Mashable: Latest 26 News Updates - including “Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumored to Be Announced on March 14” |
- Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumored to Be Announced on March 14
- Cat Battles With CD Drive, Lives to Tell the Story
- Outlook.com Officially Replaces Hotmail, Boasts 60M Users
- Extreme Free Runner Conquers Snow Obstacles With Ease
- China Unseats U.S. to Become World’s Top Smart Device Market
- 10 Totally Geeky Keychains
- Watch Dubstep Kitties Save the Day
- Ubuntu to Unveil Its Operating System for Tablets on Tuesday
- Man Orders World’s Most Expensive Starbucks Drink at $47.30
- No Two Web Pages Separated by More Than 19 Clicks, Study Says
- Black Keys Drummer Thrashes Justin Bieber on Twitter
- Sex on Mars: A Dangerous Love Story
- To Celebrate Presidents’ Day, Here’s Bill Clinton With a Cat
- Your Monday Brain Needs 6 Minutes of Cute Animals
- Inside Google’s Top Secret Glass Foundry Event
- Hear the Oscars’ All-Time ‘Best Original Songs’
- 7 Craigslist Alternatives to Try Out
- The 10 McFunniest Reactions to Burger King Twitter Hack
- Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Memorialized on Twitter
- Burger King Twitter Account Hacked
- Sea World Seals Put Your ‘Harlem Shake’ to Shame
- Readers Respond to Porn Ban and Submit Their Harlem Shake Videos
- 10 Excellent Apps to Improve Your Commute
- Zombies Invade Classic Movies
- Bungie’s Destiny And Other News You Need to Know
- Dick Vitale Talks Internet, Baby!
- 10 Terrific Grumpy Cat Tributes on Etsy
| Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumored to Be Announced on March 14 Posted: 19 Feb 2013 01:26 AM PST  
First, Mobile-review's Eldar Murtazin said on Twitter that a "big announcement" is coming March 14. SamMobile and The Verge independently confirmed with their forces that Samsung is indeed planning to launch several devices on that date, including the Galaxy S IV. The details about the device should be taken with a grain of salt, but they reportedly include an Exynos 5 8-core processor, a 4.99'' Full HD screen, 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel camera and Android 4.2.2. The unveiling is said to be taking place in New York. With HTC's big event… More About: Galaxy S IV, samsung, Samsung Galaxy S IV  |
| Cat Battles With CD Drive, Lives to Tell the Story Posted: 19 Feb 2013 12:18 AM PST This cat is single-pawingly fighting on behalf of the technology revolution. Because like many of us, this kitty is so over the CD-Rom overlord and vows to end its evil dictatorship of computer-land. We get it, CDs are so 2001. Clearly this feline is all about the USB drive. SEE ALSO: Maru Will Get Inside This Box and Be Adorable We also give a hearty hat tip to the cat's owner who has found the best way to entertain a bored (and rambunctious) cat -- it's his version of 21st century cat fetch. BONUS: 10 Terrific Grumpy Cat Tributes on Etsy Homepage image via iStockphoto, _Ella_. More About: cats, cute animals  |
| Outlook.com Officially Replaces Hotmail, Boasts 60M Users Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:24 PM PST
Nearly seven months after unveiling a preview of the email service last July, Microsoft announced the end of its beta run in a blog post. Microsoft, which acquired Hotmail in 1997, said it will switch users to the new service "soon," but won't force them to change their emails to an "outlook.com" address. It added that all users should expect to see the change take place by this summer. "Everything from their @hotmail.com email address, password, messages, folders, contacts, rules, vaation replies, etc. will stay the same, with no disruption in service." The software giant also reveale… More About: hotmail, microsoft outlook, Outlook   |
| Extreme Free Runner Conquers Snow Obstacles With Ease Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:55 PM PST
Shalvis shows off how he jumps, slides, skates and sprints through frigid temperatures by free running, an art form evolved from parkour that uses acrobatics. He can ninja climb his way up walls and land backflips off snow-covered railings. SEE ALSO: Vining Nemo: Your Best Winter Storm Videos Don't look away, or the only thing you'll see is a blur of Shalvis' footprints in the snow. BONUS: Woof! These 15 Slush Puppies Are Crazy About Snow Image courte… More About: viral videos, Watercooler, winter  |
| China Unseats U.S. to Become World’s Top Smart Device Market Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:54 PM PST
Flurry, a mobile-analytics firm, estimates that the East Asian country will have 246 million devices in its installed base by the end of February, compared to 230 million in the U.S. Just last month, China had only 221 million devices, while the U.S. had 222 million. The firm also said China will continue to dominate the U.S., given its much higher population (1.3 billion people versus 310 million). Boasting a population of 1.2 billion, India is the only realistic challenger. Still, with only 19 million active smart devices, "China will not likely see… More About: china, smartphone, Tablet, united states  |
| Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:00 PM PST 1. Robot Keychain This cute robot loves your keys. Cost: $8 Image courtesy of DeviceZero/Etsy Click here to view this gallery.
