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Tuesday, February 05, 2013

$25 Raspberry Pi Computer For Sale in Europe, Coming to Rest of World 'Soon'
3:00:25 AMAnita Li
A stripped-down version of the Raspberry Pi is now available in Europe for $25, and will debut to the rest of the world "very soon." Called the Model A, the Linux-based microcomputer comes with one USB port and 256MB of RAM, but has no Ethernet, the UK-based developer announced Monday. The pocket-sized PC consumes around one-third of the power of its $35 counterpart, the popular Model B.

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Barack Obama 'Sings' the Pokemon Theme Song
2:14:03 AMStan Schroeder
Another day, another lip-dub parody of Barack Obama. This time around, the U.S. president is "singing" the Pokémon theme song, courtesy of the folks from Barack's Dubs. Be sure to watch the video until the end, or you'll miss a message from a special guest; then, tell us what you think of the video in the comments, below. SEE ALSO: The Many Faces of Barack Obama Image courtesy of YouTube, baracksdubs.

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Les Mean Girls Tumblr Is So LeFetch
1:49:02 AMNeha Prakash
It's the story of outsiders finding their place, love, loss, the constant struggle between good and evil, and a revolution to quell unfair leadership. And of course, Tina Fey. Wasn't Mean Girls awesome? If you ask us, replace Tina Fey with Anne Hathaway and you've got yourself a dead ringer for the Les Miserables screenplay. And yes, Les Mis technically came first and all but that's besides the point.

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Pinterest Updates iOS App to Make Editing Pins Easier
Monday, February 04, 2013 11:53 PMEmily Price
Pinterest updated its iOS apps Monday, adding some new editing options as well as improving how users scroll while navigating the app. Now, users can edit a pin's description, change its board location or delete the pin entirely — directly from the mobile app. Comments can also be deleted anywhere on Pinterest using the app, so users can remove offensive comments from their own pins, or fix typos in comments they make on other pins.

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BlackBerry's Canadian TV Ad Outshines Super Bowl Stinker
Monday, February 04, 2013 10:55 PMChristina Warren
Now this is an ad. BlackBerry may have fumbled with its commercial during the Super Bowl, but the company redeems itself with its first ad spot targeting Canadian customers. BlackBerry posted an ad called "BlackBerry Z10 Keep Moving" to its YouTube channel on Monday night, just before the handset goes on sale in Canada. Frankly, this ad — or a variation thereof — is what should have aired during the Super Bowl.

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Facebook Is Creating Location-Sharing App, Report Says
Monday, February 04, 2013 10:36 PMEmily Price
Facebook is developing a new app that keeps track of user location, and reports that information to friends when they're nearby, according to a report. The app will be released mid-March, and will run even when it isn't open on users' phones, Bloomberg reports. For example, Facebook user Shirley may get a notification that says Bob is around the corner — even if neither of them happens to be using the app at that time.

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Celebrities Unite to Support World Cancer Day in PSA
Monday, February 04, 2013 9:43 PMAnita Li
Emma Stone, Vanessa Williams, Tom Hanks and Samuel L. Jackson are among the celebrities who are uniting to "stand up to cancer." In a new video PSA, above, the famous faces reveal who they supported on World Cancer Day, which took place on Feb. 4. Viewers are urged to participate on social media by using the hashtags #istandupfor and #worldcancerday on Twitter, and to visit the Stand Up To Cancer Facebook page.

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How Skype Is Helping Topple a Dictator in Syria
Monday, February 04, 2013 8:46 PMAlex Fitzpatrick
The toolbox of the average rebel fighting in Syria is full of things you have probably never touched: an AK-47, grenades, sniper rifle. But it also has something you might use every day: Microsoft Skype. Skype is the go-to social network for communication between rebels, anti-government activists, journalists and officials inside and outside of Syria.

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Toy-Like Robot Could Revolutionize NASA's Planetary Explorations
Monday, February 04, 2013 7:57 PMLorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
NASA plans to use a toddler's toy robot designed for "sensory exploration" to explore something else — planets. Yes, you read that right. The robot, which looks like a lattice of cables, rods and beads could be NASA's future rover. At least that's the idea the space agency is working on at a lab in Silicon Valley, Calif., under its Innovative Advanced Concepts Program.

