieves yellow tennis balls for his owner. Since going online Sunday, the above video has attracted close to 20,000 views. Do you think this is an interesting way to use a GoPro camera? Tell… |
| Turn Your Smartphone Into a Rugged Camera With This G-Form Case Posted: 20 Jan 2013 10:04 PM PST
For this reason, thrill-seekers have often turned to GoPro for action cameras that can capture footage while on-the-go. But one company is challenging the status quo by developing a case that it says can turn a standard smartphone into a rugged camera. SEE ALSO: 10 Crazy Ways to Use a GoPro G-Form, which creates protective cases for tech gadgets, has unveiled the G90 Action Sports Camera for the iPhone 5, the latest iPod touch and other devices. Check out the video, above, for more. "The G90 case integrates unique, multiple p… More About: G-Form, gopro, iPhone 5, iPod Touch, samsung galaxy s4 |
| Why ‘The Guardian’ Is Forgoing Paywalls — For Now Posted: 20 Jan 2013 09:16 PM PST
As mentioned, the uptake in paywalls, particularly in the U.S., can be largely attributed to the NYT's widely publicized success with its me… More About: paywalls, the guardian, uk |
| 10 Glorious Shake My Head Dad Moments Posted: 20 Jan 2013 08:35 PM PST 1. Disco Fieber
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| 5 Fascinating Facts We Learned From Reddit This Week Posted: 20 Jan 2013 07:43 PM PST 1. Robert E. Lee believed slavery to be a "moral & political evil."In an 1856 letter to his wife, the future Confederate general wrote: "In this enlightened age, there are few I believe, but what will acknowledge, that slavery as an institution, is a moral & political evil in any Country."Howeer, the letter goes on to discuss a significantly less than enlightened view that black people are "immeasurably better off here than in Africa," and that the pain of slavery is "necessary for their instruction as a race." So there's that. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Click here to view this gallery.
What have you learned from the front page of the Internet lately? More About: features, reddit, reddit facts, Social Media |
| An Appointment With Kim Dotcom Posted: 20 Jan 2013 06:59 PM PST
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND -- It's been said that Kim Dotcom is a villain. Many, particularly those in the film industry and law enforcement, believe it. To others, he is a hero standing up for the rights of Internet users everywhere. I wanted to find out for myself where he stood. I arrived at the Dotcom Mansion early Sunday afternoon New Zealand time. It was just a few hours after the launch of Kim Dotcom's new website Mega.co.nz and one year since his mansion was raided and he was… More About: Kim Dotcom, Mega, megaupload |
| 5 Connected Objects to Smarten Up Your Home Posted: 20 Jan 2013 06:33 PM PST Ninja Blocks ($199) Kickstarter-funded Ninja Blocks are wirelessly connected mini-computers embedded with a range of sensors that can detect humidity, temperature, motion, light and distance, among other things. Using Ninja Blocks' accompanying software system, you can communicate with a range of systems through SMS, Twitter, Foursquare, Evernote and more. You could, for instance, program your Ninja to text you when someone rings your (wireless) doorbell; turn on the light by talking to Siri; tweet at you when your pet's water bowl runs dry; or, when motion is detected in your garage, take a photo from your webcam and upload it to Dropbox. Introductory kits cost $199 and will resume shipping in March. More affordable alternatives include Knut and Twine, both of which cost $99 but have fewer sensors and capabilities than Ninja Blocks. You can purchase a range of add-ons sensors and connected devices for the Knut, however, including sensors for moisture and water pressure, as well as a magnetic door switch, for $25 apiece. Click here to view this gallery.
Until recently, even partially automated homes were exclusive to the domains of engineers and home owners wealthy enough to hire them (or creative students with some extra time on their hands). But now those systems are becoming more affordable and easier to manage, thanks in part to Kickstarter-fueled interest in "The Internet of Things," as well as integrations with SMS, smartphones and web-based applications like Twitter and Dropbox. SEE ALSO: Ev… More About: features, Gadgets, home, internet of things, Lifestyle |
| New York Times Travel Show Features Safaris, Solar Power and Cigar-Rolling Posted: 20 Jan 2013 05:45 PM PST NYT Travel Show More than 500 destinations were on display at the New York Times Travel Show. Click here to view this gallery.
