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- Mashable Weekend Recap: 60 Stories You Might Have Missed
- Apple Developing Smaller iPad While Amazon Works on a Bigger Kindle Fire [RUMOR]
- You Too Can Fly Into Space With Richard Branson
- Nokia Knocks Lumia 900 Price Down to $50
- Modern Day Heat Wave Problems [COMIC]
- LEGO Version of ‘Portal’ May Be Coming to a Store Near You
- This Robot Can Express Frighteningly Human Emotions [VIDEO]
- Richard Branson Announces Satellite-Carrying ‘LauncherOne’
- How to Watch ‘Breaking Bad’ Premiere Live Online
- 5 Fascinating Things We Learned From Reddit This Week
- Kickstarter Project: Bring Ancient Artillery Into Your Office [VIDEO]
- The 10 Most Awesome Breaking Bad Finds on Pinterest
- Top 10 Tech This Week [PICS]
- Watch the Gruesome Trailer for The Walking Dead’s New Season
- 770,000 Users Demand YouTube-to-MP3 Conversion
- Top 6 Comments on Mashable This Week
- Watch London Cops Pull the Plug on Springsteen and McCartney [VIDEO]
- Reserve These 5 Web Properties for Your Kids Now
- Watch the Soyuz Lift Off for the International Space Station [VIDEO]
- Sneak Peek: iPad 7″ Features Unicorn Horns, Levitation [SUNDAY COMICS]
- Advertisers Need to Pay Attention to Connected TV [INFOGRAPHIC]
- Why Analytics Matter to Small Businesses
- ‘Call Me Maybe’ Meets Star Wars: Forced Parody? [VIDEO]
- 3 Online Tools for Finding the Perfect Job Candidate
- HTC Working on ‘Unique’ New Tablet [REPORT]
| Mashable Weekend Recap: 60 Stories You Might Have Missed Posted: 16 Jul 2012 04:05 AM PDT    
So start your week right, check out all of our posts we did over the weekend here on the Weekend Recap, and then go out there and make it your best week yet. Editor's Picks Sneak Peek: iPad 7″ Features Unicorn Horns, Levitation [SUNDAY COMICS] Advertisers Need to Pay Attention to Connected TV [INFOGRAPHIC] Next iPhone Will Debut in Fall, Japanese Blog Reports [VIDEO] Richard Branson Anno… More About: mashable weekend recap
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| Apple Developing Smaller iPad While Amazon Works on a Bigger Kindle Fire [RUMOR] Posted: 16 Jul 2012 02:09 AM PDT 
The new, smaller iPad will have a 7.85-inch screen diagonal and will cost "significantly less" than the "regular" iPad, which starts at $499. Meanwhile, Amazon is working on a bigger version of the 7-inch Kindle Fire in order to compete with the iPad, claims a developer briefed on Amazon's plans. Steve Jobs has famously claimed that the iPad has just the perfect screen size, and Apple hasn't even hinted at a smaller version of the tablet yet, so the "iPad mini" stays deep within rumor territory. We'll find out t… More About: Kindle, amazon, apple, ipad
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| You Too Can Fly Into Space With Richard Branson Posted: 15 Jul 2012 11:54 PM PDT  At long last, Richard Branson has announced the scheduled departure of the first Virigin Galactic space flight. Branson will depart sometime in 2013 with his two sons beside him for the much-anticipated flight. And if you've got $200,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you can join them for the ride. The AP reports that more than 500 people have already signed up to board the company's SpaceShipTwo craft. A seat on the flight also requires a week-long training course in addition to the hefty price tag. SEE ALSO: Virgin Galactic's LauncherOne Aims to Make Satellite Deployment Cheaper Watch this video to learn more about the history behind Virgin… More About: Space Flight, Virgin Galactic, richard branson
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| Nokia Knocks Lumia 900 Price Down to $50 Posted: 15 Jul 2012 09:31 PM PDT 
The new price took effect Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reports. Nokia's and AT&T's website have both been updated to reflect the change. The price cut comes less than a month after Microsoft unveiled its next-generation mobile OS, Windows 8 -- and with it, news that Lumia 900 phones will not be getting the upgrade. If the phone wasn't selling well before that bit of news dropped, it's likely selling much worse now. A Nokia spokesperson told the Journal that the move was "a normal strategy… More About: Nokia, att, lumia 900, microsoft, windows phone 7
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| Modern Day Heat Wave Problems [COMIC] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 08:02 PM PDT  The U.S. is suffering through a series of hot, muggy days. Sometimes the weather tops 90-degrees for a few days or more. In our neck of the woods, that's called a heat wave. It gets so bad you feel like you're gonna melt. If that does happen, let's hope you have the presence of mind to remember what's important. Like this guy. More About: cartoon, comic, humor
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| LEGO Version of ‘Portal’ May Be Coming to a Store Near You Posted: 15 Jul 2012 07:05 PM PDT Full Portal Set Look familiar? The Portal gang's all here! Via Brickthing Click here to view this gallery. 
