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Expectation: It’s finally the end of the work day — time to kick back, relax and play a nice, calming game of Assassin’s Creed or Mass Effect. The reality: Nope, not happening — not now, not ever. SEE ALSO: More … Continue reading →

Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, his famous speech against racism, which would be remembered in history as the “I have a dream” speechGoogle is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the speech with a Doodle depicting King … Continue reading →

Small drones may soon take to the skies above Earth’s top with the aim of making survival there easier for both humans and wild animals. Such unmanned aircraft flown represent the first in a coming wave of Arctic drones that … Continue reading →

Asking someone to name their favorite TV show can be dangerous. You might get the simple title of a show. Or you might get a novel-length explanation on why it’s not only their favorite show, but the best show of … Continue reading →

A former Nickelodeon Animation storyboard artist and a Facebook employee have teamed up to create a new form of entertainment: social fiction. Illustrator Steve Lowtwait and writer Michael Smith are telling a fictional story through social media that’s centered around … Continue reading →

You’ve seen them. Those Beats by Dre headphones that sit on everyone’s hair like big statement pieces The virtue of the iconic accessory has been debated since its debut in 2008. Some claim it’s a godsend to audiophiles everywhere, others … Continue reading →

If you’re like many users, you’ve probably found yourself perplexed by the little blue bars that have invaded your Twitter timeline. They’re part of an update intended to help you keep track of conversations between people you follow — but … Continue reading →

Kids today are too jazzed about video games and Angry Birds to understand what fun they missed in the good old days. Back in our day, we played with collectible cardboard circles and punched each other in the face with … Continue reading →

As California’s giant Rim Fire continues to rage, new imaging techniques by NASA are providing a more comprehensive picture of what’s happening on the ground, all captured from miles above Earth. The blaze, which started on Aug. 17, has already … Continue reading →

From whittling down an extensive guest list to preparing all the hors d’oeuvres, it takes a lot of time and effort to plan an unforgettable celebration So whether you’re coordinating an intimate reception or a pull-out-all-the-stops birthday bash, these 10 … Continue reading →