Mashable: Latest 29 News Updates - including “BBC Launches First Sports App for International Fans” |
- BBC Launches First Sports App for International Fans
- Vine App Changes Age Rating from 12+ to 17+
- Stan Lee Launches New Digital-Oriented Imprint ‘Kid’s Universe’
- Antarctic Research Lab Has Legs for Easy Relocation
- 8 Tattoo Artists You Should Follow on Instagram
- Ribbon Makes It Easier to Buy and Sell Items on Facebook and Twitter
- Journey + Memes = Faithfully Amazing
- Man Proposes to Girlfriend During Baltimore Super Bowl Celebration
- Microsoft Surface Pro: Finally, a Worthy Flagship for Windows 8
- BlackBerry Z10 Fails Sidewalk Drop Test
- This Dancing Baby Is Bringing ‘Gangnam Style’ Back
- Did Homophobic Tweets Spike on Super Bowl Sunday?
- Twitter Acquires Bluefin Labs, Doubles Down on Social TV
- Tips for the Aspiring Minimalist
- How to Create a Secure Password
- Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week
- This Toddler Sinks Shots Like a Pro
- Super Bowl XLVII Sets Live Stream Records
- Jack White’s Record Company Releases New Single on X-Ray Film
- Reddit Allows Only ‘Acceptable’ Ads
- BlackBerry Offers Developers Limited Edition Red Z10
- Man Dressed as Zebra Can’t Escape Zoo Keepers
- How to DIY a Beer Pong Table on the Cheap
- Puppy Bowl Among 20 Most Social TV Shows This Week
- Unwind With Reddit’s List of Most Relaxing Songs
- HP Board Studying Whether to Break Up the Company
- Mr. T Pities the Fools Not Following Him on Twitter
- Spread Love With a 6-Second Valenvine
- Disney Chief: More Star Wars ‘Character’ Movies on the Way
- This Icon Shows That Facebook Is Tracking You for Ads
| BBC Launches First Sports App for International Fans Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:03 AM PST |
| Vine App Changes Age Rating from 12+ to 17+ Posted: 06 Feb 2013 12:03 AM PST  
This means users will have to confirm they are 17 years old or over before using the app. Originally, Vine was rated 12+, but it decided to change the rating after adult images started showing up on the service, some even in the "Editors' Picks" category. Photo sharing app 500px as well as Tumblr were also forced to change the rating of their apps due to adult content. The new rating has been introduced in the new version of Vine (1.0.5), which also brings the ability to share vines to Twitter or Facebook after posting, report or block a… More About: app store, apple, Twitter, Vine  |
| Stan Lee Launches New Digital-Oriented Imprint ‘Kid’s Universe’ Posted: 05 Feb 2013 11:17 PM PST
The imprint is a joint venture between Lee's POW! Entertainment and 1821 Comics' Terry Dougas. The two "were looking in book stores and on the Internet, and we noticed that there's really nothing that great, we thought, for very young children -- children who are just starting to read. So we thought we could try to produce some reading matter for them and introduce them to th… More About: Entertainment, ereaders, Marvel, Stan Lee  |
| Antarctic Research Lab Has Legs for Easy Relocation Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:55 PM PST
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| 8 Tattoo Artists You Should Follow on Instagram Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:22 PM PST
Whether you're a die-hard tattoo collector or just a casual fan of the art form, it can be hard to stay abreast of the work done by the best artists in the industry. Most tattooists' websites are notoriously out of date. Facebook has made it easier for artists to update their online portfolio without the help of a web developer, but it's not being used as a resource with any great consistency. The innately addictive nature of Instagram, however, has empowered and encouraged artists to share their work on a daily… More About: instagram, pics, tattoo  |
| Ribbon Makes It Easier to Buy and Sell Items on Facebook and Twitter Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:02 PM PST
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| Journey + Memes = Faithfully Amazing Posted: 05 Feb 2013 07:19 PM PST
Our mustached-friend here has remixed the classic Journey song "Faithfully" to tell Grumpy Cat, Success Kid and Overly Attached Girlfriend just how much joy their meme-isms bring to his life. Clearly this guy owes a lot to his laptop -- without Tumblr and Facebook, he would just be another desperate fool unable to experience the all consuming feelings of undeniable passion. This song will forever go down in history as one of the true love ballads of our digitally-obsessed tim… More About: memes, viral videos, Watercooler  |
| Man Proposes to Girlfriend During Baltimore Super Bowl Celebration Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:29 PM PST
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| Microsoft Surface Pro: Finally, a Worthy Flagship for Windows 8 Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:03 PM PST Microsoft Surface Pro The Surface Pro looks very similar to the Surface RT that launched last fall, except Pro version runs Windows 8 Pro instead of Windows RT. That means it can run classic Windows apps just like any PC. It's a bit thicker and heavier to accommodate the greater processing power of an Intel Core i5 chip, but it's still compatible with the magnetic Touch Cover that attaches with a click. The Surface Pro goes on sale Feb. 9, starting at $899. Click here to view this gallery.