There were seminars on travel and social media, the latest mobile travel apps, as well as ways to use the Internet to research and book your next vacation. The floor was divided into sections by country and type of travel. Given the number of people standing in line for cruise information, vacationing on the high seas is clearly a popular travel option. SEE ALSO: 7 Tech Essentials for Any Kind of Travel For those who prefer land -- whether you're l… More About: new york times, travel, travel tech |
| Target Skips Super Bowl Commercial in Favor of Mobile Game Posted: 20 Jan 2013 04:59 PM PST
Snack Bowl, which can be played on mobile web browsers as well as downloadable apps for iPhone and Android devices, is pretty basic. You're awarded points for tossing a carousel of branded snacks, including DiGiorno pizza and Coke Zero, to your jersey-wearing guests, who are inexplicably running across your living room one by one. Your guests move faster… More About: Marketing, Mobile, retail, Super Bowl, Target |
| Why It’s OK to Fail at Kickstarter Posted: 20 Jan 2013 04:05 PM PST
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| Australian Library Moves All Lance Armstrong Titles to Fiction Section Posted: 20 Jan 2013 03:18 PM PST
Manly Library in Sydney posted a notice to all readers informing them that all books about Armstrong would be recategorized, The Australian reports. "All non-fiction Lance Armstrong titles, including Lance Armstrong: Images of a Champion, The Lance Armstrong Performance Program and Lance Armstrong: World's Greatest Champion, will soon be moved to the fiction section,'' the sign says. SEE ALSO: Lance Armstrong Movie in the Works The library was not alone in its reassessment of the numerous prin… More About: lance armstrong, libraries, oprah, Sports |
| 5 Games You Should Play This Week Posted: 20 Jan 2013 02:35 PM PST 1. 10000000 For fans of puzzle games and dungeon crawlers, do yourself a favor and play 10000000 right now. This iOS game was just ported to PC and Mac through Steam this week, and will have you saying, "just one more turn" until the wee hours. The premise of 10000000 is you find yourself trapped in a dungeon, and the only way to escape is to reach 10 million points in your dungeon run. All your actions (fighting, casting spells, and unlocking doors) all depend on matching the appropriate tiles on the game board. The first few times through you'll fail miserably, but you also collect resources and gold by matching tiles and defeating monsters, allowing you to level up your weapons and armor before trying again. The addition of 80 objectives add an extra layer to the gameplay, giving you lots of reasons to try another round. 10000000 was one of the most fun iOS games of 2012, so do yourselves a favor and pick it up at its reduced price on Steam today. Click here to view this gallery.
While there weren't a lot of big retail releases over the last week, we rounded up five of the best things for you to spend your time and money on. There's something for everyone, including new offerings and games we've just recently discovered. SEE ALSO: 'Temple Run 2' Is Necessary and Beautiful Take a look at the list above for this week's suggestions. Let us know in the comments what you've been playing, whether it be on console, PC or mobile. More About: borderlands 2, features, Games You Should Play, Gaming, iOS games, video games |
| Posted: 20 Jan 2013 02:09 PM PST 1. Fire Station Ages 3-8 Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars Why we like it: This virtual field trip lets you explore community helpers -- especially a fire station -- by way a set of well-chosen videos embedded in the app. Testers liked the hand-drawn images and the background music which can be toggled on or off. Need to know: Note that this is a big app, weighing in at 400MB due to the embedded videos. It is a good app for any child (or adult) who wants some real-world information and experiences. See this video review. Ease of use: 10/10 Educational: 9/10 Entertaining: 9/10 $2.99 Click here to view this gallery.
This week's top apps are all about involvement. Using them, your kids will be gardening, jumping, going on field trips and starring in their own TV episodes -- all from the comforts of home. SEE ALSO: Why Being Young Doesn't Make You a Social Media Expert Our friends at Children's Technology Review shared with us these 5 top apps from their comprehensive monthly database of kid-tested reviews. The site covers everything from math and counting to reading and p… More About: contributors, family and parenting, features, galleries, mobile apps, Top Kids Apps |
| Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week Posted: 20 Jan 2013 01:22 PM PST
In this edition, we see Bad Lip Reading figure out what NFL coaches are yelling from the sidelines, The Slo Mo Guys shoot fireworks from paint cans, an alternate Hobbit ending, plus some additional viral goodies. SEE ALSO: MORE VIRAL VIDEO RECAPS What was your favorite video this week? Let us know in the comments. More About: Viral Video Recap, viral videos |
| Resume Killers: 3 Things That Will Get Your Resume Thrown in the Trash Posted: 20 Jan 2013 12:36 PM PST
