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- Rare 'Sea Serpent' Caught on Video
- PS4 Will Cost $399 — Undercuts Xbox One by $100
- PS4 Will Support Used Games, Doesn't Require Constant Connection
- Renault Unveils LED-Covered Electric Car
- Tim Berners-Lee: NSA Surveillance an 'Intrusion on Basic Human Rights'
- The State of Apple 2013: Quiet, Thoughtful And Serious
- Tim Tebow to Sign With Patriots: Twitter Has a Laugh
- Sony Finally Reveals the PlayStation 4
- Happy Birthday, Kate Upton: 21 Awkward Twitter Pickup Lines
- Everything You Need to Know From WWDC 2013
- 9 Daredevil Dogs Travel at Warp-Speed
- Live From Sony's PlayStation E3 Press Conference
- Alyssa Milano: Live Tweeting Is the Modern-Day TV Viewing Party
- Watch Sony's PlayStation E3 Press Conference Live
- Xbox One Available for Pre-Order
- Music Monday: Apple WWDC 2013 Edition
- iOS 7: Closer to the Perfect Mobile OS
- Why Insiders, Not Hackers, Are Biggest Threat to Cybersecurity
- 'Pinball Rocks' App Features Alice in Chains, AC/DC
- 'Pacman' Jones Arrested for Hitting Woman, Tweets Self-Defense
- 25 Things the New Mac Pro Looks Like
- Edward Snowden's Motivation: Internet Freedom
- Apple Upgrades AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
- Pandora: iTunes Radio Is 'On Par' With Existing Streaming Services
- 'Ref Cam' Takes a New Spin on Basketball Games
- Xbox 360 Will Be Supported for 'Years to Come'
- Pop Duo Karmin Rings NASDAQ Bell for Twitter Appreciation Day
- 'Plants vs. Zombies' Headed to Xbox One
- Use Social Media to Fight for an AIDS-Free Generation
- This Was the Weekend's Best Sports Tweet
| Rare 'Sea Serpent' Caught on Video Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:58 PM PDT    The giant oarfish is the longest bony fish in the world, measuring — according to some reports — about 56 feet from tip to tail, although recorded lengths are somewhat more modest. Its size and its snake-like shape suggest that it may have been the source of at least some legends of sea serpents In Europe, it has been called the "king of herrings," perhaps because it would sometimes be sighted near herring shoals, which some fishermen believed it guided. In Japan, the coincident appearances of oarfish that have been washed ashore before earthquakes and tsunamis have led to the fish being regarded as a bad omen. Read more... More about Video, Discovery, Animals, Us World, and Us |
| PS4 Will Cost $399 — Undercuts Xbox One by $100 Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:39 PM PDT  If you’re still debating between the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Sony may have made the decision a little easier for you. During its press conference at E3 Monday night, the company announced that the PS4 will cost just $399 — $100 less than Microsoft’s Xbox One. While Sony officially announced the PS4 this February, Monday marked the first time we were able to see the console. The PS4 has an X86 processor, enhanced PC GPU and 8GB of high-speed unified memory. It also features a dual-shock controller that includes a touchpad, headphone jack and share button. Upon release, a number of big titles will make their way to the console, including Destiny, Watch Dogs, Batman: Arkham Origins, and Kingdom Hearts 3. Read more... More about Sony, E3, Playstation 4, Ps4, and Entertainment |
| PS4 Will Support Used Games, Doesn't Require Constant Connection Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:12 PM PDT  Sony announced that the PlayStation 4 will not place any restrictions on used games, and won't require a constant connection A direct challenge to the policies of Microsoft's Xbox One, the announcement was made during Sony's E3 presentation to thunderous applause. Company CEO Jack Trenton said Sony wanted gamers to do whatever they wanted with their game discs after they purchased them. "Gamers should be free to trade in their games, sell them or loan them to friends," he said. "We want to support the retail models already in place." Trenton also announced that the PS4 would not need a constant Internet connection to play single-player games. Read more... More about Gaming, Sony, Playstation 4, Entertainment, and Used Games |
| Renault Unveils LED-Covered Electric Car Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:07 PM PDT  Automaker Renault unveiled a new electric car designed to counter perceptions that eco-friendly vehicles can't be fun. The Twin'Z, which made its first appearance at the Salon Internazionale del Mobile, echoes naturally occurring forms in its design and can travel as fast as 50 mph.
