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Hands on with ‘Super Smash Bros.’ for Wii U
If you’re still on the fence about purchasing a Wii U, it’s probably safe to assume the upcoming release of Super Smash Bros. is factoring into your decision. The console’s most hyped title hits shelves on Nov. 21, and Nintendo’s … Continue reading
Keyless mobile check-in means never talking to a hotel clerk again
Hotels are following in the footsteps of airlines, using travelers’ smartphones to provide services and streamline interactions. Starwood Hotels and Resorts became the first chain to let guests unlock doors with their phones on Monday, after testing the program at … Continue reading
Gmail redesign arrives on Android with support for all email platforms
Google just rolled out the biggest update to the Gmail app yet. The company released Gmail 5.0 to Google Play on Monday with a new, modern design and support for all types of email accounts. See also: The creators of … Continue reading
Do national parks need Wi-Fi to stay relevant?
If a teenager takes a selfie in a national park and no one sees it, did it really happen? Yellowstone National Park is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife, but that may not be enough to carry it … Continue reading
Investigators say Virgin Galactic’s descent device deployed prematurely
Virgin Galactic’s experimental spaceship broke apart in flight over California’s Mojave Desert after a device to slow the craft’s descent prematurely deployed, federal investigators said Sunday. National Transportation Safety Board Acting Chairman Christopher Hart said that while no cause for … Continue reading
Soon you’ll be able to pay for Burger King with PayPal
The mobile payment battle has entered the fast food phase PayPal announced Monday that it will soon be integrated into Burger King’s apps so customers can purchase meals from the fast food chain via the payments service See also: PayPal’s … Continue reading
10 tweets that perfectly sum up Beth’s big hour on ‘The Walking Dead’
Beth’s whereabouts were finally revealed in the latest episode of The Walking Dead, and as expected, it was twisted I mean, we always knew she was never going to wake up in a hospital overlooking Disneyland or, frankly, in any … Continue reading
‘The Good Wife’ Recap: 30 Feet of Separation
When The Good Wife is on, there’s nothing like it on television. Lucky for us, “Message Discipline” was very, very on This week’s episode was all about what happens under the table, whether it’s crossing your ankles instead of your … Continue reading
Top women riders head to surfing’s Everest for WickrX Super Sessions
Located 40 miles south of San Francisco and featuring sharks, churning waters and massive waves, Mavericks is to many surfers what Mount Everest is to mountaineers. It’s the biggest. It’s the baddest. It’s a destination people travel halfway around the … Continue reading
NBA eccentric Lance Stephenson’s videobomb should be watched over and over
New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher was just standing there, minding his own business, during a play stoppage in Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Then: Lance Stephenson outta nowhere! The Hornets eccentric swingman — who you may remember for … Continue reading