Mashable: Latest 29 News Updates - including “‘Star Wars’ Makeup Artist Stuart Freeborn Dies at 98” |
- ‘Star Wars’ Makeup Artist Stuart Freeborn Dies at 98
- This Video Is What the Internet Was Made For
- Exclusive First Topless Photos of Tumblr’s ‘Menswear Dog’
- Feds Mull a DNA Program That Cracked 1999 Murder Case
- Sorry Girls: Justin Bieber Made Out With a Mannequin
- 9 Tips to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
- Justin Timberlake Releases Album Art on Image-Tagging Startup Stipple
- Shrouded in Viral Mystery, Kai the Hitchhiker Gains a Cult Following
- 6-Year-Old Creates Oscar-Worthy Film
- 3D Printer May Someday Build Human Organs
- No, George Lucas Isn’t Selling His Entire $2 Billion Stake in Disney
- Dogbook’s Check-In Feature Makes Fido ‘King’ of the Fire Hydrant
- No Facebook for Five Months — It’s in Your Contract
- 3D-Printed Business Cards, Anyone?
- Fan Kisses Soccer God Messi After Rushing Field
- Did Beyonce Just Nail an Accidental Photobomb?
- Fanhood Gives Sports Betting a Social Spin
- What Type of Social Networking Personality Are You?
- Man Seeks Roommate Through Brilliant YouTube Song
- This ‘Skyfall’ Trailer Proves Even Bond Can Go Wrong
- Google Upgrades AdWords for Better Mobile Targeting
- The LED Desk Lamp of the Future Has Arrived
- Watch This Breathtaking Video of Birds Dancing in the Sky
- Animals Walk the Runway Wearing Human Skins in PETA Video
- Indonesians Are Obsessed With BlackBerry 10
- JJ Abrams Wants to Make ‘Half-Life’ and ‘Portal’ Movies
- ‘Data, A Love Story:’ How One Woman Found the Secret to Online Dating
- Microsoft, Symantec Disable Botnet Infecting Hundreds of Thousands of Computers
- Next Xbox May Not Play Used Games
- Surface Pro Could Get External Battery, Microsoft Reveals
| ‘Star Wars’ Makeup Artist Stuart Freeborn Dies at 98 Posted: 07 Feb 2013 02:23 AM PST  
Born in 1914 in Leytonstone, England, Freeborn was largely self-taught. Some of his most recognizable creations include the apes from the "Dawn of man" sequence in "2001: A Space Odyssey," as well as Yoda and Chewbacca from "Star Wars". He also worked as a makeup supervisor on the "Superman" films, as well as Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove". "Stuart was already a makeup legend when he started on Star Wars," said George Lucas in a statement. "He brought with him not only decades of experience, but bou…  |
| This Video Is What the Internet Was Made For Posted: 07 Feb 2013 12:01 AM PST
Titled "This is what the Internet was made for 2012 Edition HD," the video is a compilation of some of the most memorable stunts and, simply, incredible moments we've seen on the internet throughout 2012. It was created by YouTube user MiamiViceStyle who promises more such videos in the future. For the most part, the video focuses on extreme sports, but it also features bits from some popular viral videos, such as the Real life Fruit ninja and Epic Meal Time. Warning: some parts of the video are slightly NSFW. Check out the video above a…  |
| Exclusive First Topless Photos of Tumblr’s ‘Menswear Dog’ Posted: 06 Feb 2013 09:00 PM PST Tumblr-famous Menswear Dog sauntered his way to the Mashable offices on Wednesday for what started as a typical fashion dish on skinny ties and cardigans. After swigging a few glasses of whisky, the interview plunged into the type of debauchery typically reserved for Air Bud shindigs. Not that we're complaining about Menswear Dog's antics -- we managed to snap the first, world exclusive naked photos of the stylish Shiba Inu. Let's just do this whole thing TMZ-style for full effect: Menswear Dog's rep is on Lindsay Lohan-style damage control after the typically dapper doggie was caught naked outside the Chateau Marmont. Sources tell MSH that the Internet sensation may spend up t… More About: cute animals, dogs, memes, Watercooler  |
| Feds Mull a DNA Program That Cracked 1999 Murder Case Posted: 06 Feb 2013 08:54 PM PST
