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How to Hack Facebook Accounts – Is It Really Possible? [VIDEO]

Cole — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:17:36 +0000

Hack video creators, WikiForums, has released another hacking tutorial video and this one claims to have the power to reset any Facebook account's password. I haven't tried the technique and I would recommend you not trying it because it could be just a trick to get you to download a virus. But the video is inside for any brave and curious souls.

Genius Physicist Invents Machine to Separate Cream From Oreos

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:47:57 +0000

Here you were proud of that macrame potted plant caddy you tied together. This video might have you rethinking your hobbies.Â Clearly what you should be doing in your spare time is inventing complicated machinery to deal with your snack food problems. This physicist invented a machine that uses a hatchetÂ to separate Oreos and a [...]

You Can Be a Google Glass Tester

Cole — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:10:56 +0000

Google is in the development phase of its revolutionary and very sci-fi product called Glass. Glass is basically a pair of glasses with only one lens that displays content to you on a transparent screen. It shows you the time, messages, directions, video, and more.

The glasses are voice responsive and can even record what you're looking at! If this excites you, follow the instructions inside and get your own pair!

Best Breast Exam Video Ever? [VIDEO]

Erin Phillips — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:39:13 +0000

The video is meant to promote regular self checkups for breast cancer. There is a shower scene, closeups, and and lots of shirtlessness! Oh and it’s an advertisement for some sort of app on your phone. Hesitant? Just watch it and see for yourself! Knowing the dangers of breast cancer and ways to detect it [...]

Will This Concept of the Blackberry Blade Cut Down the Competition?

Cole — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:16:30 +0000

Could this be the new Blackberry? The video popped up in my Google+ feed but there isn’t much of an explanation about it. Either way it looks pretty cool. The creators of the video, Interesting Engineering, also release details on the specs of the device. BlackBerry Blade Concept has a very attractive design plus slide QWERTY keypad.BlackBerry Blade [...]

NFL Stadiums Could Get Laser First-Down Markers

Joe Student — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:30:03 +0000

NFL fans could see laser first-down markers like those currently visible on television broadcasts also used in stadiums in the future. (Insert bad Dr. Evil impression saying “lasers” here) The First Down Laser System, developed by Alan Amron and underwritten by former player and broadcaster Pat Summerall, projects a first-down line across the width of [...]

Supposedly Your iPhone 5 is Bendable [PHOTO]

Cole — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:40:12 +0000

I was browsing my Google+ news feed and a post came up with a warning reading: WARNING: DON’T PUT IPHONE 5 IN YOUR POCKET! I don’t own an iPhone 5 but I immediately became interested in this strange disclaimer. Apparently, because iPhone 5′s are constructed of aluminum rather than steel, they are more malleable when put under [...]

Instagram Can Now Sell Your Photos

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:43:34 +0000

Is Instagram planning to use your photos to transform itself into “the world’s largest stock photo agency?” That’s the fear after the popular photo-sharing website posted an updated terms of service, which states the user is agreeing that their pictures can be used by InstagramÂ ”in connection with paid or sponsored content.” The new terms of [...]

Kids Don't Want Video Games Anymore, They Want iPads

Cole — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:09:45 +0000

A report conducted by nielsen shows kids from the age of 6-12 overwhelmingly want an iPad for their next gift. With a retail pride of $399, I would imagine not many of them will be getting it this holiday season. If the price is to

Mobile Games To Help You Through The Holidays

Cole — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:53:30 +0000

Do you have a smart phone or a tablet computer? Maybe you’re hoping to snag one as a present this year. Either way, inside is a list of games you’ll want to have ready to play this holiday season. Some are free and some are cheap. Racing Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit – Race against [...]

Facebook's Old News Feed Still Exists!

Cole — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:15:16 +0000

Are you confused or even a little frustrated about Facebook continuously changing interface and its need to decide for you what you see in your News Feed? Remember the good ol’ days when you saw everything chronologically and you could defriend or block or unlike annoying content posters? You still can! All you have to do is follow this link http://www.facebook.com/?sk=nf_all. [...]

Walmart Employees Throwing, Tossing, and Spiking iPads [VIDEO]

Cole — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:35 +0000

A YouTube video surfaced today that depicts Walmart employees bragging about how they throw, drop and spike iPad boxes in the warehouse. The creators will no doubt lose their jobs, but have they also tainted Walmart’s image as a reliable retailer? The video opens with one employee announcing, “This is why you don’t buy an [...]

Terminator-esque Prosthetic Arm Allows Man To Open and Drink Beer [VIDEO]

Cole — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:12:05 +0000

At first it looks like something out of a Science Fiction Movie but after seeing the way it works and how it works, this very functional robotic prosthetic arm is 100% real. Is this the future of prosthetic limbs? Maybe even robots?

What's the Real Story Behind the History of the Microwave Oven? [VIDEO]

Carl Pettit — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:30:47 +0000

The microwave oven is a wonderful time saver. When you want to defrost a chicken, warm up a bowl of soup, pop some popcorn or cook an instant burrito, you can’t beat microwave technology. Practically every household in the country has one of these handy home appliances nowadays, but there was a time, not so [...]

Viacom and DirecTV Finally Reach Deal, Blackout Ends As Millions Get Their Channels Back — Dollars and Sense

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:03:02 +0000

Viacom and DirecTV have made up. The cable programmer and the satellite broadcaster reached a deal on Friday after a nine-day standstill over a fee hike which led to blackouts. While the media giants were duking it out, 20 million subscribers suffered, as popular channels such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and VH1 were yanked [...]

Robot Soccer Is Way More Watchable Than Euro 2012

Patrick Bateman — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 13:00:12 +0000

The UEFA Euro 2012 is finally over, culminating with a 4-0 win for Spain on Sunday. Team Espana goalkeeper Iker Castillas pitched the shutout thanks to his mind-numbingly hot girlfriend, sideline reporter Sara Carbonero, staying out of his view. There are those who still think the game is difficult to watch due to the excessive flopping and lack of scoring, and if you’re part of that group, try the RoboCup instead.

Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:43:30 +0000

In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.

The First Guitar That Anybody Can Play

Patrick Bateman — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:15:55 +0000

The gTar is a fully digital guitar that shows you how to play songs via an array of interactive LEDs along the fretboard. To do this, you must first dock your iPhone in the guitar’s body and load up the FREE gTar app, which comes with an extensive library of songs that’s growing every day.

6 Things You Need to Know About Pinterest

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:15:17 +0000

We all like to share our opinions and “likes” all over the internet, so the geniuses at Pinterest created a way for us to just clip, collect and post the things we see and love, and then share them with the world.

Seems simple, right? Well, not really. There are a few things you need to know to make your Pinterest experience very pinteresting. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

Could You Be Listed On An STD Carrier Website?

Cole — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:15:49 +0000

The website STDCarriers.com is a website that allows people to anonymously post a person’s name, location, photo and what STD’s the individual has. Does the finger pointer need proof the individual has an STD? Nope. How do you get your name taken off the website? Only by sending in proof that you do not have the supposed STD. I don’t want to scare you, but your name could be on this site.