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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

LG Unveils the Design of 5.5-Inch Optimus G Pro
3:49:18 AMStan Schroeder
LG has revealed the design of its upcoming 5.5-inch smartphone, the Optimus G Pro. The Korean company has posted an image of the smartphone, which features a curvedglass screen, on its Facebook page. The device will feature a quad-core processor and a full HD (1080p) display. It will also be available in black and white.

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Shop All Apple-Related Kickstarter Projects on This Website
2:45:36 AMAnita Li
For Apple fanatics who crave accessories and attachments for their beloved iProducts, one website acts as a hub for successful Kickstarter projects that provide additions to devices from the Cupertino, Calif. company. Described as a "one-stop shop," BiteMyApple.co showcases some of the most successful Kickstarter projects that offer accessories for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and MacBook Air, among other products.

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25 'Minecraft' Creations That Will Blow Your Flippin' Mind
1:58:04 AMMatt Silverman
Even if you haven't played Minecraft, it's likely you have a child, friend or online pal who's obsessed with the creative building game. Since 2009, there have been two kinds of Minecraft players: those who simply enjoy exploring and building in its blocky, procedurally-generated worlds; and those who create monumental works of mind-blowing art and machinery — many of which go viral in online gaming communities.

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Dogs Understand Human Point-of-View, Study Says
1:26:27 AMAnita Li
With those mournful puppy-dog eyes, man's best friend may be conveying more than just a desire for table scraps. As it turns out, Sparky could be empathizing with you. A new study suggests that domestic dogs are capable of understanding a human's perspective.

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These Pickup Lines Are Guaranteed to Work on Your Nerd Crush
12:51:50 AMAnnie Colbert
This Valentine's Day, convince your nerd crush to go for a Tumbl that will give your heart a kernel panic. Skip the romantic LinkedIn endorsements and re-gifted Klout perks because these pickup lines will most definitely get you poked. Plus, it will get you out from behind your computing device of choice. Well, unless you start dropping these charming pickup gems on Snapchat.

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Responsive Typography Ends Need for Reading Glasses
12:24:54 AMPSFK
An experimental demo website by a Croatian designer could solve the problem of microscopic font.

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Someone, Please, Get Marco Rubio a Glass of Water
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:53 PMEric Larson
Marco Rubio just really, really needs a glass of water. OK, guys?

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Skydiver Interrupts Live Rugby Game by Dropping Onto Field
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:30 PMSam Laird
You don't hear this one everyday: a skydiver parachutes onto a rugby field during the middle of play. See it to believe it.

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Is Grumpy Cat John Boehner's Spirit Meme?
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:11 PMNeha Prakash
Why didn't anyone tell us Grumpy Cat got an invite to this year's State of the Union address? Wait, he wasn't there? It was Speaker of the House John Boehner, you say? No! The resemblance, some say, is uncanny. Much of Twitter agreed: Johnny boy put on his best grumpy-puss face while U.S. President Barack Obama outlined his plans for the future.

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Salesforce Alums Raise $3 Million to Bring Analytics to Stores
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:59 PMLauren Indvik
The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Nomi One-Line Pitch: A platform that lets retailers track and analyze customer data across multiple channels, including in-store, online and mobile. Why It's Taking Off: Bringing shopper analytics to bricks and mortar.

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'Between Two Ferns' Mocks Oscar Nominees
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:30 PMNeha Prakash
Between Two Ferns: Oscar Buzz Edition Part 1 from Zach Galifianakis The long-running Funny or Die video series, Between Two Ferns, returns from its hiatus with a special Oscar edition. Zach Galifianakis sits down with this year's leading nominees including Silver Lining's Playbook's Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, Lincoln's Sally Field and Zero Dark Thirty's Jessica Chastain.

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Obama Calls For Tech-Focused High Schools
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:14 PMLorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
U.S. President Barack Obama wants high schools in America to focus more on high-tech. In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Obama called for American schools to "create classes that focus on science, technology, engineering and math – the skills today’s employers are looking for to fill jobs right now and in the future." Obama mentioned two models, one abroad and one at home.

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Obama Calls for Tech Research 'Not Seen Since Height of Space Race'
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:59 PMAlex Fitzpatrick
U.S. President Barack Obama called for a level of science and technology research "not seen since the height of the space race" during his State of the Union address Tuesday. Obama credited several innovative companies and new technologies, including Apple and 3D-printing, with helping to spark growth in the American economy. "There are things we can do, right now, to accelerate this trend," Obama said in his prepared remarks.

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YouTube: Here's How 'Harlem Shake' Went Viral
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:47 PMChris Taylor
It's too soon to tell if the various bizarre 30-second versions of "Harlem Shake" have what it takes to be 2013's answer to "Gangnam Style." But to the delight of everyone who enjoys getting jiggy in dorm rooms and offices, the Harlem Shake meme has taken off fast enough to get some serious credit from the powers that be at YouTube itself.

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The Elephants of Typography
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:31 PMMatt Petronzio
Typographical techniques can be traced back to ancient times. But nowadays, with the ability to choose fonts from a drop-down menu, typography can seem like an obscure art. SEE ALSO: More Comics on Mashable In this comic, Grant Snider of Incidental Comics gives us his pachyderm-inspired take on Robert Bringhurst's book, The Elements of Typographic Style.