The idea was pitched to LEGO via its CUUSOO platform, a petition-style site where LEGO fans can submit ideas for products they'd like to see the company sell. If an idea gets at least 10,000 supporters, LEGO will consider turning the dream into a reality. The LEGO Portal project was introduced late last month. It only took about two weeks to cross the 10,000 vote threshold. This September, a "LEGO Jury" comprised of designers, project managers and other staff will take the idea into…
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| This Robot Can Express Frighteningly Human Emotions [VIDEO] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 06:36 PM PDT  Robots just got creepier. The new FACE robot can express a range of human emotions that go beyond expressing happiness and sadness to show disgust and amazement, among other expressions. It can even adjust the intensity of each emotion displayed on a sliding scale. The robot relies on 32 gears in its "face" (compared to approximately 52 muscles in a human face) that control the expressions and show emotion. SEE ALSO: Human Thought Can Control This Robot Watch the video to learn how long it took developers to create this feat of robotics and how the FACE robot learns to mimic actual human emotions. While a little unsettling, we've got to admit…
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| Richard Branson Announces Satellite-Carrying ‘LauncherOne’ Posted: 15 Jul 2012 05:50 PM PDT 
LauncherOne, which Branson announced at the Farnborough Airshow near London, England, is scheduled to begin sending satellites to space in 2016. The vessel will have a cargo capacity of up to 500 pounds and cost under $10 million, according to a release from the company. Branson hailed the project as a solution for democratizing satellite-based scientific research. "It will be a critical new tool for the global research community, enabling us all to learn about our home planet more quickly and affordably… More About: SpaceX, Tech, Virgin Galactic, richard branson, space, technology
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| How to Watch ‘Breaking Bad’ Premiere Live Online Posted: 15 Jul 2012 04:56 PM PDT 
Earlier this month, an ongoing dispute between AMC Networks and Dish over carriage fees meant that Dish satellite customers lost access to the AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and WEtv cable networks. That's bad news for any Dish customer who wants to tune into the latest (and final) season of the award-winning show Breaking Bad. For the last few weeks, AMC has ramped up its own "Get the Facts" campaign with its "Keep AMC Networks" site geared towards telling its side of the story. In a move that is unprecedented -- at least as far as these disputes go -- the network is go… More About: AMC network, amc, breaking bad, streaming television
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| 5 Fascinating Things We Learned From Reddit This Week Posted: 15 Jul 2012 03:41 PM PDT 1. NASA Uses Armageddon as a Training Movie As part of NASA's management training program, new staff must find as many scientific inaccuracies in the film Armageddon as they can . NASA considers this a game for its "space geeks," however 168 inaccuracies is apparently the record. Click here to view this gallery. 
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| Kickstarter Project: Bring Ancient Artillery Into Your Office [VIDEO] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 03:27 PM PDT  Have you ever daydreamed of bringing the weapons of the ancient battlefield into your office? Now you can help fund a Kickstarter project that will do just that. The ballista, an ancient weapon that fired shield-piercing bolts, is being developed into a toothpick-firing desktop model by engineer Kerwin Lumpkins. Remember the Internet sensation of the ancient catapult-liketrebuchet? This follows suit. We've got a feeling it would be the weapon of choice for Dwight from The Office. SEE ALSO: Penny Arcade Raises $200,000 in 2 days on Kickstarter Watch the video to see just how the ballista is constructed and learn more about the Kickstarter proje… More About: Ancient weaponry, Ballista, Kerwin Lumpkins, kickstarter
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| The 10 Most Awesome Breaking Bad Finds on Pinterest Posted: 15 Jul 2012 03:14 PM PDT Blue Meth Cupcake If you're throwing a "Breaking Bad" party, pick up Gatorade and whip up a batch of these cupcakes. Image via of Craftster Click here to view this gallery. 
