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Sony took pains to remove all references to itself from ‘The Interview’
Even before Sony Pictures servers were hacked, with reports surfacing that North Korea might be responsible, Sony was mindful of the fallout from its upcoming comedy, The Interview In the the movie, which premiered Thursday night in Los Angeles and … Continue reading
Search giant Baidu invests in Uber as China’s car service market heats up
Uber will take a major step toward expansion in China with an investment from search giant Baidu, according to various reports Baidu will add up to $600 million to Uber’s already massive stockpile of cash in return for a minority … Continue reading
Channel 4 set to introduce pop star with prosthetic limb during ‘X Factor’ final
LONDON — Channel 4 is set to air a video that challenges preconceptions of what makes a pop star during Sunday’s final for The X Factor. A promo for “Prototype,” a song by alternative pop artist Viktoria Modesta, who has … Continue reading
How to build the biggest trivia app in the world
Humans are show-offs by nature. Everyone wants everyone else in the room to know how much they know; why else shout out the answers while watching Jeopardy? Trivia games aren’t new or inventive by any means, but Icelandic native Thor … Continue reading
Chinese grandma goes skydiving and it is the most adorable thing
An 81-year-old grandma from China has proven age is no barrier when it comes to extreme sports Min Deyu, from Shiyan City in central China’s Hubei province, was visiting her son who lives in Australia in November when she decided … Continue reading
Setting Up Shop: Azalina’s kitchen opens, Airbnb places a massive order
We first met Azalina Eusope back in June, when she had locked down a space for both a commissary and a brick-and-mortar space in Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters after a two-year hunt for the locations. Since then, it’s been a … Continue reading
New 3D models in Google Maps are incredibly detailed
Google has started updating its 3D models of buildings in Google Earth and Maps, and the details on the ones we’ve seen are nothing short of stunning According to Google rep Susan Cadrecha, the first cities to receive the new … Continue reading
Three years on, Myki glitch is still overcharging Melbourne passengers
A glitch when using the electronic travel card in Melbourne, Myki, has been costing passengers extra for three years. In the annual report from the Public Transport Ombudsman released Thursday a zone error which resulted in overcharging the customer is … Continue reading
#HanukkahSongs is the answer to your Hanukkah prayers
Jimmy Fallon must know that Hanukkah observers are getting a bit disenchanted from listening to the same Adam Sandler song every year. On Thursday’s Tonight Show, Fallon introduced the #HanukkahSongs hashtag to the world, asking Twitter to make its favorite … Continue reading
Study reveals how many times you should be checking email daily to reduce stress
Checking email may be an addictive habit, but not surprisingly, researchers say the more you refresh your inbox, the more stressed you’ll become. According to a study out of the University of British Columbia, there’s a cap on the number … Continue reading
