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- This Computer Costs Just $13 [VIDEO]
- George Takei Takes Issue With Facebook in New Book [VIDEO]
- Free iPad App Helps Train Future Neurosurgeons
- Can Fitness Ever Be as Addictive as Angry Birds?
- Supersized Facebook Messages Crash Tablets
- Twitter Has Little Explanation for Bizarre Benghazi Photo Bug
- How 2 Brothers Turned a YouTube Experiment Into a Charitable Mission
- Nexus 7 Edges Out iPad on Holiday Wishlists
- Watch This Magazine Cover Transform Into an Interactive Game [VIDEO]
- Spin the Wheels on This Bike to Charge Your Phone
- Feline Frisky With Cats That Look Like Pin-Up Girls
- Twitter Hacked? Here’s How to Protect Your Account
- Did Paula Broadwell Access Petraeus’ CIA Email?
- 6 Innovative Fundraising Campaigns for Sandy Relief
- Students Urge Apple to Donate Unwanted Apps to Charity [VIDEO]
- 10 Book Titles That Are More Accurate Than The Originals [PICS]
- Dronestagram Reveals the ‘Real Places’ Hit by U.S. Drones
- CIA Director Petraeus Resigns, Leaving Twitter Abuzz
- ‘World War Z’ Trailer Has Zombies, Explosions and Brad Pitt
- 10 Bizarre Commercials Hollywood Doesn’t Want You to See
- Are Twitter’s Sports Trolls Out of Control?
- Turn Your iPhone Camera Into a Right Angle Lens [VIDEO]
- New Yorkers Use Craigslist to Skirt Gas Rationing Rules
- 7 Ideas for Your First Pinterest Secret Board
- 15 Million Customers Have Visited Microsoft’s Stores
- Facebook Experiments With ‘Reply’ Button on Comments
- Twitter Confirms Tweet Delivery Issue
- U.S. Sanctions Iran for Persecuting Bloggers, Journalists
- Nate Silver Gets All Kinds of NSFW [VIDEO]
- Progressive Insurance Claims High Engagement For Halloween Tweet
| This Computer Costs Just $13 [VIDEO] Posted: 09 Nov 2012 09:04 PM PST   Heard of Raspberry Pi, the $35 computer? Here's the Walmart version: Texas Instruments has created a computer on a single circuit board that costs just $13. Although Raspberry Pi can output HD video, the tiny TI PC doesn't have any graphics -- you operate and program it via line commands, just like DOS. For the full skinny on the ultra-cheap PC, check out the video above. More About: PCs, Texas Instruments
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| George Takei Takes Issue With Facebook in New Book [VIDEO] Posted: 09 Nov 2012 08:25 PM PST Star Trek's George Takei is well known in Facebook circles as a prolific sharer of clever content. However, Takei doesn't think his fans are well served by the way Facebook shares his status updates. Thanks to Facebook's EdgeRank algorithm -- which determines the mix of updates you see in a news feed -- Takei's updates aren't reaching everyone he'd like, and he says so in his upcoming book, Oh Myyy. Takei devotes a chapter to Facebook and EdgeRank. Takei has previously expressed his frustration with EdgeRank, particularly Facebook's practice of offering a way to boost visibility in news feeds, but for a fee. Thumbnail image courtesy of Paramou… More About: Facebook, George Takei, Video
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| Free iPad App Helps Train Future Neurosurgeons Posted: 09 Nov 2012 07:41 PM PST
More About: ipad app, medical science, medical-students, neuroscience
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| Can Fitness Ever Be as Addictive as Angry Birds? Posted: 09 Nov 2012 06:36 PM PST What if planting crops in FarmVille only happened when you burned calories in real life? That's what Striiv, a fitness startup in Redwood City, Calif., is hoping to accomplish with its new app, launched last week. The Striiv fitness app, available for iOS devices, is free to download and tailors challenges and fitness-oriented games to your personal habits, and broadcasts your results on social networks. The app includes its own video game, called "MyLand," which is powered by an iPhone user's exercise habits -– in order to grow a plant or expand the island, the user must complete a series of challenges, from walking a set amount of steps to climbing stairs. "If you cr… More About: bluetooth, fitness, striiv
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| Supersized Facebook Messages Crash Tablets Posted: 09 Nov 2012 06:04 PM PST Very large messages sent through Facebook's chat client can make applications and devices crash in a form of denial-of-service attack, a security researcher has discovered. "It has been possible to disconnect three different testing users (three out of three) by sending big enough messages, one of them reported that his tablet restarted after the reception," Buenos Aires, Argentina-based security researcher Chris Russo wrote on the Full Disclosure mailing list. "The chat module, which at this moment I can't use since it looks like I have been blocked," Russo wrote, "doesn't have any kind of limit in the amount of characters that can be sent." The exact message that caused the de… More About: Facebook, crash, facebook messaging, tablets
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| Twitter Has Little Explanation for Bizarre Benghazi Photo Bug Posted: 09 Nov 2012 05:39 PM PST |
| How 2 Brothers Turned a YouTube Experiment Into a Charitable Mission Posted: 09 Nov 2012 05:24 PM PST
On Jan. 1, 2007, Hank posted the first video blog to the VlogBrothers YouTube channel, and it was John's brotherly duty to respond the following day. They called their new video-based relationship "Brotherhood 2.0." YouTube wasn't a daily part of Internet users lives at that time, but the brothers were eager to create a project together — even when they weren't earning a lot of pageviews. "It was partially sort of this dawning realization that cool things were being done in video online, and we had the ability to try it out for ourselves and see… More About: Social Good, Video, YouTube, education, features, vlog, vlogs