We have taken a look at some keychains perfect for nerds, featuring designs ranging from robots to retro gaming. SEE ALSO: 10 Unicorn Accessories to Sparkle Up Your Office Take a look through our gloriously geeky selection in the gallery above. Let us know in the comments below which ones you'd like to look after your keys. Image courtesy of DeviceZero/Etsy More About: accessories, features, gallery, geek, home, Lifestyle   |
| Watch Dubstep Kitties Save the Day Posted: 18 Feb 2013 05:55 PM PST Ever wonder why your socks go missing? According to the video, above, covert sock-stealing soldiers rifle through your drawers during midnight raids. But if your room is equipped with Elite Feline Forces, there's no need for alarm, as the killer kitties will safeguard your hosiery. Watch the action go down, complete with slow-mo shots and mechanical meows courtesy of a dubstep soundtrack. BONUS VIDEO: Kitties Droppin' Beats Screenshot image courtesy of YouTube, CorridorDigital More About: cats, dubstep, kittens  |
| Ubuntu to Unveil Its Operating System for Tablets on Tuesday Posted: 18 Feb 2013 04:58 PM PST Ubuntu announced earlier this month that it would be bringing its Linux-based operating system to mobile phones later in 2013. Now, it looks like we might see the OS on tablets, as well. A countdown clock has appeared on Ubuntu's website, along with the message "Tick, tock, tablet time!" Canonical — the company behind the Ubuntu project — recently announced that the Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu will be available for the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 4 on Feb. 21. It will also be installing the OS onto developer's phones at the Mobile World Congress, which takes place from Feb. 25 to 28. Tuesday's announcement will likely be a tablet-optimized version of the OS av…  |
| Man Orders World’s Most Expensive Starbucks Drink at $47.30 Posted: 18 Feb 2013 03:57 PM PST
A now, what we imagine, very buzzed Beau Chevassus created the drink at a Washington branch of the shop in an effort to set the world record for the most expensive coffee concoction. Chevassus blew the last contender -- who last year created a $23.60 drink with 16 shots of espresso -- out of the caffeinated water. SEE ALSO: Tired of Plastic? Upgrade Your Starbucks Card to Metal for $450 The record-breaking coffee included 48 shots in a venti mocha frappuccino with soy mocha drizzle, matcha powder, protei… More About: starbucks   |
| No Two Web Pages Separated by More Than 19 Clicks, Study Says Posted: 18 Feb 2013 03:05 PM PST
Apparently, no two pages on the web are separated by more than 19 clicks. That's according to research recently published in The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. The researcher, Hungarian physicist Albert-László Barabási, is something of an expert on network theory. He authored a book called Linked: The New Science of Networks, which was published in 2002. SEE ALSO: The Internet Smells Like Urine Still, the web's 19 clicks of separation may seem unimpressive since Kevin Bac… More About: internet, web, World  |
| Black Keys Drummer Thrashes Justin Bieber on Twitter Posted: 18 Feb 2013 01:50 PM PST
And while Biebers' fans are outraged by the social networking prank (outraged is the understatement of the century in this case), the non-Beliebers have found the hilarity in the all-out Twitter feud. The rivalry began when a reporter asked Carney -- a three-time Grammy winner -- about Bieber's award snub. Carney responded, "He's rich, right? Grammys are for music, not for money. He's making a lot of money. He should be happy, I guess." Bieber quickly took to Twitter (what else do pop stars do?) r… More About: justin bieber, Twitter  |
| Sex on Mars: A Dangerous Love Story Posted: 18 Feb 2013 01:27 PM PST
More About: astronauts, features, health, Mars, Mars Colony, Mars One, Science, sex, space   |
| To Celebrate Presidents’ Day, Here’s Bill Clinton With a Cat Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:35 PM PST
Well, one cat. One really cool, White House hobnobbing kitty. SEE ALSO: 12 Weirdest Things That Look Like U.S. Presidents Socks the cat served as the Director of Feline Affairs during the Clinton Administration and rubbed elbows -- err, noses -- with the Commander in Chief. He was known to hold meetings in the Oval Office, socialize with local strays and take rides on Bill Clinton's shoulders. BONUS: Vintage Bill Clinton and… More About: Bill Clinton, cats, cute animals, presidents day, Watercooler  |