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| Tim Berners-Lee: NSA Surveillance an 'Intrusion on Basic Human Rights' Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:43 PM PDT  Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, has expressed his concern over the the recently revealed secret NSA surveillance systems. "Unwarranted government surveillance is an intrusion on basic human rights that threatens the very foundations of a democratic society," Berners-Lee told the Financial Times. The Internet guru also argued that these type of government intrusion threaten "the very foundations of a democratic society."
Berners-Lee's words came just one day after The Guardian revealed Edward Snowden as the source of last week's major leaks. Snowden opened a pandora's box of surveillance, from a court order that compelled Verizon Business to turn over all telephone records to the government, to an Internet communications snooping system called PRISM Read more... More about Privacy, Surveillance, Tim Berners Lee, Prism, and Us World |
| The State of Apple 2013: Quiet, Thoughtful And Serious Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:14 PM PDT  What a difference a year makes At WWDC 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook's keynote opened with a comedian. Her name was Siri. She warmed up the crowd with jokes about Samsung's new fridge, and speculation that the new flavors of Android OS were being dreamed up by Ben and Jerry's. It went on to feature the up-and-coming executive Scott Forstall loudly proclaiming how fantastic his new iOS 6 app — Apple Maps — was going to be. The WWDC 2013 Cook keynote couldn't have been more different. It opened with a video devoted to Apple's design principles "Designing something requires focus," it read over a quiet piano soundtrack. "It takes time. There are a thousand 'no's for every 'yes.'" Read more... More about Apple, Tim Cook, Tech, Apps Software, and Wwdc 2013 |
| Tim Tebow to Sign With Patriots: Twitter Has a Laugh Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:00 PM PDT  Just eighteen months after he became a global sports phenomenon both online and in real life, Tim Tebow's NFL future was very much in question A disappointing 2012 season with the New York Jets coupled with long-standing doubts about his pro quarterbacking ability had sports pundits debating whether or not he would ever get another NFL shot. The New England Patriots, however, seem to have ended that debate for now after reports that they'll sign Tebow to a contract this week. That set off a mini-hysteria on Twitter after the news hit Monday afternoon More about Nfl, Entertainment, and Sports |
| Sony Finally Reveals the PlayStation 4 Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:48 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES — During a press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Sony finally debuted the PlayStation 4, the latest version of its popular console. Sony announced the the device during a press event in late February. The company began developing the PS4 shortly after it released the PlayStation 3 in 2006. While we learned a bit about the fourth-generation console in February, Sony didn't reveal it at the time The PS4 has an X86 processor, enhanced PC GPU and 8GB of high-speed unified memory. It also includes a dual-shock controller that includes a touchpad, headphone jack and share button. Read more... More about Sony, E3, Playstation 4, Ps4, and Tech |
| Happy Birthday, Kate Upton: 21 Awkward Twitter Pickup Lines Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:40 PM PDT  Sports Illustrated swimsuit covergirl Kate Upton turned 21 on Monday, and Twitter was full of wonderfully awkward pickup lines from her smitten fans Upton, of course, is no stranger to causing a stir on social media. There's the time she tweeted a photo of a Russian doppelganger, sending male admirers the world over into hysterics. There's the time a Final Four hero used his moment in the spotlight to hit on her via Twitter. Then there's the enterprising young man who made a YouTube video asking her to prom (she declined, but he bagged another model instead) More about Entertainment, Conversations, Sports, and Watercooler |
| Everything You Need to Know From WWDC 2013 Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:20 PM PDT  The anticipation for the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference conference was high and the expectations higher. After weeks of rumors, the conference finally cleared the air and made some pretty big announcements. While the surprises on the hardware side were minimal, there were some major overhauls with the software Here’s a roundup of the five biggest moments from the keynote at WWDC 2013: OS X Maverick
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| 9 Daredevil Dogs Travel at Warp-Speed Posted: 10 Jun 2013 06:01 PM PDT  Who knew starships came with power windows? These (inter)stellar Photoshop creations by Benjamin “The Frogman” Grelle launch dogs into space faster than the speed of light And from the looks on these floppy faces, it seems to have been one of the most exciting days of their lives. Well, all except for the corgi — he doesn't find your silly outer space very impressive.
This guy, on the other hand: Sorry, Justin Bieber, these pups are lightyears ahead of you. Images courtesy of Benjamin Grelle, thefrogman.me Read more... More about Gallery, Photos, Dogs, Cute Animals, and Watercooler |
| Live From Sony's PlayStation E3 Press Conference Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:34 PM PDT  In February, Sony announced its next-generation console, the PlayStation 4. While we know a lot about the PlayStation 4, we still haven’t seen what the final console looks like, nor do we know when it will be in gamers' hands. All that may change Monday night, when Sony takes the stage for its E3 press conference.
