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Overseas Hong Kongers Support Protesters in Global Solidarity Movement

The pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong have bourgeoned into a worldwide movement, with rallies supporting the so-called Umbrella Revolution popping up in cities as far flung as New York, Copenhagen and Brisbane Since tens of thousands of protesters flooded the … Continue reading

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Windows 10: What You Need to Know

Microsoft revealed its latest operating system this week, and the “successor” to Windows 8 is not Windows 9. The software giant bypassed that, and instead unveiled Windows 10, which includes the triumphant return of the Start menu, as well as … Continue reading

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How Ultrasound Technology Is Helping Wearables

In our latest Ask a Dev video, Atlas Wearables CEO Peter Li discusses the hardware innovations that folks in the wearables industry are talking about. Li mentions UBeam, a wireless charging platform that sends electricity to devices through the air … Continue reading

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GM’s 71st Recall of the Year Affects 524,000 Vehicles

DETROIT — General Motors announced two more recalls Friday, pushing its total for the year to 71, affecting almost 30 million vehicles in North America. The biggest of the new recalls covers just over 430,000 Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4X … Continue reading

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Kid Is F*&%#ing Pumped to Remove His Cast

Sometimes a curse word just slips out. After weeks of itchy agony, this little kid finally had his cast removed. The pure joy and excitement in his face is priceless, but when he translates those emotions into words, hilarity ensues … Continue reading

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Jimmy Kimmel Dresses as a Horrifying Pig and Talks to Little Kids

We’ve seen Jimmy Kimmel orchestrate some majorly elaborate stunts — but this is probably his most unsettling yet On Thursday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel played with the idea of anthropomorphic animals in pop culture and dressed as a real-life talking … Continue reading

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The History of Advertising in 60 Seconds

The rate of change in the advertising industry is astonishing. The technologies and platforms that have emerged in the past 10 years — Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. — have revolutionized the way brands communicate with and reach consumers … and … Continue reading

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20 Times Karma Was Instantly Served

Karma is a dish that’s best served warm. There is a great deal of satisfaction from watching someone get what was coming to them. But nothing is more pleasing than when it happens because of their own actions. See also: … Continue reading

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Business Cards Designed for the Alter-Egos of Fictional Characters

Whether you’re a crime-fighting vigilante or a Daily Planet reporter, you’ll need the right business card. The designers at MOO understand the difficulties of having a secret identity, so they’ve crafted specially-made business cards for famous fictional characters who lead … Continue reading

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The Tense Standoff Between Protestors and Their Opposition in Hong Kong

Tensions flared in Hong Kong on Friday as opposition groups clashed with pro-democracy activists who have been occupying the city’s streets for over a week. The ‘anti-occupy’ protesters, which appeared to be comprised of about 100 people according to the … Continue reading