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3 Super Bowl Ads That Look an Awful Lot Like Other Ads
Monday, February 04, 2013 7:20 PMTodd Wasserman
Allegations of idea appropriation are nothing new in advertising. However, when the stakes are as high as they are as in the Super Bowl, the charges have a bit more weight. Thanks to YouTube, the accusations began well before the game as Lee Garfinkel, the chairman of Havas Worldwide NY, noted the similarities between an ad he worked on in the '90s and Taco Bell's Game Day ad.

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If 'The Walking Dead' Were an '80s Sitcom
Monday, February 04, 2013 6:51 PMEric Larson
Charles in Charge? Not in this town. Check out this intro of 'The Walking Dead' recut in an '80s sitcom style.

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Jawbone Buys Massive Health to Improve User Experience
Monday, February 04, 2013 6:35 PMSeth Fiegerman
Jawbone, a wearable technology company, announced Monday that it has acquired Massive Health, a mobile app developer, for an undisclosed sum. Jawbone started out as a wireless gadget maker, but then took a step into the health industry in 2011 with the release of UP, a bracelet that tracks your diet, sleep and exercise similar to Nike+ Fuelband and Fitbit.

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BlackBerry Super Bowl Ad Fails to Bring the Brand Back
Monday, February 04, 2013 6:28 PMChristina Warren
From concept to execution, BlackBerry's comeback ad fell flat. When the company formerly known as RIM announced that it was doing a major Super Bowl ad, the idea seemed to be that this was an opportunity to show off BlackBerry 10 and its new Z10 handset.

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Never Eat Alone Again With the Anti-Loneliness Ramen Bowl
Monday, February 04, 2013 6:23 PMCamille Bautista
It's not enough for us to constantly be plugged into our devices, avoiding each others' eyes while texting and walking down the street or reaching for our phones during awkward silences. Now, you can stay easily connected to your beloved iPhone during meals. The Anti-Loneliness Ramen Bowl gives new meaning to face time.

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Oscar Nominees Among Most-Pirated Films
Monday, February 04, 2013 6:18 PMTechNewsDaily
Despite attempts by Hollywood to curtail the practice, movie pirating continues to be quite popular amongst Internet users. TorrentFreak provided a list of the top 10 films pirated through BitTorrent for the past week, and several popular favorites made the list, including several that are still in theaters — and up for contention at this year's Academy Awards.

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You Will Dry Your Hands in the Sink in the Future
Monday, February 04, 2013 6:15 PMSamantha Murphy
Dyson unveiled on Monday a new way we'll likely dry our hands in the future -- directly within the sink itself.

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5 Flight Fails From Back in the Day
Monday, February 04, 2013 6:01 PMBianca Consunji
It's easy to take flying for granted nowadays. NASA is developing an airplane that will cut fuel consumption by half. Filmmakers are trying to use robot planes to shoot Hollywood flicks. We live in a world where 3D-printed planes are a reality. But before Orville and Wilbur Wright built the world's first successful airplane, hundreds of wannabe inventors tried to find a way to take flight.

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Beyonce Announces World Tour on YouTube
Monday, February 04, 2013 5:54 PMNeha Prakash
Looks like Queen B is embracing her title. After an explosive performance at this year's Super Bowl, the diva took to YouTube to announce plans for her upcoming world tour. Beyonce will kick off "The Mrs. Carter Show" (in honor of hubby Jay-Z's real name, Shawn Carter) in Europe, then return stateside, ending at Brooklyn's Barclays Center in August.

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Twitter, You Won the Super Bowl
Monday, February 04, 2013 5:46 PMLance Ulanoff
This year's Super Bowl was intense, but the experience was my a dozen times better by Twitter.

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Heroic Hitchhiker Is the Next Viral Local News Star
Monday, February 04, 2013 5:35 PMSam Laird
Meet Kai the hitchhiker. Chances are he'll be a staple of your Internet diet for some time to come.

