Articles by Mashable from May 2014

Hey, what up, youths?Advertisers have always had difficulty keeping up with our millennial swag, and now a new subreddit keeps track of the worst attempts in recent history. Familiarize yourself with ...

In 1967 Maytag aired its "lonely repairman" TV commercial, telling the first of many tales of a Maytag repairman with nothing to do and nothing to repair. The Maytag repairman became an icon and for m...

One black bear in Florida prefers to bring in the weekend not by raging, but instead with a nice, relaxing lounge in a hammockLocal resident Rafael Torres caught this totally chilled-out bear climbing...

America's Next Top Model creator Tyra Banks will get another crack at hosting a daytime talk show starting in 2015, Disney-ABC announced Friday.Her first talk-show stint — The Tyra Banks Show &#...

Size matters, especially when it comes to your phone sizeThe newest version of the Samsung Galaxy Mega, simply called Galaxy Mega 2, will live up to its moniker, according to an FCC filing. The phone ...

For decades, Mario Kart has tested friendships with ruthless competition and turtle shells. Despite being "just a game," the truth is that we've all felt a little exaggerated rage over losing first pl...

President Barack Obama surprised an otherwise sleepy press briefing Friday afternoon to announce that Press Secretary Jay Carney was stepping down.He then announced that Principal Deputy Press Secreta...

As you were, Apple smart home hopefulsContrary to rumors published in the Financial Times that emerged earlier this week that Apple will be rolling out its own home automation technology, it seems tha...

There's nothing sadder than the few false moments when you think you've won something. Your heart races and eyes widen in celebration, only to be deeply disappointed just seconds later.The premature c...

A 23-year-old taxi driver who was friends with the now-deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been charged with obstructing the investigation of the blasts that killed three a...

The latest and final installment of DYI X-Men superpowers from amateur inventor Colin Furze will set your geek radar ablaze.First, Furze recreated a lifelike version of Wolverine's razor-sharp claws a...

Starz will premiere its new crime drama Power on Twitter, using the social platform's new in-line video feature that allows one-touch playback via Twitter Cards.The full episode will appear in a tweet...

There is no PC like the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. There have been plenty of Windows tablet-laptop hybrids, sure, but all of them negotiate some kind of compromise — sometimes several — that...

Watch out, Tony Hawk. This kid is shredding her way to the top.At age 9, most young skateboarders are just learning to ollie, happy to successfully jump their boards a few inchesSee also: These Kids A...

European travelers have long exchanged pied-à-terres and fancy family abodes for their vacations, primed by generous time-off policies combined with the relative expense and scarcity of continent...

Tinder, the dating and hookup app, has become a runaway success over the past year and spawned plenty of offshoots.Now, one Australian entrepreneur thinks there's room for a competitor targeted at the...

AMC's Breaking Bad ended its acclaimed five-season run last year, but the final zoom-out scene featuring antihero Walter White may not have represented what you think it did.Bryan Cranston hinted Thur...

The outcry against keeping killer whales in captivity is growing louder, as 38 members of Congress ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to move quickly on new regulations for marine mammals.The lawm...

Nearly 21 million people around the world are victims of forced labor, human trafficking and slavery, and the illegal profits from it are exorbitant.A recent report from the International Labour Organ...

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned on Friday after meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.Shinseki's departure comes after days of withering criticism from across the po...

The argument over fast lanes, slow lanes, net neutrality and peering has caused concern that the future of the Internet could be in danger.But the Federal Communications Commission could have a trick ...

With any luck, the lasting sound of this summer's World Cup won't be the massively commercialized event's official (and inexplicable) "song" from alleged musician PitbullNo, a much better soundtrack t...

Ring the alarm; Beyoncé is on the looseA new Godzilla-inspired parody by YouTube user hajiketobu proves that hell hath no fury like a scorned Bey. Even Bryan Cranston can't deny the daunting powe...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have given their second major education-oriented donation with a $120 million pledge for poor school districts in the San Francisco and San Jos...

You know how the saying goes: First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes setting Instagram recordsReality star Kim Kardashian now has bragging rights for holding the Instagram photo with the mo...

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a ... bipedal robot.A team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology created a robot that uses carbon composite legs and even has Achilles tendons, whic...

Last year, Mashable embarked on a bold experiment to celebrate the most innovative work in digital by launching the Mashies, a digital marketing and advertising awards program. The Mashies commemorate...

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki stood firm at a Friday morning press conference as he announced the start of VA reforms amid calls for his resignation. He was set to meet with President ...

In what has got to be one of the strangest franchise crossovers we’ve ever seen, a forthcoming DLC (downloadable content) pack for Mario Kart 8 will allow gamers to hop behind the wheel of a Mer...

There's nothing sadder than the few false moments when you think you've won something. Your heart races and eyes widen in celebration, only to be deeply disappointed just seconds later.The premature c...

You're young, you're broke and you're looking for a relatively cheap way to cool down this summer. The answer? Ice cold cocktails.Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, the unofficial start of summe...

A 23-year-old taxi driver who was friends with the now-deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been charged with obstructing the investigation of the blasts that killed three a...

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Cooking a meal instead of eating out. There are simple tweaks you can make to your lifestyle to jumpstart your health — but they don't end with activit...

It's no secret that our kids are Internet savvy. Social-media profiles, e-mail and texts are as much a part of their daily lives as bikes and tree houses were to those of a generation beforeThat means...

Warning: This story contains graphic content.Indian officials have arrested three men, and are searching for two more, in the brutal rape and murder of two teenage cousins in northern India.The girls,...

Do smartphones break just a little too easy for you? Samsung is offering a possible fix with its new rugged smartphone, the Galaxy S5 Active.Available on AT&T starting Friday, the Galaxy S5 Active...

Location independent. Digital nomad. Whatever you call it, freelancers have the chance to live a life some can only dream of –- a life on the road. When you can work from anywhere, you can live ...

Google has complied with a May ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, finally enabling EU folks the right to be forgotten onlineMore precisely, Google will remove some search results on...

Not all vandalism is created equalSome artists operate under the firm belief that they have to bring art to the streets. They spray graffiti on walls, paint murals, create public sculptures and more. ...

Is this the final station? Is Twitter's failure to meet the expected number of users in 2014 an indication of impending doom? Where on Earth will we get our supply of snarky 140-character comments? El...

Hipmunk, the online travel company, announced the closing of a $20-million Series C funding round on Friday.Adam Goldstein and Reddit co-founder Steve Huffman started Hipmunk in 2010 with the goal "to...

At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet — and there is no greater love than pizza.Professional pizza man Steve Richardson who owns the Tumblr blog Every Pizza I've Ever Delivered, featurin...

Nearly 21 million people around the world are victims of forced labor, human trafficking and slavery, and the illegal profits from it are exorbitant.A recent report from the International Labour Organ...

Google has revealed a little more about what Android Wear, its new platform for wearable devices, will look like.Android developer and Google employee Timothy Jordan showed off some examples of how pu...

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned on Friday after meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.Shinseki's departure comes after days of withering criticism from across the po...

Not all vandalism is created equalSome artists operate under the firm belief that they have to bring art to the streets. They spray graffiti on walls, paint murals, create public sculptures and more. ...

No means maybe. Persistence pays off. And any woman can be “worn down,” given the right combination of charm, tenacity and time.The "underdog" romance, a popular trope that predates even S...

Becoming a successful entrepreneur takes more than a great idea and important connections (although both do help). Making the shift from the steady life of a full-time employee to the unpredictable wo...

Admit it, you aren't watching local news for the hard-hitting facts — you're watching because the bloopers are downright hilarious.For all its virtues, live TV has an infinite number of pitfalls...

If these GIFs could talk, they'd sound nothing like thisGIFs are a silent medium, which can have its drawbacks. These dubbed GIFs cross your favorite movie scene with a new script that makes no sense ...

Media juggernauts in today's technology sector don't hold back when it comes to spending top dollars on rising startupsFacebook in particular has spent a whopping $22 billion-plus on disclosed acquisi...

Google has complied with a May ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, finally enabling EU folks the right to be forgotten online.More precisely, Google will remove some search results o...

Taiwanese company Lian Li has announced two new, rather unique PC cases: The DK-01X and the DK-02XBoth cases are made of aluminum and double as a pretty standard-looking work desk, cutting out a lot o...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: TreatsieOne-Liner ...

How old can news be?The reality of the news business these days is that if you are website, you have to move fast and attract as many eyeballs (read: clicks) as possible. The result is that sometimes ...

Microsoft and Salesforce announced Thursday the two companies would fuse Microsoft Office with Salesforce’s customer relationship management (CRM) apps to help make Microsoft Windows and Windows...

Tesla, SpaceX, Solar City, the Hyperloop: Elon Musk is renowned for having more futuristic ideas than he knows what to do with. But what Musk unveiled Thursday night at SpaceX may yet rank as his grea...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee named Ansun Sujoe and Sriram Hathwar co-champions of its 2014 contest.It was the first time since 1962 that two spellers shared the title. Ties also occurred in 1950 ...

Virgin Galactic is one step closer to taking tourists to space, after signing an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday.The agreement provides details on how the Albuquer...

YouTube education sensation the Khan Academy debuted a series of tutorials on astronomy and space exploration made in collaboration with NASA Thursday.The announcement at the fourth annual White House...

Denny's served up a perfect tweet to tie in to the Apple-Beats deal, the latest in a long line of social media wins for the diner chain.BREAKING: Denny's Buys Beets for $3 Billion, Makes Huge Salad...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif. — One day after Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said Netflix wants to push a huge amount of Internet traffic through the cable company's pipes, but doesn't want to pay for...

These super smart spellers are standing on the brink of devastating defeat and glorious victory. And it's written all over their faces.As the Scripps National Spelling Bee comes to a close Thursday ni...

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has won an out-of-control bidding war for the Los Angeles Clippers with a $2 billion offer — nearly four times the previous high price for an NBA team — ...

A Turkish Twitter user was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Thursday — for using a handle that was deemed religiously offensive.The user, Allah (c.c.), or @CenabiAllah, was charged with ...

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is loathed by most in the United States — in fact, he's the most-hated man in America, according to a poll released Thursday.Yet somehow — after ...

This is what the kids would call a fail.The Washington Redskins' team name has been a PR disaster for the NFL in recent years. Despite overwhelming demand from players, fans, and even politicians to c...

Manhattan's first ever Dairy Queen has finally opened — and among a certain set of New Yorkers, the enthusiasm for the chain's iconic Blizzard ice cream is palpableIn the video above, we talk to...

Twitter's engineering lead, Chris Fry, is stepping away from his role, according to documents filed Thursday with the Securities and Exchange CommissionFry will assume an advisory role with Twitter, a...

Virgin Galactic is one step closer to taking tourists to space, after signing an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday.The agreement provides details on how the Albuquer...

President Obama will announce new EPA climate regulations on Monday — and assuming they survive court challenges, they are expected to be the most significant global warming emissions cuts ever ...

Microsoft is planning to launch a new smartwatch that will be compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices, according to a new report.The watch will reportedly have heart rate monitoring cap...

Less than a month after splitting its signature app in two, multiple Foursquare executives are also splitting from the company.Chief Operating Officer Evan Cohen is leaving the company at the end of J...

Two pro-Russian groups were in a standoff against each other in an apparent power struggle in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, igniting rumors that there may have been a small coup within the separatist m...

Amazon is readying the launch of a limited streaming music selection to augment the existing television, movie and book offerings on its Prime serviceThe new feature will provide access to songs that ...

When I was pregnant with my son, I worked for a DC-based tech startup with a fantastic maternity leave policy. Before I went on leave, my manager and my director allowed me the flexibility I needed fo...

Ford reportedly issued four recalls on Thursday affecting nearly 1.4 million vehicles in North AmericaThe car company said it will recall just more than 915,000 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner SUV mod...

Dust off your dictionaries, logophiles: The 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals are here.One talented kid from a crop of 281 spellers will nab this year's crown, meaning he or she will take home...

The Department of Transportation is continuing its crackdown on false advertising, fining Southwest Airlines $200,000 for violating the full-fare advertising rule.In October of last year, Southwest ra...

Like a butterfly in the sky going twice as high, LeVar Burton's campaign to bring back Reading Rainbow has doubled its Kickstarter goal of $1 million, eclipsing $2 million Thursday.After reaching the ...

Fox News Channel has scored an interview with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.Clinton, who is touring to support her new book Hard Choices, will appear on Fox on June 17 for a 30-minute spli...

Soon you'll be able to pay for beams of television from space with an entirely digital currency.DISH Network has announced it will begin accepting bitcoins as payment for its satellite television serv...

The wait is over. After years of development, the private spaceflight company SpaceX will unveil the manned version of its Dragon spacecraft on May 29.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will reveal the design for t...

A growing wave of politicians have called on Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign following a report from the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general's office that turned up a f...

Thought you were addicted to Dots before? Get ready to really get sucked in again: Its successor, TwoDots, picked up a lot of tricks from one of the most profitable mobile games ever, Candy Crush Saga...

Taco Bell doesn't shy away from risk.The company, in fact, was founded as a result of one taken by a restaurateur nearly 50 years ago.In the late 1950s, Glen Bell set out to shake up the fast food ind...

During his first ever American TV interview, Edward Snowden told NBC's Brian Williams that he had tried to go through internal channels to raise concerns about the NSA surveillance programs before he ...

Google has joined Netflix in grading how well U.S. ISPs stream video on the Internet.Google's Video Quality Report is now available in the U.S., highlighting which Internet service providers (ISPs) pr...

A new report details how a group of hackers, believed to be based in Iran, used fake social media profiles to gather information on military and political figures in the United States, United Kingdom,...

Apple on Wednesday confirmed it is buying Beats for $3 billionWhen acquisition talks between Beats and Apple leaked approximately three weeks ago, users and analysts alike expressed confusion over the...

Of course people doing CrossFit film themselves doing CrossFitThe overexposed fitness trend challenges followers to high-intensity workouts formerly reserved for Olympians and powerlifters. All that w...

If you're not watching the Spelling Bee on Thursday you're really doing Thursday wrongAside from all the smart kids spelling words like salicetum and pneumatocyst while we were left scratching our hea...

These super smart spellers are standing on the brink of devastating defeat and glorious victory. And it's written all over their faces.As the Scripps National Spelling Bee comes to a close Thursday ni...

Not many people receive a birthday gift like Laverne Cox did on ThursdayTime magazine put the activist and Orange Is the New Black star on the cover of the June 9 issue beside these words: "The Transg...

Although the California drought and related wildfires have attracted most of the media attention over the past few weeks, a creeping drought disaster has continued in other parts of the Southwest and ...

Uber isn't over its latest speed bump in London just yet.London's transportation body announced Thursday that it has reviewed Uber's business and believes it meets the country's standards for operatio...

Advertising genius often happens in the minds of small businesses.Peaceful Belly Farms in Boise, Idaho, has exceeded all expectations for a local, low-budget commercial. The farm's new spot features a...

The people have spoken, and they don't want an expensive electric car that's not a Tesla.General Motors has tried to beckon a similar customer with its hybrid electric ELR. The model, which sports a r...

In what could have been a nightmare come true, part of the glass floor in a viewing box high above Chicago cracked right below a group of California tourists. But it was apparently much less of a prob...

The best way to get under LeBron James' skin is through his ear.Notorious trash-talker and NBA player Lance Stephenson took court-side distractions to a new level on Wednesday night by blowing in Jame...

Hoping to spur conversation about its big Edward Snowden interview, NBC News asked its viewers to vote on their view of the leaker.Distilling the debate around Snowden's leaks into a black-and-white q...

Mindy Kaling, here's your Oscar nod for "Best Actress Commencement Speech at an Ivy League School." The Mindy Project creator and actress seemed baffled by Harvard Law School's request for her to spea...

Forget the Keyboard Cat; otters are the new musical geniuses of the animal kingdom.The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., recently posted an adorable video of a group of Oriental small-claw...

The lineup of Apple products hasn't changed all that much from when Steve Jobs stepped down as CEO nearly three years ago. Sure, there's a plastic iPhone model, a tinier tablet and a new desktop that ...

For his day job, Brian McCullough is the CEO of ResumeWriters.com and has founded several companies in the online careers space. He started the Internet History Podcast as a crowd-sourced history proj...

Morning commutes are rough, and this goat knows it.The intrepid goat traded in its morning rush hour in the meadow and opted for the freeway instead — on the back of a cyclist in Ethiopia. The c...

Jathan Muhar knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows upThe adorable student recently graduated from preschool, and upon receiving his diploma, proudly waltzed up to the micSee also: 21 Inspira...

After long days and late nights of hammering, molding and piecing together a massive comet in Brooklyn Bridge Park, designers and architects put the finishing touches on a 9-foot high, 12-foot long mo...

We all make mstakes sometimes.The New York Times hasn't had the best PR run lately, what with the fiasco surrounding the firing of executive editor Jill Abramson, the leak of its internal innovation r...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Product recalls are embarrassing and can be potentially damaging for hardware manufacturers. Perhaps that's why Nest founder and CEO Tony Fadell sought to set the ...

The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that...

It's a big week for Beats. Not only is Apple buying the company for $3 billion, but Beats just announced the successor to its popular Solo² headphones, the .Beats says that it sold four pairs of ...

It's a big week for Beats. Not only is Apple buying the company for $3 billion, but Beats just announced the successor to its best-selling Solo headphones, the Solo².Beats says it sold four pair...

A General Motors executive says he believes Google could become a "serious competitive threat" to the entire auto industry if it pursues its self-driving cars.“Anybody can do anything with enoug...

There is finally a followup to the most addictive mobile game of 2013.Dots announced a new iPhone game on Thursday called TwoDots — yes, that's really the name — just more than a year afte...

Job search/media site Mediabistro has reached an agreement to be sell its editorial properties for $8 million to Prometheus Global Media, owner of Adweek, The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard.The deal...

The autonomous underwater vehicle searching for debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines jet off the coast of Australia concluded its search on Thursday, finding no sign of the plane. The ship that&#...

Advertising genius often happens in the minds of small businesses.Peaceful Belly Farms in Boise, Idaho, has exceeded all expectations for a local, low-budget commercial. The farm's new spot features a...