| Your Monday Brain Needs 6 Minutes of Cute Animals Posted: 18 Feb 2013 12:12 PM PST
Help your brain ease into the work week with more than six minutes of kittens, hedgehogs and other cute animals. SEE ALSO: World's Cutest Frog Puts Internet Cats to Shame YouTube user TheHumpyObserver squished together clips of the Internet's most touching furballs -- and featherballs -- for a master adorableness compilation guaranteed to make you smile on this Monday. BONUS: 10 Cute Animals and the Inanimate Objects They Love [H/T Tastefully Offe… More About: cute animals, viral videos, Watercooler  |
| Inside Google’s Top Secret Glass Foundry Event Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:29 AM PST Glass Foundry Google's Glass Foundry was a developer event held in both NYC and San Francisco for developers to get some hands-on time with Google Glass. Click here to view this gallery.
On its developer Google+ page, Google posted a number of photos from the event, as well as a little bit of information about the Foundry events in general. According to the post, during the two-day event Glass Explorers formed teams and built over 80 new ways to use Glass using the still-secret API the company has built. Everyone who showed off an application for Glass scored a special l… More About: Google, Google Glass, project glass   |
| Hear the Oscars’ All-Time ‘Best Original Songs’ Posted: 18 Feb 2013 11:01 AM PST
Of course, there's also the musical entertainment: the songs nominated for the coveted prize of Best Original Song and performed onstage at the Academy Awards. Before you tune in this Sunday, take a look back at our selection of our favorite nominees and winners for Best Original Song on this Music Monday. The list of nominees for Best Original Song reveals just how much the movies have changed since the award was first presented at… More About: academy awards, Adele, disney, music monday, Oscars, Oscars 2013  |
| 7 Craigslist Alternatives to Try Out Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:52 AM PST
Many still flock to Craigslist to post job listings or apartment rentals because of its large community, but the downfalls often outweigh the possible visibility of the ad. It just may be time to look elsewhere for online classified ads. SEE ALSO: 5 Ways to Spot a Craigslist Scam Here are seven sites that offer similar services, but eliminate a lot of Craigslist's hassle: eBay Classifieds More About: craigslist, features  |
| The 10 McFunniest Reactions to Burger King Twitter Hack Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:31 AM PST
Twitter reacted with its usual 140 character McBites of snappy commentary, turning a whopper of a social media oopsie turned into tasty treat of entertainment -- unless you work for Burger King. Check out 10 of our favorite funny reactions below and add your picks in the comments. Somebody needs to tell Burgerking that 'whopper123' isn't a secure password.— Simon Osborne (@flibblesan) February 18, 2013 Is the Hamburglar behind this?— Jordan Cohen (@jorcohen) February 18, 2013 This is why Burger King should use 2 sauce authentication… More About: humor, Twitter, Watercooler   |
| Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Memorialized on Twitter Posted: 18 Feb 2013 10:18 AM PST
Buss purchased the Lakers, along with the Los Angeles Kings in 1979. He later sold the NHL team, but maintained ownership of the Lakers until his death. Buss' Lakers brought 10 NBA Championships to Los Angeles in just over three decades. Longtime Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss passed away today at 5:55am after a long illness. He was 80. #RIPDrBuss twitter.com/Lakers/status/…— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 18, 2013 Upon purchasing the team, Buss ushered in an era known as the Showtime Lakers. He encouraged the team to play a… More About: NBA, Social Media, Sports, Twitter  |
| Burger King Twitter Account Hacked Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:40 AM PST
The cyber tricksters changed the fast food company's avatar and name to "McDonalds" and sent a McFlurry of questionable and offensive tweets. The Twitter mishap isn't all bad news for Burger King though -- the account added 5,000 new followers in the first 30 minutes since the hackers took over. SEE ALSO: The 10 McFunniest Reactions to Burger King Twitter Hack Mashable has reached out to the company and will update this post with any response. UPDATE: As of 1:15 p.m. EST, it appears Twitter has suspended the @BurgerKing account. UPDATE, 4:15 p.m. EST: Burger King shared a statement with Mashable regarding Monday's Tw… More About: burger king, hacking, social hacking  |