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Obama Signs Order Demanding Federal Agencies Share Cyber Threat Info
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:19 PMAlex Fitzpatrick
U.S. President Barack Obama issued his long-awaited executive order on cybersecurity Tuesday, mere hours before heading to Congress to deliver his fifth State of the Union address. Obama's order directs federal agencies to notify private businesses of cyber threats in an unclassified and "timely" fashion.

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10 People Mad SOTU Preempted 'New Girl'
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:11 PMAnnie Colbert
Michelle Obama might have bangs now, but she's still no Zooey Deschanel. Barack Obama's State of the Union address takes over network television Tuesday, preempting shows like Fox's New Girl. The POTUS' SOTU seizing of the airwaves hasn't pleased fans of the show on Twitter. 1. not only are we paying higher taxes, but there is also no "new girl" tonight because of Obama.

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LIVE: The Funniest Tweets From the State of the Union
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:05 PMChristine Erickson
The President's State of the Union address on Tuesday night will likely lack comedy and wit, because there's nothing funny about the nation's laundry list ... or anyone else's, for that matter. That's why the brilliant collective minds of Twitter comedy, WitStream have accepted the challenge. While you listen to Obama's first SOTU speech of his second term, follow along with the embed below as professional wise-crackers crack some wise.

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Dorner Manhunt Intensifies, Sheriff Asks Reporters Not to Tweet
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:33 PMSam Laird
As the Christopher Dorner manhunt raged on Tuesday, law enforcement asked reporters to stop tweeting because it was "hindering officer safety." But how?

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Brings 500 Sunny Days to Sesame Street
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:16 PMNeha Prakash
Ok, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is seriously starring in everything these days. He's even found his way to Sesame Street. But it's cool because there's just so much cuteness happening in this video.

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18 Geeky Toys From Your Favorite Video Games
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:07 PMChelsea Stark
Merch is big business for video games, and toys are no exception. Now more than ever, video games are being leveraged as products fans can play with, hug close or display proudly. Mashable combed Toy Fair 2013 in New York City to find the coolest official video game toys.

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Wrestling Dropped From Olympics: Online Petitions Aim to Save Sport
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:46 PMSam Laird
In a controversial move, wrestling was axed from the Olympics despite being among the Games' oldest sports. More than 10,000 people have since signed online petitions to save the sport.

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Is Anonymous About to Block the State of the Union?
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:38 PMChris Taylor
The anarchic hacker collective Anonymous brought down a government website last month — and now it wants to do the same for President Obama's State of the Union. "There will be no State of the Union Address on the web tonight," read a post on the collective site Anon Relations. "We reject the authority of the President to sign arbitrary orders and bring irresponsible and damaging controls to the Internet ...

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Travelgram Adds Gorgeous Location Stamps to Your iPhone Photos
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:22 PMEmily Price
A new app called Travelgram attempts to spruce up the standard vacation shots you take on your iPhone by automatically adding location stamps. Simple to use; date, time, and location information is automatically added to shots you take with the app. Time and date information is optional, so you can remove it if you want to keep any part of your photo-taking adventure a secret.

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Owl Stuck in Car Grille Is No Hoot
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:08 PMAnnie Colbert
Florida drivers are offering free rides for owls, whether the birds want a lift or not. Well, at least that's one way to understand this hoot of a story. Sonji Coney Williams' SUV collided with a Great Horned Owl in central Florida last week, trapping the bird in the vehicle's grille. Williams didn't realize the owl had survived until a day later when another motorist flagged her down and pointed out the big yellow eyes staring out.

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Assange Takes First Step Toward Becoming an Australian Senator
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:57 PMLorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange took the first step toward becoming a senator on Tuesday when supporters handed his electoral enrollment application to the Australian Electoral Commission in Melbourne, reported Australian daily The Age. We already knew he wanted to run and we already knew it was going to be hard for him to even be considered eligible, let alone win the seat.

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Upcoming 'Arrested Development' Could Hit iTunes After Netflix
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:46 PMLauren Indvik
The fourth season of Arrested Development is scheduled to arrive exclusively on Netflix in May. But it may one day be available to watch on DVD or iTunes, Ted Sarandos, chief content officer and vice president of content at Netflix, said at AllThingsD's media conference Tuesday.

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Obama's State of the Union Address: Where to Watch Online
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:41 PMAlex Fitzpatrick
President Barack Obama will be delivering his fifth State of the Union address at 9 p.m. EST Tuesday. Looking for a way to watch online? Aside from networks' basic online streams and mobile apps, Mashable has rounded up the following unique options for your Internet viewing pleasure: 1.

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Beauty Police Turn Ugly People Away at Dating Site Events
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:31 PMCamille Bautista
It's like high school all over again. Thanks to one online dating site, you can relive your worst teen moments by being judged by real-world beauty police. BeautifulPeople.com, a dating site that allows only attractive people to join based on member votes, employed "beauty screeners" for their American events.

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Netflix: 'House of Cards' Is Our Most Popular Show Right Now
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:13 PMLauren Indvik
Netflix's original series starring Kevin Spacey, House of Cards, is the most-viewed show on Netflix right now in all of the countries it operates in, Ted Sarandos, chief content officer and vice president of content at Netflix, revealed on stage at AllThingsD's D: Dive Into Media conference on Tuesday. The show, which was released on Feb.

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