When it comes to engaging consumers online, the bar has never been higher. A recent study revealed that 82% of Americans completely ignore most online advertising. And it makes sense — faced wit...

When most of us play with Lego, we create grotesque, disproportionate and multi-colored abominations of architecture.That's not Alex Eylar's style.See also: 15 Cool Lego Minifigure Facts to Build Into...

Shopping online can be a tricky thing to navigate, which is why online reviews come in handy. The comment sections where people write their honest opinions of a product, restaurant or hotel are helpfu...

Many social media apps and services let you sign in with Facebook. But only one — Instagram, owned by Facebook — assumes that you're using the same email address for both servicesAnd as Ma...

In what could have been a nightmare come true, part of the glass floor in a viewing box high above Chicago cracked right below a group of California tourists. But it was apparently much less of a prob...

Pro-Russian separatists shot down a military helicopter in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk on Thursday. All 14 people on board died, including a general, Ukraine's acting president confirmed."...

Mindy Kaling, here's your Oscar nod for "Best Actress Commencement Speech at an Ivy League School." The Mindy Project creator and actress seemed baffled by Harvard Law School's request for her to spea...

American author and poet Maya Angelou died on Wednesday at 86 years of age. In celebration of her life, Elliott Morgan talks about how inspiring one person can be! In yesterday's episode, Elliott take...

When a photo is all you have to represent yourself, the pressure can be danting — especially in online dating.How can a dude woo the ladies with cars, money and sensitivity when she could swipe ...

Google Night Walk is magic. At least it feels like it. Thanks to a combination of maps, music, story, and narration, users can teleport to the streets of Marseille, France and virtually walk among the...

Welcome to Throwback Tunesday, where Mashable amplifies the echoes of music past. From genre trends of former years ('90s boy bands, anyone?), to throwbacks from current artists (c’mon … w...

Sometimes, sitting on the couch and guzzling Cheetos like they're going out of production is the perfect remedy to get you out of that sour mood.Other times we need a little less messy inspiration. Ev...

For his day job, Brian McCullough is the CEO of ResumeWriters.com and has founded several companies in the online careers space. He started the Internet History Podcast as a crowd-sourced history proj...

Jathan Muhar knows exactly what he wants to be when he grows upThe adorable student recently graduated from preschool, and upon receiving his diploma, proudly waltzed up to the micSee also: 21 Inspira...

After long days and late nights of hammering, molding and piecing together a massive comet in Brooklyn Bridge Park, designers and architects put the finishing touches on a 9-foot high, 12-foot long mo...

We all make mstakes sometimes.The New York Times hasn't had the best PR run lately, what with the fiasco surrounding the firing of executive editor Jill Abramson, the leak of its internal innovation r...

Editor's Note: This is a developing story. We'll continue to update the list and infographic as more companies join (or leave) One World Trade Center buildingIt's the tallest building in the Western H...

If you think these illustrations are going to brighten your day, you're definitely drawing the right conclusion.Illustrator Jaco Haasbroek shows the playful side of everyday objects in his minimalist ...

Apple just bought Beats, but that doesn't mean it's not carefully planning the launch of its own products, and according to Apple SVP Eddy Cue, the company has some very exciting ones in the worksR...

A General Motors executive says he believes Google could become a "serious competitive threat" to the entire auto industry if it pursues its self-driving cars.“Anybody can do anything with enoug...

There is finally a followup to the most addictive mobile game of 2013.Dots announced a new iPhone game on Thursday called TwoDots — yes, that's really the name — just more than a year afte...

The autonomous underwater vehicle searching for debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines jet off the coast of Australia concluded its search on Thursday, finding no sign of the plane. The ship that&#...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, California — Just hours after after Apple's historic $3 billion acquisition of Beats, two architects of the deal, Apple VP Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue and Beats...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, California — Just hours after after Apple's historic $3 billion acquisition of Beats, two architects of the deal, Apple VP Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue and Beats...

When it comes to engaging consumers online, the bar has never been higher. A recent study revealed that 82% of Americans completely ignore most online advertising. And it makes sense — faced wit...

When most of us play with Lego, we create grotesque, disproportionate and multi-colored abominations of architecture.That's not Alex Eylar's style.See also: 15 Cool Lego Minifigure Facts to Build Into...

Many social media apps and services let you sign in with Facebook. But only one — Instagram, owned by Facebook — assumes that you're using the same email address for both services.And as M...

If you're a microwave type of person, you probably can't wait around for 13 hours while a brisket cooks. But Arby's can. Here's proofAfter some questioned Arby's claim that the brisket in its new bris...

Sometimes, sitting on the couch and guzzling Cheetos like they're going out of production is the perfect remedy to get you out of that sour mood.Other times we need a little less messy inspiration. Ev...

London is pretty from any angle, but the most beautiful view is from the top. James Kingston would know.The daredevil climber has risked his life for another free running video, this time from one of ...

With 32 teams, group play and the knockout stage, the 2014 World Cup will feature 64 matches taking place in 12 Brazilian cities over a one-month spanThat's a lot to keep track of — so please al...

Pocket users are now able to save articles for later, foreverFormerly known as Read It Later, the app rolled out a premium version if its service, which allows you to permanently save articles in your...

In the wake of last Friday's massacre near the University of California, Santa Barbara, and suspect Elliot Rodger's misogynistic manifesto, a new Tumblr page is highlighting violence inflicted on wome...

Tabletop gaming has always been a safe haven for Wil Wheaton.The actor and geek icon said gathering around a table with close friends and family to play board games has been a part of his life since h...

"Verrückt" is German for "crazy," which may be a good word to describe anyone riding the new water slide of the same name opening at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas.The 168-foo...

A team of archaeologists and volunteers unearthed the remains of what is believed to be a Roman fort and harbor on the coast of northwest England Tuesday.While excavating the remains of a known Roman ...

This is a developing story...Mashable will continue to update it throughout the hour...Edward Snowden speaks.The bespectacled NSA-leaker, currently living under asylum in Moscow, Russia, is giving a w...

Edward Snowden speaks.The bespectacled NSA-leaker, currently living under asylum in Moscow, Russia, gave a wide-ranging interview to NBC Nightly News' Brian Williams on Wednesday night, his first with...

Edward Snowden speaks.The bespectacled NSA-leaker, currently living under asylum in Moscow, Russia, gave a wide-ranging interview to NBC Nightly News' Brian Williams on Wednesday night, his first with...

Google released demographic data on its nearly 50,000 employees for the first time Wednesday.The gist: Google employees are predominantly men (70%) and predominantly white (61%).See also: 'You're Not ...

Could there be hope for Community? Maybe. But don’t dust off that old Trapper Keeper just yet.NBC canceled the quirky comedy earlier this month, but a new report surfaced Wednesday that Hulu is ...

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California — Twitter is a largely public sharing platform that, as it's grown from within the U.S. to other parts of the world, has increasingly faced some very hard decisio...

LeBron James can choose to become a free agent this summer, and many fans in Cleveland are holding out hope that he'll come back to his home state, rejoin the Cavaliers and rain NBA championships down...

You did it, Internet readers. In just half a day, LeVar Burton's Reading Rainbow campaign to raise $1 million on crowdfunding website Kickstarter has reached its seven-figure goal.The money from nearl...

Aisha Tyler is one of the busiest women in Hollywood: along with providing the voice of super-spy Lana Kane in FX's Archer, she also hosts Whose Line Is it Anyway?, her own podcast Girl on Guy and sti...

Beats Music has just lowered the price of subscriptions and extended the free trial period for subscribers to its app.The price change was part of an update to the company's iOS and Android app —...

An 800-year-old lead seal that dates back to the Crusades was found in a Byzantine-era farmstead in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced TuesdayThe governmental body, which aims to pr...

During last year's NBA finals, the Miami Heat's home crowd gave a master lesson on how to fail as a sports fanLooks like many of them could use some lessons from this grumpy grandmaSee also: Sights on...

Google on Tuesday unveiled the design of its self-driving car prototype, a pint-sized two-seater with no steering wheel, no brake pedal and a big "stop" button. The car has a curious design (exact dim...

Google cofounder Sergey Brin admitted Tuesday that he should not have been even "marginally" involved in the company's social network, Google+, claiming that he's "not a very social person." See also:...

Listening to all of Miley Cyrus' greatest hits while enjoying a flawless harmony is truly the best of both worlds.Harmonizing duo Superfruit, which consists of Pentatonix members Mitch Grassi and Scot...

Richard Martinez's only child, 20-year-old Christopher Michaels-Martinez, was killed in the shooting rampage Friday in Isla Vista, California. But he doesn't want your sympathy."I don’t give a s...

Caffeine addicts of the world, meet your leaderAndrew Chifari claims to have created the world's most expensive Starbucks drink, containing 60 shots of espresso and costing a staggering $54.75. It's c...

Google released demographic data on its nearly 50,000 employees for the first time Wednesday.The gist: Google employees are predominantly men (70%) and predominantly white (61%).See also: 'You're Not ...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, California — Uber cofounder and CEO Travis Kalanick described his ride-service company's battle with entrenched city-regulated taxi services as a political war"We were in a...

Many contemporary poets will tell you how much they dislike the term "accessible poetry." It implies that all other poetry is inaccessible — that reading and writing poems is largely an exclusiv...

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California — Twitter is a largely public sharing platform that, as it's grown from within the U.S. to other parts of the world, has increasingly faced some very hard decisio...

Apple confirmed on Wednesday that it will buy Beats Electronics and Beats Music for $3 billion.Apple is buying the two companies for a purchase price of about $2.6 billion and approximately $400 milli...

DONETSK, Ukraine — An eerie and uneasy calm washed over the embattled eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on Wednesday, two days after government forces bombarded separatist fighters with airstrik...

For the second time in two weeks, Facebook has made a concerted effort to be less creepyExhibit A: The company's decision last week to make the default for new users "friends" instead of public. Exhib...

Comcast's CEO wants customers to know that its title as the second-most hated company in the U.S. is not one it tries to earnSpeaking at Recode's Code Conference on Wednesday, Brian Roberts discussed ...

Google unveiled its prototype for the self-driving car at a conference on Tuesday — a concept that could change how the modern world operates.The self-driving car is nothing new for Google, but ...

Google unveiled its prototype for the self-driving car at a conference on Tuesday — a concept that could change how the modern world operates.The self-driving car is nothing new for Google, but ...

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel makes a living with a product that erases our embarrassing moments, yet he can't seem to shake his own embarrassing past. The 23-year-old Spiegel, who made headlines in Jan...

Sorry, hot dog — the hamburger is undoubtedly the star of American barbecuesWhether they're stuffed with cheese, slathered in ketchup or topped with bacon, there's nothing more satisfying than a...

You did it, Internet readers. In just half a day, LeVar Burton's Reading Rainbow campaign to raise $1 million on crowdfunding website Kickstarter has reached its seven-figure goal.The money from nearl...

The world knew Maya Angelou, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86, as a prolific writer and poet. But she had a long string of other jobs throughout her lifeSee also: 10 Maya Angelou Quotes T...

Rihanna is queen of the billionaires — in terms of YouTube views, that is.The pop priestess' channel, RihannaVEVO, became the first to exceed an aggregate of 5 billion views sometime in the...

"I'll see you next time," LeVar Burton promised at the end of every Reading Rainbow episode. Now, he needs your help to ensure there will be a next time for a new generation of children. Burton, the ...

Ah, to be an excited and unsure high school graduate again. It would be so great to go back in time and tell our former selves all the wonders the future had in store.YouTube personality Elliott Morga...

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California —Standing backstage at the Re/code Code Conference on Thursday night next to actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Microsoft CEO said it was pretty surreal."I was backstage wi...

Gasp! In what may be the most un-shocking news of the decade, video has leaked of two-fifths of the British boy-band One Direction allegedly smoking marijuanaThe five-minute video, originally posted b...

Hoping to take the lead in the race to build the ultimate wearable device, Samsung offered a sneak peak Wednesday at its next-generation health-tracking wristband, known as the SimbandUsing different ...

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California — Jimmy, an Intel-powered, 3D-printable robot made a surprise appearance at Recode's Code Conference on Wednesday.The pint-sized bot was announced earlier this ye...

Google cofounder Sergey Brin admitted Tuesday that he should not have been even "marginally" involved in the company's social network, Google+, claiming that he's "not a very social person." See also:...

Listening to all of Miley Cyrus' greatest hits while enjoying a flawless harmony is truly the best of both worlds.Harmonizing duo Superfruit, which consists of Pentatonix members Mitch Grassi and Scot...

The surviving Beastie Boys are fighting for their right to get paid this week.Adam "Ad Rock" Horovitz and Michael "Mike D" Diamond, appeared in a New York court to demand more than $2 million from Mon...

As Apple season kicks into high gear, so do more frequent reports about the mythical iWatch.The most recent report has nothing to do with release date, price or specific functionality, but it does hav...

Pigs may not fly yet, but it seems dogs have conquered the skiesWhisper has earned the distinction of the world's first BASE jumping dog. Rock climber Dean Potter strapped his pooch onto his back whil...

Caffeine addicts of the world, meet your leaderAndrew Chifari claims to have created the world's most expensive Starbucks drink, containing 60 shots of espresso and costing a staggering $54.75. It's c...

Are you ready for one of the most mysterious Samsung launch events ever to grace a stage?Kicking off at 10:30am PT in San Francisco — or 1:30pm if you're on the East Coast — the curiously-...

An Iranian court has sentenced eight people to a combined 123 years in prison for various charges including insulting the country's supreme leader on Facebook. The sentencing is the latest in a recent...

Facebook's multibillion dollar deal to buy WhatsApp isn't quite done yet.The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook has asked the European Commission to review its acquisition of WhatsApp in an eff...

Lookout rolled out several new features to its mobile security app on Wednesday, but unlike many of the app's existing features, which focus on protecting users from digital threats like malware and s...

Aching for a My Big Fat Greek Wedding sequel? Your wishes have been granted. Nia Vardalos, who penned and starred in the original, has whipped out the Windex to end the wait for a follow-up to the 200...

One of the most beautiful and nerve-wracking parts of being a real, live human is knowing that any random event could instantly change the course of your life forever. Sometimes, like in the case of S...

The next Battlefield entry will be a competitive cops and robbers game, a far cry from the military-focused franchise, Electronic Arts confirmed late Monday.Battlefield Hardline was detailed on EA's b...

SAN FRANCISCO, California — As the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) trudged off the pitch following 45 minutes of soccer at Candlestick Park in a pre-World Cup tuneup match against low...

Some people are just born with the rhythm.This footloose baby girl can't help but shake, rattle and roll when the catchy hook of the song pops in.See also: Dancing Mom's 'Booty Bump' Gives New Meaning...

Sorry, hot dog — the hamburger is undoubtedly the star of American barbecuesWhether they're stuffed with cheese, slathered in ketchup or topped with bacon, there's nothing more satisfying than a...

Box's CEO Aaron Levie spoke at length about his company's success with its developers and and enterprise customers at Box's Developer Conference earlier this year. But Box is now trying to attract a n...

When Maya Angelou passed away on Wednesday, the world lost not only a revered author and poet, but a guiding light for humanity.Angelou's ability to inspire will live on in her prolific thoughts, prov...

UPDATE, May 28, 8 p.m. ET: The campaign surpassed its $1 million goal within 24 hours."I'll see you next time," LeVar Burton promised at the end of every Reading Rainbow episode. Now, he needs your he...

You know you're an influential company when even the slightest change to your logo causes people to take noticeGoogle updated its logo with an almost imperceivable tweak over the weekend, which was no...

Comcast's CEO wants customers to know that its title as the second-most hated company in the U.S. is not one it tries to earnSpeaking at Recode's Code Conference on Wednesday, Brian Roberts discussed ...

The fourth annual White House Science Fair took place on Tuesday, and it gave President Obama a chance to have all sorts of adorable, semi-awkward interactions with brilliant kids.There was a 12-year-...

Sorry, hot dog — the hamburger is undoubtedly the star of American barbecuesWhether they're stuffed with cheese, slathered in ketchup or topped with bacon, there's nothing more satisfying than a...

Leap Motion, the motion controller that lets you interact with a PC or Mac by waving your hands in midair, is rolling out the next generation of its software to developers.The update is aimed at creat...

American author and poet Maya Angelou died Wednesday at the age of 86. Angelou's writing is iconic, and she gave us tidbits of her wisdom in 140-character bites over the past few years.Angelou sent a ...

Gasp! In what may be the most un-shocking news of the decade, video has leaked of two-fifths of the British boy-band One Direction allegedly smoking marijuana.The five-minute video, originally posted ...

Hoping to take the lead in the race to build the ultimate wearable device, Samsung offered a sneak peak Wednesday at its next-generation health-tracking wristband, known as the SimbandUsing different ...

Amazon broke its silence over the ongoing dispute with Hachette Book Group on Tuesday night with a post seeking to put the ecommerce company on the side of consumers.The rare public acknowledgement of...

Women and girls of reproductive age comprise more than half the global female population, yet various parts of the world still view menstruation — a normal biological process that indicates repr...

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is using the Oculus Rift headset to create a prototype network tool for cyberwarfare agents, Wired reportsInstead of seeing a flat representation ...

President Obama gave the commencement address at West Point on Wednesday morning, laying out his vision for America's role in the world after six years as Commander in Chief of the U.S. military.See a...

Fullscreen Media, a multichannel YouTube network that boasts more than 3.2 billion monthly views, is looking to build a premium subscription service similar to Netflix or Hulu that would operate separ...

Apple still has its eye on buying Beats, but the price tag for the deal appears to be coming downThe New York Post reports hearing that Apple has cut its proposed acquisition price for Beats from $3.2...

Gasp! In what may be the most un-shocking news of the decade, video has leaked of two-fifths of the British boy-band One Direction allegedly smoking marijuana.The five-minute video, originally posted ...

Among his other numerous attributes, Stephen Hawking is also apparently a big soccer fan.In this ad for Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, Hawking notes that as a theoretical physicist, he is "marginally mo...

This is a developing story. We will continue to update...American author and poet Maya Angelou died in her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., authorities said on Wednesday. She was 86 years old.Angelou, who...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, California — Google cofounder Sergey Brin said the company was shocked to learn that the National Security Agency (NSA) was snooping backbone data.See also: Eat That, Apple...

