Microsoft just announced how it’s going to sell the next version of Office, called Office 2013. The new edition has changed dramatically to better match Windows 8, and not just in terms of user interface: This will be the first version of Office that Microsoft sells via subscription. Microsoft revealed the subscription model when it […]
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‘Gangnam Style’ + ‘Call Me Maybe’ = This Is Crazy
What happens when you combine the most viral song of the spring with the most viral song of the summer? Let’s find out. With the potential to completely shut down the Internet, Michael Simmons has mashed up Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” with Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” We’re either sorry, or you’re welcome — but […]
WordPress Is Probably Powering Your Favorite Candidate’s Website
What platform is powering your favorite political candidate’s website? WordPress, probably. Thirty-five percent of U.S. congressional races, 40% of U.S. Senate races, 44% of U.S. gubernatorial races and 41% of state political parties rely on the WordPress platform for their website, according to Automattic, which powers WordPress.com. Why is WordPress so popular for politicians? It’s […]
Wikipedia Founder to Speak at Social Good Summit
Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikimedia Foundation and creator of Wikipedia.org, will speak at the 2012 Social Good Summit to discuss crowdsourcing’s potential to improve global health. Wales launched the online encyclopedia Wikipedia in 2001. It is now one of the top-five most visited websites. He also started Wikia.com in 2004. Wales’ innovative ideas have earned […]
‘Quest for Glory’ Creators to Kickstart New Adventure Game
In 1989, husband and wife game designers Corey and Lori Cole set out to shake up a genre. Mixing the best of tabletop role-playing with the era’s influential narrative-driven adventures, the duo created Quest for Glory, a decade-spanning PC game franchise released by Sierra On-Line that endeared a legion of loyal fans. The games were […]
Under Review: NFL Refs’ Social Media Use
An NFL replacement referee was pulled from the officiating crew of a game on Sunday morning due to a Facebook photo he posted of himself decked out in a hat and sweatshirt supporting one of the teams involved. Now, the league says it’s reviewing social media use the temporary referees who are overseeing games while […]
ESPN Personality Gets Mad at ‘Onion’ Article He Thought Was Real
Anyone familiar with the opinionated, loud and — ahem — outspoken ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith can imagine how funny it would be to overhear him giving his (fictional) son the ol’ birds-and-bees talk. That was precisely the premise of an Onion article that came out Monday, titled “Stephen A. Smith Thinking Son Is Finally […]
iRobot Gobbles up Evolution Robotics for $74M
Guess what Roomba got for its 10th birthday? A nice, shiny new company to play with. iRobot, the company that makes the Roomba robotic vacuum will acquire competitor Evolution Robotics for $74 million in cash, according to a joint announcement. Though iRobot went public in 2005 and Evolution Robotics remains a privately-held company, the two […]
Supermanket Turns Men Into Online Products
What if finding your next date could be as easy as shopping for your next box of cereal? That’s the idea behind startup dating site Supermanket, a site that lets women shop for men on virtual store shelves categorized by the specific type of guy they’re in the market for. “We found out that 87% […]
Romney Assails 47% of Americans — Twitter Users go to Town
GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney became the focus of another Twitter trend Monday — after he was caught on video telling an audience of wealthy donors that 47% of Americans “believe they are victims” and “will vote for this president [Obama] no matter what.” The hidden camera video, above, was taken at a fundraiser earlier […]
This Kitty Eats With a Fork [VIDEO]
That time the cat stole your dinner right in front of you, but didn’t have the decency to chew with her mouth closed. The audacity! Such bad table manners. SEE ALSO: Collective Soul Cat Meows Out [VIDEO] Okay, so Nylah the kitty isn’t technically holding the fork, but she’s pretty darn close. Hey, give her […]
Take Gorgeous Underwater Photos With This iPad Case
The LifeProof nüüd for iPad is made for being in the pool, fresh water and ocean, so it doesn’t matter what kind of water sports you’re into. The new waterproof case from LifeProof makes your iPad virtually invincible and aptly prepared for submersion in 6.6 feet of water. The buff case provides protection for the […]
5 Digital Highlights From New York Fashion Week
A model wearing Google Glass backstage at Diane von Furstenberg’s show in Lincoln Center. Designers didn’t just bring new clothes to Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week — several introduced new uses for digital technology as well. Diane von Furstenberg led the pack, surprising in-person and online attendees by showcasing Google Glass — the […]
5 Digital Highlights From New York Fashion Week
A model wearing Google Glass backstage at Diane von Furstenberg’s show in Lincoln Center. Designers didn’t just bring new clothes to Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week — several introduced new uses for digital technology as well. Diane von Furstenberg led the pack, surprising in-person and online attendees by showcasing Google Glass — the […]
Canon EOS 6D: Wi-Fi, GPS and Full-Frame — Oh My!
If you’re thinking about stepping up to a serious DSLR camera and had your eye on Canon’s EOS 5D Mark III, wait just a second. Canon has unveiled a new model, the EOS 6D, which has many of the Mark III’s features in a more compact package — plus a couple of extra tricks, including […]
Canon EOS 6D: Wi-Fi, GPS and Full-Frame — Oh My!
If you’re thinking about stepping up to a serious DSLR camera and had your eye on Canon’s EOS 5D Mark III, wait just a second. Canon has unveiled a new model, the EOS 6D, which has many of the Mark III’s features in a more compact package — plus a couple of extra tricks, including […]
Fitbit Unveils a Smaller Pedometer, Plus a New Item Called Zip
Fitbit unveiled its new pedometer called One, plus a new product called the Fitbit Zip on Monday. The marquee product — a pedometer you can wear on your belt or, for women, in the center of your bra — is now equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and more social sharing features. This is the latest version […]
Smartphone-Controlled Light Bulb Raises $260,000 on Kickstarter
A Kickstarter project to create a smartphone-controlled, Wi-Fi connected light bulb has smashed through its $100,000 goal, raising $260,000 with 58 days to go. The LIFX, as this light bulb is called, is a LED bulb that saves energy and lasts up to 25 years. It’s easy to install — you merely need to replace […]
Fitbit Unveils a Smaller Pedometer, Plus a New Item Called Zip
Fitbit unveiled its new pedometer called One, plus a new product called the Fitbit Zip on Monday. The marquee product — a pedometer you can wear on your belt or, for women, in the center of your bra — is now equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and more social sharing features. This is the latest version […]
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