Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Velocity Alert: 10 Photorealistic Portraits That Will Wow You

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10 Photorealistic Portraits That Will Wow You

Artist Dirk Dzimirsky will say that his breathtaking photorealistic drawings aren't perfect replicas of real life, but they come pretty darn close. The self-taught artist sketches with such detail, you may find yourself squinting at the screen. Dzimirsky opened up about his craft and the motivation behind his work.

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Apple’s iPad Dominated U.S. Tablet Sales in 2013 and 10 More

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Apple's iPad Dominated U.S. Tablet Sales in 2013

Apple's iPad is continuing to dominate U.S. personal computing device sales, and it outsold both Android- and Windows-powered tablets this past year.

Samsung to Launch 110-Inch Ultra HD TV Monday

Samsung's 110-inch ultra HD TV -- the world's largest -- goes on sale Monday.

Watch This Bride Walk Down the Aisle With Google Glass [VIDEO]

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue -- and Google Glass, too.

8 Creative Ways to Use Your Smartphone Underground

Make the most of your commute with these skill-sharpening smartphone apps for offline use.

Share Your New Year's Resolutions for Our Photo Challenge #MashPics

Share your New Year's resolutions for this week's 'Mashable' Photo Challenge.

6 Sites to Download Prints for DIY Masterpieces

Dust off your DIY skills this holiday season. These six websites offer downloadable prints and patterns that make creative gifting a breeze.

All-Kitten 'Lion King' Remake Is a Feline Masterpiece [VIDEO]

Though movie remakes are never as good as the original, this all-kitten 'Lion King' remake comes pretty close.

Strange New Worlds: The Amazing Alien Planet Discoveries of 2013

Check out this list of amazing alien planet discoveries of 2013.

Hacker Tried to Sell Access to Compromised BBC Server, Report Says

A notorious Russian hacker offered on Christmas to sell access to a BBC server through an underground forum, according to a report.

Tone Deaf? Science Can Probably Give You Perfect Pitch

If you can't carry a tune to save your life, get excited – science may have found a way to give you perfect pitch.

Instagram Gets Blocked, Then Unblocked in Iran

Iran allegedly blocked access to Instagram, a social network that is still available inside the country, then unblocked it.