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel makes a living with a product that erases our embarrassing moments, yet he can't seem to shake his own embarrassing past. The 23-year-old Spiegel, who made headlines in Jan...

Box's CEO Aaron Levie spoke at length about his company's success with its developers and and enterprise customers at Box's Developer Conference earlier this year. But Box is now trying to attract a n...

Uber claims its founders aren't the only ones a little richer thanks to the taxi startup.An Uber driver putting in a 40-hour work week with the company's app makes a median income of $90,766 in New Yo...

Which dog breeds are adored where you live? In the new Mashable Minute, Elliott Morgan delves into international dog preferences, with a special emphasis on corgis and maltipoos.In yesterday's episode...

Secretary of State John Kerry joined CBS This Morning on Wednesday to slam Edward Snowden hours ahead of the NSA-leaker’s interview with NBC News' Brian WilliamsSpeaking from the State Departmen...

Even without colorful, stacking blocks, this iconic tune is instantly recognizable — no matter what genre it's played in.The Russian folk song "Korobeiniki" is tells the story of a traveling mer...

In their last days on Earth before launching to the International Space Station, astronauts sees the same thing: two rows of trees that punctuate the otherwise austere landscape outside the space laun...

Six hundred feet above a waterfront airstrip, Jeff Boerboon is a blur in a cherry red biplane. The noise of his propeller engine drowns out the cheers of the crowd below, who have spent a beautiful su...

A team of international chemical weapons inspectors were attacked in Syria on Tuesday, and its members are now safely back in Damascus, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons saysSee...

MakerBot arguably put 3D printing on the map, but it could be New Matter that ultimately puts it average people’s handsBacked by Idealab, the startup launched a Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign o...

With a smartphone in almost every pocket and e-bicycles constantly getting better, it was only a matter of time when the two would start working togetherVisiobike, an e-bike project from Croatia is an...

Thailand's military has blocked Facebook in hopes of quieting protests against the coup d'etat it declared last week.The country's information technology ministry announced the block on Wednesday afte...

Coffee addicts all take their caffeine kick differently. Some like it iced, others go for black and a few prefer it injected directly into their neck vein.While our consumption styles vary, it is very...

It's no secret that the current job market for recent graduates is — how can we put this lightly — not the best.The process of looking for a job is exhausting, and a lot of guidance, parti...

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California — Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, just steered the company into exciting and relatively uncharted territory: near real-time speech-to-speech translation"It...

Leap Motion, the motion controller that lets you interact with a PC or Mac by waving your hands in midair, is rolling out the next generation of its software to developers.The update is aimed at creat...

Ever wonder what happened to the drugs of yesteryear? Even the most mind-altering substances don't always stick around.Not only do prescriptions get taken off the market, certain recreational drugs se...

This is a developing story. We will continue to update...President Obama will give the commencement address at West Point at Wednesday, where he is widely expected to lay out his vision for America's ...

Square is doubling down on small businessThe San Francisco-based mobile payments company — which relies primarily on small business clients for its own revenue — announced Square Capital o...

Celebrated American author and poet Maya Angelou died on Wednesday at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, her family said in a statement. She was 86.Her cause of death was not immediately known...

In their last days on Earth before launching to the International Space Station, astronauts sees the same thing: two rows of trees that punctuate the otherwise austere landscape outside the space laun...

Our next selection for the MashableReads social book club is To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by award-winning author Joshua Ferris.We all cultivate our online identity. But what if our online persona w...

Ever wonder what happened to the drugs of yesteryear? Even the most mind-altering substances don't always stick around.Not only do prescriptions get taken off the market, certain recreational drugs se...

Maybe you just. Can't. Get. IntoSoccer. Maybe 20-odd guys kicking a ball around a large expanse of grass in hopes of nudging that ball over a painted white line once or twice doesn't do it for you. Ma...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Google has been building self-driving cars for years, but what we've seen so far has always been retrofits of existing cars — until now. The search giant unv...

Our next selection for the MashableReads social book club is To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by award-winning author Joshua Ferris.We all cultivate our online identity. But what if our online persona w...

A fire at a South Korean hospice killed 21 people and injured seven others on Wednesday, local time, officials said.Most of the victims were elderly patients in their 70s and 80s who were suffering fr...

Mo' money, for once, isn't bringing mo' problems to San Francisco — at least when it comes to the anonymous man leaving cash around the cityLast week, someone operating the Twitter handle @Hidde...

Maybe you just. Can't. Get. IntoSoccer. Maybe 20-odd guys kicking a ball around a large expanse of grass in hopes of nudging that ball over a painted white line once or twice doesn't do it for you. Ma...

RANCHOS PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Google has been building self-driving cars for years, but what we've seen so far has always been retrofits of existing cars — until now. The search giant unv...

Long before you sit down in a theater, and before a director yells "that's a wrap" on a film's set, a screenwriter painstakingly arranges thousands of words into a screenplay — the lifeblood of ...

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California — Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, just steered the company into exciting and relatively uncharted territory: near real-time speech-to-speech translation"It...

Mo' money, mo' problems doesn't seem to apply to San Francisco — at least not when it comes to the anonymous man leaving envelopes of cash around the cityLast week, someone operating the Twitter...

Mo' money, for once, isn't bringing mo' problems to San Francisco — at least when it comes to the anonymous man leaving cash around the cityLast week, someone operating the Twitter handle @Hidde...

LG officially unveiled on Tuesday its latest flagship smartphone, the 5.5-inch LG G3.The G3's most distinguishing feature is its screen: It has a mind-blowing 2,560 x 1,440 resolution, which means its...

We all have our own favorite outdoor refugeSome people love tents, others prefer to seek shelter from the sun's rays under an awning or treeCraig Benzine loves gazebos.See also: 15 Combined GIFs That ...

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California — Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, just steered the company into exciting and relatively uncharted territory: near real-time speech-to-speech translation"It...

Between the embarrassingly awkward Segway and the prohibitively expensive Tesla there now exists a attractive middle ground: the smart skateboardA number of electric skateboards have cropped up in rec...

Netflix and Disney-owned Marvel appear to have found a "man without fear" to play the title character in the upcoming live-action TV series Daredevil. Charlie Cox of Boardwalk Empire fame will reporte...

Many rappers like to present themselves as physically superior specimens, able to twist metaphors while simultaneously displaying the prowess of a professional athlete. But often it just isn't soExhib...

The Livestrong Foundation gained a badly needed champion over the weekend when Ryan Hunter-Reay — the hard-charging driver nicknamed “Captain America” — won his first Indianapo...

If there is one problem with Citi Bike, it's the looming financial mess that threatens to consume it.New York City's privately funded bike-share program reportedly needs a quick influx of "tens of mil...

The six victims of Friday's mass murder in Isla Vista, a community near the University of California, Santa Barbara, were remembered by the university in a day of mourning Tuesday.Classes were cancell...

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, wanted by the U.S. on espionage charges, now claims on camera for the first time that he was trained as a spy by the U.S. itself — specifically, the CIA"I was t...

All you privileged princesses, quit your belly aching — it's time for the bad guys to get some sympathyAVbyte's newest musical number gives the misunderstood villains of Disney's greatest tales ...

Your Snapchat buddies have nothing on this guyJust imagine how much better your life would be if you had the privilege of gazing upon these magnificent snaps for 10, five or even just three seconds a ...

Two of Thailand’s top military reporters were summoned on Tuesday to the army’s headquarters, where officers asked them to go easy on the country’s newly self-installed leader.Army s...

Mo' money, for once, isn't bringing mo' problems to San Francisco — at least when it comes to the anonymous man leaving cash around the cityLast week, someone operating the Twitter handle @Hidde...

A new campaign in Qatar is requesting that tourists and expats respect local customs and adhere to a modest dress code.The "Reflect Your Respect" campaign originates from a grassroots effort to encour...

We all have our own favorite outdoor refugeSome people love tents, others prefer to seek shelter from the sun's rays under an awning or treeCraig Benzine loves gazebos.See also: 15 Combined GIFs That ...

Even the most dedicated gamer may not know every fact about world's most famous mustachioed plumber.From his first humble days as an 8-bit carpenter named Jumpman to his iconic look, YouTube channel A...

Every week, Mashable presents “Let’s Talk About …,” a Monday-morning look back at the biggest WTF moment from the weekend’s most talked-about new movie. If you haven̵...

Jenga is an intense game of patience, skill and hand-paw coordination.Despite this cat not having opposable thumbs, it's still pretty awesome at Jenga.See also: Heroic Cat Saves Child From Vicious Dog...

Between the embarrassingly awkward Segway and the prohibitively expensive Tesla there now exists a attractive middle ground: the smart skateboardA number of electric skateboards have cropped up in rec...

If you've been experiencing issues logging onto Instagram today, you're not alone. The site was down for all users on desktop and mobile for about 40 minutes.According to IsItDownRightNow.com, the pop...

To: Apple CEO Tim CookDear Tim, If weeks of reports are accurate, and Apple is days or possibly even hours away from announcing its largest-ever acquisition — a multibillion dollar purchase of B...

Many rappers like to present themselves as physically superior specimens, able to twist metaphors while simultaneously displaying the prowess of a professional athlete. But often it just isn't soExhib...

The Livestrong Foundation gained a badly needed champion over the weekend when Ryan Hunter-Reay — the hard-charging driver nicknamed “Captain America” — won his first Indianapo...

Who is Don Draper without sweat on his brow, a drink in his hand and a cloud of smoke surrounding his smoldering glare?In fact, every character in Mad Men has their quirks. Over the years, we've all g...

Forget Ronaldo. Forget Messi. Forget Neymar.Fans are the engine that drives sports.See also: The Definitive World Cup Preview (in Haiku Form)This summer's World Cup will have humans across national, r...

Note: the language in this video is NSFW, so you may want to watch this with the sound turned off. A tornado struck an oil drilling camp near Watford City, North Dakota, on Monday night, destroying mo...

A new campaign in Qatar is requesting that tourists and expats respect local customs and adhere to a modest dress code.The "Reflect Your Respect" campaign originates from a grassroots effort to encour...

In this day and age, professionals are lucky if they have enough time to take a lunch break (admit it — we've all staved off hunger pangs with disappointing office snacks at some point)The lack ...

In the 19th century, the beer industry wasn’t run by multi-billion-dollar conglomerates that could brew and ship millions of bottles with the push of a buttonAt that time, the budding industry w...

The six victims of Friday's mass murder in Isla Vista, a community near the University of California, Santa Barbara, were remembered by the university in a day of mourning Tuesday.Classes were cancell...

Using advanced satellite techniques, scientists released a new map on Tuesday of the underwater terrain within part of the search area for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which was lost on Mar...

In only its second year competing for award recognition from the Television Critics Association, Netflix has snagged three nominations for the 30th TCA Awards.Netflix's comedic prison comedy Orange Is...

All you privileged princesses, quit your belly aching — it's time for the bad guys to get some sympathyAVbyte's newest musical number gives the misunderstood villains of Disney's greatest tales ...

If you've ever been shocked to find out that all your Facebook friends know what song you're listening to on Spotify, here's some good news.Facebook announced Tuesday that from now on fewer "implicit ...

Bohemian Coding recently released version three of popular OS X design program Sketch, featuring a powerful set of tools for precision design work. The new release means a revamped interface, with new...

Apple has posted an update to its website alerting the public that its WWDC keynote event will be available via live stream next MondayAlthough Apple has offered live streams of its events in the past...

Two of Thailand’s top military reporters were summoned on Tuesday to the army’s headquarters, where officers asked them to go easy on the country’s newly self-installed leader.Army s...

At LG's G3 smartphone launch event, the company had a few words about its upcoming LG G Watch. Very few words, in fact — less than a sentence was dedicated to the smartwatch, which is expected t...

We're about to live in a world where Psy's 2012 mega-hit "Gangnam Style" has been watched 2 billion times — or almost six times the population of the United StatesLet those feelings of confusion...

A group of fifteen Greenpeace activists from eight different countries boarded and climbed an oil rig in the Norwegian arctic Monday morning, protesting a Norwegian company's plans to drill thereThe a...

"Time is a flat circle," Rust Cohle infamously said in the first season of True Detective. "Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over again."Everything, that is, exc...

The hacker who cofounded the shadowy LulzSec group, but who then helped the U.S. government disrupt at least 300 cyberattacks while working as an FBI informant, is now a free man.A Manhattan district ...

LG unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the LG G3, on Tuesday at an event in London.The 5.5-inch G3 is the first mainstream smartphone with a Quad HD display, which has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,4...

Will Americans take to smart toilets the way they have embraced smartphones?That's what Yoshiaki Fujimori, CEO of Japan's Lixil Corporation, is hoping. Lixil is adding "integrated bidets" to American ...

To: Apple CEO Tim CookDear Tim,If weeks of reports are accurate, and Apple is days or possibly even hours away from announcing its largest-ever acquisition — a multibillion dollar purchase of Be...

Leave it to Bill Murray to drop the mic at a stranger's bachelor party.The elusive comedian has no publicist and very rarely makes scheduled public appearances — but he sure has a knack for cras...

This Irish trio is having a whole lot of craic (that's Irish for "fun").In support of spreading Irish culture abroad, these three gents are traveling around the world and doing little jigs in countrie...

Email marketing, either to promote business or share the latest announcement, is a staple for many companies. It’s still the best way to reach warm leads quickly and with minimal fuss. However, ...

Jenga is an intense game of patience, skill and hand-paw coordination.Despite this cat not having opposable thumbs, it's still pretty awesome at Jenga.See also: Heroic Cat Saves Child From Vicious Dog...

In early January, Micah Lee worried journalist Glenn Greenwald's computer would get hacked, perhaps by the NSA, perhaps by foreign spies.Greenwald was a target, and he was vulnerable. He was among the...

Some Apple device owners in Australia were recently awoken in the middle of the night to a booming "Find My iPhone" alarm, along with a message that their devices had been hackedAn ominous message app...

Billboard debuted the Billboard Twitter Real-Time Charts on Tuesday morning. The four interactive music charts will rank trending songs from popular and emerging artists based on how often they are me...

In this day and age, professionals are lucky if they have enough time to take a lunch break (admit it — we've all staved off hunger pangs with disappointing office snacks at some point).The lack...

The moment has arrivedThe #WorldsMostTalkedAboutCouple as released their wedding images — which is to say, E! News, to whom the Kardashians basically owe their first-born children, has shared Ki...

Using advanced satellite techniques, scientists released a new map on Tuesday of the underwater terrain within part of the search area for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which was lost on Mar...

If you think Windows tablets are too darn expensive, Toshiba wants a word with you. The company's latest tablets, called Encore 2, run full Windows 8.1 and start at just $199.For that price, you get a...

If you think Windows tablets are too darn expensive, Toshiba wants a word with you. The company's latest tablets, called Encore 2, run full Windows 8.1 and start at just $199.For that price, you get a...

If you've ever been shocked to find out that all your Facebook friends know what song you're listening to on Spotify, here's some good news.Facebook announced Tuesday that from now on fewer "implicit ...

New York institutions are having a field day with the Kimye weddingThe New York Sports Club has decided to turn the celebrity wedding into a marketing gimmick. In a print ad, spotted by Wall Street Jo...

A group of fifteen Greenpeace activists from eight different countries boarded and climbed an oil rig in the Norwegian arctic Monday morning, protesting a Norwegian company's plans to drill thereThe a...

Bohemian Coding recently released version three of popular OS X design program Sketch, featuring a powerful set of tools for precision design work. The new release means a revamped interface, with new...

Apple has posted an update to its website alerting the public that its WWDC keynote event will be available via live stream next MondayAlthough Apple has offered live streams of its events in the past...

Watch Dogs stole the show at gaming conventions two years ago, and many gamers have looked to it as potentially the first game to exemplify the potential of the new PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles...

Better late than never.Twitter is projected to top 300 million users worldwide in 2016 and have nearly 400 million users by 2018, according to a new report from eMarketer. That might sound like a lot ...

We're about to live in a world where Psy's 2012 mega-hit "Gangnam Style" has been watched 2 billion times — or almost six times the population of the United StatesLet those feelings of confusion...

YouTube has removed all videos uploaded to the account believed to be operated by Elliot Rodger, the man suspected of killing six and injuring 13 in Isla Vista, California, including numerous videos d...

A group of fifteen Greenpeace activists from eight different countries boarded and climbed an oil rig in the Norwegian arctic Monday morning, protesting a Norwegian company's plans to drill thereThe a...

Google is eyeing an entry into the growing smart home market through its Nest division and a possible acquisition of startup Dropcam.The combination of Dropcam's Wi-Fi enabled cameras and the expansio...

Bohemian Coding recently released version three of popular OS X design program Sketch, featuring a powerful set of tools for precision design work. The new release means a revamped interface, with new...

Who is Don Draper without sweat on his brow, a drink in his hand and a cloud of smoke surrounding his smoldering glare?In fact, every character in Mad Men has their quirks. Over the years, we've all g...

A judge in Iran wants Mark Zuckerberg to appear in court to answer privacy complaints related to Facebook-owned companies WhatsApp and Instagram, according to the news agency ISNA.The judge also repor...

Forget Ronaldo. Forget Messi. Forget Neymar.Fans are the engine that drives sports.See also: The Definitive World Cup Preview (in Haiku Form)This summer's World Cup will have humans across national, r...

LG unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the LG G3, on Tuesday at an event in London.The 5.5-inch G3 is the first mainstream smartphone with a Quad HD display, which has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,4...

If you live in San Francisco and are looking to make a quick buck, then we’ve got a tip for you.Twitter user @HiddenCash has been tweeting out cryptic clues leading to envelopes stuffed with $10...

Leave it to Bill Murray to drop the mic at a stranger's bachelor party.The elusive comedian has no publicist and very rarely makes scheduled public appearances — but he sure has a knack for cras...

Sorry, Jerry — no soup for you in prison either.Orange is the New Black seamlessly swirls with Seinfeld in a satisfying series of GIFs about nothing. Nothing breaks the tension of an addicting a...

Sorry, Jerry — no soup for you in prison either.Orange is the New Black seamlessly swirls with Seinfeld in a satisfying series of GIFs about nothing. Nothing breaks the tension of an addicting a...

