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Meme-Makers Savor Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscars Fall

Breaking news: Jennifer Lawrence tripped on purpose while going up the stairs to accept her Oscar for best actress, just so that the Internet would overflow with memes of her awesomeness. That’s not true, but we thank you, J-Law, for … Continue reading

Erin Andrews Dodges 50 Cent’s Awkward Kiss Attempt at Daytona 500

Yes, you read that correctly. Bombshell sportscaster Erin Andrews dodged a kiss attempt from rapper 50 Cent on live TV at the Daytona 500. It’s awkward. More About: 50 cent, erin andrews, NASCAR, Sports

Use Your Smartphone as a 3D Scanner

Three-dimensional scanners are expensive – thousands of dollars for industrial models. Now there’s a 3D scanner for your phone, which does many of the things industrial models do for only $300. The app, Moedls, runs on an iPhone and iPad … Continue reading

66.5 Million Facebook Interactions Occurred During the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — Seth MacFarlane’s parody of Sally Field’s The Flying Nun sitcom during the 85th Academy Awards opening monologue got the show off to a social start. The Flying Nun segment was a hot topic on Facebook and eventually … Continue reading

It’s True: More Expensive Hotels Charge More for Wi-Fi

When you plan a vacation you usually remember to budget for things like hotel, travel, meals and perhaps your coffee addiction. But do you remember to factor in charges for Wi-Fi? Sure, you can get free Wi-Fi at places like … Continue reading

10 Gadgets to Supercharge Your Phone

Gadgets at the Mobile World Congress Click here to view this gallery. BARCELONA — Alongside announcements from big companies, there are dozens of startups trying to push their products at the Mobile World Congress each year, usually under the umbrella … Continue reading

Tonight’s Full Moon Is a Snow Moon: How to See It Online

For an extra-special view of Feb. 25′s full moon, don’t just look out your window — tune in to a live webcast of the sight from a telescope in the Canary Islands. From our point of view on Earth, the … Continue reading

DKNY Apologizes via Tumblr for Using Photos Without Permission

DKNY has apologized via Tumblr to a photographer and pledged $25,000 in his name for using his images without permission. The response came after Humans of New York, a photography blog, posted an update by photographer Brandon Stanton claiming that … Continue reading

Here’s How Firefox OS Will Work on Smartphones

If you think it’s hard enough to pick a smartphone from the four major platforms — iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone — just you wait. The first phones to run Firefox OS are coming soon, and they’re making their … Continue reading

How to Capture Stunning Snaps of Your Kids

Get Down on Their Level “One of the first things that I find myself doing when photographing a child, is that I get down on their level by dropping down to one knee, or even sitting on the ground,” says … Continue reading