| Twitter Now Costs $5 Per Month — If You Want to Use Vowels | | Twttr — doesn't sound too bad, right? Well, that's exactly what you'll get if you want to continue using Twitter for free — only consonants will be available for writing messages. For $5 per month, you'll also be able to use vowels — A, E, I, O and, of course, U.
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| Google Revolutionizes Its Email Service by Introducing Gmail Blue | | Google has added another prank to its April Fools' Day playbook by introducing a colorful change to Gmail. Called Gmail Blue, the search giant's latest effort to revolutionize its email service is as simple as it sounds: to make Gmail the color blue. Everything from the compose button to the font formatting will be blue.
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| Google Nose Harnesses Your Sense of Smell for Search | | First, Google pranked its users by claiming to shut down YouTube; then, the search giant introduced old-school "Treasure Maps." But its pièce de résistance for this year's April Fools' Day has got to be Google Nose. Currently in beta, the new feature incorporates scents into Search. Google describes Nose as its "flagship olfactory knowledge feature enabling users to search for smells." To learn more, watch the semi-serious video, above.
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| 'Dash' Wirelessly Monitors Your Driving | | 12:33:03 AM | Camille Bautista |
| Smartphones are extensions of ourselves — we use them for organizing, planning and shopping, so why not driving? Dash, a low-energy Bluetooth device, works with your smartphone and car to analyze your trips using the engine computer. Plug Dash into your car and sync it with any iOS device to monitor your driving.
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| 8 ThinkGeek Products We Wish Were Real | | 12:01:34 AM | Stephanie Buck |
| Nerdy novelty site ThinkGeek certainly gets in the holiday spirit. The ecommerce retailer prepares April Fools' Day pranks every year, yet despite its tradition, customers keep falling prey over and over again. SEE ALSO: 7 Pranks You Should Probably Never Play But alongside ThinkGeek's typical, eclectic selection of oddities, it's no surprise we can't tell the real from the fake.
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| Sony Launches Headphones for Cats on April Fools' Day | | Can pets be as gadget-obsessed as their human masters? Sony imagines a world where dogs, cats and hamsters can get in on the latest tech trends with its Animalia line of products — including a doggie TV and cat headphones — that are designed for a particular furry friend. It's a just-for-laughs April Fools' prank, of course, although the photo of a cat rocking out with a pair of M3-OW KittyCans is so worth it.
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| This Week's Biggest Moments in 27 Photos | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:30 PM | Emil Lendof |
| This week was filled with photo-worthy events. With Spring underway, butterflies emerged from their chrysalises in the "Sensational Butterflies" exhibit at the Natural History Museum in London. The world's number one chess player was also seen competing this week in the World Chess Championship Candidates competition. This competition will decide who challenges Viswanathan Anand for the title of World Champion in november 2013.
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| 'True Blood' Teaser Reveals a Bloody Season 6 | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 11:07 PM | Anita Li |
| HBO is gearing up to debut season six of its vampire series, True Blood, and the network released a titillating teaser to fire up fans. Posted to YouTube on Saturday, the 30-second promo features plenty of blood and gore, with stars Anna Paquin (as Sookie Stackhouse), Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton) and Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) at the center of the drama.
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| Surprise! Even Teens Love Jennifer Lawrence | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 10:28 PM | Anita Li |
| In the eyes of media and fans, Jennifer Lawrence can do no wrong. The Hunger Games star fell while accepting her Best Actress Oscar at the Academy Awards ceremony last month, but managed to recover gracefully. She then effortlessly charmed reporters during her post-win press interviews. SEE ALSO: Here's Jennifer Lawrence Being Awesome at the Oscars Now, Lawrence has conquered arguably the most temperamental of all age groups: teenagers.
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| 10 Creative Ways to Use Your Favorite Running App | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:58 PM | Matt Petronzio |
| If running is a staple of your regular workout routine, odds are you have a favorite smartphone app to run alongside you. Whether it's RunKeeper, Nike+ or MapMyRun, you use mobile technology to measure your distance, pace and speed, and to push yourself to the limit.
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| Did Da Vinci Invent Google Glass? | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:00 PM | Lance Ulanoff |
| Leonard Da Vinci, the 15th-century Renaissance man, is credited with envisioning or outright inventing hundreds of modern-day devices; facsimiles of everything from a machine gun to parachutes and even today's helicopter can be found in his detailed drawings. The schematics and notes he left behind are a treasure trove for researchers, including Dr. Burt Wilde.
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| 15 Geeky Easter Eggs You'll Want to Poach | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 8:29 PM | Stephanie Buck |
| If the Internet was a hen, these are the types of eggs she would lay. These "Geakster eggs," if you will, are the result of some pretty festive nerds at the peak of their Easter spirit.
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| 'The Walking Dead' Season Finale a Boon For Advertisers | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 8:06 PM | Christina Warren |
| The third season finale of AMC's hit show, The Walking Dead airs Sunday night, and although it's going head-to-head against the third series premiere of HBO's Game of Thrones, viewers are expected to tune into the show en masse. The Walking Dead isn't just one of the biggest shows on cable — it's one of the biggest on all of television.
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| Why Cats Are Better Than Men | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 7:29 PM | Camille Bautista |
| There's nothing wrong with being a crazy cat lady. Your furry friend is your most loyal companion, always there to take a nap on your head or garner likes on your Instagram feed. SEE ALSO: Feline Feelings: A 101 Guide to Cat Emotions In fact, your cat's probably more reliable than your current beau, and definitely requires less maintenance and attention.