Think Pinterest is just for sharing photos of cute knitted sweaters? Wrong, the popular thingie-sharing network can help you prepare for the apocalypse. In today's installment of Mashable Minute, Elli...

In early January, Micah Lee worried journalist Glenn Greenwald's computer would get hacked, perhaps by the NSA, perhaps by foreign spies.Greenwald was a target, and he was vulnerable. He was among the...

Some Apple device owners in Australia were recently awoken in the middle of the night to a booming "Find My iPhone" alarm, along with a message that their devices had been hackedAn ominous message app...

In only its second year competing for award recognition from the Television Critics Association, Netflix has snagged three nominations for the 30th TCA Awards.Netflix's comedic prison comedy Orange Is...

The moment has arrived.The #WorldsMostTalkedAboutCouple has released their wedding images — which is to say, E! News, to whom the Kardashians basically owe their first-born children, has shared ...

The first day after a long weekend is always the toughest. But you will power through this with the help of some extra-special GIF-sized TLC.Did you struggle to wake up this morning? Sooth those fake-...

If you think Windows tablets are too darn expensive, Toshiba wants a word with you. The company's latest tablets, called Encore 2, run full Windows 8.1 and start at just $199.For that price, you get a...

Every week, Mashable presents “Let’s Talk About …,” a Monday-morning look back at the biggest WTF moment from the weekend’s most talked-about new movie. If you haven̵...

Ukraine's government said Tuesday it had retaken control of the airport in Donetsk after a bloody battle with pro-Russian separatists that left at last 30 insurgent fighters dead.Mashable corresponden...

UPDATED: 10:40 a.m. ETUkraine's government said Tuesday it had retaken control of the airport in Donetsk after a bloody battle with pro-Russian separatists that left at least 30 insurgent fighters dea...

The LG G3 is set to be launched on Tuesday, May 27, but some of LG's international websites have killed the suspense by publishing the device's specifications a day earlyDroid Life has the details (co...

"Happy" crooner Pharrell Williams and veteran filmmaker Spike Lee want your smiling face to shine onstage at Pharrell's upcoming New York City concert at the Apollo TheaterFans who submit photos now u...

Better late than never.Twitter is projected to top 300 million users worldwide in 2016 and have nearly 400 million users by 2018, according to a new report from eMarketer. That might sound like a lot ...

You're slouching right now, aren't you? Don't worry, it's something we all doHowever, studies have shown that bad posture can increase feelings of depression, zap your energy and cut off your circulat...

YouTube has removed all videos uploaded to the account believed to be operated by Elliot Rodger, the man suspected of killing six and injuring 13 in Isla Vista, California, including numerous videos d...

Google is eyeing an entry into the growing smart home market through its Nest division and a possible acquisition of startup Dropcam.The combination of Dropcam's Wi-Fi enabled cameras and the expansio...

A judge in Iran wants Mark Zuckerberg to appear in court to answer privacy complaints related to Facebook-owned companies WhatsApp and Instagram, according to the news agency ISNA.The judge also repor...

The Malaysian government has released a 47-page document containing the communication logs between the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and a satellite belonging to British company Inmarsat.The do...

Sorry, Jerry — no soup for you in prison either.Orange is the New Black seamlessly swirls with Seinfeld in a satisfying series of GIFs about nothing. Nothing breaks the tension of an addicting a...

Think Pinterest is just for sharing photos of cute knitted sweaters? Wrong, the popular thingie-sharing network can help you prepare for the apocalypse. In today's installment of Mashable Minute, Elli...

Louie's commitment to a plot-driven, six-episode story arc is rare for a show that typically eschews continuity and consistency. Each episode in previous seasons is like a televised portrayal of one o...

Every week, Mashable presents “Let’s Talk About …,” a Monday-morning look back at the biggest WTF moment from the weekend’s most talked-about new movie. If you haven̵...

When the iPhone first made its debut back in 2007, for some users Apple's device seemed to inject a huge dose of magic into the mobile phone industryNow a new accessory compliments that feeling of mag...

Image: Flickr Eric Schmuttenmaer/CalsidyroseYou're slouching right now, aren't you? Don't worry, it's something we all doHowever, studies have shown that bad posture can increase feelings of depressio...

Ah, thank you Fine Bros for reminding us that we are all ancient relicsIn the latest adorable/maddening installment of "Kids React," a plethora of prepubescent children mock us mercilessly for existin...

After 35 years, the Choose Your Own Adventure books are finally doing it for the Vine.The popular book series, which allow readers to determine the plot's outcome by assuming the role of the main char...

The identities of the CIA's top agents in various countries are usually a closely guarded secret, a policy designed to protect their safety. But on Sunday, in a bizarre and unusual slip-up, the White ...

The identities of the CIA's top agents in various countries are usually a closely guarded secret, a policy designed to protect their safety. But on Sunday, in a bizarre and unusual slip-up, the White ...

Pope Francis will meet with a group of sex-abuse victims next month at the Vatican. It will be the pontiff's first such meeting since he took over the papacy in March 2013, according to the Associated...

Nothing beats the warm and fuzzy feeling we get when we indulge in a meal that hits close to home — except maybe Instagramming it before the first biteSee also: If Your Food Told the Brutal Trut...

We're a week away from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), and the rumors are in full force. Today's report from the Financial Times that the company will aggressively enter the nascent fie...

Hundreds of missing girls who were kidnapped from a school in Nigeria last month have been located, but military personnel are unable to free them using force, according to the Associated Press.Nigeri...

Ah, thank you Fine Bros for reminding us that we are all ancient relicsIn the latest adorable/maddening installment of "Kids React," a plethora of prepubescent children mock us mercilessly for existin...

Authorities are still searching for three men that went to check on damage caused by a large mudslide in Colorado on Sunday.The men, a road worker, his son and another man, disappeared after going to ...

A man attacked members of AKB48, an extremely popular Japanese female pop group on Sunday, leaving two band members with head and hand injuries, and a male staffer with cuts to his hands.Anna Iriyama,...

It's tricky to offer Memorial Day tributes on Twitter, but the National Guard has risen to the occasion with a Vine that manages to be both cool and respectful: There was no such standout in the corpo...

The identities of the CIA's top agents in various countries are usually a closely guarded secret, a policy designed to protect their safety. But on Sunday, in a bizarre and unusual slip-up, the White ...

Mahbod Moghadam, co-founder of the popular lyrics site Rap Genius, has resigned from the company's board of directors following controversial comments regarding the manifesto of Santa Barbara gunman E...

Mahbod Moghadam, co-founder of the popular lyrics site Rap Genius, has resigned from the company's board of directors following controversial comments regarding the manifesto of Santa Barbara gunman E...

Memorial Day weekend gives Americans a moment to reflect on the men and women who serve their nationFrom the simple act of waving a flag to patriotic parades and memorial services, people honor the Un...

A fierce debate has sprung up around videos and forum posts from Elliot Rodger, even as sites move to block some of the most controversial content.Rodger, the 22 year old who went on a murderous rampa...

In the wake of the Elliot Rodger shooting rampage, many women have turned to Twitter to share their experiences of harassment, fear and sexual assault under the hashtag #YesAllWomen.Rodger's premedita...

While many designers like to look at the big picture, one Texas-based designer finds inspiration in the tiniest of items.Inka Mathew color codes the trinkets in her life according to her Pantone Match...

These ain't your ice cream man's pops.As kids, we devoured hundreds of icy popsicles, leaving our hands sticky from melted juice in the summer heat. While we're still suckers for the cherry ice pops o...

The U.S. Air Force plans to shut down the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) in Gakona, Alaska, this summer, NBC News reportsThe $300 million HAARP project has been the subject of ...

Five people have died in the first cases of Ebola virus in Sierra Leone, the World Health Organization said on MondayEbola, a deadly hemorrhagic fever virus with a fatality rate of up to 90 percent, h...

Apple is planning to introduce a smart home concept at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a report.The Financial Times says the company is planning to showcase a system that le...

Great minds don't always have to think alike, but they probably all think in the shower. What is it about a soapy shower session that gets the intellectual juices flowing? As you wash away the dirt an...

This video contains strong language and spoilers from season four of Game of Thrones.Well, you've heard the TV critics and Westeros fanatics recap, discuss and dissect Game of Thrones, so now, why not...

When it's hot and sticky, the last thing you want to do is pry yourself away from your precious air conditioner. When hunger strikes, there comes a time when you have to choose between starvation and ...

Unless you're Martha Stewart, chances are your kitchen could use a little bit of organizational attention. There's a myriad of obstacles to run into while cooking, whether it's lack of counter space, ...

Less than a year ago, reports were circulating that on-demand car service Uber was closing in on a $1 billion valuation. Now that looks like pocket change.Last week, the company's reported valuation j...

UPDATED: 9:25 a.m. ETDONETSK, Ukraine — Clashes broke out on Monday at the airport in restive Donetsk when pro-Russian separatists stormed the terminal and demanded the exit of Ukrainian troops,...

UPDATED: 10:25 a.m. ETDONETSK, Ukraine — A battle broke out on Monday at the airport in restive Donetsk when pro-Russian separatists stormed the terminal and demanded the exit of Ukrainian troop...

UPDATED: 12:05 p.m. ETDONETSK, Ukraine — Ukraine government forces launched an aggressive assault Monday on pro-Russian separatists who had earlier seized a terminal building in the Donetsk airp...

Ah, Memorial Day. The unofficial start of summer, a day off from work, and a chance to celebrate the U.S.A. and those who sacrificed to make it what it is today.Whether you're planning a massive backy...

Five people have died in the first cases of Ebola virus in Sierra Leone, the World Health Organization said on MondayEbola, a deadly hemorrhagic fever virus with a fatality rate of up to 90 percent, h...

Have you ever wished an app you saw on TV were real? So have weTV shows love creating fake apps their characters obsess over. In HBO's Girls, Charlie hits it big when he creates an app called Forbid, ...

How do you cram the ultimate guide for having the best summer break in just one minute of video? Just ask Mashable Minute's Elliott Morgan, who offers vacation, exercise and fashion tips that'll make ...

You don't need to be a '90s-bred Bill Nye fan to know science rules. Just look at the state of the Internet in 2014 — we f*cking love that sh*tNow, thanks to an outpouring of crowdsourcing calls...

Unless you're Martha Stewart, chances are your kitchen could use a little bit of organizational attention. There's a myriad of obstacles to run into while cooking, whether it's lack of counter space, ...

Less than a year ago, reports were circulating that on-demand car service Uber was closing in on a $1 billion valuation. Now that looks like pocket change.Last week, the company's reported valuation j...

Ah, Memorial Day. The unofficial start of summer, a day off from work, and a chance to celebrate the U.S.A. and those who sacrificed to make it what it is today.Whether you're planning a massive backy...

“No man has ever come back from leave. Even Napoleon. He staged a coup, but he ended up back on that island.”Spoken by Bert Cooper, those words were the only substantial reference to Napol...

Poor X-Men. They're mutants, have to travel back in time to save the world in X-Men: Days of Future Past and, in some cases, have to be darn careful where they point their appendagesWolverine, in part...

This post contains spoilers from Sunday's Mad Men half-season finale.Mad Men danced its way into its mid-season finale Sunday night with the passing of Bert Cooper, SC&P's beloved father figure. A...

“No man has ever come back from leave. Even Napoleon. He staged a coup, but he ended up back on that island.”Spoken by Bert Cooper, those words were the only substantial reference to Napol...

By now, graduates of the class of 2014 have walked across the stage, turned their tassels and received their coveted diplomasYou’ve worked really hard over the past four years and had some aweso...

The fate of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers is still up in the air, but a new report claims that none other than Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, was scheduled to meet with Shelly Sterling, ...

One GIF just doesn't pack the funny punch any moreWe've seen your cat fails, classic Seinfeld moments and dancing banana — boooring. Step it upSee also: 20 GIFs That Jump Off Your Screen Without...

Even your 3D movie glasses use filters now.An Ontario-based company has created a pair 3D glasses that uses filters to manipulate 3D image streams.See also: 8 Top Apps and Services for Streaming Your ...

Back in January, we were introduced to Apple's Your Verse mini documentaries, an ongoing video series highlighting the different ways in which professionals use the iPadIn the latest installment of th...

So you're ready to cut the cords of your cable box, but now what? While smart TVs are still making their way to consumers, cable-box alternatives are already here. In the newest video of our Mobi...

Elliot Rodger, the 22-year-old who police have identified as killing six people before taking his own life, meticulously planned the rampage that took place near the University of California, Santa Ba...

Forget 140 characters; 17 syllables is all you really need to make a pointThe 2014 World Cup kicks off in Brazil on June 12, running until the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13. Which group...

One GIF just doesn't pack the funny punch any moreWe've seen your cat fails, classic Seinfeld moments and dancing banana — boooring. Step it upSee also: 20 GIFs That Jump Off Your Screen Without...

Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration for creative DIY projects — but for some, it only offers a sad reminder of their lack of artistic abilitiesDon't worry, there are some crafts out t...

Back in January, we were introduced to Apple's Your Verse mini documentaries, an ongoing video series highlighting the different ways in which professionals use the iPadIn the latest installment of th...

The New York Post clearly is not a fan of Kimye.The publication marked the wedding of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian with a news story short on words and long on snark. "Two jackasses got married in It...

Hundreds if not thousands of students and members of the community held a candlelight vigil at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on Saturday night following the horrific shooting that shock...

KIEV, Ukraine — "Acting from behind the scenes he directed his money to the heart of the protests: to its peaceful, and then to its bloodiest moments. How did a man with hidden Jewish roots hope...

Who was Elliot Rodger?The online history and detailed writings of Rodger, who police identified as the gunman in a series of shootings near the University of California, Santa Barbara, paint a chillin...

Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable, but beaches, theme parks and the great outdoors can sometimes be anything but.I'm talking to you gamers. But, just because you don't enjoy the outside world, do...

This story was updated at 12:41pm EDT on Sunday May 25.Belgian police released security videos showing the man suspected of killing four people in Saturday's deadly shooting at the Jewish Museum of Be...

You know nothing, Jon Snow ... about home decor!While the Night's Watch keeps their living arrangements at the wall fairly bleak, it doesn't mean Game of Thrones fans can't add a little pop of flair t...

The New York Post clearly is not a fan of Kimye.The publication marked the wedding of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian with a news story short on words and long on snark. "Two jackasses got married in It...

Michael Moore is officially out of words. AlmostThe prominent filmmaker behind Bowling For Columbine, a documentary about a school shooting that took place in 1999, reacted to news about Friday night'...

Michael Moore is officially out of words. AlmostThe prominent filmmaker behind Bowling For Columbine, a documentary about a school shooting that took place in 1999, reacted to news about Friday night'...

DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainians headed to the polls on Sunday in record numbers — 25% of eligible voters — to elect their next presidentHowever, pro-Russian militants in eastern Ukrain...

"You guys know I'm not Andy Bernard, right?"Life imitated art on Saturday when Ed Helms spoke at Cornell University's convocation ceremonyThe actor and comedian, best known for his portrayal of enthus...

Who knows your neighborhood best? Think about it. One key to diving into a new destination is access to the lesser-knowns and unknowns — the spots most tourists missIf you're with an insider ...

Who knows your neighborhood best? Think about it. One key to diving into a new destination is access to the lesser-knowns and unknowns — the spots most tourists missIf you're with an insider ...

Who was Elliot Rodger?The online history and detailed writings of Rodger, who police identified as the gunman in a series of shootings near the University of California, Santa Barbara, paint a chillin...

It's hard to imagine in this paranoiac age of electronic eavesdropping, data mining and myriad digital spying schemes by nefarious civilians, corporations and Big Brother government, but at one time t...

There is no try in dating. It's hard out there for a Jedi, especially when the only girl you've ever encountered is your sisterBut before you vow a life of celibacy and associate relationships with th...

Nervous jitters are standard fare for your wedding day. After all, you're proclaiming your devotion to one person before friends, beloved family members and the weird uncle who mom made you invite. Bu...

Pope Francis called for peace in the "increasingly unacceptable" Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Sunday in a speech at the palace of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in BethlehemIn his speech, whic...

Some things are just too good to be trueThat's how fans felt after watching the trailer for Jay Z and Beyoncé's Run. The duo released a star-studded movie trailer as a promotion for their upcomin...

You know nothing, Jon Snow ... about home decor!While the Night's Watch keeps their living arrangements at the wall fairly bleak, it doesn't mean Game of Thrones fans can't add a little pop of flair t...

Ukrainians are headed to the polls today to elect a new leaderMashable will be covering Ukraine's presidential election live all day. See the latest updates below.REPORTERS IN UKRAINE: Mashable's Chri...

Ukrainians headed to the polls today to elect a new leader, and Petro Poroshenko, aka the "Chocolate King," came out on top with more than 50% of the voteMashable is covering Ukraine's presidential el...

Ukrainians headed to the polls today to elect a new leader, and Petro Poroshenko, aka the "Chocolate King." Here's how Ukraine's presidential election played out.3 things you need to know now:Petro Po...

Michael Moore is officially out of words. AlmostThe prominent filmmaker behind Bowling For Columbine, a documentary about a school shooting that took place in 1999, reacted to news about Friday night'...

From a ukulele cover song to a cat making the bed, this week’s viral videos should not be missed.Cats are not just heroic — they also help humans make their beds. That leaves us to experim...

Dude, chill out — you're too tense.Life is just too short to not cherish every waking moment we have, and enjoy all of the natural gifts on this beautiful Earth.See also: 22 Victorious Accomplis...

Mobile device appellations bear little relevance to the device itself. By naming its latest mid-sized tablet the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (officially the SM-T320, $399.99, discounted to $369.99), Samsung gi...

Elliot Rodger — the man believed by his family to be the gunman who killed six people Friday night near the University of California, Santa Barbara — left behind a 140-page manifesto, repo...

Elliot Rodger — the man believed by his family to be the gunman who killed six people Friday night near the University of California, Santa Barbara — left behind a 140-page manifesto, repo...

Highlights: 3 things you need to know nowOfficials have identified Elliot Rodger, 22, as the suspect in Friday night's shootings near the University of California, Santa Barbara.Seven people, includin...

Highlights: 3 things you need to know nowAuthorities have officially identified Elliot Rodger, 22, as the suspect in Friday night's shootings near the University of California, Santa Barbara.Seven peo...