Ramp up your excitement level for tonight's premiere of the fifth and final season by flipping through the gallery of Breaking Bad Pinterest finds that are more fun than noshing on Funyuns in the New Mexico desert. BONUS: Watch the stars of "Breaking Bad" before meth and Albuquerque. More About: breaking bad, pinterest, watercooler
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| Watch the Gruesome Trailer for The Walking Dead’s New Season Posted: 15 Jul 2012 02:20 PM PDT 
The new season picks up right where season 2 left off: The group is partially split up after a walker attack on the farm and some of them have just come upon a prison which could potentially serve as a new home. Fans of The Walking Dead graphic novel -- on which the AMC series is based -- will recognize several key players, including the sword-wielding Michonne (introduced at th… More About: Entertainment, TV, amc, television, the walking dead, trailers, trending
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| 770,000 Users Demand YouTube-to-MP3 Conversion Posted: 15 Jul 2012 01:26 PM PDT 
Google, however, disagrees. Last month, it reportedly sent Matesanz a cease-and-desist, claiming that his site's function violates YouTube's terms of service. The site is still up, but it no longer works as advertised. In response to Google's threat of legal action, Matesanz did two things: he turned to two experts in Germany to examine his case (they have produced reports defending Matesanz) and he asked his users and supporters to sign… More About: Entertainment, Google, YouTube, audio, mp3, streaming video, trending
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| Top 6 Comments on Mashable This Week Posted: 15 Jul 2012 12:41 PM PDT 
Following the hilarious Rolling Stones 404 message, one commenter had another great suggestion for U2. Lady Gaga finally opened up her social media network to all her Little Monsters, complete with multilingual chat, Pinterest-style layout and Reddit-like voting system. Still, our readers wanted to discuss how she would stack up to other social media celebrity heavyweights. Another big story this week came from the announcement of a re-release of another little monster: Furby. The talkative tech-toy that flew off the shelves during the… More About: Furby, Lady Gaga, Little Monsters, mashable follow, top comments
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| Watch London Cops Pull the Plug on Springsteen and McCartney [VIDEO] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 12:28 PM PDT 
Springsteen was at the tail end of a three-hour long performance in London's Hyde Park when he brought the ex-Beatle onto the stage to do a couple of songs together. The pair went beyond the park's 10:30 p.m. curfew by about half an hour, prompting police to cut off the juice. It may have been a first for The Boss, but McCartney's had this happen once before: The Beatles famously played a surprise show from the rooftop of London's Abbey Road Studios way back in 1969 before their power was turned off by po… More About: Music, Video, Viral, World, YouTube, london, trending, uk, watercooler
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| Reserve These 5 Web Properties for Your Kids Now Posted: 15 Jul 2012 11:56 AM PDT 1. Domain Name Purchasing a domain name is the most useful and expensive property you can reserve for your new child. He or she can turn the site into anything, that is, when the little tyke comes of age. Here's zoefox.com, the domain name I can't own because young Zoe's parents are squatting on it until August 2013. If you want to snag an already taken domain, you can find out on who owns it by visting WhoIs. Unlike many social networks, which prohibit the sale of user names, you can purchase domain names if someone is squatting on yours. Click here to view this gallery. 
