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12 Iconic Magazine Covers You'll Never ForgetIf journalism is the first draft of history, then magazine covers are the first impression See also: Digital Editions Still Make Up Only a Tiny Fraction of Magazine Sales Covers are the first thing consumers see on newsstands — they can make or break their decision to purchase. When Mashable s... Viral Videos May Endanger Cute AnimalsIn early 2009, a man in St. Petersburg, Russia uploaded a video onto Vimeo and YouTube in which he tickles his pet pygmy slow loris — a small, threatened Asian primate. The footage quickly went viral, garnering millions of views and thousands of comments. But videos like this one, of "cute" ex... Lenovo Ships More Mobile Devices Than PCs for First TimeLenovo, the world's No. 1 PC maker, now ships more mobile devices than PCs. The company announced that in its fiscal first quarter, which ended June 30, "combined shipments of smartphones and tablets surpassed PCs for the first time ever during the quarter, demonstrating the momentum of these two bu... Can Birchbox Evolve Beyond Subscriptions?Birchbox released some numbers Thursday, announcing that — in addition to passing the 400,000 monthly subscribers mark — its full-priced ecommerce business is also growing at a healthy clip. Sales quadrupled last year and full-sized products now represent just more than a quarter of Birc... Behind the Screens of Twitter's Funniest Parody AccountsAn anonymous user known only as @SororityProblem types a brief lament Getting too many Snapchats is annoying, but not getting enough Snapchats makes me feel like a friendless loser — Sorry I'm Not Sorry (@SororityProblem) August 8, 2013 Within nanoseconds, her words have reached more than a ... Woman Staring at Library Patrons Makes for Supremely Awkward PrankNo one has told this woman that it's rude to stare. In the newest video from YouTube channel whatever, one of the team's performers plays a simple, yet cringe-worthy prank on unsuspecting library patrons. Watch as she stares down innocent readers and draws a variety of responses, ranging from uncom... 15 Dating Tips From 'Game of Thrones'If you're looking for advice on where to take your girlfriend on a romantic dinner or how to surprise your boyfriend for your anniversary, you can consult traditional dispensaries of dating wisdom, like Cosmo or your older brother. If you're more concerned about overcoming the rough patches, then yo... More Than 40% of Americans Use Facebook Every DayFacebook unveiled new U.S. user metrics on Tuesday, announcing that more than 128 million users log into the web version of the site every day. That's more than 40% of all Americans On mobile, that number drops slightly to 101 million (nearly 33%) but still demonstrates how popular Facebook's mobile... Sphero Robot Introduces Version 2.0, Focused on KidsAn updated version of Sphero, a robotic ball that can be controlled by most smartphones, is available for preorders on Wednesday. Sphero was launched as a mobile gaming peripheral by Orbotix two years ago. The motorized, tennis-ball sized robot interacts with devices through Bluetooth and can work i... State Department May Give Embassy Drone Surveillance Another ShotThe State Department's security bureau is back in the market for a contractor to fly surveillance drones over U.S. embassies abroad and along diplomats' travel routes, according to contracting documents posted Monday. The department relied on surveillance drones to aid security personnel at the U.S.... |