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| 50 Amazingly Epic Pranks | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:58 PM | Christine Erickson |
| There is nothing more satisfying than successfully pranking someone. Whether it's your co-workers, classmates, family or friends, the look on their faces makes every minute spent planning worth it. Maybe not the wasted office supplies, but that's beside the point. Sometimes a photo of the prank itself is just as great as the person's reaction.
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| Captain Picard Doesn't Understand Google Glass | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:38 PM | Annie Colbert |
| Did Star Trek: The Next Generation's Geordi La Forge inspire Google Glass? Probably not, but Captain Picard and Commander Riker can't quite figure out what Geordi is wearing. They were probably too busy playing with the warp drive. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics Comic written by Larry Lambert; illustrated by Jerry King.
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| 'Game of Thrones' Fans Waiting Hours to See These Items in Person | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 6:14 PM | Brian Anthony Hernandez |
| Molly Glover and Whitney Rice, like many Game of Thrones fans in New York City, waited hours in a line on 57th Street this week to see the show's free traveling exhibit. Once inside, the two Pratt Institute students — dressed in costume — soaked in HBO's and Time Warner Cable's pop-up experience, which features more than 70 artifacts from the show's first two seasons.
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| Google Adds 'Treasure Maps' for April Fools' Day | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 5:37 PM | Camille Bautista |
| Google joined in on the April Fools' Day fun a day early with their latest feature: Treasure Maps. Following last year's prank, 8-bit Google Maps, the company debuted a pirate-style design on Sunday, complete with 2D hand-drawn landmarks and hidden treasure chests. The map uses a spyglass to zoom in for Street View, with a rounded telescopic frame and old-school filter.
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| Top 5 Apps for Kids This Week | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 5:30 PM | Chris Crowell |
| Spark some creativity and bring out your child's inner artist with this week's top apps.
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| How Much Money Is the Zombie Meme Worth? | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 5:07 PM | Camille Bautista |
| With the season three finale of The Walking Dead on Sunday night, we know you're looking for your next zombie fill to chew on until World War Z hits theaters. Fear not, for zombies are here to stay. From TV series and movies to video games and books, those groaning, bloodied masses know how to rake in the cash, with a $5.74 billion contribution to the global economy over the past four years.
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| Ford C-Max Energi Feels Like the Car of the Future | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 4:34 PM | Charlie White |
| One of Ford's most technologically advanced products for 2013 is the C-Max Energi, a plug-in hybrid that Ford says gets 43 miles per gallon. I tested one for a couple of weeks, giving me plenty of time to see what it's like to live with the latest electric-car tech. When I saw this unusual vehicle decked out in a Prius-like color Ford calls "Ice Storm Metallic," it looked to me like a typical four-door hatchback.
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| Astronaut Celebrates Easter in Space (Easter Eggs Included) | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 3:53 PM | Space.com |
| Children around the world aren't the only ones having an Easter egg hunt today. Astronauts in space will get Easter treats, too. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who commands the International Space Station, made sure that the Easter Bunny would make a special trip to the orbital lab today (March 31) just in time for a celebration of Easter in space.
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| For Some, Google Doodle of Cesar Chavez Lays an (Easter) Egg | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 3:27 PM | Christina Warren |
| Online controversy continues to build over Google's decision to honor Cesar Chavez with its Google Doodle on Sunday instead of Easter. While Google traditionally avoids Easter-related Google Doodles, the search giant has drawn the ire of some conservatives for choosing to honor the labor leader and activist.
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| Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 3:04 PM | Camille Bautista |
| If you were too busy stocking up on Peeps and decorating Easter eggs, we've got you covered with this week's best viral videos. Get your daily dose of cute animals with a curious cat who gets her head stuck in a box. Will they ever learn? And of course, nothing makes a better match than babies and dogs — watch one toddler who thinks its hilarious to let her dog run free on a leash.
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| Top 10 Tech This Week | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 2:23 PM | Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai |
| It was just another breathless week in tech — full of news, rumors, and exciting developments. The week was so eventful, chances are you missed something big. But worry not, that's why we bring you the Top 10 Tech every week. The biggest rumor of the week came when Facebook announced a mysterious Android event to be held on April 4 in Menlo Park, Calif. Rumors indicate it might be the much-rumored Facebook phone.
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| 5 Peeps Meet Their Violent Demise | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:10 PM | Eric Larson |
| Peeps: you either hate them or love them. Check out our compilation of 5 ways to not eat them this holiday season.
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| Spring Clean Your Resume! | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:01 PM | The Daily Muse |
| So you've cleaned your closet, maybe your inbox, and you're feeling pretty good about your spring cleaning. But before you wash your hands and congratulate yourself — pull out your resume, and take a look at it (whether or not you're looking for a job right now). You see, your resume is a lot like a closet. At least once a year, it needs a good cleaning. You see, your resume is a lot like a closet.
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| Gosling Easter Is Back With More Ryan Gosling-Themed Eggs In More Cities | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:31 PM | Christina Warren |
| Ryan Gosling might be taking a break from acting, but everyone's favorite brooding heartthrob is still willing to be New York City's best-looking Easter Bunny. Alright, so Gosling isn't actually the Easter Bunny — but Gosling-themed Easter eggs are currently being found around New York City, London, Chicago and San Francisco. It's all part of the second-annual Gosling Easter, an Easter egg hunt with a decidedly digital twist.
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| A Different Perspective on 'Game of Thrones' | | Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:05 PM | Matt Petronzio |
| There are two sides to every story, but when it comes to Game of Thrones, you can pretty much tell who the bad guys are early on in the book or TV series. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday Comic, however, our friends Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech show that we shouldn't expect every fan to share the same views. Joffrey? Misunderstood? Please.
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