The academy in 2009 advised the U.S. government to spin off forensic DNA research and development from the Justice Department into an independent National Institute of Forensic Science. Justice's priorities inherently are at odds with advancing the discipline, concluded an academy report. "What is needed to support and oversee the forensic science community is a new, strong and independent entity" t… More About: crime, DNA, Netherlands, Science, US Government  |
| Sorry Girls: Justin Bieber Made Out With a Mannequin Posted: 06 Feb 2013 08:47 PM PST Small children, grown ups, pets, guys, aliens and basically everyone else, avert your eyes. What is about to transpire in this video is not pretty. It's downright awful. It's Justin Bieber macking on a mannequin head. That has to be illegal in at least nine states. SEE ALSO: Justin Bieber's Bare Butt Gets 100,000 Likes on Instagram The teen idol was on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," playing a game which involved throwing objects into a net. He decided to instead forfeit the game and smooch this lifeless piece of plastic. Oh yeah, he used tongue. He must really miss Selena. Video and image courtesy of YouTube, FeelPostGood More About: jimmy fallon, justin beiber  |
| 9 Tips to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi Posted: 06 Feb 2013 08:19 PM PST
The number of free public Wi-Fi hotspots is growing, but not every hotspot can provide the protection of a private home network. Your notebook, tablet or smartphone’s default settings and firewalls may not be enough to keep you safe from prying eyes while on… More About: free wifi, privacy, security, wifi  |
| Justin Timberlake Releases Album Art on Image-Tagging Startup Stipple Posted: 06 Feb 2013 07:50 PM PST
More About: Entertainment, justin timberlake, Music, Startups, stipple  |
| Shrouded in Viral Mystery, Kai the Hitchhiker Gains a Cult Following Posted: 06 Feb 2013 07:45 PM PST
So God, to paraphrase said speech, made Kai. That's Kai the hitchhiker. Kai the hatchet-wielding saver of lives. Kai the longhaired viral sensation who's become known around the globe despite an off-the-grid lifestyle that's left him apparently oblivious to his burgeoning fame. See, last Friday, down in Fresno, Calif., Kai helped save a man and a woman. He helped save them from an epithet-spewing, Jesus-invoking mountain of a man hell-bent on violence and destruction. The man had purposely ran his car into an African American utility worker then attacked th… More About: Social Media, viral videos, YouTube  |
| 6-Year-Old Creates Oscar-Worthy Film Posted: 06 Feb 2013 06:59 PM PST When Bianca Giaever asked a six-year-old what her movie should be she got an earful. And she turned that earful into a piece of simple wonderment. The movie, called the Scared is scared, tells the tale of a bear, a mouse, swimming pools, sleepovers, friendship, pizza and life. It's excitement, fear, joy and bewilderment wrapped up into a story full of heart and humor that only a six-year-old's imagination could provide. SEE ALSO: Watch the Best Pep Talk Ever — Given by a Kid Finally, a movie with a plot we can get on board with. Academy, take note. Images and video courtesy of Vimeo, Bianca Giaever More About: indie films, Oscars  |
| 3D Printer May Someday Build Human Organs Posted: 06 Feb 2013 06:43 PM PST
More About: 3D, 3D printers, medical science, Science  |
| No, George Lucas Isn’t Selling His Entire $2 Billion Stake in Disney Posted: 06 Feb 2013 06:04 PM PST
But is Lucas, who became Disney's second largest shareholder after the estate of Steve Jobs, really prepping to sell his entire stake? That would be a profoundly un-Jedi-like decision, not to mention a dumb investment move. Lucas' Disney shares are numerous enough -- 37,076,679 of them, to be precise -- that selling them all at once would likely trigger a run on the stock. It would send… More About: disney, George Lucas, Star Wars  |
| Dogbook’s Check-In Feature Makes Fido ‘King’ of the Fire Hydrant Posted: 06 Feb 2013 05:26 PM PST
