Monday, April 6, 2015

Microsoft at 40, the iPad at 5 and the always-changing nature of tech and 10 More

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Microsoft at 40, the iPad at 5 and the always-changing nature of tech

Forty years ago, Microsoft was founded. Five years ago, the iPad was launched. What these two events say about the changing nature of tech.

One year later, the homeless coder is still living on the streets

A year after Leo Grand created Trees for Cars, the homeless coder still lives in the same back alleys where he started until he makes a more lucrative app.

Apple Watch reportedly blocked in Switzerland over patent, for now

Thanks to an obscure patent, it looks like sales of the Apple Watch will be blocked in Switzerland until December.

5 weird WeChat features that trump other messaging apps

Chinese messaging app WeChat has some seriously quirky functionality. Here are five reasons why you should use it over its rivals.

Man missing at sea for 66 days defends survival story: 'God knows I am a truthful man'

Louis Jordan, the man who went missing at sea for more than two months, is defending his survival story against skeptics.

WWI graffiti found in France: 'These guys wanted to be remembered'

Kilroy était ici.

5 can't-miss apps: 'DuckTales: Remastered,' Office Lens and more

This week's list of can't-miss apps includes Disney's latest reboot of the 'DuckTales' franchise and Microsoft's new document-scanning app.

Michael Keaton gets requests to 'play Batman and Beetlejuice' in his 'SNL' monologue

Taran Killam and Bobby Moynihan crashed Michael Keaton's monologue to try and convince him to "play Batman and Beetlejuice" with them.

Kentucky fans cause chaos in the streets after Final Four loss

Hundreds of angry University of Kentucky fans caused an alcohol-fueled uproar in Lexington on Saturday night, following the team's Final Four loss.

'SNL' spoofs Scientology in hilarious 'Neurotology' music video

Followers of "Neurotology" star in a music video that sings the religion's praises. Watch this 'Saturday Night Live' parody of Scientology.

The 15 funniest 'Key and Peele' sketches you'll watch over and over

One of the show's sketches is getting turned into a movie, so here are a few other mega-popular ones you'll love.

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