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| Nexus 7 Edges Out iPad on Holiday Wishlists Posted: 09 Nov 2012 05:04 PM PST Many Americans can expect to find a tablet under their tree this holiday season, new research shows. A study by TechBargains.com, the deal aggregation website for electronic products, found that more than half of the consumers surveyed plan to purchase a tablet as part of this year's holiday shopping, up more than 10 percentage points from one year ago. The Google Nexus 7 edges out the iPad as this year's favorite. The survey found that one-third of tablet shoppers plan to pick up the Nexus 7, with nearly 30% opting for an iPad and 24% choosing Apple's newest release, the iPad Mini. The Microsoft Surface tablet, Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet were the least desired. "With more tabl… More About: Nexus 7, holiday shopping, ipad, tablets
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| Watch This Magazine Cover Transform Into an Interactive Game [VIDEO] Posted: 09 Nov 2012 04:47 PM PST
Using Blippar's augmented reality app for iPhone or Android devices, readers can scan the arcade game-style art on the cover to bring a fully playable version to life on their phones, as shown in the video above. Elsewhere in the issue, readers can use the app to pull up extra slideshows, vote in polls, take quizzes and more. Blippar, a UK-based startup that set up its first U.S. office in Manhattan earlier this year, has been making increasingly frequent appearances in ads and even the cover of Justin Bieber's last big album release, Believe. Meanwhile… More About: Media, blippar, magazine, shortlist
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| Spin the Wheels on This Bike to Charge Your Phone Posted: 09 Nov 2012 04:35 PM PST In a populous place like New York City, there are plenty of random outlets at coffee shops, bookstores and local Apple Stores to energize your dying smartphone. There are even charging stations at Jay Z's 40/40 Club by Flatiron. But, recharging a dead phone involves whipping out a bulky charger and hogging up table space, which isn't very polite. The Charge Cycle offers a seemingly better way to charge your phone out in the open. The Charge Cycle hopes to bring a network of outdoor neon-green stationary bikes that anyone can hop on to charge their phone. All they have to do is peddle. It takes the same amount of time to charge as if you were to… More About: bikes, new york city, the charge cycle
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| Feline Frisky With Cats That Look Like Pin-Up Girls Posted: 09 Nov 2012 04:26 PM PST  Image courtesy of Cats That Look Like Pin Up Girls Click here to view this gallery.
The flirtatious feline web destination matches vintage pin-up girls with their cat lookalikes. Even the usually curmudgeonly Grumpy Cat looks pawsitively tantalizing when paired with her pin-up doppelgänger. SEE ALSO: Forbidden Love: 10 YouTube Clips of Dogs and Cats Snuggling What's the best pun you can come up with to describe Cats That Look Like Pin Up Girls? Purr it to us in the comments below. More About: Watercooler, cats, tumblr
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| Twitter Hacked? Here’s How to Protect Your Account Posted: 09 Nov 2012 04:13 PM PST |
| Did Paula Broadwell Access Petraeus’ CIA Email? Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:55 PM PST
Slate's Fred Kaplan had earlier named Broadwell as the woman with whom Petraeus was having an affair. According to NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondant Richard Engel, law enforcement officials said they don't believe that Broadwell will face any criminal charges as a result of the investigation. Moreover, those same officials stressed that Petraeus himself is not under any investigation. In addition to trying to access Pe… More About: email, general petraeus, paula broadwell
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| 6 Innovative Fundraising Campaigns for Sandy Relief Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:44 PM PST Hurricane Sandy may have passed through the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States last week, but for many people, Sandy is still here. The destruction and displacement the storm caused in its wake still tops headlines, as people amp up relief efforts and donations for those still without power, clean water and other essentials. SEE ALSO: Incredible Kid Donates All His Halloween Candy to Sandy Victims Since Hurricane Sandy affected such specific areas, it hasn't been possible for everyone to go out and volunteer on the ground. Established organizations, groups and individuals have been doing what they can from their own homes or neighborhoods, using technology and online… More About: Hurricane Sandy, Social Good, features, philanthropy
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| Students Urge Apple to Donate Unwanted Apps to Charity [VIDEO] Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:25 PM PST From the destruction and havoc of Superstorm Sandy came an idea for an app that could help people affected by the storm. A group of advertising students thought it up after being cooped up inside for several days after the storm. SEE ALSO: 7 Ways to Help Victims of Superstorm Sandy Online The students are urging Apple to create an app which will allow users to drag and drop their unused apps into a Salvation Army donation box. Once in the donation box, Apple will give the cost of the app to The Salvation Army. Not only would it be a way to un-clutter your digital life, it would also be a way to help those in need. Image courtesy of Flickr,… More About: app store, apple, superstorm sandy
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| 10 Book Titles That Are More Accurate Than The Originals [PICS] Posted: 09 Nov 2012 03:12 PM PST 1. Southern Cooking Bible Paula Deen Click here to view this gallery.