Well, more or less anywhere. The Surface Pro -- which goes on sale Feb. 9 -- is certainly portable, but it's chunkier than other tablets in its size class. Like the RT model, the Pro has the same 10.6-inch screen, but it's noticeably heavier (2 instead of 1.5 pounds) and a bit thicker (0.53 to 0.37 inch). The extra bulk is all muscle, thou… More About: microsoft, Microsoft Surface, review, Surface Pro, Windows 8  |
| BlackBerry Z10 Fails Sidewalk Drop Test Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:47 PM PST
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| This Dancing Baby Is Bringing ‘Gangnam Style’ Back Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:40 PM PST 'Gangnam Style' is dead. But guess what? Babies are bringing it back! Especially this baby, Amaya, who can apparently sleep through various music medleys but when Psy comes on, she's just gotta shake it. SEE ALSO: 2-Year-Old Dancing Sensation Is a YouTube Star [VIDEO] You rock that 'Gangnam Style' like it's 2012 again, Amaya. At least you look good doin' it. BONUS: 20 Entertaining YouTube Videos Under 20 Seconds Video and image courtesy of YouTube, bigrob357 More About: babies, cute kids, gangnam style, psy  |
| Did Homophobic Tweets Spike on Super Bowl Sunday? Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:33 PM PST
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| Twitter Acquires Bluefin Labs, Doubles Down on Social TV Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:16 PM PST
Business Insider broke the story Monday, reporting that this is Twitter's biggest acquisition to date. Twitter and Bluefin both confirmed the acquisition today on their respective blogs. For Twitter this is proof that the company is doubling down on its efforts in social TV. In December, Twitter partnered with Nielsen to create the Nielsen Twitter TV Rating using the SocialGuide platform Nielsen acquired in November 2012. Bluefin's existing suite of tools offers similar social analysis. Twitter says that while it "intends to honor existing Bluefin customer contracts," it won't sell Bluefin's product suite beyond the co… More About: Bluefin Labs, social tv, Twitter  |
| Tips for the Aspiring Minimalist Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:11 PM PST It takes a certain skill to be minimalistic -- in life, in art and even when developing an app or designing a website. This charming comic by Grant Snider of Incidental Comics illustrates some sound advice if you're looking to get the most out of the simple things. But be prepared -- it's harder than it looks. Comic illustration by Grant Snider, Incidental Comics. Published with permission; all rights reserved. More About: comics, Watercooler  |
| How to Create a Secure Password Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:03 PM PST
SEE ALSO: A Log-in Finger Ring? Google Working on Password Alternatives Not sure how to make a truly secure password? Check out the video above for a look at what you might be doing wrong, and some solutions that can make your online accounts a bit more secure. Have your own tips for creating secure passwords? Tell us about them the comments. Thumbnail image via iStockphoto dra_sc… More About: password  |
| Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:48 PM PST 1. Could've Been Worse Could've been a bagel. -- Louis Tomlinson Photo stats: 29,940 retweets Click here to view this gallery.