Gasp! The trash? I know what you're thinking, but the truth is, recruiters have dozens, even hundreds, of resumes to comb through every day. So, in an effort to cull them down to a reasonable amount, they'll simply toss any that don't meet what they're looking for. To learn more, I sat down with a few recruiters and asked them about the resumes that make the cut and those that get tossed. Here are three of their deal-breakers. 1. You Don't Meet … More About: job search, resume |
| This 7-Month-Old Has Mastered ‘Gangnam Style’ Dance Moves Posted: 20 Jan 2013 12:06 PM PST
Think you've mastered the dance moves to "Gangnam Style" from international phenomenon Psy? This 7-month-old just might beat you in a dance-off. While the average baby this age is yet to master walking and talking, this tyke can surely be proud of his dance moves. SEE ALSO: Gangnam Style! The Anatomy of a Viral Sensation Watch above as he lassos and gallops along with the music. We just might have found the next great pop dancer. More About: gangnam style, viral video |
| NASCAR Fans to Shape Race Through Mobile-App Voting Posted: 20 Jan 2013 11:59 AM PST |
| See Jupiter and Moon Shine Dazzlingly Close Together Monday Posted: 20 Jan 2013 11:37 AM PST
The moon, appearing as a waxing gibbous phase, 78 percent illuminated, will appear to stand close below a very bright, non-twinkling, silvery "star." But it won't be a star that will be keeping the moon company on America's Inauguration Night, but the largest planet in our solar system: Jupiter. Across much of the United States and southern Canada, this will be closest that the moon and Jupiter will appear relative to each other until the year 2026. On Monday night, the moon will be about of 248,700 miles (400… More About: Jupiter, moon, space |
| Double Comic Feature: Zuck and Users Weigh In on Facebook Graph Search Posted: 20 Jan 2013 11:31 AM PST When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rolled out Facebook Graph Search this week, what was he really thinking? Our friends Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech were somehow able to eavesdrop on his darkest thoughts, which they faithfully reproduced here in all their glory:
And we're not stopping there. In this very special Sunday Comics double feature, we also get the reaction of some ungrateful users of Facebook Graph Search:
And now, without even a hint of irony, feel free to share these comics on Facebook. Comic illustrations provided by The Joy of Tech. Published with permission; all rights reserved. More About: comics, Facebook, Graphic Search, Sunday Comics |
| Watch President Obama Take the Oath of Office Posted: 20 Jan 2013 11:03 AM PST
In the ceremony, which took less than one minute, Obama swears to "faithfully execute the office of President of the United States" and to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution of the United States. Vice President Joe Biden also took his oath of office on Sunday, sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The ceremony took place at the Vice President… More About: barack obama, inauguration, Joe Biden, Presidential Inauguration |
| Starbucks Verismo Messes Up Your Name in the Comfort of Your Kitchen Posted: 20 Jan 2013 10:34 AM PST
We all know the drill at Starbucks -- we order drinks and get served lattes with awkward derivatives of our names scribbled on their paper cups. Saturday Night Live parodied the phenomenon in this sketch about Verismo, Starbucks' at-home brewing system. How do you think they did? Image courtesy of NBC, Saturday Night Live More About: starbucks |
| 9 Ways to Watch Obama’s Inauguration Online Posted: 20 Jan 2013 09:49 AM PST
Note: Obama's official swearing-in happened Sunday morning in a small event at the White House. 1. Politico The aptly named Politico LIVE will be livestreaming throughout the event, featuring analysis from the likes of Jim VandeHei, John F. Harris, Maggie Haberman, Mike Allen and more at politico.com. The stream will also be available on Politico's iPhone and iPad apps. Join Politico's Twitter conversation at #pol… More About: barack obama, Politics, US |
| Jennifer Lawrence Mocks Her 9-Year-Old Oscar Competition on ‘SNL’ Posted: 20 Jan 2013 09:01 AM PST
Lawrence explained that she was simply quoting from the movie The First Wives Club, and was not in fact defaming Streep. "I would never trash-talk any of my fellow nominees at the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are another story. Ladies, I love you all, but you're about to get served," Lawrence said in her opening monologue. Lawrence's fellow Oscar nominees for Best Actress include the oldest and younges… More About: Entertainment, Oscars, saturday night live, TV |
| 12 Weirdest Things That Look Like U.S. Presidents Posted: 20 Jan 2013 08:11 AM PST Can you tell the difference between James Polk and Franklin Pierce? Hmm, how about William McKinley and Calvin Coolidge? Fret not, novice presidential historian -- 200 years of men with powered wigs, bushy facial hair and/or stern smirks can all blur together in the old noggin. SEE ALSO: 100 Years of U.S. Presidential Inaugurations [PHOTOS] Consider this your opportunity to acquaint yourself with the faces of past U.S. presidents just in time for the inauguration. And to make this whole "learning" thing more fun, we've pinpointed the oddest presidential doppelgangers this side of Pennsylvania Ave. 1. Chicken McNugget and George Washington
Mashable composite. Images courtesy… More About: humor, inauguration, President, Watercooler |
| 5 Ways to Recruit Top Talent During Rapid Growth Posted: 20 Jan 2013 07:12 AM PST
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