Thursday 9 August 2012

Google Doodle Takes on Olympic Slalom Canoe

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Thursday, August 09, 2012

Google Doodle Takes on Olympic Slalom Canoe
4:33:35 AM
Ready for the latest interactive Google Doodle? Behold: the Slalom Canoe race. Though all the Olympic medals have already been awarded in slalom canoe, Google's still giving you a shot to test your paddling chops. Thursday's whimsical...



Pinterest Drops Invites, Now Open to Everyone
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 10:39 PM
Pinterest announced Wednesday that it began open registration, dropping its invite-only approach. Users can now sign up for the social photo sharing website without waiting for an invitation, according to Pinterest's official blog. Now,...



'Arrested Development' Set Pictures Hit the Web
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 7:36 PM
The Bluth's are back -- for real this time! The first pictures taken from the set of the much-anticipated season four of Arrested Development have hit the web, thanks to tweets from cast members and fans. Actor Jason Bateman recently turned to...



Now You Can Scan Your Deposit With Bank of America's App
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 6:57 PM
They may be late to the app store with this one, but it will still make lots of customers happy. Bank of America has updated its iPhone app to allow users to deposit checks without having to go to the bank or an ATM. You simply snap a picture of...



Oregon Ducks Launch College Sports' First Social Command Center
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 6:50 PM
The Oregon Ducks made a big splash in the social pond Wednesday, launching what appears to be college sports' first digital media command center to track chatter and push content across a variety of platforms. Located deep in the bowels of...



Behold the Fearmaster: Activision's Gaming Gun With a Twist [EXCLUSIVE]
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 5:27 PM
Gun controllers for game consoles have evolved quite a bit since Duck Hunt. The latest is Activision's Top Shot Fearmaster, a rifle-shaped controller that comes with the new game, Cabela's Dangerous Hunts. We've tried it out, and the Fearmaster...



Heartwarming Photo of a Man and His Dog Has Facebook Users Smiling
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 3:41 PM
A sweet moment between a man and his dog captured by a Wisconsin photographer has Facebook users sharing --and resharing -- a collective "awww" moment. Hannah Stonehouse Hudson spent an afternoon snapping photographs of her friend John and his...



This Infographic Shows Why Google+ Is a Ghost Town
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:47 PM
There's a lot of conflicting data out there about Google+. A few studies over the past few months have portrayed the fledgling social network as relatively moribund, but another recent report from Experian Hitwise says visits to the network are...



Watch Police Raid Kim Dotcom's House
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:33 PM
Kim Dotcom, founder of Megaupload, was arrested by police in January after law enforcement staged an elaborate raid on his New Zealand home. For the first time, video of that siege has been posted online. The footage shows a complex...



Google Tests Showing Gmail Results in Search Queries
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:20 PM
Google is looking for a few good beta testers -- well, a million of them. The search giant announced Wednesday it is beta-testing a new feature -- one that will show results from your Gmail when you search in Google; the results will appear in a...



'World's Cutest Dog' Boo's Mom Works at Facebook
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:01 PM
If you have Web access and, well, a soul, chances are you're a fan of the self-proclaimed "World's Cutest Dog," Boo. The 6-year-old pomeranian has a one-of-a-kind hairdo, a book deal, nearly 5 million Facebook fans and even a plush look-alike....



8 Celebs With Surprising Foursquare Mayorships
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 1:46 PM
Although Foursquare has experienced amazing growth in its first three years, the social check-in site has gotten a lot of nice traction from high-profile early adopters as well. Celebrities and technophiles like Ashton Kutcher and 50 Cent have...



Only 9% of Wikipedia Editors Are Women [INFOGRAPHIC]
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 1:33 PM
While studies show that men and women use Wikipedia evenly, 91% of the collaborative encyclopedia's editors are male. In a knowledge experiment that intends to be completely open, accessible and unbiased, a lack of female perspective is an issue....



Watch and Wince at Weightlifter Dropping 432lbs on His Head
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 1:31 PM
Olympic athletes risk life, limb and pride for a shot at shiny neckwear. With those risks come moments of seemingly impossible triumph and far less joyous moments of mortifying pain. German weightlifter Matthias Steiner experienced the latter...



Android Was in 68.1% of Smartphones Shipped in Q2
Wednesday, August 08, 2012 11:52 AM
The race between iOS and Android is beginning to look like a blowout: A new report from IDC pegs market share for the latter at 68.1% for all new smartphones shipped in the second quarter. Overall, the two platforms accounted for 85% of the...



 
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