SEE ALSO: 13 Popular E-Books That Cost Under $3 Enter Dan Wilbur, the man behind Better Book Titles, a site that rechristens books with a short, clear summary. Wilbur is a Brooklyn-based writer and comedian, and author of How Not to Read, a book on faking your way through knowledge of literature. "I will cut through all the cryptic crap, and give you the meat of the story in one condensed image. Now you can read the greatest literary works… More About: Literature, books
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| Dronestagram Reveals the ‘Real Places’ Hit by U.S. Drones Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:53 PM PST Google Maps' satellite view offers an easy way to virtually visit hard-to-reach spots around the world, from tropical islands to Antarctica. Now, a freelance web designer and artist is using the service to take viewers on a more serious tour. James Bridle posts satellite images of the towns in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia that U.S. and U.K. drones recently hit, revealing towns as they were before the attacks. On Nov. 8, the morning after the U.S. election, Bridle posted an image of a Yemeni village that the U.S. struck the night before. That and other Dronestagram pictures come from a Google flyover, which may have occurred a few years ago, so they don't show damage from the drone stri… More About: Pakistan, U.S. government, Yemen, drone, instagram
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| CIA Director Petraeus Resigns, Leaving Twitter Abuzz Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:37 PM PST Gen. David Petraeus resigned from his position as director of the CIA Friday, citing an extramarital affair. As soon as the news broke, Twitter was immediately filled with discussions including links to the news and reactions. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell was the first to break the story, reporting rumors on Twitter before going on air to confirm his resignation. This is interesting, if only because this is the first political scandal in quite some time not to break online before it reached broadcast news. As more information regarding the resignation started to eke out, the conversation continued. The terms "Petraeus" and "CIA Director" started trending worldwide -- in spite of s…
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| ‘World War Z’ Trailer Has Zombies, Explosions and Brad Pitt Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:18 PM PST
The trailer (available at 1080p resolution on iTunes) includes the standard start-with-innocuous-yet-apt-moment-then-escalate-rapidly formula that's become pretty standard for action movies, but it's noteworthy for showing zombie hordes like we've never seen them. At a couple of points in the trailer, the zombies rapidly climb over each other, almost becoming an "appendage" of the horde. That's new. The movie is of course based on the Max Brooks book of the same title. While the book focuses the military response to the zombie hordes coming out of New Yo… More About: Movies, Video, World War Z, YouTube, trailers, zombies
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| 10 Bizarre Commercials Hollywood Doesn’t Want You to See Posted: 09 Nov 2012 02:18 PM PST 1. Brad PittIn a crazy alternate universe, Brad Pitt is a personal assistant to a sulky Sumo wrestler. Click here to view this gallery.