Now your favorite furball can check in to his favorite spots, ultimately earning the coveted "King" status for his most-frequented haunts. The app's at its best when there are other dogs around; Fido's friends can get push notifications, for instance, when he checks in to the local dog park so they can come play together. Posse not around? The app also has a new Meet Friends feature your canine can use to scope out other dogs in the area and find potential friends. If he's on the search for a new crew, a search function in the app can also help him find… More About: App, Dogbook, Facebook, iphone  |
| No Facebook for Five Months — It’s in Your Contract Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:55 PM PST
More About: contract, Facebook, Watercooler  |
| 3D-Printed Business Cards, Anyone? Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:46 PM PST
One of the latest additions to the novelty category is CallingCube, a 3D business card that comes in the shape of a s… More About: 3d printing, business cards  |
| Fan Kisses Soccer God Messi After Rushing Field Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:43 PM PST
More About: soccer, Sports, Watercooler  |
| Did Beyonce Just Nail an Accidental Photobomb? Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:23 PM PST That's right, even Queen B can photobomb. But when Beyonce photobombs, it's not just some awkward selfie or boring landscape shot -- she only photobombs the best. Like here, with Baltimore Ravens defensive end Haloti Ngata just after he WON the Super Bowl. SEE ALSO: Beyonce's Super Bowl Show in 10 Fierce Photos Redditor ralstyr009 called the picture out and notes that Ngata is holding a movie featuring Ravens teammate Terrell Suggs. We didn't think it was possible but Beyonce just got cooler. H/T Reddit; Photo courtesy of Imgur More About: beyonce, photobomb, Super Bowl 2013, Watercooler  |
| Fanhood Gives Sports Betting a Social Spin Posted: 06 Feb 2013 04:10 PM PST |
| What Type of Social Networking Personality Are You? Posted: 06 Feb 2013 03:54 PM PST
More About: Facebook, Mobile, Social Media, Twitter  |
| Man Seeks Roommate Through Brilliant YouTube Song Posted: 06 Feb 2013 03:28 PM PST
More About: songs, videos, Watercooler, YouTube  |
| This ‘Skyfall’ Trailer Proves Even Bond Can Go Wrong Posted: 06 Feb 2013 03:10 PM PST
Sometimes you get caught up in all the train-dodging, British-accented fun and don't realize just how you actually got somewhere, plot wise. It's ok to step back and ask, "What just happened here?" Luckily, Honest Trailers isn't letting Daniel Craig, the cast of Inception, and the director of Dark Knight Rises off that easily. It's doing a deep investigative look into Skyfall to really blow the roof off this whole thing (pun kind of intended). SEE ALSO: This 'Lord of the Rings' Trailer Reveals the Hobbit-Tickling Truth So, sit back, relax and put an end to whatever belief you h… More About: James Bond, Skyfall, Watercooler  |
| Google Upgrades AdWords for Better Mobile Targeting Posted: 06 Feb 2013 02:56 PM PST
The upgrade, called Enhanced Campaigns, will let business owners build a campaign while taking those factors into consideration. However, Google promises that you'll be able to manage it all in a single place. The company offered a few examples of how Enhanced Campaigns will work. For instance: A breakfast cafe wants to reach people nearby searching for "coffee" or "breakfast" on a smartphone. Using bid adjustments, with three simple entries, they can bid 25% higher for people searching a half-mile away, 20… More About: Advertising, Google, google adwords, Mobile  |
| The LED Desk Lamp of the Future Has Arrived Posted: 06 Feb 2013 02:49 PM PST LED Lamp of the Future! Notice the bluish tint of the light -- here the lamp is on "Study Mode," its brightest setting, most resembling daylight. Photo by Mashable/Charlie White Click here to view this gallery.