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Super Bowl Social Media Activity 3 Times Higher Than 2012
Monday, February 04, 2013 5:29 PMStephanie Buck
When you factor in a power outage, killer ads and Beyonce, is it any surprise? In addition to Jacoby Jones' 108-yard touchdown, social media users chatted about the Superdome's 34-minute electricity outage. Conversations during the technical difficulties topped 5.8 million social mentions, or 11% of the day's total conversation. For perspective, Beyonce's halftime show ran from 8:10 to 8:22 p.m.

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Beyonce's Super Bowl Sloppy Swish
Monday, February 04, 2013 5:22 PMAnnie Colbert
Did Beyonce take a bit of dance inspiration from Saturday Night Live? Bey's Super Bowl performance included a move that looked identical to Mokiki's Sloppy Swish. Redditor colorblindkeys pointed out the eerie similarity in rhythmic leg flailing under the caption "Beyonce does the Sloppy Swish." SEE ALSO: Beyonce's Super Bowl Show in 10 Fierce Photos Judge for yourself: Do you think Mrs.

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The High-Tech Miracle That Found King Richard III
Monday, February 04, 2013 5:15 PMChris Taylor
On Bosworth Field he lost his life, England's most infamous monarch, the supposed killer of princes. His body was taken from the battle and rushed by monks, the Red Cross of the Middle Ages, to the nearest monastic institution, the Gray Friary in nearby Leicester. There it was buried, perhaps in an unmarked grave to prevent tomb-robbing retribution from the new king, the Welsh usurper Henry Tudor.

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YouTube Will Not Live Stream New York Fashion Week
Monday, February 04, 2013 4:58 PMLauren Indvik
YouTube, which has live streamed shows during New York Fashion Week for the past three seasons, will not be doing so this season, a spokesperson for the Google-owned video site confirmed to Mashable on Monday. NYFW kicks off on Thursday, and runs until Feb. 14. YouTube, in partnership with its sponsor, Maybelline, has served as the live video hub for NYFW, hosting as many as 30 shows during the last NYFW in September.

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Samsung Announces New Fund to Drive Business Creation
Monday, February 04, 2013 4:54 PMEmily Price
Samsung introduced a new innovation center, investments funds, and international R&D center Monday, all part of the company’s “Global Engine to Accelerate Innovation and Drive New Business Creation.” The new Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center (SSIC) will have a headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., with offices in Korea and Israel.

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When Will the Rest of Us Get Google Fiber?
Monday, February 04, 2013 4:32 PMMIT Technology Review
Google may choose to expand its service, but there’s no incentive for established players to come up to speed.

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10 Cheeky Valentine's Day Tees for Couples
Monday, February 04, 2013 4:10 PMAmy-Mae Elliott
On Feb. 14 you can be as mushy as you like with your significant other. If you're all loved up, why not tell the world with an adorable pair of matching t-shirts? We have found 10 cute designs perfect for couples to wear on the day of love. SEE ALSO: 10 Valentine's Day Cards for Your Geeky Sweetheart Take a look through our selection in the gallery above.

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GameStop Establishes $10 Million Fund to Help Indie Game Developers
Monday, February 04, 2013 4:01 PMChelsea Stark
Video games retailer GameStop is pledging $10 million to help independent mobile game developers refine and distribute their creations. The program is being run through Kongregate, the web game distribution platform GameStop purchased in 2010. Kongregate will offer developers financial services, consultation to improve their product and marketing support.

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Listen to Every Song Performed at Super Bowl Halftime Since 1991
Monday, February 04, 2013 3:53 PMNora Grenfell
How will Super Bowl XLVII be remembered? As the night San Francisco almost suffered a humiliating defeat, only to come very close to snatching victory away from the Baltimore Ravens? As the night the playing field was left without power for almost 40 minutes? As the night Ray Lewis retired? If social media is any indication, it may be primarily remembered as the night Beyonce won the Super Bowl.

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Will Ferrell's Bizarre Super Bowl Ad You Didn't See
Monday, February 04, 2013 3:40 PMSam Laird
Will Ferrell's bizarre Old Milwaukee ad was only seen in a few tiny markets Sunday, but has become an online hit on Monday.

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