| Vine App Changes Age Rating from 12+ to 17+ | | After being flooded with pornographic images, the iPhone app for Twitter's video sharing service Vine has changed its rating from 12+ to 17+. This means users will have to confirm they are 17 years old or over before using the app. Originally, Vine was rated 12+, but it decided to change the rating after adult images started showing up on the service, some even in the "Editors' Picks" category.
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| Stan Lee Launches New Digital-Oriented Imprint 'Kid's Universe' | | 2:17:18 AM | Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai |
| Comic book legend Stan Lee proved once again that even at his venerable age of 90, he's at the forefront of digital culture. On Saturday, he launched his new imprint, Kid's Universe, which wants to be digital-oriented as the current times require — other than traditional books, it will offer ebooks, and apps. The imprint is a joint venture between Lee's POW! Entertainment and 1821 Comics' Terry Dougas.
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| 8 Tattoo Artists You Should Follow on Instagram | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 11:22 PM | The Daily Dot |
| Instagram has done amazing things for plated meals and the wings of planes, but the photo-sharing app has had a very positive impact on one more unexpected profession: tattooing. Whether you're a die-hard tattoo collector or just a casual fan of the art form, it can be hard to stay abreast of the work done by the best artists in the industry. Most tattooists' websites are notoriously out of date.
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| Journey + Memes = Faithfully Amazing | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 10:19 PM | Neha Prakash |
| This Valentine's Day, tell your beloved to shove off and sing a song of lust and wonderment dedicated to your favorite Internet memes. Memes never forget your anniversary or get touchy with your best friend. Our mustached-friend here has remixed the classic Journey song "Faithfully" to tell Grumpy Cat, Success Kid and Overly Attached Girlfriend just how much joy their meme-isms bring to his life.
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| Microsoft Surface Pro: Finally, a Worthy Flagship for Windows 8 | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 9:03 PM | Pete Pachal |
| The Surface Pro is the product Microsoft should have debuted to carry the banner of Windows 8 last fall. More powerful than the Surface RT tablet that's been met with "muted" response from the market, the Surface Pro fulfills the promise of Windows 8: Your PC and your tablet — your entire digital life, really — all on one device you can take anywhere. Well, more or less anywhere.
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| BlackBerry Z10 Fails Sidewalk Drop Test | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 8:47 PM | Lance Ulanoff |
| With the Z10 Blackberry has delivered a stylish, high-performance smartphone that can handle drops on softer surfaces, but may suffer defeat on the sidewalks of your nearest city.
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| This Dancing Baby Is Bringing 'Gangnam Style' Back | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 8:40 PM | Neha Prakash |
| 'Gangnam Style' is dead. But guess what? Babies are bringing it back! Especially this baby, Amaya, who can apparently sleep through various music medleys but when Psy comes on, she's just gotta shake it. SEE ALSO: 2-Year-Old Dancing Sensation Is a YouTube Star [VIDEO] You rock that 'Gangnam Style' like it's 2012 again, Amaya. At least you look good doin' it.
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| Twitter Acquires Bluefin Labs, Doubles Down on Social TV | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 8:16 PM | Christina Warren |
| Twitter has acquired social TV analytics firm Bluefin Labs. Business Insider broke the story Monday, reporting that this is Twitter's biggest acquisition to date. Twitter and Bluefin both confirmed the acquisition today on their respective blogs. For Twitter this is proof that the company is doubling down on its efforts in social TV.
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| Tips for the Aspiring Minimalist | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 8:11 PM | Matt Petronzio |
| It takes a certain skill to be minimalistic — in life, in art and even when developing an app or designing a website. This charming comic by Grant Snider of Incidental Comics illustrates some sound advice if you're looking to get the most out of the simple things. But be prepared — it's harder than it looks. Comic illustration by Grant Snider, Incidental Comics.
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| How to Create a Secure Password | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 8:03 PM | Emily Price |
| A secure password can be your first line of defense against would-be hackers. Creating a secure password, however, isn’t always as easy as it looks. As the Internet has gotten larger, hackers have gotten smarter, making it so even passwords that seem like they’re secure aren’t necessarily anymore.
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| Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 7:48 PM | Eric Larson |
| Big week for BlackBerry -- particularly, for its photogenic new Z10 phone. Click through the gallery to see what other photos held the spotlight across Twitter last week.
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| This Toddler Sinks Shots Like a Pro | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 7:45 PM | Neha Prakash |
| It's nothing but net for this 2-year-old who is putting the NBA to shame. Titus (baller name, kid) has been playing b-ball since he was 18-months-old. He likes to casually shoot hoops while sucking on a pacifier and lounging on a trampoline. He'll fit right in with the pros.
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| Super Bowl XLVII Sets Live Stream Records | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 7:37 PM | Sam Laird |
| Super Bowl XLVII was more popular with online viewers than any other sporting event in American history, according to data released on Tuesday.