| Sea World Seals Put Your ‘Harlem Shake’ to Shame Posted: 18 Feb 2013 09:34 AM PST The "Harlem Shake" may be so two weeks ago, but this YouTube video gives you the opportunity to watch seals shaking their fins and a walrus doing rhythmic sit-ups. Now that's how you rejuvenate a dying viral trend -- get some rump-shakin' sea mammals to participate. SEE ALSO: Watch Puppies 'Harlem Shake' Their Tails It's also great marketing by San Antonio's Sea World. They may have to continuously perform this routine whenever visitors show up, but it's probably worth it for everyone involved. BONUS: 17 Amazing 'Harlem Shake' Videos You Can't Possibly Live Without Homepage image courtesy of YouTube, saseaworld More About: harlem shake, viral videos, Watercooler   |
| Readers Respond to Porn Ban and Submit Their Harlem Shake Videos Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:48 AM PST Iceland May Ban Porn Iceland recently announced that it is considering enacting a country-wide ban on porn. Simon Shehata disagreed with the logic behind the law, arguing that a ban would actually be harmful to kids. Click here to view this gallery.
Earlier this month, an Applebee's server was fired for posting a snarky customer's comment online. This week, an OBGY…  |
| 10 Excellent Apps to Improve Your Commute Posted: 18 Feb 2013 08:07 AM PST 1. Waze Community-based traffic and navigation app Waze has more than 30 million users, all of whom help generate up-to-date information on traffic and road alerts. With Waze installed, you can keep on top of road conditions in real time, utilize voice-guided navigation and even join or create groups to share your commute information with others. Price: Free Screenshots courtesy of Waze Click here to view this gallery.
SEE ALSO: 6 Apps That Make Mornings More Manageable But it's nothing a few handy apps can't handle, right? A recent study shows that commuters who use connected apps tend to have a better time getting from point A to point B. Don't you deserve the same? We've rounded up 10 apps that will make commuting life a little easier, from choosing the best route to finding cheaper gas. Check out the gallery above, and let us know… More About: apps, features, Lifestyle, Living Mobile, Tech, travel  |
| Posted: 18 Feb 2013 07:25 AM PST The Corpse Wars Image courtesy of Matt Busch and Neatoshop Click here to view this gallery.
Busch reimagines the posters for favorites like Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, sketching new, more noggin-hungry versions. SEE ALSO: Canadian Parliament Legitimately Discusses Zombie Apocalypse View and purchase the entire collection at the Neatoshop. Homepage image courtesy of Flickr, All Seeing Angler More About: art, Movies, Watercooler, zombies   |
| Bungie’s Destiny And Other News You Need to Know Posted: 18 Feb 2013 06:27 AM PST
Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. LG announced it will release the feature-packed Optimus G Pro in North America in the second quarter of 2013. Apple has launched new ads for its iPad, and Bungie, the company behind the massively popular Halo franchise, has unveiled its latest project -- "Destiny." Check out the video above for more on these stories. Image courtesy of Bungie More About: apple, bungie, features, first to know series, LG  |
| Dick Vitale Talks Internet, Baby! Posted: 18 Feb 2013 05:55 AM PST
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| 10 Terrific Grumpy Cat Tributes on Etsy Posted: 18 Feb 2013 04:29 AM PST 1. Grumpy Cat Coasters Add some agnst to your coffee table with this set of four laser-engraved coasters cut from bamboo plywood. Cost: Approximately $34.58 Image courtesy of CirclesEnding/Etsy Click here to view this gallery.
We have scoured Etsy for the very best Grumpy Cat tributes. From clothing to coasters, you'll be surprised at the variety of gorgeous goods on offer. SEE ALSO: 10 Unicorn Accessories to Sparkle Up Your Office Take a look through our gallery of great finds. Let us know in the comments below which Tard tribute is your favorite. Image courtesy of CirclesEnding/Etsy More About: accessories, Etsy, fashion, grumpy cat, home, Lifestyle, memes, Watercooler   |
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