2013 was a record year for women in parliament around the world. The global average of participating women is now at 21.8%, up from 20.3% in 2012. The average was at 15% a decade ago.According to a re...

Between Microsoft unveiling its new Surface Pro 3 and the latest eBay hack, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps.Luckily, Mashable creates a roundup each weekend of our favorite n...

You might have noticed more Twitter notifications hitting your phone or tablet than usual. Instead of just getting notified when you're mentioned or retweeted — users are starting to see followe...

The only thing more unmistakable than Mario's theme song is his signature ensemble — at least, most of the time.The mustachioed plumber is much more than just his overalls. Over the years, Ninte...

The most-publicized wedding event of this year has finally happened: Reality-television personality Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West on Saturday.The high-profile pair wed at Forte di Belvedere...

It's only been a few months since the infamous anti-Google Glass bar incident in San Francisco, and now it looks like some users of the device are fighting backIt all started in April when Google Glas...

A gunman killed three people Saturday, after opening fire at a Jewish museum in Belgium.Joelle Milquet, Belgium's interior minister, confirmed the deaths and shooting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium. ...

Duct tape makes basically everything.The sticky, multipurpose adhesive has secured objects and helped people out of a jam since its invention during World War II to keep ammunition dry.See also: 17 DI...

Say goodbye to your perfect blowout, ladiesSummer is here, so you might as well let those curls roam free in all their glory.But when it starts to feel like a 24-hour sauna, the last thing you want to...

The official start of summer may be June 21, but Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the season.In 1971, United States Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday, and scheduled it...

Say goodbye to your perfect blowout, ladiesSummer is here, so you might as well let those curls roam free in all their glory.But when it starts to feel like a 24-hour sauna, the last thing you want to...

The official start of summer may be June 21, but Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the season.In 1971, United States Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday, and scheduled it...

Last October, the Staples Center was filled with hundreds of thousands of passionate fans, though not the type you would expect in the storied sports arenaThe fans that sold-out the stadium in an hour...

The only thing more unmistakable than Mario's theme song is his signature ensemble — at least, most of the time.The mustachioed plumber is much more than just his overalls. Over the years, Ninte...

At least two people are reported dead and dozens injured after a wave of bombings tore through the southern Thailand city of Pattani on Saturday.Local media report that at least five 7-Elevens and two...

At least three people are reported dead and 55 injured after a wave of bombings tore through the southern Thailand city of Pattani on Saturday.Local media report that at least five 7-Elevens and two g...

My eyelids are heavy, my derriere is sore and if I drink any more complementary Nespresso my aorta is going to burst right out of my chest.I've made it to the end of the Cannes Film Festival, and the ...

"It was, like, the quickest meeting in the world," says Brian Hayes, creative director of EA Sports UFC, of the decision to play as the most famous martial artist of all time. "We’re all thinkin...

These are weird times for the advertising world. TV is still where the money is, but the creative momentum has shifted to digital to the point where no one cares about your $100 million spend anymore,...

A gunman fatally shot six people and wounded at least seven more in a series of drive-by shootings late Friday near the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, authorities said. After e...

As a comedian, entrepreneur, writer and filmmaker, it's clear Amy Rubin has never allowed anyone or anything to pigeonhole her into one role.After years of creating political videos on Capitol Hill, R...

"It was, like, the quickest meeting in the world," says Brian Hayes, creative director of EA Sports UFC, of the decision to play as the most famous martial artist of all time. "We’re all thinkin...

Three months after anti-government protesters in Ukraine ousted former president Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainians head to the polls on May 25 to elect a new leaderMashable will be following the events le...

Three months after anti-government protesters in Ukraine ousted former president Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainians head to the polls on May 25 to elect a new leaderMashable will be following the events le...

Three months after anti-government protesters in Ukraine ousted former president Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainians head to the polls on May 25 to elect a new leaderMashable will be following the events le...

Whether you're reading this at your desk, on your phone lounging on the couch, odds are you're doing it wrongThe way many of us use our tech could, and increasingly has, lead to short- and long-term i...

The official start of summer may be June 21, but Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the season.In 1971, United States Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday, and scheduled it...

Does the ease of smartphone texting, especially with free services like iMessage and WhatsApp, make people flaky to the point of destroying your get-togethers?Alex Cornell certainly thinks so. A video...

These are weird times for the advertising world. TV is still where the money is, but the creative momentum has shifted to digital to the point where no one cares about your $100 million spend anymore,...

A new iPhone app is using augmented reality and big data to create animated visualizations based on New York's subway system.Tunnel Vision enables users to see which stations are likely to be the most...

For the first time, NASA has agreed to work with a group of citizen scientists to resurrect a spacecraft the agency is no longer using and has no plans to use again.NASA announced that the agency has ...

College graduates are having a tough time finding jobs, even those who attended fancy, private Ivy League schools, so what hope is there for the rest of us? College graduates, did you know there are ...

X-Men: Days of Future Past just may pull off this weekend what neither Captain America, Spider-Man nor Godzilla could: Become the first film of summer to ring the $100 million bell.But before we decla...

In Turkey, tensions between citizens and police are flaring up once again in the aftermath of the tragic mine disaster that left 301 people dead.On Friday, Turks were mourning the deaths of two people...

Instagram is again coming under fire for its inconsistent treatment of photos of women's bodies. Last week, the company briefly suspended the account of Vogue's creative director Grace Coddington afte...

The floodwaters are finally receding in parts of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia, after three month's worth of rain fell in just two to three days, sending rivers roaring through towns and inundating fa...

Teens, right? SMHU.Ssoccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann shocked many Americans by omitting Landon Donovan from his final World Cup roster on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after, Klinsmann's 17-year-old son, J...

Being roasted by The Onion means you're notable enough for people to talk about. In a way, it's an honor — but only if you're in on the joke.And it looks like no one told former Chicago Bulls pl...

So much for that Edgar Wright Ant-Man movie we were so looking forward to seeing.The Scott Pilgrim and World’s End director has exited the project over creative differences (read: Wright is prob...

Thanks to the latest round of licensing deals for Seinfeld reruns last year, comedian Jerry Seinfeld has landed as Hollywood’s wealthiest actor with a personal fortune of $820 million, according...

In Turkey, tensions between citizens and police are flaring up once again in the aftermath of the tragic mine disaster that left 301 people dead.On Friday, Turks were mourning the deaths of two people...

Teens, right? SMHU.Ssoccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann shocked many Americans by omitting Landon Donovan from his final World Cup roster on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after, Klinsmann's 17-year-old son, J...

Being roasted by The Onion means you're notable enough for people to talk about. In a way, it's an honor — but only if you're in on the joke.And it looks like no one told former Chicago Bulls pl...

Amazon is an amazing online retailer, capable of shipping products within 48 hours (or even less) from the moment you click "Buy Now with 1 Click." It’s a miracle of modern logistics and technol...

Instagram is filled with a bounty of booty, but not all butt selfies are treated equal.Meghan Tonjes, a video blogger and musician who is very vocal about body positivity, Instgrammed a photo of her o...

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a memo on Friday afternoon detailing the likely causes and lessons learned from the major computer disruption on Thursday afternoon, which knocked out the cen...

Just weeks ahead of the start of the World Cup, a Brazilian artist has encapsulated the feelings of the country's underclass in one paintingIn it, a crying child sits at a table, knife and fork in han...

College graduates are having a tough time finding jobs, even those who attended fancy, private Ivy League schools, so what hope is there for the rest of us? College graduates, did you know there are ...

Instagram is filled with a bounty of booty, but not all butt selfies are treated equal.Meghan Tonjes, a video blogger and musician who is very vocal about body positivity, Instgrammed a photo of her o...

Just weeks ahead of the start of the World Cup, a Brazilian artist has encapsulated the feelings of the country's underclass in one paintingIn it, a crying child sits at a table, knife and fork in han...

Glide, little sea turtle. Glide like the wind.An amputee sea turtle named Hofesh, which translates to "freedom" from Hebrew, is one lucky amphibian. The kindness and ingenuity of Israeli design studen...

Samsung is reportedly working on a smartwatch that doesn't need to sync with a smartphone in order to work.The Wall Street Journal reports that the South Korean manufacturer is in talks with various t...

Samsung is reportedly working on a smartwatch that doesn't need to sync with a smartphone in order to work.The Wall Street Journal reports that the South Korean manufacturer is in talks with various t...

Doctor Who fans, the wait is ... um, clearer. The long-running science fiction show returns to TV this August, according to a teaser video from BBC America that posted to YouTube on Friday.The video i...

When you're told to deliver pizza to the Oscars, it could lead to much more than a good tip.Edgar Martirosyan, the delivery guy who handed out pizza pies to stars like Meryl Streep and Brad Pitt durin...

You better turn the thermostat down, because things are about to get poultry — I mean sultry.Maxim released its annual Hot 100 list on Friday, and while this year's round of women have all the u...

A man was detained outside the White House on Friday for stripping naked and assaulting an officer, the Secret Service says.See also: White House Won't Ban Selfies, Despite Obama-Ortiz SnafuThe man, w...

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling will relinquish the team without the protracted legal battle many anticipated, according to reports from multiple outlets on FridayEver since an incendiary a...

Officials in Portland have told citizens to boil their water before using it, citing the E. coli found in the city's water supply.Experts detected E. coli in three separate tests over a three-day peri...

The floodwaters are finally receding in parts of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia, after three month's worth of rain fell in just two to three days, sending rivers roaring through towns and inundating fa...

Want a liquor store in your pocket? How about a bartender on your doorstep? Then let’s get this party started.A slew of fast-growing new apps promise to deliver your favorite libations via smart...

Even Solange would get a kick out of John Mayer's Beyoncé cover.Mayer has released a bare-bones version of Beyoncé's hit song "XO" on Soundcloud. The singer-songwriter first performed the co...

An Iranian actress is facing increasing blacklash in her country, including a call for public flogging — all for a kiss on the cheek.Leila Hatami, a 41-year-old, award-winning actress, sparked o...

An Iranian actress is facing increasing blacklash in her country, including a call for public flogging — all for a kiss on the cheek.Leila Hatami, a 41-year-old, award-winning actress, sparked o...

An Iranian actress is facing increasing blacklash in her country, including a call for public flogging — all for a kiss on the cheek.Leila Hatami, a 41-year-old, award-winning actress, sparked o...

Arya Stark is finally getting the recognition she deserves.Pop culture artist extraordinaire Xiaonan sketched the sword-swinging Stark onto black paper with a white pencil in exacting detail. Complete...

Given Samsung's propensity to compete in virtually every conceivable product category, this isn't too surprising: The company is working on its own version of the Oculus Rift and plans to unveil it th...

A sign outside the New York Times' main office in New York City has a point to make: the paper's treatment of ousted executive editor Jill Abramson is an unfair as its coverage of Israel.The Committee...

When you're told to deliver pizza to the Oscars, it could lead to much more than a good tip.Edgar Martirosyan, the delivery guy who handed out pizza pies to stars like Meryl Streep and Brad Pitt durin...

The Department of Homeland Security, the military and local police forces are all exploring the viability of a more advanced way to detect radiation because, according to multiple experts, mispla...

As a part of an effort to bring Amazon's Fire TV into as many living rooms as possible, the company is offering some of its customers a 30-day free trial of the Internet connected set-top boxAccording...

Update 5 p.m. ET: George Ogilvie, a spokesman for the Secret Service, tells CNN's Dan Merica, "Michel Bechard approached uniformed division officers at the White House and he proceeded to get fully un...

"Wow, you sure couldn't have asked for a better day for cooking outside," a man says over a sizzling barbecue. Children play and yell in the distance, and birds chatter directly above my head. "I can'...

On the heels of a massive cyberattack that affected its 145 million users, eBay is reportedly facing a formal investigation with the government over its security practices.As first reported by CNET, e...

Set your alarm clock. There could be a massive "meteor storm" early Saturday morning, which is when Earth will pass through a century-old dust trail left by comet 209P/LINEAR. Those debris particles w...

A CCTV camera caught a man successfully catching a one-year-old boy after the child fell from an apartment building during a heavy rainstorm in China's Guangdong Province.Reuters reports that the chil...

In the world of wearable fitness trackers, Fitbit is far and above leading the wayAccording to research firm Canalys, Fitbit accounts for 50% of the 2.7 million wearable bands, including fitness track...

Microsoft announced the latest member of the Surface family, the Surface Pro 3, on Tuesday. Unlike past Surface tablets, Microsoft isn't pitting the Surface Pro 3 against the iPad — instead, it'...

Google may have its eyes set on yet another billion-dollar acquisition.The search giant is said to be nearing an acquisition of Skybox Imaging, a company that provides high-resolution satellite imager...

An Iranian court ordered Iran's Ministry of Telecommunications to block Instagram due to privacy concerns on Friday, according to the "semiofficial" Iranian news agency Mehr.The order stemmed fro...

An American climate scientist fell into a 70-foot crevasse on Mount Himlung in the Himalayas, and he lived to tell the tale.See also: Climbing Mount Everest Will Always Be DangerousWestern Kentucky Un...

Growing tensions in the book publishing industry have led Amazon to block pre-orders from Hachette, the publisher home to popular writers such as Malcolm Gladwell and James Patterson.The move by Amazo...

It seems Google has chosen a side in the debate over an Internet fast lane.While the search giant doesn’t name any names in a recent blog post, it clearly has sided with content providers to fig...

The starting field at the Indianapolis 500 has never been faster.The 33-car group that qualified for the 98th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing did so with an average speed of 229.382 mph, n...

Good luck topping this one, guys. Jack Hyer traveled over 100,000 miles in over 28 countries to film what may be the most epic proposal video.Hyer prefaces the video by giving a little history of his ...

Good luck topping this one, guys. Jack Hyer traveled more than 100,000 miles in over 28 countries to film what may be the most epic proposal video.Hyer prefaces the video by giving a little history of...

Google is planning to release a tablet with "advanced vision capabilities," which will use two back cameras, infrared depth sensors and software to capture 3D images of objects and rooms, according to...

This isn't something trivial like your college major or which university you'll attend. This is your high school yearbook senior quoteIt defines you, sets you apart. This quote will be your only mark ...

KIEV, Ukraine — “What you have to understand is that the state as a European or an American understands it, doesn’t exist in Ukraine,” Yuri told me on a sunny afternoon in Kiev...

Memorial Day weekend is coming, and Elliott Morgan reveals his productive weekend plans which include checking out X-Men: Days of Future Past and catching up on Silicon Valley.That's right: there's ab...

Everything worthy of being narrated should be narrated by Morgan Freeman — everybody knows that. But what happens to the legendary actor's voice when he inhales a little helium? You're about to ...

Move over, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. The rest of the text emoticon world has something to say.Don't just shrug — the Internet is awash with ASCII art to let all your emotions shine through. Yo...

This week, we see an update to the storied Nazi-killing Wolfenstein franchise with Wolfenstein: The New Order. William "BJ" Blazkowicz comes back to a world covered in Nazis in 1960, and must resume ...

An American climate scientist fell into a 70-foot crevasse on Mount Himlung in the Himalayas, and he lived to tell the tale.See also: Climbing Mount Everest Will Always Be DangerousWestern Kentucky Un...

Roald Dahl was the dreamer of dreams responsible for some of the world's most beloved whimsical stories. Tales of chocolate factories, giant peaches and fantastic foxes continue to fill countless peop...

Three months after anti-government protesters in Ukraine ousted former president Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainians head to the polls on May 25 to elect a new leaderMashable will be following the events le...

This is the eight post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Read Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F and Group G to get fully up to speed.The 2014 World Cup's Group H ...

They were the crime world's Romeo and JulietFor 80 years, the tragic tale of the rebellious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow has fascinated audiences. Back in the early 1900s, the star-crossed lovers ra...

They were the crime world's Romeo and JulietFor 80 years, the tragic tale of the rebellious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow has fascinated audiences. Back in the early 1900s, the star-crossed lovers ra...

It seems Google has chosen a side in the debate over an Internet fast lane.While the search giant doesn’t name any names in a recent blog post, it clearly has sided with content providers to fig...

This post was inspired by Simon Sinek's now famous TED talk in which he discusses how great leaders inspire action. The video has garnered more than 2.5 million views and is the second-most-viewe...

Damn, earth — you're lookin' real good.Those rocks, those waterfalls — that tree gap — and did you recently get your grass cut?See also: 16 Earth Porn Pics Hotter Than Global Warming...

Google is planning to release a tablet with "advanced vision capabilities," which will use two back cameras, infrared depth sensors and software to capture 3D images of objects and rooms, according to...

This isn't something trivial like your college major or which university you'll attend. This is your high school yearbook senior quoteIt defines you, sets you apart. This quote will be your only mark ...

Finally. After months of waiting filled with mockery, hits below the belt and (we assume) furious preparation from both sides, we know who's the best drummer in the worldOf course, since Chad Smith an...

KIEV, Ukraine — “What you have to understand is that the state as a European or an American understands it, doesn’t exist in Ukraine,” Yuri told me on a sunny afternoon in Kiev...

Aragog would be proud.At the 29th annual British Tarantula Society Exhibition last weekend in the United Kingdom, a rare Socotra Island Blue Baboon walked away with the best in show title, a trophy an...

Val Weisler didn't want to wait to graduate to do what she loves, so one Friday afternoon about a year ago the high school sophomore started a company. She made a website after googling instructions o...

Growing tensions in the book publishing industry have led Amazon to block orders from Hachette, the publisher home to popular writers such as Malcolm Gladwell and James Patterson.The move by Amazon is...

Three months after anti-government protesters in Ukraine ousted former president Viktor Yanukovych, Ukrainians head to the polls on May 25 to elect a new leaderMashable will be following the events le...

They were the crime world's Romeo and JulietFor 80 years, the tragic tale of the rebellious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow has fascinated audiences. Back in the early 1900s, the star-crossed lovers ra...

Damn, earth — you're lookin' real good.Those rocks, those waterfalls — that tree gap — and did you recently get your grass cut?See also: 16 Earth Porn Pics Hotter Than Global Warming...

A dragon grows in England — and the fantastic beast surprisingly has nothing to do with Game of Thrones or the next Harry Potter film.Norfolk native John Brooker cultivates the creature out of h...

