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Pocket Tripod for iPhone Fits in Your Wallet
Here’s one of those clever accessories you didn’t know you needed until you saw it. The Pocket Tripod lets you prop up your iPhone 5, 4 or 4S at any angle. At 2.3 mm, it’s as thin as a couple … Continue reading
Why It’s Terrible to Be a 21st-Century Kid
Romeo (of Romeo and Juliet) once asked, “What’s in a name?” Everything, buddy. Simply everything. A child’s name sets the tone for her entire life — if she’ll be a rockstar or a scientist, an athlete or a farmer. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Facebook Cover Photos: 15 Cinematic Themes You’ll Recognize
Matt from Indianapolis has been creating fantastic Facebook cover photos since May 2012. From Star Wars to Scooby-Doo, he has appeared in a ton of fun profile-picture “cameos.” SEE ALSO: How to Hide Facebook Posts From Your Boss Take a … Continue reading
Readers Doubt Apple’s Future, and Other Top Comments
Has Apple lost its cool? Our readers seem to think so In the top comments above, we’ve highlighted our readers’ reactions to Tim Cook’s recent interview at the annual All Things D D11 conference. During the interview, Cook announced that … Continue reading
Job Site Wants Only Beautiful Candidates
BeautifulPeople.com — the controversial online dating site that allows only attractive people to join — is expanding its service on Monday for employers The company told Mashable it is readying a recruitment feature for employers wanting to hire “good-looking staff.” … Continue reading
Urine Trouble With This Two-Factor Authentication
Online security is a serious issue. Protecting yourself from cyber criminals requires diligence and making sure you have proper safeguards in place. SEE ALSO: More Sunday Comics In this Sunday Comic, we see that some websites might be taking this … Continue reading
I 3D Printed a Gun
In early May, Cody Wilson, the world’s most famous digital gunsmith, fired the first entirely 3D-printed handgun, the Liberator, and posted its blueprints online. The idea was to give anyone with an Internet connection, a computer, and a 3D printer … Continue reading
I Printed a 3D Gun
In early May, Cody Wilson, the world’s most famous digital gunsmith, fired the first entirely 3D-printed handgun, the Liberator, and posted its blueprints online. The idea was to give anyone with an Internet connection, a computer, and a 3D printer … Continue reading
Heineken Drops Poor Guy Into the Alaskan Tundra for Some Reason
All Rikar wanted to do was go somewhere with a warm climate, “not too much clothes, please.” So why did he actually wind up on top of a snowy mountain in Alaska? Presumably it’s because the people at Heineken have … Continue reading
Olloclip iPhone Lens and Case Is a Winning Dad’s Day Gift
One of my favorite little gadgets is the Olloclip 3-in-One Photo Lens for my iPhone 4. The tiny device slips right onto the corner of any iPhone 4 or 4s, and offers a fisheye, macro or wide-angle lens that transforms … Continue reading