What's so great about LEDs, anyway? Their most attractive attribute: energy savings. This 11-Watt LED desk lamp can give you as much light as a 75-Watt incandescent light bulb. That lets you illuminate your desk or nightstand for about 1/7th the energy you're probably using now. And since the 27 LEDs in this lamp each last more than 40,000 hours, it's likely you won't ever need to change them. The downside of LEDs… More About: future tech, LEDs, lighting  |
| Watch This Breathtaking Video of Birds Dancing in the Sky Posted: 06 Feb 2013 02:39 PM PST In a poetic moment, filmmaker Neels Castillon captured this stunning image of hundreds of birds ebbing and flowing in the wind. He calls it the "Bird Ballet." These birds, known as starlings, float throughout the sky above Marseille, France, forming, dissolving and reforming into brilliant patterns. SEE ALSO: Rare 'Dolphin Stampede' Captured in Breathtaking Viral Video According to BBC Nature, starlings are known for "these wonderful swirling aerial displays, done at dusk as they get ready to roost for the winter." The video shows the true grace and beauty that nature can provide when it's least expected. Video and image courtesy of Vimeo, Neels Castillon  |
| Animals Walk the Runway Wearing Human Skins in PETA Video Posted: 06 Feb 2013 02:34 PM PST
The results are strange rather than grotesque, until the camera moves backstage, revealing human skins (computer-generated, of course) slung casually over runway racks, a bloodied corpse and, finally, a Chinese girl huddled in a cage, shivering, frightened. The spot, created by the Beijing office of ad agency Ogilvy & Mather, isn't just aimed at Fashion Week designers and attendees. According to PETA spoke… More About: china, fashion, nyfw, peta  |
| Indonesians Are Obsessed With BlackBerry 10 Posted: 06 Feb 2013 02:30 PM PST
The study examined 900,000 tweets between Jan. 29 and Feb. 2 (the launch was on Jan. 30) and was conducted by Salorix, a social media marketing company. Indonesia was the top country for tweets, followed by the U.S. and then Canada (where BlackBerry is based). BlackBerry said its launch of the Z10 smartphone in Canada on Feb. 5 produced its "best day ever" for that country. Indonesia, however, is clearly an important market for Blac… More About: blackberry, BlackBerry 10, Twitter  |
| JJ Abrams Wants to Make ‘Half-Life’ and ‘Portal’ Movies Posted: 06 Feb 2013 02:24 PM PST
Abrams and Valve's Gabe Newell held a joint talk at the DICE conference in Las Vegas Wednesday on the subject of "Storytelling Across Platforms: Who Benefits Most, the Audience or the Player?". According to Wired, the pair made the announcement they were working together at the end of their keynote, which kicked off the games industry conference. Newell and Abrams would also collaborate on a game produced by Abrams' production company, Bad Robot, who will also head up the production of… More About: Gaming, half-life, jj abrams, portal, valve software  |
| ‘Data, A Love Story:’ How One Woman Found the Secret to Online Dating Posted: 06 Feb 2013 01:51 PM PST
Armed with charts, lists and formulas, Amy Webb used what she knew best to outsmart the online dating algorithms: math. Repeated failures at meeting her match spurred the digital strategy expert to crack the code, leading straight to her future husband. Webb, CEO of WebbMedia Group, spent a month crunching numbers and analyzing key words to optimize her JDate profile. She chronicles her journe… More About: algorithms, amy webb, data, online dating, valentine's day  |
| Microsoft, Symantec Disable Botnet Infecting Hundreds of Thousands of Computers Posted: 06 Feb 2013 01:49 PM PST
Between 300,000 and 600,000 computers were freed from botnet control when technicians and U.S. federal marshals seized a server in Weekhawken, N.J., and got another operator to disable a server in the Netherlands on Wednesday, reports Reuters. The raid's target was the Bamital botnet, a click-fraud operation that first surfaced in 2010. Users infected with Bamital malware had their search results unknowingly redirected to websites that profited from advertising impressions made by the visitors. The botnet's controllers may have also instruct… More About: cybersecurity, microsoft, Symantec, US  |
| Next Xbox May Not Play Used Games Posted: 06 Feb 2013 01:40 PM PST
More About: electronic arts, microsoft, video games, xbox  |
| Surface Pro Could Get External Battery, Microsoft Reveals Posted: 06 Feb 2013 01:35 PM PST
The Surface engineering team hosted an AMA (ask me anything) about the Surface Pro on Reddit Wednesday afternoon, and one redditor asked if any kind of keyboard accessory with a built-in battery -- which is the norm for other companies' Windows tablets such as the Samsung Series 7 -- was in the works. One of the multiple Microsoft eng… More About: microsoft, reddit, Surface Pro, surface tablet  |
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