They were the crime world's Romeo and JulietFor 80 years, the tragic tale of the rebellious Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow has fascinated audiences. Back in the early 1900s, the star-crossed lovers ra...

The Zepp golf sensor was made to analyze and improve your golf game. Since my swing leaves a lot to be desired, I consider myself the perfect candidate to give the connected golf tool a shotMy golf ha...

This is the seventh post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Read Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E and Group F; then check back later on Friday for a look at Group H.The 20...

Get ready for self-constructing, shape shifting, moving-on-command furniture — or as its creator like to call it, Roombots.There are a lot of things we imagine our future robot overlords doing. ...

We all love the thrill of buying a shiny, new gadget, but very little thought goes into what we do with our old devices. Some companies, like Apple, offer recycling programs for our old electronics, b...

Sometimes we need a gentle reminder to appreciate the the world around us.It's easy to let monotony and normalcy of a schedule reign over our thoughts, forcing us to forget the beautiful aspects of li...

Say what you want about eccentric rocker Billy Corgan, but his feline friends think he's purr-fect.The Smashing Pumpkins frontman appeared on the cover of PAWS Chicago magazine, the literary arm of th...

That's it, we've settled the debate of where to spend summer vacay: Ames, IowaThe city — more specifically, the Office of the Provost for Iowa State University — has produced a, shall we s...

Ed Sheeran premiered his music video for "Sing" exclusively on Facebook on Thursday, bypassing the industry's traditional approach of debuting videos on YouTube and Vevo. The British musician's video...

The late Roger Ebert loved movies, and now he's getting a much-deserved film of his own.The iconic film critic, author and Pulitzer Prize winner will be the subject of the upcoming Sundance documentar...

A dragon grows in England — and the fantastic beast surprisingly has nothing to do with Game of Thrones or the next Harry Potter film.Norfolk native John Brooker cultivates the creature out of h...

Godzilla director Gareth Edwards will direct the first Star Wars spinoff movie, Lucasfilm announced Thursday — without revealing the first detail on what the movie is aboutThe untitled Star Wars...

On the eve of the launch of X-Men: Days of Future Past, the movie's director Bryan Singer seems to have caught a break in the sexual abuse lawsuit brought against himSinger has fresh evidence that Mic...

On the eve of the launch of X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer and other defendants are seeking the dismissal of a sexual abuse lawsuit, saying they have evidence to show they weren't e...

Thanks to science, this calf can get mooo-ving.A Texas calf has a shiny new set of hooves to break in, thanks to a team of hard-working prosthetic limb makers. The Virginia-born calf, named Hero, got ...

Alright, America: How much do you trust Jurgen Klinsmann? The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) coach unveiled his final 23-man roster for the 2014 World Cup on Thursday afternoon — much...

A dragon grows in England — and the fantastic beast surprisingly has nothing to do with Game of Thrones or the next Harry Potter film.Norfolk native John Brooker cultivates the creature out of h...

In a rare legal challenge, Microsoft fought against a secretive data requests from the FBI last year — a National Security Letter (NSL) — and forced the feds to back down, the company reve...

That's it, we've settled the debate of where to spend summer vacay: Ames, IowaThe city — more specifically, the Office of the Provost for Iowa State University — has produced a, shall we s...

As severe thunderstorms, some spawning damaging tornadoes, erupted across the country from Denver, Colorado, to Albany, New York, a widespread data outage hit the National Weather Service (NWS) on Thu...

And to think, $10 billion sounded like a lot.Uber is said to be in talks with investment firms this week to raise about $500 million at a $12 billion valuation, according to a report Thursday in The W...

President Obama stepped out from his White House bubble on Wednesday to greet a bunch of normals who happened to be in Washington, D.C., that day.A video released by the White House, called "The Presi...

The way we throw a start-of-summer party isn't the same as it was 30 years ago, thanks to technology.How did our predecessors spread the word about an upcoming event without Snapchat, and how did anyo...

"Say what you need to say," sings guitar-toting heartthrob John Mayer. And denizens of Twitter are following that advice Thursday after Budweiser revealed that Mayer will headline the bi-coastal Made ...

Allis Markham has two dead cats in her freezer. There’s also a frozen peacock, an Arctic fox pup, four raccoons, four grapefruit-size bull scrotums, and several fluffy ducklings sealed in a Zipl...

EBay on Wednesday admitted it had been the victim of a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access its customer database, and the company asked all of its 145 million active users to change their passw...

Aiming to keep users on the platform and possibly prompt more ads, Facebook started letting restaurants post menus on their Facebook pages on Thursday.The social networking giant is using Constant Con...

"I'm a shareholder since the IPO," a Facebook investor said on Thursday. "Thank you for making me money."Those words would have been almost unthinkable a year ago when Facebook held its first annual s...

Facebook product director Mike Hudack has generated a fiery debate about the state of modern media with a rant posted to his public page (embedded below).Hudack's screed centered around a Vox.com arti...

You can run, but you can't hide from the Internet Photoshopping you.NBC News announced on Thursday that anchor and managing editor Brian Williams traveled to Moscow this week for an exclusive in-depth...

In Disney's first full trailer for Big Hero 6, teen prodigy Hiro Hamada turns his synthetic buddy Baymax — who looks like a much fatter, taller Pillsbury Doughboy — into a battle-ready rob...

All the world's a selfie. It just took NASA's help to figure that outNASA created a mosaic of the globe from 36,422 selfies taken by people across the planet and released the image on Thursday.See als...

Thanks to science, this calf can get mooo-ving.A Texas calf has a shiny new set of hooves to break in, thanks to a team of hard-working prosthetic limb makers. The Virginia-born calf, named Hero, got ...

Yelpers will soon be able to supplement their reviews with short video clips when using Yelp's mobile appVideos will be between three and 12 seconds long and are meant to complement reviews, not be ac...

Microsoft unveiled its Surface Pro 3 this week, calling it "a tablet that can replace your laptop." The third-generation Surface Pro tablet is larger and lighter than its predecessor, but will this me...

The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season is likely to feature a near-to-slightly-below average number of tropical storms, hurricanes and intense hurricanes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrati...

Minecraft is coming to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita this August, and those who have already bought the explosively popular, blocky sandbox game will get a serious discountPlayers w...

Facebook product director Mike Hudack has generated a fiery debate about the state of modern media with a rant posted to his public page (embedded below).Hudack's screed centered around a Vox.com arti...

And to think, $10 billion sounded like a lot.Uber is said to be in talks with investment firms this week to raise about $500 million at a $12 billion valuation, according to a report Thursday in The W...

From the amateur inventor that brought us the real-life Wolverine claws comes Magneto shoes that actually let you walk on the ceiling.Colin Furze his created magnetic shoes that let users walk upside ...

Tourism is so important to Thailand that the announcement of martial law in the nation included a concession for travelers.On Thursday, Thailand's military chief announced the military had taken contr...

Budweiser used a series of neon animations on Twitter to slowly announce the Philadelphia lineup for its bi-coastal Made in America music festival on ThursdayFestival co-founder Jay Z handpicked Kanye...

Hours after it declared a coup d'etat, Thailand's military instituted a media blackout on Thursday."All radio and television stations, satellite and cable, must stop normal programming and broadcast a...

"Say what you need to say," sings guitar-toting heartthrob John Mayer. And denizens of Twitter are following that advice Thursday after Budweiser revealed that Mayer will headline the bi-coastal Made ...

A surveillance bill aiming to end the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of Americans' phone records passed the House on Thursday, despite privacy advocates calling it “weak,”...

An astronaut on the International Space Station is floating before a bank of windows revealing the Earth below. He is holding open a children's book, pointing at a drawing of the orbiting outpost."Thi...

When life gives you mean tweets, go on Jimmy Kimmel Live and confront themFor the seventh time (yes, this has yet to get old), Kimmel has persuaded Hollywood big shots to confront their heartless Twit...

Edward Snowden recently took a selfie in Moscow with the two journalists who made him famous. The photo showed up online Thursday morning after it was posted in multiple places.Snowden, David Miranda,...

Companies like Oculus Rift and Leap Motion continue to develop innovative ways to make gaming more immersive. But these platforms require pricey hardware and are still far from mainstream.A new startu...

Rapper Macklemore preached the virtues of tolerance and acceptance during a rowdy concert Wednesday night in New York City, during which he decided not to dwell on the controversy surrounding his outf...

Aiming to keep users on the platform and possibly prompt more ads, Facebook started letting restaurants post menus on their Facebook pages on Thursday.The social networking giant is using Constant Con...

If you've ever had problems receiving texts after switching from an iPhone to Android, you're not aloneA long-standing problem with iMessage can sometimes prevent former iPhone owners from receiving t...

Two weekly magazines published by Time Inc., Time and Sports Illustrated, will feature small advertisements on the covers of its print issues for the next two weeks, a controversial move that could op...

Codecademy, the free online learning platform that teaches users to code, is going global.Since its launch in 2011, more than 24 million users have completed more than 100 million exercises on the Cod...

Police arrested Fox News anchor Gregg Jarrett on Wednesday after an incident at a Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport barOfficers said Jarrett appeared intoxicated and refused to comply with their orders, ac...

Apple has pulled the popular iOS game called Weed Firm from the Apple App Store, after it climbed to the top of the download charts. The app lets users sell and grow virtual marijuana.The game, which ...

Not all Americans are enjoying the slow economic rebound. A poll found that about half of unemployed workers say they have given up looking for a job.A Harris poll on behalf of Express Employment Prof...

Mark Kawano knows his apps. For more than two years, he worked as Apple's user experience evangelist, helping developers around the world design their apps for iOSHe's seen his fair share of applicati...

Minecraft is coming to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita this August, and those who have already bought the explosively popular, blocky sandbox game will get a serious discountPlayers w...

Thirty-one people were killed, and more than 90 were injured in what the Chinese government is calling a terrorist attack in Urumqi, the capital of the western Chinese region of Xinjiang.The attack ha...

Michael Jackson's spirit is still with us — and we don't mean in hologram form. His essence has been channeled into a high school studentBrett Nichols of Pitman High School in California put on ...

Movement is key when it comes to children's health, and the rise in active video games makes gaming a little closer to just what the doctor prescribed.See also: 10 Hot Indie Games to WatchResearch dem...

Minecraft might be the most important and influential indie of all time, but how much do you really know about this blockbuster video game? (See what we did there?)We've assembled five fresh facts for...

KIEV, Ukraine — At least 13 are dead in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region after pro-Russian insurgents carried out a surprise assault on Ukrainian soldiers who were manning a checkpoint ear...

Recent expansion by Apple continued this week with an agreement to lease a seven-building campus in Sunnyvale, California, not far from where the company is building its new "spaceship" headquarters.S...

Facebook on Thursday reversed a 5-year-old decision to make the default sharing setting for new members publicFrom now on, those who join the social network will find their postings automatically set ...

The next time your dog needs to go for a walk, forget doing it yourself or hiring a dog-walker — just get a drone to do it.One New York City-based videographer used a drone to walk his golden re...

Matt Bonner, the quirky star power forward/center for the San Antonio Spurs, became the first NBA player to get an endorsement deal via Twitter, but it wasn't with the brand he originally sought.As Bo...

An astronaut on the International Space Station is floating before a bank of windows revealing the Earth below. He is holding open a children's book, pointing at a drawing of the orbiting outpost."Thi...

In Disney's first full trailer for Big Hero 6, teen prodigy Hiro Hamada turns his synthetic buddy Baymax — who looks like a much fatter, taller Pillsbury Doughboy — into a battle-ready rob...

When life gives you mean tweets, go on Jimmy Kimmel Live and confront them.For the seventh time (yes, this has yet to get old), Kimmel has persuaded Hollywood big shots to confront their heartless Twi...

This is the sixth post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Read Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D and Group E; then check back Friday for looks at groups G and H.The 2014 World Cup's...

In an incident sure to raise tensions in the region, North Korea fired at least one shot into disputed waters toward a South Korean naval ship, a South Korean military official said Thursday.The artil...

Thailand's military chief declared a coup d'etat on Thursday and suspended the constitution. The takeover comes just three days after the country instituted martial law.See also: In Thailand, Martial ...

Selfies — or, you know, pictures you take of yourself — are not just a slightly annoying trend, they're also a business. In the latest episode of Mashable Minute, Elliott Morgan dives into...

Getting a perfect row in Tetris is a special kind of gaming bliss.The small satisfaction of a perfect fit invokes a calming pleasure in many people, especially when it happens outside of the game.See ...

Apple has pulled the popular iOS game called Weed Firm from the Apple App Store, after it climbed to the top of the download charts. The app lets users sell and grow virtual marijuana.The game, which ...

There's nothing that couldn't be improved by the addition of cats — and that includes growing up.Tea parties, chess, fishing, meals and learning math — all improved by cats. Russian photog...

Give someone a 3D printer, and she'll make something cool; teach someone to use a 3D printer for sustainability, and she might change the worldWe've seen a variety of 3D printed projects spring up ove...

President Obama will visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Thursday to discuss the connection between tourism and jobs.Obama is the first sitting president to visit the Hall of Fame, which...

This is the fifth post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Read Group A, Group B, Group C and Group D; then check back later this week for looks at groups F, G and H.The 2014 World Cu...

Recent expansion by Apple continued this week with an agreement to lease a seven-building campus in Sunnyvale, California, not far from where the company is building its new "spaceship" headquarters.S...

It may not cure your two left feet, but it can certainly do what few other mobile games do: get you moving with a partnerBounden is one of the most unique iOS games ever released, and it's available i...

Steven Tyler recently lent his impressive pipes to a few street musicians in Lithuania — but it seems Aerosmith's frontman had some trouble remembering the words to his own song.That didn't stop...

A missing California woman, who disappeared 10 years ago as a teenager, has been found, police said WednesdayIsidro Garcia, 41, of Bell Gardens, California, was arrested and charged with kidnapping fo...

"[Luke], I am your father." That infamous Star Wars line is a prime example of how a well-crafted plot twist can breathe new life into any story.We've been thinking about plot twists this month in Mas...

The woolly mammoth is now the state fossil of South Carolina, thanks to a third-grader.Following months of pushback in the South Carolina Senate from creationist state legislators who opposed the idea...

The woolly mammoth is now the state fossil of South Carolina, thanks to a third-grader.Following months of pushback in the South Carolina Senate from creationist state legislators who opposed the idea...

Here Woody Allen goes again with the May-December relationship in a romantic comedy-drama, this time between 25-year-old Emma Stone and 53-year old Colin Firth in Magic in the Moonlight.Allen's follow...

When director J.J. Abrams recorded his first video from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII in Abu Dhabi, he was sending a number of messages to different kinds of Star Wars fans. The obvious message, m...

Visitors came from New York, Michigan, Tennessee, Chile, England and France, to see the National September 11 Memorial and Museum on the first day the facility opened to the general public.Attendees a...

With tools such as the Facebook-owned Oculus Rift moving into the mainstream, panoramic video and imagery are increasingly becoming necessary perspectives rather than mere visual curiosHelping to meet...

A "love lock" can be a beautifully symbolic, semi-permanent gesture for showing your significant other how much you care. But for New York City transportation officials, showing your love should not m...

Severe thunderstorms pounded the Denver metro area — located at the fin of the shark of storms that the National Weather Service predicted could occur — for a second straight day Wednesday...

STANFORD, California — Kyle Beckerman says he and the 29 young men with him "feel like we go to Stanford right now." They do spend most of their time at this idyllic Northern California universi...

The entire internet is feeling pretty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ today.In case you've been under a virtual rock lately, the "smugshrug" symbol (also known as the "shruggie") has nonchalantly taken ove...

Lithium Technologies, the company that runs a social customer-service platform for businesses such as Spotify, Sephora and Skype, finally revealed how it plans to use its recent Klout acquisitionLithi...

With the entire state of California mired in a severe drought — and no rain in sight — a new study reveals that the drought will cost the agriculture industry $1.7 billion and trigger the ...

With the entire state of California mired in a severe drought — and no rain in sight — a new study reveals that the drought will cost the agriculture industry $1.7 billion and trigger the ...

The entire internet is feeling pretty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ today.In case you've been under a virtual rock lately, the "smugshrug" symbol (also known as the "shruggie") has nonchalantly taken ove...

Taken at face value, Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3 is hard to categorize. It’s a big tablet, but includes a channel specifically designed for the click-in optional keyboard, a pen for note...

Fans of high profile sports couples are again questioning if love truly exists after golf superstar Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland broke off his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.See al...

Small decisions often lead to rippling consequences that are never expected. Whether positive or negative, in life, one thing always leads to another.We teamed up with Broadway musical If/Then to brin...

It's a sad fact of life that we can't all be champion sports stars. With the help of Google Glass, however, we can at least see the game from a champ's perspective.When tennis stars Roger Federer and ...

Facebook began rolling out one of its most monumental upgrades two days ago, as revolutionary in its own way as the Like button. But most longterm observers of the social network missed its true signi...

President Obama on Wednesday deployed about 80 Armed Forces personnel to Chad to help find the Nigerian schoolgirls who have been missing since AprilChad borders the eastern border of Nigeria, a regio...

President Obama on Wednesday deployed about 80 Armed Forces personnel to Chad to help find the Nigerian schoolgirls who have been missing since AprilHowever, the personnel, whose deployment Obama anno...

eBay is the latest victim of a cyberattack, and if you are one of the 145 million users with an account, you're likely affectedWhile eBay is urging users to update their passwords immediately (here's ...

3M has always been known as one of America's most innovative companies. In its 112-year history, the consumer packaged goods giant has introduced a variety of consumer and business-facing products.See...

Hamuketsu is Japanese for hamster butts. Yes, Japan has its own word for the backside of a small house pet in the rodent family. It will all make sense when you study the cuteness of their furry littl...

Good news: Nest has apparently sold more than 400,000 smoke alarms since the product launched in October. Bad news: The company has issued a recall on all of them.The Consumer Product Safety Commissio...

The U.S. government uses them to bomb alleged terrorists in far-away places. Tech companies like Amazon, Google and Facebook are all toying with the idea of using them, and now they're a photographer'...

Scratch Jessica Chastain from the very long list of top-tier actresses who may take a lead role in the second season of HBO’s True Detective.That’s the upshot of a hot rumor, first started...

