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New Patent Hints at ‘Pay-Per-Gaze’ Advertising for Google Glass

Google has just been granted a patent that could potentially pave the way for advertising on Google Glass in the future. The patent, which was granted on Tuesday, outlines how advertisers could be charged according to the the number of … Continue reading

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Kevin Spacey Bashes Congress, Steals Emmy on ‘Colbert Report’

The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Video Archive House of Cards star Kevin Spacey turned the tables on Stephen Colbert quite literally Wednesday night when he snatched up some prized hardware without asking. In the clip above, Colbert … Continue reading

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Why a Teen Kidnapping Victim Turned to Ask.fm for Solace

Less than one week after her rescue, California teen Hannah Anderson supposedly described her kidnapping on the social networking site ask.fm. She also appears to have used Instagram to grieve for her mother and 8-year-old brother, who were both murdered. … Continue reading

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Human Stem Cells Revive Mouse’s Cell-Stripped Heart

Scientists in Pennsylvania have successfully transplanted human stem cells into a mouse’s heart intentionally stripped of its own cells. The mouse heart began beating, showing the exciting potential for regenerative medicine. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine said researchers … Continue reading

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8 Odd Similarities Between Dogs and Darth Vader

You may not want to cuddle up next to Darth Vader on a rainy Sunday like you would your furry dog-friend (mainly because that black vinyl getup doesn’t look too comfy), but, apart from that, pooches and the Sith Lord … Continue reading

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This Is What Facebook’s First Ads Looked Like

In anticipation of The Mashies, Mashable is running a weekly series celebrating some advertising “firsts.” Watch for new installments in the series every week. Most Facebook users probably just assume that they will see at least one or two ads … Continue reading

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Google Maps Driver Detained, Accused of Being a Government Agent

Next time you’re casually perusing Thailand through Google Street View, you might want to be grateful for the driver who got you those shots. Villagers in northern Thailand have apologized for suspecting a Google Maps driver was secretly surveying for … Continue reading

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Bitcoins Are as Real as You Want Them to Be

When I was very small, I used to make mud pies and sell them. The process of making a mud pie is, if you’re five, labor-intensive and I wanted compensation for my hard work. I accepted it in the form … Continue reading

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Haptix Lets You Transform Any Space Into a 3D Multitouch Surface

Touchscreens have revolutionized the way we interact with media. But so far, touch technology has mostly been limited to screens. Now, two engineers have developed a sensor called Haptix that enables any surface to become a multitouch control system for … Continue reading

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Awkward BBC Reporter Strikes Again in Jennifer Aniston Interview

Chris Stark is making a name for himself in the reporting world. Sadly, though, it’s not as a Pulitzer-worthy journalist, but as a super nervous reporter, who is very good at creeping out Hollywood starlets Stark found fame this past … Continue reading