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Did Chevy Steal This Commercial Idea From a Popular Blog?

If you were watching game seven of the World Series last Friday, you might have seen a new commercial for Chevrolet. It tugs at the heartstrings, is awash in American nostalgia, and if you’re a web culture aficionado, it probably … Continue reading

Blether Propels Private Twitter Chats

Recognizing the limits of public chats and DMs on Twitter, a Boston startup has introduced a technology that lets you start private Twitter chats. Blether Labs, which is also based in Dunfermline, Scotland, introduced the beta version of !blether on … Continue reading

Grand Theft Auto V Trailer Reveals Juicy Game Details [VIDEO]

Rockstar Games has finally released the trailer for Grand Theft Auto V, an open-world, crime-based video game. The trailer reveals all kinds of juicy details about the upcoming sure-to-be blockbuster game. GTA V is the latest game in the GTA … Continue reading

Gmail for iPhone and iPad Is Here

Google has finally released a native Gmail app for iOS, bringing its popular email service to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. “We’ve combined your favorite features from the Gmail mobile web app and iOS into one app so you … Continue reading

Gmail for iPhone and iPad Is Here [UPDATED]

Google has finally released a native Gmail app for iOS, bringing its popular email service to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. UPDATE: Google has pulled the app and apologized for a bug with notifications. “Sorry we messed up,” the … Continue reading

“X Factor” Rankings: Which Finalists Are the Most Popular on YouTube?

1. Drew Ryniewicz Performance starts at 1:00 Page views as of Nov. 2: 720,469 Click here to view this gallery. If YouTube views are any indication of who should win or be eliminated on the U.S. version of The X … Continue reading

The Future of Trash: 4 Ways Tech Is Improving Recycling Rates

The Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It delivers more than purpose-built electric vehicles — it delivers smart mobility services. Visit bmw-i.com or follow @BMWi on … Continue reading

Pottermore Site Won’t Graduate Hogwarts … er … Beta Just Yet

Pottermore, an interactive reading and retail site from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in partnership with Sony, is staying in closed beta a little longer. In a post on pottermore.com, an anonymous editor wrote the site’s team needs a little … Continue reading

Angry Birds Soars Beyond Half a Billion Downloads [VIDEO]

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks. Just a few weeks after Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment revealed that various versions of the hit game have been downloaded 400 million times, the … Continue reading

Steve Jobs PBS Documentary Airs Tonight; Biography a Smash Hit

The documentary Steve Jobs – One Last Thing airs tonight on PBS at 10:00 p.m. It features interviews with Steve Wozniak, Walt Mossberg, Ross Perot and original Apple co-founder, Ron Wayne. PBS boasts that One Last Thing features a never … Continue reading