While celebs probably hope these creations never air near their home fan base, thanks to the global wonder that is YouTube, these adverts can be viewed all over the world. We have scoured the site for some truly bizarre celebrity advertising. Leonardo DiCaprio defeats bad guys on a plane using booze; Meg Ryan chases UFOs; and we finally discover what gets the better of Chuck Norris. SEE ALSO: Fancy Feast Your Eyes on These 12 Classic Cat Commercials Take a look through our hilarious selection… More About: Advertising, Video, Watercooler, YouTube, celebrities, features
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| Are Twitter’s Sports Trolls Out of Control? Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:53 PM PST |
| Turn Your iPhone Camera Into a Right Angle Lens [VIDEO] Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:52 PM PST Instead of shooting what's directly infront of you, a Kickstarter project lets you make more use out of your iPhone camera. HiLO Lens is the first lens that turns your iPhone or iPad into a right angle camera. It can be hard to get up close to the action when photographing children or pets, or when trying to capture the crowd at a concert. The right-angle design allows for different positioning of the phone to make better use of your camera. The lens sticks to your phone through sticky tape developed by 3M. Clean the sticky side with water and soap and it renews its stickiness each time. SEE ALSO: 10 Detachable iPhone Lenses for Mobile Photograph… More About: camera phone, iphone, kickstarter
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| New Yorkers Use Craigslist to Skirt Gas Rationing Rules Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:37 PM PST Craigslist is known as a place to swap hook-up stories, but one New Yorker is using it for something just as essential to share: license plates. In a message posted to the "Items wanted" category on the Brooklyn section, a crafty resident is asking fuel-thirsty people if they want to switch license plates. It's an attempt to maneuver around the gas rationing rules New York has imposed on its residents to alleviate hoarding and long lines that are crowding city gas stations after Superstorm Sandy. The state is allowing people with license-plate numbers ending in odd numbers or a letter to fuel up Friday, while drivers with even numbers or a zero can purchase gas on Saturday. "I h… More About: Hurricane Sandy, craigslist, gas, new york
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| 7 Ideas for Your First Pinterest Secret Board Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:37 PM PST 1. Wedding Planning Pinterest is the perfect place to plan your wedding, whether you're wearing a ring or not. Secret boards are a great way to narrow down venues, bouquets, reception themes, decor and wedding dress options without spoiling the surprise — or if you haven't received the proposal yet. Click here to view this gallery.
That's why users with a penchant for pinning went crazy on Thursday, when Pinterest announced each user can use three secret boards for their bookmarking pleasure, during the holiday season. It's perfect for curating the gift ideas, seasonal recipes and holiday party decor that you want to keep under wraps. SEE ALSO: Pinterest Introduces Secret Boards For now, the new feature is being tested and is open to changes, according to Pinterest's official blog. "Our plan is to have secret boards available through the holidays. We're interested in seeing how people use them… More About: Social Media, features, pinterest, privacy, secret boards
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| 15 Million Customers Have Visited Microsoft’s Stores Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:24 PM PST
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| Facebook Experiments With ‘Reply’ Button on Comments Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:15 PM PST
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| Twitter Confirms Tweet Delivery Issue Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:08 PM PST Twitter was crawling this afternoon and then, for many, stopped delivering Tweets altogether. Twitter has now confirmed the issue. In a brief post on its Twitter Status page, Twitter said some users might be experiencing delays in their timelines. Here at Mashable, many have noticed that new Tweets have stopped appearing and posted tweets are receiving no response. Interestingly, the Twitter timeline issues coincided with a massive amount of Twitter activity revolving around the revelation that U.S. CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus had resigned his post after admitting to an extra-marital affair. No one, however, has confirmed any correlation between the increased activity and… More About: Twitter
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| U.S. Sanctions Iran for Persecuting Bloggers, Journalists Posted: 09 Nov 2012 01:02 PM PST The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against five Iranian government and private organizations and against four individuals for their treatment of bloggers and journalists. Different types of sanctions have been instituted against Iran since the overthrow of the Shah and the beginning of the Islamic Republic in 1979, but this is the first time the U.S. has directly targeted Iran's anti-free speech activities with sanctions. According to a statement Thursday by State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland, as the result of a new act passed in August that took effect yesterday, this action will freeze all property and accounts held by the targets within the U.S. Named… More About: censorship, government censorship, iran
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| Nate Silver Gets All Kinds of NSFW [VIDEO] Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:47 PM PST
What must that be like for the stats whiz himself? Nobody knows for sure, but he was pictured on Instagram wearing a wizard's hat. Then "Drunk Nate Silver" became a thing on Twitter. Now The Second City, Chicago's premiere comedy and improv club, has turned its talents to revealing what life is like for Silver now, as his fame gets the better of him and he suffers the Cassandra curse of being able to see his own future. Being Silver, he plots his rise to fame and… More About: Watercooler, nate silver
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| Progressive Insurance Claims High Engagement For Halloween Tweet Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:30 PM PST Update: A Twitter rep disputes the claim that the tweet had the highest engagement ever, even for one that's part of a Promoted Trend. A Halloween tweet from Progressive Insurance had an engagement rate of 29.6% on the social network, making it the most-engaging tweet to ever be part of a Promoted Trend, according to a source. Twitter informed the company of the record Friday morning, according to the source. Twitter is planning to use the tweet in an upcoming case study. The tweet came on Oct. 22 and was part of the #DressLikeFlo Promoted Trend: BOO! Ha ha, you should have seen your face. In the spirit of Halloween, here's a great costume idea: pgrs.in/Rk3i #DressLikeFlo… More About: Advertising, Halloween, Twitter, progressive insurance
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