The makers of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset are being sued by game publisher ZeniMax, best known for owning id Software and Bethesda, for allegedly infringing on the company's trademarks and...

You don't need to go to New York City to enjoy the magic of Broadway.Brigham Young University's a cappella group Vocal Point pays tribute to the hit '90s musical Newsies with an elaborate one-shot vid...

Pearl Jam has spoken: More than two decades after releasing its first single, "Alive," the Seattle rockers are still going strong, unveiling a 10-city fall tour to piggyback on the band's previously a...

Guys, we have to talk. Some of us don't consider the comfort of others on public transportation.We understand that the plastic train seats can't match the comfort of your futon, you probably had a rea...

Each day, the meteorologists at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma issue severe thunderstorm outlooks for the U.S. These outlooks give people a heads up as to whether or not to expect a t...

Apple released the schedule for its Worldwide Developers Conference (better known as WWDC) on WednesdayThe conference, which runs from June 2 - 6 at Moscone West in San Francisco, is historically wher...

After all is said and done, the price of a flight — including the fare, baggage fees, seat upgrades, snacks, onboard entertainment and more — can be substantially more than the originally ...

After all is said and done, the price of a flight — including the fare, baggage fees, seat upgrades, snacks, onboard entertainment and more — can be substantially more than the originally ...

Facebook remains the most popular social media platform among marketers, but less than half agree that it's actually effective, according to Social Media Examiner's 2014 Social Media Marketing Industr...

In the latest legal assault on the nation’s most popular sport, former professional athletes are accusing the National Football League of illegally pushing players to take risky narcotics that m...

The absence of something is often as telling as its existence. When Microsoft failed to unveil the rumored Surface Mini on Tuesday and instead delivered a 12-inch giant in the Surface Pro 3, one thing...

And now we have a name: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.The working title Batman vs. Superman is no more as of Wednesday, when Warner Bros. released the official title of its May 6, 2016 ...

Twitter blocked a pro-Ukrainian Twitter account for its users in Russia on Monday, but the company wouldn't tell us why — until nowThe social network was responding to a Russian court order that...

It's not Frostie the Snowgoat's birthday, but he's still feeling special.Australian farm sanctuary Edgar's Mission took in the snow white goat that suffered a debilitating illness called joint naval i...

Researchers in Texas have created the nano-version of the Energizer Bunny. Their new nanomotor rotates at 18,000 RPMs for a whopping 15 hours. Previous nanomotors rotated far more slowly and sputtered...

Researchers in Texas have created the nano-version of the Energizer Bunny. Their new nanomotor rotates at 18,000 RPMs for a whopping 15 hours. Previous nanomotors rotated far more slowly and sputtered...

Almost one year ago, documents leaked by Edward Snowden revealed the existence of PRISM, a top secret program that allows the NSA to access user data from major Silicon Valley companies like Google, F...

Almost one year ago, documents leaked by Edward Snowden revealed the existence of PRISM, a top secret program that allows the NSA to access user data from major Silicon Valley companies like Google, F...

Gotham City is in the grips of a panic as Scarecrow threatens to release a toxic gas that will make everyone experience their nightmares in the newest trailer for upcoming game Batman: Arkham Knight.R...

A group advocating the rights of Asian workers used a fake organization called "Gap Does More" to pose as the clothing retailer and send out a press release claiming to donate money to victims of a fa...

Tara the Hero Cat is a feline of many talents. Unfortunately, baseball isn't one of them.California's Bakersfield Blaze invited Tara to throw out the first pitch on Tuesday night after a video of her ...

What started with a disturbing revelation has turned into full-blown scandal for the Obama administration and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki.Last month, reports emerged from the Phoenix Vete...

President Obama on Wednesday deployed about 80 Armed Forces personnel to Chad to help find the Nigerian schoolgirls who have been missing since AprilChad borders the eastern border of Nigeria, a regio...

The number one rule of dining out: treat your waiters right. You have no idea what's really going on behind those kitchen doors.In honor of National Waiters and Waitresses Day on May 21, Mashable aske...

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler told members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday that Internet "fast lanes" that have net neutrality advocates concerned would be "commercially unreasonable" and th...

Facebook recently added a feature that monitors your movements, and now the company will be listening in as wellFacebook unveiled a new audio recognition feature on Wednesday which, when turned on, wi...

3M has always been known as one of America's most innovative companies. In its 112-year history, the consumer packaged goods giant has introduced a variety of consumer and business-facing products.See...

Airbnb has reached a deal with the New York attorney general in which the rental startup will turn over anonymized records for analysis.The company announced the deal in a blog post on Wednesday, noti...

KIEV, Ukraine — The threat of a Russian invasion of mainland Ukraine appears to have ebbed, and the critical presidential elections will be held across the country on May 25.However, in two of U...

Sometimes parachuting out of an airplane just isn't cool enoughFor the first time in human wingsuit history, a group was granted permission to soar through the air above the picturesque New York City ...

Secret, the app for anonymously sharing secrets, launched its long-awaited Android app Wednesday and rolled out new features to both iOS and Android usersThe company also announced both apps are now a...

Most voting booths in the U.S. will give you a little sticker upon completing your task. During the 2010 mid-term elections, Facebook came up with the digital equivalent: Its 'I'm a Voter' button let ...

An estimated 16 million to 20 million honey bees swarmed a Delaware highway after a truck carrying 460 hives overturned on Interstate 95 outside of Newark on TuesdayThe truck was transporting the hive...

"We want to put you in the movie," J.J. Abrams, the director of Star Wars: Episode VII, proclaims in a new YouTube video filmed on a closed set in Abu DhabiThe chance to play an unknown role in Episod...

Netflix has said "oui" and "ja" to France and Germany, an expensive move in pursuit of user growth.France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg will soon be able to access Netflix, th...

EBay urged its users to update their passwords on Wednesday due a cyberattack that compromised its database, but only after an initial round of confusion when it posted cryptic messages about the inci...

EBay urged its users to update their passwords on Wednesday due a cyberattack that compromised its database, but only after an initial round of confusion when it posted cryptic messages about the inci...

LinkedIn may have just found a way to make its service a little more addictive.LinkedIn announced on Wednesday that it is expanding on the Who's Viewed Your Profile section with a new feature that sho...

Charlie Day found the perfect motivation for this year's graduates. It's not about fame or fortune: It's about the hatsActor, writer and producer Charlie Day spoke at his alma mater, Merrimack College...

A group of Iranians who were arrested on Monday for posting a YouTube video that shows them dancing to Pharrell Williams' "Happy" have seemingly been released by authorities. Details remain unclear, i...

Guys, we have to talk. Some of us don't consider the comfort of others on public transportation.We understand that the plastic train seats can't match the comfort of your futon, you probably had a rea...

Kickstarter, meet the Museum of Modern ArtThe MoMA Design Store in New York City collaborated with the crowdfunding site to sell Kickstarter-successful products in stores and online, from May 13 to Ju...

Finding a job isn't easy, which is why you need a statistical advantageGlassdoor, an online database that compiles job information, provided a data report of the top 10 industries hiring in the U.S. I...

Each day, the meteorologists at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma issue severe thunderstorm outlooks for the U.S. These outlooks give people a heads up as to whether or not to expect a t...

Apple released the schedule for its Worldwide Developers Conference (better known as WWDC) on WednesdayThe conference, which runs from June 2 - 6 at Moscone West in San Francisco, is historically wher...

France's national rail company SNCF added 2,000 new trains to its regional fleet at a cost of 15 billion euros (more than $20 billion), according to reportsThere's only one problem: The new trains are...

After all is said and done, the price of a flight — including the fare, baggage fees, seat upgrades, snacks, onboard entertainment and more — can be substantially more than the originally ...

Facebook remains the most popular social media platform among marketers, but less than half agree that it's actually effective, according to Social Media Examiner's 2014 Social Media Marketing Industr...

Spotify has reached the 10 million subscriber mark, an important milestone as it competes in the increasingly crowded streaming music market.The new number, which Spotify announced in a blog post, is ...

In the latest legal assault on the nation’s most popular sport, former professional athletes are accusing the National Football League of illegally pushing players to take risky narcotics that m...

Mobile ads might take on a new meaning in a few years, at least according to Google.The search giant believes it's possible that it may serve ads on a different set of "mobile" devices in a few years,...

On a bleak morning, there's nothing more comforting than a good story to distract yourself during the 20-minute bus ride to workAnd though you might be tempted to dig into a dense novel first thing in...

And now we have a name: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.The working title Batman vs. Superman is no more as of Wednesday, when Warner Bros. released the official title of its May 6, 2016,...

Researchers in Texas have created the nano-version of the Energizer Bunny. Their new nanomotor rotates at 18,000 RPMs for a whopping 15 hours. Previous nanomotors rotated far more slowly and sputtered...

This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available...A rabbi, a little league coach, a Boy Scout troop leader, police officers, firefighters and nurses are among the 70 p...

Facebook engagement won't necessarily rev a brand's sales, but it does serve one purpose, according to a new report: It acts as market research for social media advertising.SocialCode, a marketing tec...

There's been a lot of chatter about climate change over the past few weeks — and reasonably soOn May 6, the Obama administration released a report, officially dubbed the Third National Climate A...

This Memorial Day weekend, AAA estimates that 36.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes.The good news is that rising supplies should make for lower gas prices this weekend: ...

This is the fourth post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Find Group A here, Group B here, Group C here and check back later this week for looks at groups E, F, G and H.The 2014 Wor...

You don't need to go to New York City to enjoy the magic of Broadway.Brigham Young University's a cappella group Vocal Point pays tribute to the hit '90s musical Newsies with an elaborate one-shot vid...

Two down, three to go.Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that some of its titles are now available on Oyster and Scribd, two of the leading e-book subscription services. The move makes Simon &am...

You've heard about Whisper, right? The anonymous social network which lets you tell everyone what's really on your mind? Honestly, if you want to keep your secrets secret, it won't help you that much....

Twitter blocked a pro-Ukrainian Twitter account for its users in Russia on Monday, but the company wouldn't tell us why — until nowThe social network was responding to a Russian court order that...

Thailand's military declared martial law on Tuesday following six months of anti-government protests"The army aims to maintain peace, order and public safety for all groups and all parties," a ticker ...

Sometimes parachuting out of an airplane just isn't cool enoughFor the first time in human wingsuit history, a group was granted permission to soar through the air above the picturesque New York City ...

Microsoft's recently launched Surface Pro 3 tablet is now available for pre-order, the company has announcedThe device can be pre-ordered in the following markets: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada,...

An estimated 16 million to 20 million honey bees swarmed a Delaware highway after a truck carrying 460 hives overturned on Interstate 95 outside of Newark on Tuesday.The truck was transporting the hiv...

Google and Apple have been fighting for the title of the world's most valuable brand for years now, but last year Apple has been dominating the lists as number oneNow, according to Millward Brown̵...

Hey graduates, your parents didn't lug the whole family to your ceremony to stare into a sea of caps and gowns with no idea where to point their camerasDecorated graduation caps are a creative way to ...

There's been a lot of chatter about climate change over the past few weeks — and reasonably soOn May 6, the Obama administration released a report, officially dubbed the Third National Climate A...

The night is dark and full of grammarYou don't have to be a Khaleesi to learn Dothraki — it's as easy as 1-2-3 ... -22! NeoMam Studios created this handy Game of Thrones-inspired phrasebook to h...

This is the fourth post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Find Group A here, Group B here, Group C here and check back later this week for looks at groups E, F, G and H.The 2014 Wor...

You've heard about Whisper, right? The anonymous social network which lets you tell everyone what's really on your mind? Honestly, if you want to keep your secrets secret, it won't help you that much....

Google and Apple have been fighting for the title of the world's most valuable brand for years now, but last year Apple has been dominating the lists as number oneNow, according to Millward Brown̵...

This is the third post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Read Group A and Group B; then check back later this week for looks at groups D, E, F, G and H.The 2014 World Cup's Group C ...

You can't walk around a big city without seeing someone snapping a selfie.The selfie trend gained increasing popularity over the last few years with front-facing cameras and Instagram filters that mak...

Is it any wonder this goofy grill master is cooking for one?In a new commercial for Kingsford Charcoal, a tech-obsessed guy who probably bought his “X4 Platinum” outdoor barbecue on Skymal...

On a bleak morning, there's nothing more comforting than a good story to distract yourself during the 20-minute bus ride to workAnd though you might be tempted to dig into a dense novel first thing in...

Losing a pet is one of the most difficult experiences we go through. And finding a new four-legged friend can be daunting. But a new iOS app wants to make it easier for you to find replacement pets...

Feeling a little too productive? Here's a website that captures two of life's greatest pleasures: procrastination and the tactile satisfaction of turning light switches on and off.Since flicking your ...

You can't walk around a big city without seeing someone snapping a selfie.The selfie trend gained increasing popularity over the last few years with front-facing cameras and Instagram filters that mak...

You can't walk around a big city without seeing someone snapping a selfie.The selfie trend gained increasing popularity over the last few years with front-facing cameras and Instagram filters that mak...

Tesla is set to deliver the "right side drive" version of its Model S electric vehicle in the U.K. starting next month, opening a new chapter in company founder Elon Musk's mission to push electric ca...

Face paint isn't just for carnivals anymore — it's an art form in its own right.Elsa Pageler proves this with her amazing ability to use face paint and makeup to make herself look like absolutel...

Which would you rather do: peruse social media and search engines, or undergo major dental surgery? If you chose the former, that puts you on the opposite side of the fence from Emma Thompson, accordi...

This Memorial Day weekend, AAA estimates that 36.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes.The good news is that rising supplies should make for lower gas prices this weekend: ...

Losing a pet is one of the most difficult experiences we go through. And finding a new four-legged friend can be daunting. But a new iOS app wants to make it easier for you to find replacement pets...

Japanese apparel maker Uniqlo is no stranger to integrating technology into its unique marketing campaignsBut a new promotion goes several steps further by allowing consumers to design their own cloth...

The applause was louder than the boos. Don't let anyone tell you differently.I was there, in the center of the orchestra, for the first screening of Ryan Gosling's whacked-out psycho-sexual drama Lost...

The World Wide Web celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and although the reasons to love the Internet seem infinite, there are also plenty of things to loathe about it."Can you imagine starting ...

Tesla is set to deliver the "right side drive" version of its Model S electric vehicle in the U.K. starting next month, opening a new chapter in company founder Elon Musk's mission to push electric ca...

Iranian authorities arrested on Monday at least six people who starred in a viral YouTube video that shows them dancing to Pharrell Williams' "Happy," according to multiple reports.In the video, three...

In case you missed it, Microsoft just announced the latest member of its Surface tablet family, the Surface Pro 3.Microsoft is dubbing the Pro 3 "a tablet that can replace your laptop," and positionin...

The Voice will use animations from a so-called Tumblr artist during finalist Christina Grimmie's performance of Lorde's "Team" on Tuesday night.The graphics, created by Tumblr user Cindy Suen, will ap...

Which would you rather do: peruse social media and search engines, or undergo major dental surgery? If you chose the former, that puts you on the opposite side of the fence from Emma Thompson, accordi...

This Memorial Day weekend, AAA estimates that 36.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes.The good news is that rising supplies should make for lower gas prices this weekend: ...

What would happen if your phone could hack any system? You could have any car, tons of cash and cause utter chaos anywhere you went.That's exactly what Ubisoft, the makers of the video game Watch Dogs...

The applause was louder than the boos. Don't let anyone tell you differently.I was there, in the center of the orchestra, for the first screening of Ryan Gosling's whacked-out psycho-sexual drama Lost...

The past two weeks have brought one disturbing story after another about the future of the largest ice sheet on the planet — the vast frozen expanse of the Antarctic continent. Once viewed as a ...

The past two weeks have brought one disturbing story after another about the future of the largest ice sheet on the planet — the vast frozen expanse of the Antarctic continent. Once viewed as a ...

Losing a pet is one of the most difficult experiences we go through. And finding a new four-legged friend can be daunting. But a new iOS app wants to make it easier for you to find replacement pets...

Twitter learned that Pat Sajak, the host of Wheel of Fortune, is a climate-change skeptic on Tuesday.Late Monday night, the 67-year-old game show host boldly tweeted that he believed "global warming a...

So much for that song and danceTwitter has backed out of talks to buy SoundCloud, the popular online community for sharing and discovering music, according to a report Tuesday in The Wall Street Journ...

The World Wide Web celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and although the reasons to love the Internet seem infinite, there are also plenty of things to loathe about it."Can you imagine starting ...

Prepare to spend the rest of the day peeking over your shoulder.Television cameras caught a creepy ghost-like figure running the pitch during German Cup between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at ...

David Wise was convicted of drugging and raping his then-wife several times during a three-year period. He faced up to 120 years in prison until an Indianapolis judge sentenced him to just eight years...

Senior class vice president and all-around model student Paris Gray tried out a brilliant and hilarious chemistry joke, but she didn't get a positive reaction from school administrators.School adminis...

The City of Lakes, whose new Minnesota Vikings stadium is under construction, will host Super Bowl LII in 2018, beating out stadiums in Indianapolis and New Orleans.Never mind that it will be a gagill...

The Voice will use animations from a so-called Tumblr artist during finalist Christina Grimmie's performance of Lorde's "Team" on Tuesday night.The graphics, created by Tumblr user Cindy Suen, will ap...

There's no shame in craving a hearty meal and a little taste of home. Comfort foods might be far from gourmet, but their humble ingredients and familiar flavors often create memorable dishesSee also: ...

First teased at this year's CES conference, the MakerBot Replicator Mini has finally started shipping to consumers in the U.S. and will be available in-store later this weekThe compact unit weighs jus...

Google announced a new tool that will automatically create a digital scrapbook of your vacation photos.Google+ Stories, which will begin rolling out to users Tuesday, claims to be able to pick out you...

Macklemore says it was just a wig, a beard and a fake nose; by no means did he even think about mocking the Jewish people. But just in case anyone is still upset over his outfit during a brief appeara...

Two Russian journalists were reportedly detained in Ukraine over the weekend, and Russia wants them back — by any means necessary — including "retaliatory measures," and hashtags.Ukraine f...

Update: 6:45 p.m. ET — U.S. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki says the journalists were carrying "manned portable anti-aircraft missiles in the trunks of their cars" when they were arreste...

