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Another Anonymous hacker has surrendered to the long arm of justice. Jeremy Hammond, 28, a political activist and hacker, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge for breaching the servers of the U.S. private intelligence firm Stratfor and passing its internal … Continue reading →

If the first generation of self-publishing platforms best served serious writers, the second generation of self-publishing platforms — think Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram — have favored those whose messages come in the form of 140-character statements, images and GIFs. Enter … Continue reading →

A train derailed and later reportedly triggered a massive explosion seen for miles away near Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday afternoon. One witness, Twitter user @KRL224, tweeted pictures from the derailment. He escaped danger only moments before the blast, which was … Continue reading →

In their latest and perhaps most staggering espionage feat, Chinese hackers reportedly breached the designs of more than two dozen advanced U.S. weapons systems This treasure trove of military technology could potentially give China a crucial advantage in an hypothetical … Continue reading →

“You’re a monster, Zod, and I’m going to stop you,” bellows Superman in the eighth TV spot for the upcoming Zack Snyder-directed Man of Steel movie The short clip shows off the villainous General Zod’s armor (filled by actor Michael … Continue reading →

We’re not sure who those naysayers are, but if somehow there remains anyone on the planet who denies the absolute awesomeness of animals, this video will set them straight Created by YouTuber Humansare2011, — known for the Humans Are Awesome … Continue reading →

Yawning is more contagious than pink eye, bird flu and “Call Me Maybe” combined. That’s science, people. YouTuber Roman Atwood proves the yawn’s infectious spreadability with what could be the world’s most contagious prank. Atwood traveled the world, emitting giant … Continue reading →

The tablet may be the latest product darling of the tech world, but its success is hindering PC growth. According to the market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), shipments of PC computers are expected to drop by nearly 8% … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how those space telescopes, like the Hubble, capture such stunning images of all the wonders the Universe holds? Video series PBS Off Book thoughtfully interviewed astronomers and scientists about how it’s done and why these images … Continue reading →

Like many parents with young children, my wife and I think Netflix is a godsend. While its streaming service has never been a good place to find current, high-quality titles, that $7.99 a month gets you truckloads of kids entertainment, … Continue reading →