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| This Toddler Sinks Shots Like a Pro Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:45 PM PST It's nothing but net for this 2-year-old who is putting the NBA to shame. Titus (baller name, kid) has been playing b-ball since he was 18-months-old. He likes to casually shoot hoops while sucking on a pacifier and lounging on a trampoline. He'll fit right in with the pros. SEE ALSO: Is This the Coolest Basketball Coach of All Time? We suggest LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony start training with him now and Nike start pestering him with a shoe deal ASAP. Video courtesy of YouTube, Joseph Ashby; Image via iStockphoto, groveb More About: babies, basketball, cute kids  |
| Super Bowl XLVII Sets Live Stream Records Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:37 PM PST
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| Jack White’s Record Company Releases New Single on X-Ray Film Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:23 PM PST
Keeping up with White's love for reinventing vinyl, Third Man Records will release the collaboration on what they call "flex-ray discs." The 7-inch single, "The Gibby Haynes Blues Series," features White on guitar and Haynes on vocals. If you're wondering what this radiologic mix will sound like, it'll be "exploiting a range of subjects from teenagers on fire, Equine love affairs, and Recession shotgun stories," the site explains. Perhaps White… More About: Entertainment, jack-white, Music, X-Ray  |
| Reddit Allows Only ‘Acceptable’ Ads Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:14 PM PST
More About: online advertising, reddit  |
| BlackBerry Offers Developers Limited Edition Red Z10 Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:47 PM PST
BlackBerry's Alec Saunders announced the limited edition handsets – which were previously promised to developers -- via a blog post Tuesday. In the post he thanks developers for attending BlackBerry Jam events around the world, and for believing in the operating system "Since we can't say thank you enough, we're releasing 12,000 Limited Edition BlackBerry Z10 devices, in red," Saunders said in the post. "Because you've earned them." In order to receive one of the phones, developers have to create an app for BlackBerry 10 and have it approved before Feb.… More About: blackberry, BlackBerry Z10  |
| Man Dressed as Zebra Can’t Escape Zoo Keepers Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:39 PM PST
To create a realistic sense of fear and emergency (we imagine), the zoo employs a human to dress in a zebra costume and terrorize the other workers. SEE ALSO: This Houdini Horse Can Escape From Anything The BBC captured the drill in which the human-zebra pretty much head-butts one of the guys holding the barricade so they are forced to "tranquilize" it. We also wonder if the zebra was targeted as the jail-breaker because of its predisposition to black and white stripes. God b… More About: cute animals, japan, weird animals, weird news  |
| How to DIY a Beer Pong Table on the Cheap Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:18 PM PST
According to HackCollege, $30 and some duct tape can have you well on your way to debauchery. And at that price, those of us over the age of 21 may actually return to the days of dorm rooms and Ping-Pong balls (let's be honest, cocktail happy hour is never as fun as they make it sound). SEE ALSO: 6 Easy Life Hacks to Make You More Awesome And to top it all off, any DIY involving lumber makes it less old-lady-craft-hour and much more macho-cool-kids project. So grab those Solo cups (or splurge on the high-quality since you've saved so much money on a table) and get to work. Video courtesy of YouTube, h…  |
| Puppy Bowl Among 20 Most Social TV Shows This Week Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:08 PM PST
But the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and majorly talented babe Beyonce took the prize for social media engagement this week. Super Bowl chatter topped 55 million mentions, a figure three times higher than 2012's event. SEE ALSO: Super Bowl 2013 Commercials: Watch Them All Here Finally, our beloved 30 Rock dropped the curtain with its series finale last Thursday. According to Trendrr, the finale episode experienced a 249% growth in social over the premiere on Oct. 4, 2012. The top hashtag was #30r… More About: Entertainment, infographics, Social Media, social tv charts, Trendrr, TV  |