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| Jack White's Record Company Releases New Single on X-Ray Film | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 7:23 PM | Camille Bautista |
| What better way to say "I love you" this Valentine's Day than with an X-ray? Former White Stripes front man Jack White teamed up with Butthole Surfers' Gibby Haynes to release a three-song single on Feb. 14, pressed on old medical X-rays.
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| Reddit Allows Only 'Acceptable' Ads | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 7:14 PM | TechNewsDaily |
| Online ads that sing, dance and otherwise distract readers won't be part of social news site Reddit's experience.
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| BlackBerry Offers Developers Limited Edition Red Z10 | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 6:47 PM | Emily Price |
| Developers who commit to BlackBerry 10 early will be walking away with their own limited edition Z10 in red. BlackBerry’s Alec Saunders announced the limited edition handsets – which were previously promised to developers — via a blog post Tuesday.
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| Man Dressed as Zebra Can't Escape Zoo Keepers | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 6:39 PM | Neha Prakash |
| This Japanese zoo is taking full precautions so that none of its animals go missing during an earthquake. To prepare, the Tama Zoo outside Tokyo is running what may be the wackiest drill EVER created. To create a realistic sense of fear and emergency (we imagine), the zoo employs a human to dress in a zebra costume and terrorize the other workers.
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| How to DIY a Beer Pong Table on the Cheap | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 6:18 PM | Neha Prakash |
| Frat boys rejoice, making a beer pong table does not have to cost much. According to HackCollege, $30 and some duct tape can have you well on your way to debauchery. And at that price, those of us over the age of 21 may actually return to the days of dorm rooms and Ping-Pong balls (let's be honest, cocktail happy hour is never as fun as they make it sound).
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| Puppy Bowl Among 20 Most Social TV Shows This Week | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 6:08 PM | Stephanie Buck |
| Super snuggly, roly poly animals aren't just for the Internet. The Puppy Bowl worked its cute little wet nose into the cable top 10 this week, capitalizing on the Super Bowl buzz. But the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and majorly talented babe Beyonce took the prize for social media engagement this week. Super Bowl chatter topped 55 million mentions, a figure three times higher than 2012's event.
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| Unwind With Reddit's List of Most Relaxing Songs | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 6:05 PM | Fran Berkman |
| Redditors have done it again. Several weeks ago, users produced a list of the 100 most beautiful songs. This week the theme is relaxation. Posting a r/AskReddit thread on Monday, user polishklops questioned, "Hands down, what is the most relaxing song you know?" After nearly 9,000 comments, they came up with a list of more than 100 songs.
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| HP Board Studying Whether to Break Up the Company | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:48 PM | Quartz |
| The Hewlett-Packard board is studying a break-up of the US tech company among several options the directors are considering to obtain maximum value for shareholders, people familiar with the matter said.
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| Mr. T Pities the Fools Not Following Him on Twitter | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:27 PM | Annie Colbert |
| Hey, fools. Stop whatever boring thing you're doing and follow Mr. T on Twitter. If you're still twiddling your tweeting thumbs, behold the Mr. T 140-character wisdom you're missing: Mr.T never hates a fool for being a fool, he just pities them. — Mr. T (@MrT) February 5, 2013 First Name 'Mr', middle name 'period', last name 'T' and don't you forget it fools!! — Mr.
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| Spread Love With a 6-Second Valenvine | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:21 PM | Jeremy Cabalona |
| Do something different this Valentine's Day, and share a vine. This year, we're challenging you to send a Valentine's Day vine — or "Valenvine" — to convey your feelings.
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| Disney Chief: More Star Wars 'Character' Movies on the Way | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:15 PM | Chris Taylor |
| Would you want to see a Star Wars movie all about Yoda? How about Boba Fett, Admiral Ackbar or Lando Calrissian? That's the sort of thing we can expect now that Disney has bought Lucasfilm, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger. Speaking on CNBC Tuesday afternoon, Iger confirmed rumors that the company was working on "standalone" Star Wars films about various big names from the Lucas universe.
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| This Icon Shows That Facebook Is Tracking You for Ads | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 5:02 PM | Todd Wasserman |
| Starting soon, the icon below will let you know that Facebook is tracking you for third-party ads. The symbol, which was introduced last year, will be prominent when you hover your cursor over a Facebook ad that has been served up for a third party. For instance, if you see an Amazon ad on Facebook for a book you were just checking out, then you'll likely see the icon.
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| How Many Teachers Use Technology in the Classroom? | | Tuesday, February 05, 2013 4:45 PM | Eric Larson |
| Remember the good old days of reading textbooks in school and taking notes from a chalkboard? Yeah, neither do we. PBS Learning Media, in preparation for Digital Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6, conducted a national survey of pre-K to 12th grade teachers to find out how many incorporate technology into their day-to-day classroom activities.
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