Join games reporter Chelsea Stark and tech reporter Emily Price at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET for a live chat during Sony's Playstation press conference at E3. We’ll hopefully hear more about Sony’s next console, and the games we can expect to see on the platform when it arrives. Read more... More about Sony, Playstation, E3, Entertainment, and Gaming |
| Alyssa Milano: Live Tweeting Is the Modern-Day TV Viewing Party Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:28 PM PDT  Actress Alyssa Milano gets Twitter — she's far more adept at the social network's terminology and capabilities than many of her celebrity counterparts, that's for certain. Remember when she taught late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that the "number sign" is a hashtag? Or when the National Hockey League let her takeover its Twitter account? Mashable caught up with Milano, who is now using her social prowess to interact with fans of her new Monday night drama Mistresses (10 p.m. ET on ABC)
In this snappy Q&A, we discuss the TV show, her 2-year-old son's tech habits, her favorite apps, Netflix and her just announced Project Runway All Stars hosting gig Read more... More about Twitter, Entertainment, Tv, Celebrities, and Social Tv |
| Watch Sony's PlayStation E3 Press Conference Live Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:13 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES — In a day full of E3 press conferences, Sony gets to play the closing act. Let's see if they saved the best for last The event, set to begin at 6 p.m PT / 9 p.m. ET, is Sony's opportunity to showcase all things PlayStation — and perhaps they'll finally give us a glimpse of its next generation console, the PlayStation 4.
Monday morning, Microsoft revealed that the Xbox One would be released in November 2013, and provided a list of exclusive titles headed to the console. Will Sony do the same? Tune in here to watch the action go down from the comfort of your favorite laptop, and be sure to join games reporter Chelsea Stark and tech reporter Emily Price on our liveblog from the event discussing all the fun as it happens. Read more... More about Sony, Playstation, E3, and E3 2013 |
| Xbox One Available for Pre-Order Posted: 10 Jun 2013 04:56 PM PDT  Gamers: Get out your credit cards. Microsoft's Xbox One is now available for pre-order. For $499.99, you can pre-order the limited Day One edition of the Xbox One from the Microsoft Store and get it on the day it's released in November. This early-adopter deal includes the actual Xbox One console, the Kinect sensor, an HDMI cable, a bonus commemorative controller and an unspecified exclusive achievementIGN reports that this exclusive "Day One achievement" won't be tied to a specific game but could be a system-level reward. SEE ALSO: Xbox One Will Be Available in November In addition to the Microsoft Store, you can also pre-order from Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, Target, Walmart and Toys "R" UsEngadget reports it's also available from British retailers GAME and ShopTo. Read more... More about Microsoft, Video Game Consoles, Entertainment, Gaming, and Xbox One |
| Music Monday: Apple WWDC 2013 Edition Posted: 10 Jun 2013 04:49 PM PDT  Apple kicked off WWDC, its annual developer conference, with a few product unveilings and innovation announcements — including iOS 7, which CEO Tim Cook called "the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone," the latest version of OS X (OS X Mavericks), and its streaming music service (iTunes Radio) But what may have been overlooked during Apple's keynote is the music playlist that accompanied the event — it's actually quite good
So for those of you who want to review Apple's latest announcements with a little music, this week's Music Monday is dedicated to the music of Apple's WWDC 2013 keynote address. We have collected all the songs played before and during the event. Enjoy! Read more... More about Apple, Wwdc, Music Monday, Tim Cook, and Tech |
| iOS 7: Closer to the Perfect Mobile OS Posted: 10 Jun 2013 04:27 PM PDT  There is, I believe, a perfect mobile operating system, one ideal way of handling mobile activities on a smartphone or tablet. Apple, Google and Microsoft, maybe even Blackberry, are all headed to this common destination But on Monday at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, Apple proved that it’s the furthest down that road. And that should surprise no one. iOS 7, the most radical reimagining of iOS since its inception in 2007, was met with cheers of approval and, in some spots in the cavernous Moscone hall, standing ovations. From where I sat, it was deserved. We all knew this was coming: A flattening of the interface: Less overt polish and skeuomorphism, a new look and feel brought to you by the architect of Apple aesthetic, Jony Ive. Personally, I was worried. Apple’s iPhone interface remains my favorite among smartphone platforms. I didn’t see enough wrong with it to require a rethink, but then I probably wasn’t thinking deeply enough about the mobile OS. Read more... More about Iphone, Apple, Ios, Tech, and Mobile |