| Unwind With Reddit’s List of Most Relaxing Songs Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:05 PM PST
Posting a r/AskReddit thread on Monday, user polishklops questioned, "Hands down, what is the most relaxing song you know?" After nearly 9,000 comments, they came up with a list of more than 100 songs. SEE ALSO: Listen to the Most Surprising Breakout Billboard Hits We didn't want you to have to stress about finding all the songs, so we embedded 81 of the selections in the Spotify playlist below. Since almost a quarter of the songs do not appear on Spotify, however, you can follow the links below the playlist to YouTube clips of many of the remai… More About: features, Music, reddit, Social Media, spotify  |
| HP Board Studying Whether to Break Up the Company Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:48 PM PST
The HP directors have discussed the details of a possible breakup scenario, but also the merits of the company staying whole, since a recovery seems to be slowly taking hold and its share price has gained steam since it fell below $12 last November, the people added. In January, the stock went above $17 and has been trading around $16.50 in recent days. There is no overt pressure to break up HP—whose divisions include units selling computers, corporate servers and services—… More About: Hewlett-Packard, HP  |
| Mr. T Pities the Fools Not Following Him on Twitter Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:27 PM PST
If you're still twiddling your tweeting thumbs, behold the Mr. T 140-character wisdom you're missing: Mr.T never hates a fool for being a fool, he just pities them.— Mr. T (@MrT) February 5, 2013 First Name 'Mr', middle name 'period', last name 'T' and don't you forget it fools!!— Mr. T (@MrT) January 25, 2013 There's a whole lot of Jibba Jabba on Twitter Mr. T needs to deal with. Too many fools, too little time!— Mr. T (@MrT) January 21, 2013 Watching A-Team re-runs - I forgot I was in this!— Mr. T (@MrT) January 23, 2013 The A-Team star joined Twitter last mon… More About: Twitter, Watercooler  |
| Spread Love With a 6-Second Valenvine Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:21 PM PST
This year, we're challenging you to send a Valentine's Day vine -- or "Valenvine" -- to convey your feelings. Whether you're single and want to use your six-second video to show your romantic independence, or you opt to send a stop-motion note to your sweetheart, get creative with your vine! (If you're looking for tips on how to get started with Vine, check out our how-to post.) You could create a miniature love story or a display of adorable artwork. Be sure to tweet your creation and share it with the hashtag #Valenvine. We'll be on the lookout for standout Valenvines and will feature them in a follow-up post here o… More About: valentine's day, Vine  |
| Disney Chief: More Star Wars ‘Character’ Movies on the Way Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:15 PM PST
That's the sort of thing we can expect now that Disney has bought Lucasfilm, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger. Speaking on CNBC Tuesday afternoon, Iger confirmed rumors that the company was working on "standalone" Star Wars films about various big names from the Lucas universe. "I can confirm we're working on a few standalone films," Iger said, adding that Lawrence Kasdan (who wrote Empire Strikes Back) and Simon Kinberg (writer of several X-Men films) were already working on them. "They are not part of the overall saga." So these films would not be part of the regular c… More About: Star Wars  |
| This Icon Shows That Facebook Is Tracking You for Ads Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:02 PM PST Starting soon, the icon below will let you know that Facebook is tracking you for third-party ads. The symbol, which was introduced last year, will be prominent when you hover your cursor over a Facebook ad that has been served up for a third party. For instance, if you see an Amazon ad on Facebook for a book you were just checking out, then you'll likely see the icon. Such ads are served up by Facebook Ad Exchange. The measure comes after Facebook's agreement with the Council of Better Business Bureau on Monday. The Digital Advertising Alliance launched the icon last January to raise consumer awareness about ads based on behavioral targeting. An advocacy group, the DAA reasons th… More About: ad tracking, Advertising, Facebook  |
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