"People will buy domain names before they'll do anything else," says Beth Blecherman, founder of TechMamas.com. If you're a new parent, you can make sure this doesn't happen to your children by creating some thoughtful digital gifts now, which take rela… More About: Facebook, Google, Kids, Social Media, Twitter, features, lifestyle, parenting, trending, web
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| Watch the Soyuz Lift Off for the International Space Station [VIDEO] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 11:19 AM PDT  A Russian Soyuz lifted off from Kazakhstan early Sunday morning, carrying three astronauts bound for the International Space Station. The crew, made up of astronauts from Russia, Japan and the United States, will fly for two days before docking at the ISS for a six-week mission. They will join three others already on board the station orbiting some 255 miles or so above the surface of the Earth. The crew will conduct a series of experiments and prepare the ISS for a busier-than-normal period of activity, according to the Associated Press. With the United States' space shuttle program over but its domestic replacement not yet off the ground, Am… More About: ISS, International Space Station, NASA, russia, space
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| Sneak Peek: iPad 7″ Features Unicorn Horns, Levitation [SUNDAY COMICS] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 11:05 AM PDT  While the rest of the world speculates about the upcoming iPhone and a mini version of the iPad, The Joy of Tech has all the answers. What far-out features would you predict for the newer, smaller iPad? Are we already deep into The Hype Zone?
Comic illustration provided by The Joy of Tech. Published with permission; all rights reserved More About: Sunday Comics, trending
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| Advertisers Need to Pay Attention to Connected TV [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 10:53 AM PDT  Consumers have shifted their video consumption habits drastically in recent years -- from cable to connected TV. That's not news. But advertisers have been slow to catch up, often undervaluing web video commercials in a world where network prime time and Super Bowl ads still command big money. To illustrate the trends advertisers should be watching, Tremor Video commissioned Frank N. Magid Associates to run a study on consumers' connected TV preferences and viewing habits. The researchers recruited 1,010 video viewers from across the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 54. All respondents said they viewed video weekly on a smartphone, tablet or connected TV. See their findings below. More About: Advertising, Business, Entertainment, TV, connected tv, infographics
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| Why Analytics Matter to Small Businesses Posted: 15 Jul 2012 10:17 AM PDT  Small businesses are past the fact that they need to use social media. Customers are using social tools to communicate, shop, research and discover -- most of which are rapidly becoming a mobile experience. And so, entrepreneurs are shifting how they run their business around that fact. The question now becomes "how?" Booz and Company conducted an in-depth study with Buddy Media of social media's marketing impact, and found that most businesses were not utilizing tools and services properly. Chris Vollmer, a partner and leader of Booz and Company's global media and entertainment practice, says businesses large and small are moving toward three capabilities: content development, com… More About: Small Business, Social Media, analytics, features, open forum
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| ‘Call Me Maybe’ Meets Star Wars: Forced Parody? [VIDEO] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 09:49 AM PDT  What happens when you mix the music from "Call Me Maybe" with its lyrics lifted from all six Star Wars movies? That's right, it's yet another "Call Me Maybe" parody, this one from a galaxy far, far away. This YouTube video by James Covenant is not quite viral yet, but it certainly is picking up some steam on this hot summer afternoon. Even so, this little disjointed ditty has a long way to go before it catches up with the original song's YouTube traffic, already topping 100 million views. Do you think this parody is better than the Cookie Monster's version of Call Me Maybe? More About: Call Me Maybe, Star Wars, parody, trending
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| 3 Online Tools for Finding the Perfect Job Candidate Posted: 15 Jul 2012 08:48 AM PDT  With so many qualified job seekers available for so few positions in the U.S. workforce, many recruiters may be wondering how they can ensure they're choosing the most qualified candidates. Fortunately, a slew of new services are available to make the role of a recruiter easier. New software is allowing job candidates to earn professional recommendations, prove their skills and more. These tools are not only powerful ways for job seekers to stand out from the crowd, but they can also help HR managers and recruiters to more adequately sift through the growing pool of qualified candidates and find the best fit for their companies. Check out a few of these tools below. More About: features, job recruiting, job search series, jobs, mashable, trending
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| HTC Working on ‘Unique’ New Tablet [REPORT] Posted: 15 Jul 2012 08:10 AM PDT 
Now, HTC is reportedly planning a comeback attempt with an unnamed tablet that will "definitely" arrive sometime in the future, according to PC Advisor. Details on HTC's upcoming mystery machine are slim, but a spokesperson told PC Advisor that it will have a "unique selling point" to separate it from competition, such as Apple's iPad… More About: Mobile, Tech, android, htc, tablets, technology, trending
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