| Why Insiders, Not Hackers, Are Biggest Threat to Cybersecurity Posted: 10 Jun 2013 03:55 PM PDT  The NSA leaks perpetrated by Edward Snowden will easily go down as one of the biggest revelations of the year, if not the decade. But the episode also raises new questions about the risk that insiders pose to government and corporate cybersecurity, in spite of the attention lavished on foreign hackers. Snowden's case is unique in that it uncovered a previously unknown surveillance apparatus that's massive in size and scope. It's not unique, however, in the way the whistleblower did his deed. Two-thirds of all reported data breaches involve internal actors wittingly or unwittingly bringing sensitive information to outsiders, according to industry analysts. Read more... More about Hacking, Privacy, The Guardian, Cybersecurity, and Us World |
| 'Pinball Rocks' App Features Alice in Chains, AC/DC Posted: 10 Jun 2013 03:39 PM PDT  If you love rock and metal and if the idea of playing a game of pinball gets you a bit misty-eyed for the past, you'll be glad to know that Sony Music's upcoming Pinball Rocks combines those into one rockin' game. The iOS app, developed by Game Prom, features tables inspired by rock legends and their music Gamers can play on pinball tables inspired by Alice in Chains, Bullet for My Valentine, AC/DC and Slayer. Each table is crafted to pay homage to the respective band's music.
The game will also feature rotating songs from Sony Music's stable of rock artists. When the game launches June 13, fans can play along with tracks by Chevelle, The Sword, Filter, Red, All That Remains, Hatebreed and Nonpoint. Fans also can purchase songs from the app through iTunes. Read more... More about Music, Entertainment, Gaming, Ios Games, and Sony Music |
| 'Pacman' Jones Arrested for Hitting Woman, Tweets Self-Defense Posted: 10 Jun 2013 03:10 PM PDT  Troubled NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones landed in the crime blotter again on Monday when news broke that he'd been arrested for assaulting a woman outside of a Cincinnati bar last week Prosecutors allege that Jones punched the woman last Wednesday night after a Cincinnati Reds baseball game. His agent Peter Schaffer told reporters Monday that Jones was approached by two women for a photograph outside a bar after the game, but they became unruly when he declined. Schaffer told USA Today that Jones said he was hit by a bottle from close range, then turned around swinging before he saw who'd struck him Read more... More about Nfl, Entertainment, and Sports |
| 25 Things the New Mac Pro Looks Like Posted: 10 Jun 2013 03:06 PM PDT  Apple debuted its new Mac Pro Monday at WWDC 2013. The completely overhauled design had the Internet craning its neck and squinting its eyes trying to figure out what the heck the futuristic desktop looked like It looked a little something like this: Image courtesy of blogspot Twitter users were quick to share their thoughts, comparing the revamped design to everything from a trashcan to Darth Vader's Diaper Genie. 1.
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| Edward Snowden's Motivation: Internet Freedom Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:47 PM PDT  "Governments of the Industrial World, you weary giants of flesh and steel, I come from Cyberspace, the new home of Mind. On behalf of the future, I ask you of the past to leave us alone. You are not welcome among us. You have no sovereignty where we gather." Those are the words that open the Declaration of Independence of Cyberspace, a seminal paper by John Perry Barlow. In the paper, the former Grateful Dead lyricist and founder of the online rights advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation argued governments should never meddle with cyberspace, a separate place where the real-world rules had no reason to exist. Read more... More about Wikileaks, Bradley Manning, Internet Freedom, Us World, and Us |
| Apple Upgrades AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:40 PM PDT  In the shadow of larger announcements during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote Monday were new AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule devices. Apple updated its AirPort Extreme base station ($199.99) to include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which supposedly works three times faster than Wireless N. The elevated design departs from the previous generation and now has six antennas to improve dispersion of the signal.— three antennas for the 2.4GHz band, three for the 5GHz band.
