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Tetris is probably one of the greatest puzzle games of all time. It’s been played by millions and influenced thousands of game designers since its 1984 release. But Tetris is not a movie. Not by any stretch of the imagination. … Continue reading →

It’s official: Taylor Swift is the patron saint of celebrity kindness. The pop star paid a surprise visit to Ben, a leukemia patient in early August, and together they performed a sweet cover of Adele’s “Someone Like You.” Swift sang … Continue reading →

Apple released the OS X Yosemite GM candidate on Tuesday. GM, or golden master, refers to the final copy of a piece of software that is ready for a public release. The GM candidate build will likely be one of … Continue reading →

Netflix and the Weinstein Company’s plan to premiere Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend simultaneously on the streaming network and in IMAX theaters next year has already met a formidable foe: The major U.S. theater chains, who are vowing … Continue reading →

Reddit has announced a $50 million round of fundraising, as expected. But there’s an interesting quirk in the news for average Redditors — it could also be working a cryptocurrency that would be backed by shares in the company. Yishan … Continue reading →

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service (NWS) gained a new, sharper weapon in their arsenal of computer models on Tuesday, which could result in better weather forecasts. The agency put its newly updated High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR, which is pronounced … Continue reading →

Apple has announced the availability date for its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones in China: October 17 The devices will be available at Apple’s retail stores, Apple authorized resellers and with all three major carriers: China Mobile, China … Continue reading →

Apple has announced the availability date for its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones in China. Apple authorized resellers and with all three major carriers: China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. The devices will be available at Apple’s … Continue reading →

If you were wondering how Pebble was responding to the Apple Watch, check out the brand’s website. The Kickstarter-developed smart watch brand has put up a special message for Apple SVP of Design Jony Ive: Image: Pebble Scroll down and … Continue reading →

Kim Jong-un has broken both of his ankles and is now in the hospital after undergoing surgery, a report in a South Korean newspaper claims. The North Korean leader has been missing for more than three weeks, fueling speculation about … Continue reading →