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HTC launches $100 million virtual reality fund
The burgeoning virtual reality industry is all about creating simulated realities, but for VR startups focused on the HTC Vive, things just got a lot more real HTC has announced the launch of Vive X, a $100 million fund designed … Continue reading
Someone is trying to sell rainwater from the day Prince died
Moments after news broke that Prince passed away on Thursday, people flocked to auction and trading sites like eBay to cash in on Prince records and memorabilia. And that’s to be expected, really. When a celebrity dies, there’s a newfound … Continue reading
Amy Schumer made her dad’s day, thanks to a FaceTime session with Goldie Hawn
Amy Schumer knows the way to her dad’s heart: Goldie Hawn. The three had a sweet little FaceTime session, a portion of which Schumer shared with Twitter on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Amy Schumer jokes Jennifer Lawrence is ‘the meanest girl … Continue reading
Snapchat sued over filter allegedly involved in high-speed car wreck
Snapchat is facing a lawsuit following a high speed car wreck in which one of the drivers may have been using Snapchat. SEE ALSO: Snapchat under fire for ‘racist’ Bob Marley filter The lawsuit describes a 2015 incident in which … Continue reading
Chilly lamb gets cute custom-made coat after being born without a fleece
LONDON — This lamb is destined to be cold no more. SEE ALSO: Little lamb refuses to pay attention in math class After being born without his fluffy white coat, owners of the brilliantly-named Skippy decided to take matters into … Continue reading
6 inspiring urban gardens that impact the community
Even in a city setting, it is possible to put your green thumb to good work. By planting organisms that don’t require large areas to grow and using technology to sustainably encourage growth in available space, urban gardeners can provide … Continue reading
Don’t believe your eyes: This realistic robot is not human
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Anhui, China, have just raised the bar for realistic-looking robots. One of the teams has showed off a humanoid robot named Jiajia, whose features are modelled after those of five … Continue reading
FBI won’t tell Apple how it got into the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
The FBI on Wednesday opted not to share its method for hacking into the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters with Apple. After a legal battle that dragged on for more than six weeks, the FBI was … Continue reading
Olympians say thank you to their moms in touching new ad campaign
Behind every Olympic athlete is the loving support of a dedicated parent. That’s the premise of the latest ad campaign from consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble, which celebrates the role mothers played in the careers of several of the … Continue reading
Booth and Brennan adorably team up to fight (imaginary) monsters in ‘Bones’ sneak peek
Booth and Brennan might be crime fighters during the day but not all battles end when the sun goes down — especially when you’re a parent to a young child. In the above adorable Bones sneak peek, the parents receive … Continue reading