Apple calls the upgraded antenna technology a "beamforming antenna array." The new Airport Extreme, which hits retail stores June 12, comes with a built-in power supply, a Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and a USB 2.0 connection. Read more... More about Apple, Wwdc, Time Capsule, Tech, and Apps Software |
| Pandora: iTunes Radio Is 'On Par' With Existing Streaming Services Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:35 PM PDT  After Apple introduced iTunes Radio on Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference, people described the new streaming music service as a "Pandora killer," with some Twitter users proclaiming, "RIP Pandora." But rival Pandora, which launched in 2000, weighed in, essentially telling Mashable that iTunes Radio is nothing new and critics shouldn't be ringing the death knell. |
| 'Ref Cam' Takes a New Spin on Basketball Games Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:29 PM PDT  Before Saturday's basketball game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever, WNBA referee Lamont Simpson put on his black slacks and drab officials' shirt. He hung his whistle around his neck and laced up his polished black sneakers He also donned his "ref cam," a video camera mounted on his head attached to a piece of headgear resembling an eyeglass frame, which recorded the game's action
Footage from the camera was included in ABC's national broadcast of the game, and some of the video captured is included in the YouTube video embedded above Read more... More about Nba, Basketball, Gopro, Entertainment, and Apps Software |
| Xbox 360 Will Be Supported for 'Years to Come' Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:12 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES — Although the Xbox One has been announced and will arrive in November, the Xbox 360 isn't going anywhere. During its E3 press conference Monday, Microsoft announced a new, slimmer look to the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 will continue to be supported over the next few years and continue to offer benefits to players through Xbox Live, Microsoft SVP of Marketing Yusef Mehdi said. The updated Xbox 360 is on sale starting Monday, Mehdi added.
Additionally, current and new Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to download two free games starting July 1. The selection includes games like Assassin's Creed II and Halo 3 Read more... More about Microsoft, Gaming, Xbox 360, Xbox, and Entertainment |
| Pop Duo Karmin Rings NASDAQ Bell for Twitter Appreciation Day Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:02 PM PDT  Look at them now. Pop duo Karmin — whose YouTube cover of Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now" went viral in 2011 and led to a record deal with Epic Records — rang the NASDAQ opening bell alongside Z100 radio personality Greg T in New York City's Times Square on Monday for #dreamBIG Twitter Appreciation Day The Twitter campaign, which urges people to tweet their dreams and success stories using #dreamBIG, is highlighting tweets, photos and Vine videos on NASDAQ Tower's big screen.
If the hashtag looks familiar, it's because pop star Justin Bieber used it in a tweet last week after becoming the first Twitter user to reach 40 million followers Read more... More about Youtube, Twitter, Entertainment, Nasdaq, and Music |
| 'Plants vs. Zombies' Headed to Xbox One Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:48 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES — Zombies are coming — to Xbox One, that is. During its E3 press conference Monday, game company EA unveiled Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, a new first-person-shooter version of the game by PopCap designed specifically for consoles. The console version of the game lets you use traditional garden items, like pea shooters, much like you would use guns in traditional shooter games, battling the zombies as you travel through the world. Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare will be first be available on Xbox One before later hitting Xbox 360. Microsoft announced earlier on Monday that the Xbox One will launch in November of this year for $499. Read more... More about Ea, Plants Vs Zombies, Entertainment, Gaming, and Apps Software |
| Use Social Media to Fight for an AIDS-Free Generation Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:42 PM PDT  Mashable teamed up with (RED) last Wednesday to set the world record for most Vine videos sent for a social cause. With your help, we succeeded, and the challenge demonstrated the power of social media for social good. (RED) and Johnson & Johnson are continuing the fight for an AIDS-free generation on other popular social networks with the SHARE (RED), SAVE LIVES campaign. For every person who shares the infographic below (by tweeting it, pinning it or liking it on Facebook), Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria — up to a total of $100,000. That can provide up to 250,000 days of life-saving HIV/AIDS medicine. Read more... More about Features, Red, Social Good, Infographic, and Us World |
| This Was the Weekend's Best Sports Tweet Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:27 PM PDT  Aside from the occasional huge mistake, the Los Angeles Kings (@lakings) have one of the most entertaining Twitter accounts in all of sports. We detailed that in-depth here, and the team didn't disappoint this weekend The defending Stanley Cup champs were eliminated from the NHL playoffs on Saturday night, joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as league semifinalists booted from the post-season just before the last round
Misery loves company, so the Kings extended an empathetic olive branch to the Penguins via Twitter by proposing a joint drowning of sorrows: Read more... More about Nhl, Entertainment, and Sports |
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Renault decked out the Twin'Z in LED lights that biomimic, or imitate forms and movements that one might see in nature. Image courtesy of 
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