Rarely do our photographs really capture the fun of travel. We're all guilty of crowding our loved ones' News Feeds with the same old snapshots in front of famous landmarks while on vacationBut these ...

The biggest surprise from Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 launch on Tuesday wasn't what the company did announce, but what it didn't.Going into the event, the expectation was that Microsoft would showcase a...

The original Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 were supposed to be laptops in tablet form, but it was a false promise: Although the products performed well, they still had compromisesMicrosoft's new Surfa...

A federal judge on Tuesday struck down Pennsylvania’s same-sex marriage ban, one day after a judge in Oregon did the same.“We now join the twelve federal district courts across the country...

Apple is negotiating to connect its growing network of servers with Internet service providers, a move that would provide the company with better connections for software updates and cloud services, a...

Disney just dropped the opening credits sequence for its highly anticipated new show Girl Meets World, the spinoff of the '90s cult hit Boy Meets World. And if it's any indicator of what's to come, we...

The PlayStation Now beta streaming service, which has allowed certain players to stream PS3 games from the cloud, is coming to the PlayStation 4 starting Tuesday.As a closed beta, PlayStatio...

Despite a fairly negative reaction to its introduction on social media on Monday, McDonald's says you'll be seeing a lot more of its new Happy mascot — just maybe not on social media.Julie Wenge...

Despite a fairly negative reaction to its introduction on social media on Monday, McDonald's says you'll be seeing a lot more of its new Happy mascot — just maybe not on social media.Julie Wenge...

Twitter learned that Pat Sajak, the host of Wheel of Fortune, is a climate-change skeptic on Tuesday.Late Monday night, the 67-year-old game show host boldly tweeted that he believed "global warming a...

Earlier this year, Box unveiled a series of new tools for developers, including new and faster ways to display documents. Now it looks as though the company is expanding some of those features beyond ...

So much for that song and danceTwitter has backed out of talks to buy SoundCloud, the popular online community for sharing and discovering music, according to a report Tuesday in The Wall Street Journ...

One year ago, on May 20, 2013, an EF-5 tornado tore through Moore, Oklahoma, killing 24 people, injuring more than 300 and uprooting residents of a city who were already no strangers to the danger of ...

Neil Patrick Harris plans to release a memoir later this fall — and it's going to be legendary.Unlike typical autobiographies, Harris has fashioned his life's stories into a "choose your ow...

Yo pregnant folks, smell ya later— the Fresh Prince of Bel Air just kicked your baby announcement's butt.Reddit user yogaposer shared this image to r/pics, showing off her pal Emily's super fres...

Beleaguered General Motors on Tuesday announced the latest in a string of recent vehicle recalls, this time a 2.4-million notice related to four security flaws.The recall affects 1,339,355 Chevrolet T...

At Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 launch event, Adobe showed off a sneak peek of a new touch-optimized version of Photoshop CCMichael Gough, the VP of experience design at Adobe, took the stage to show off...

The City of Lakes, whose new Minnesota Vikings stadium is under construction, will host Super Bowl LII in 2018, beating out stadiums in Indianapolis and New Orleans.Never mind that it will be a gagill...

Shutterstock, the stock photography firm, is branching out into music.The New York-based company introduced Shutterstock Music on Tuesday, which lets companies pick background music for videos, commer...

Great day for laundry haters; bad day for germophobesThe CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., Chip Bergh, discussed fashion and sustainability at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference on Tuesday, claiming t...

STOP HERE to see the World's Largest Ball of Yarn. TURN LEFT to try these World Famous Cactus Milkshakes. Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to visit this one of a kind attraction — coming up in 47 mil...

Is this Facebook's plan to win back younger users?Chuck E. Cheese's, the restaurant chain known for its appeal to the under-10 demographic, announced Tuesday it will begin offering an Oculus Rift expe...

Google announced a new tool that will automatically create a digital scrapbook of your vacation photos.Google+ Stories, which will begin rolling out to users Tuesday, claims to be able to pick out you...

Microsoft unveiled its third-generation Surface Pro 3 device at an event in New York City on Tuesday, with larger surface area than its previous model.The launch of the Surface Pro 3 comes less than a...

Two Russian journalists were reportedly detained in Ukraine over the weekend, and Russia wants them back — by any means necessary — including "retaliatory measures," and hashtags.Ukraine f...

The U.S. government, leading scientists from around the world and a multibillion-dollar industry are teaming up to fight one of the biggest threats modern civilization has ever faced.No, it's not terr...

Most movie posters can give you a good clue as to what the film is about — but it's easy to misinterpret a title's clever turn of phrase.Mumbai-based designer Danish Ahmed illustrated this humor...

April 2014 tied with the same month in 2010 for the distinction of being the warmest April on record globally, with an average global temperature 1.39 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average...

It's a weird week in the world of corporate mascots. McDonald's released its new Happy Meal mascot on Monday, and most people found it a little too happy.But erase McDonald's from your nightmares, bec...

This is the second post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Check back later this week for looks at groups C, D, E, F, G and H.The 2014 World Cup's Group B features both Spain and the...

The biggest surprise from Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 launch on Tuesday wasn't what the company did announce, but what it didn't.Going into the event, the expectation was that Microsoft would showcase a...

A federal judge on Tuesday struck down Pennsylvania’s same-sex marriage ban, one day after a judge in Oregon did the same.“We now join the twelve federal district courts across the country...

Break out the body oil: This is no ordinary Jimmy Fallon lip sync. When it comes to Terry Crews, The Tonight Show host needed to do something a little special.On Monday's show, Fallon subbed in a more...

NFL players wear them to help them breathe, and so will racehorse California Chrome on June 7, when he attempts to win the Triple Crown.But there was some doubt as to whether the horse would be allowe...

Uber hasn't always had the best relationship with the new cities it expands into, but a notable new hire may help the ride-hailing startup change that.Ashwini Chhabra, the deputy commissioner for poli...

Disney just dropped the opening credits sequence for its highly anticipated new show Girl Meets World, the spinoff of the '90s cult hit Boy Meets World. And if it's any indicator of what's to come, we...

China is banning the government's use of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, according to a notice posted on its website.The Central Government Procurement Center is prohibiting government compute...

The PlayStation Now beta streaming service, which has allowed certain players to stream PS3 games from the cloud, is coming to the PlayStation 4 starting Tuesday.As a closed beta, PlayStatio...

In the past few months alone, the self-portrait (a.k.a. selfie) movement has spawned a TV show, a music video (which spawned spinoffs from politicians) and an Oscars meme.Let's not forget #FuneralSelf...

Microsoft is expected to debut the a new Surface tablet — perhaps a Mini or something larger — at an event in New York City on TuesdayMashable is covering it live starting at 10 a.m. ET. R...

3 things you need to know now:Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 3, a tablet that the company says can replace the laptop.Surface Pro 3 has a 12-inch screen, versus the Pro 2's 10.6-inch screen.At 9...

3 things you need to know now:Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 3, a tablet that the company says can replace the laptop.Surface Pro 3 has a 12-inch screen, is 9.1mm thick and weighs 1.76 pounds wi...

Current electronic medical implants are an impressive feat of modern science, but the large batteries and difficult recharging processes dictate their use and placement in the body.Researchers at Stan...

You know you’ve hit rock bottom, career-wise, when curling up in a fetal position to "take a nap" (read: "quietly sob and hope nobody notices") under your desk seems like a totally cool and norm...

This is the first post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Check back later this week for looks at groups B, C, D, E, F, G and H.The 2014 World Cup's Group A includes host Brazil, two...

Actor Michael Jace, who starred in "The Shield," has been charged with the murder of his wife, April, Los Angeles police said Tuesday.Authorities found April dead in the couple's LA home on Monday sho...

The new version of Gmail for Android lets you save an email attachment directly to Google DriveOther new features include an explanation as to why a message ended up in the spam folder, improved suppo...

More than three years have passed since the Fukushima disaster, but local officials remain extremely sensitive to any attempts at political satire or even critical commentary regarding the eventA comi...

You could be addicted to your Android phone. Thus, you should download an Android app that will make you stop using Android apps so muchSomething is flawed with that logic, right? Well, Elliott Morgan...

McDonald's unveiled a new mascot named "Happy," an anthropomorphic box with a huge set of teeth.According to the company, the character, which was originally introduced in France in 2009 and unveiled ...

After you open your fifth bill and the sixth '90s list you're reading it avoid your bills, it might seem like a dream to return to a time of little responsibilities and Baby Bottle BopUnfortunately, t...

The new version of Gmail for Android lets you save an email attachment directly to Google DriveOther new features include an explanation as to why a message ended up in the spam folder, improved suppo...

Are you breathing a sigh of relief that another tax filing deadline has passed? Waiting anxiously for your return, if you got one? Now that the 2013 tax season is over, most people won’t think a...

Congratulations! You graduated. You must be terrified.The job market may be a little rocky, however, that doesn't mean you can't spend your time wisely. Instead of sitting around at home and sulking o...

I have been in the email and digital marketing space for a long time. The start of my career was seeded in the data-intense direct mail space before making the leap over the digital divide. The good a...

The life of a superhero may seem exciting, but like every rewarding profession, along with the merit comes some unfortunate drawbacks.Photographer Benoit Lapray's photo series, "The Quest for Absolute...

For many students, graduation is the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifices and the promise of a future with great potential.For the rest of us, it's an unwelcome introduction to the real world...

Male students from 27 schools in Nantes, France, wore skirts to school on Friday, May 16, to show their support for gender equality.The action was to support a campaign called "Lift the Skirt," launch...

"What kind of person do I want to eat? And like, what part of the person? I think I would eat an old black lady's tits. Because that's way not me."Although seemingly random, Louis C.K.'s standup bit o...

More than three years have passed since the Fukushima disaster, but local officials remain extremely sensitive to any attempts at political satire or even critical commentary regarding the eventA comi...

Uber hasn't always had the best relationship with the new cities it expands into, but a notable new hire may help the ride-hailing startup change that.Ashwini Chhabra, the deputy commissioner for poli...

Don Draper needs a little help, and the X-Men are the perfect heroes to lend a hand.With all the anticipation of the upcoming movie X-Men: Days of Future Past and the exciting final season of Mad Men ...

For many students, graduation is the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifices and the promise of a future with great potential.For the rest of us, it's an unwelcome introduction to the real world...

Spanish artist Pejac can make you look at ordinary streetscapes in a new way.The street art specialist uses real-life street objects and modifies them with cleverly placed paint and careful juxtaposit...

Commanding a dog to sit and stay for artsy Instagram photos is near impossible — unless you have a dog as patient this handsome furball.Instagram user Samuel Jurcic seems to have no problem with...

If you live in a rural area, the best news about the proposed AT&T/DirecTV merger was this paragraph in the press release:AT&T will use the merger synergies to expand its plans to build and en...

Congratulations! You graduated. You must be terrified.The job market may be a little rocky, however, that doesn't mean you can't spend your time wisely. Instead of sitting around at home and sulking o...

In our latest Ask a Dev video, web architect David Dulak answers this week's top question on whether it's possible to match an animation prototyped in Facebook Origami to the web. Prototyping animati...

Life expectancy at birth for both men and women across the globe is now an average of 70 years — a six-year increase since 1990, according to a new health-statistics report from the World Health...

Rock legend Pete Townshend of The Who turned 69 on Monday, putting him a considerable distance away from the "teenage wasteland."But just as fresh as the image of Townshend's signature windmill-style ...

Like most of us, you've probably had one or two friendships over the years that ended with a falling out. Perhaps you can't even remember or explain what you fell out over. But it's unlikely you've ev...

Thailand's army declared martial law early Tuesday morning, local time, in a move it said will restore order after six months of political protests, according to multiple reports.However, the military...

Since being ousted as New York Times executive editor last week, Jill Abramson has been at the center of a media frenzy. Despite the hoopla, she still made it to Wake Forest University Monday to ...

UK-based OwnFone, a company that lets users design their own mobile devices, introduced what it's calling the world's first Braille phone.OwnFone users can now create a phone with Braille buttons, sta...

What would YouTube and Google want with a website known for streaming video games? That's the question on many minds after multiple reports say that the tech giant is in talks to purchase Twitch for a...

True to its namesake, Best Buy might actually be the best option when it comes to purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S5.From May 18 to May 31, shoppers looking to buy the Samsung Galaxy S5 can earn a $100 ...

The Internet's newest meme, Feminist Frank, finally shows the more sensitive side of male cultureAlways supportive, Frank subverts your expectations of the guy who wears sunglasses indoors and always ...

SAN FRANCISCO, California — East Coast or West Coast? New York City or San Francisco? For some Americans, these are questions of taste, preference and existential import seemingly as old as geog...

The massive scope of the damage from flooding in the Balkans became more apparent on Monday, with government officials from Bosnia-Herzegovina and neighboring Serbia describing the situation as "terri...

GoPro filed paperwork with the SEC on Monday for a $100 million public offeringThe 10-year-old high-definition camera maker has applied to trade under the ticker GPRO on the Nasdaq. The company first ...

Game of Thrones fans on Sunday night were re-introduced to a gigantic mass of man whom the good people of Westoros refer to simply as "the Mountain." The Mountain is huge, impossibly strong and has a ...

Merriam-Webster has added more than 150 words and definitions to its collegiate dictionary for 2014, with many reflecting the collision of technology and pop culture.Some of the new words include "has...

A California woman has kicked off a class action lawsuit against Apple over missing text messages. She claims that after she ditched her iPhone for an Android, Apple's iMessage system prevented her fr...

Parents — now is your time to shine.If you're the type of person who pranked your college friends by drawing on their face after they passed out, we have a way for you to relive those days as th...

Same-sex couples are now legally allowed to get married in Oregon.An Oregon judge ruled on Monday that the state's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional, and a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Cou...

It's not every day that a giant telecommunications company buys the leading satellite television provider.AT&T, the company with roots all the way back to telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell,...

You don't know New York City until you've ridden the subway. It can be crowded, dank and oftentimes (especially during the summer months) repugnant as millions of city dwellers pack themselves into mo...

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Mike Del Ponte spent several years traveling the world working in microfinance. The influence of global cultures blended with modern minimalism shows in the space he c...

The Michael Jackson hologram stunt at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards was no match for 17-year-old Lorde's "Tennis Court" performance when comparing their Twitter buzz. Lorde, this year's Grammy darl...

He is Groot!Disney/Marvel just dropped an all-new trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy, and it's loaded with new goodies for fans of the utterly bananas comic book adaptation. But there's nothing they ...

Smoking weakens the immune system and lowers the ability of human cells to fight infection – research has shown this over and over again. Smoking cigarettes, and breathing in second-hand smoke, ...

Since 1969, Gap has rallied around fun, joyfulness, optimism and inclusivity. It's a brand that was launched for the youth of America, and it still speaks to that demographic today. Even though target...

There are many different types of thunderstorms out there, but none are as other-worldly as low-precipitation supercells, commonly referred to as "LP supercells." These storms have a rotating current ...

The NSA collects and stores practically all phone calls — including both metadata and content — inside the Bahamas, according to a new report by The Intercept.The program, revealed by docu...

This much we know about Microsoft's "small" Surface event happening Tuesday in New York City: It will mark the launch of the long-awaited Surface Mini. The Mini will be Microsoft's official entry into...

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio didn't mention net neutrality once during his first speech to the city's tech sector on Monday.Instead, he zeroed in on expanding free public Internet access and bui...

Twitter may be considering what could be its biggest acquisition yet.Peter Kafka at Re/code reports that Twitter is mulling a deal to buy SoundCloud, a popular online community for sharing and discove...

A European Space Agency satellite has found that Antarctica has been shedding ice at an accelerated pace compared to when the continent was last surveyed, backing up other research that has detected s...

AMC released the premiere episode of its newest drama, Halt and Catch Fire on Tumblr, AMC.com and video on demand on Monday, two weeks before the show makes its broadcast debut.It's not uncommon for ...

All jobs have their perks.Aside from exclusive access to events and viewing movies early, one of the benefits of Joe Michalczuk's job as an entertainment reporter for Sky News is access to celebrities...

For 50 years, the human race has craved sweet gooey Nutella for breakfast, dessert and late-night snacks. Spread on toast, baked into cakes or straight from the jar, there's no wrong way to eat this c...

Nobody wants to accidentally drop their hardware in a drink. But if you fumble and tip your water glass into, say, your hard drive, will your device survive the flood? Chances are getting better all t...

If you've been eyeing someone on Facebook whose profile doesn't list a relationship status, the company is making it easier (or possibly more awkward) to find out if he or she's single.Facebook has ro...

The New York Times has lost one of its most senior digital journalists to the Guardian, continuing a week of news involving top editors at the two papers.Aron Pilhofer has accepted a job as executive ...

There’s a dirty little secret about video games. While the spectacle and excitement of so many popular genres take center stage, the truth is that a lot of games are really all about math. That&...

You don't know New York City until you've ridden the subway. It can be crowded, dank and oftentimes (especially during the summer months) repugnant as millions of city dwellers pack themselves into mo...

Twitter is blocking tweets that stem from an Ukrainian ultra-nationalist group for users in Russia.Numerous Russian users report seeing a message that warns of a “withheld account” in plac...

Great Scott! Back to the Future never sounded so bumpin'.The first film in the trilogy debuted in 1985, but remixer Pogo and video editor Skye brought the series to present day with an auto-tuned remi...

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Mike Del Ponte spent several years traveling the world volunteering and working in microfinance. The influence of global cultures blended with modern minimalism shows ...

The Michael Jackson hologram stunt at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards was no match for 17-year-old Lorde's "Tennis Court" performance when comparing their Twitter buzz. Lorde, this year's Grammy darl...

Occupy Wall Street activist Cecily McMillan on Monday received a three-month prison sentence, followed by five years' probation and community service, for intentionally elbowing a New York police offi...

Who needs Facebook? The Winklevii think they've found something even bigger.Tyler Winklevoss, half of the most famous twins in tech, told The Guardian that he believes Bitcoin could have a larger impa...

The residents of Bon Temps better start running and hiding from the Hepatitis V virus-infected vampires"They're coming for every goddamn human in this town," Sookie Stackhouse shrieks in the first ful...

In today’s online marketplace, community managers often have numerous jobs but ill-defined roles. This makes measuring the effectiveness of your community manager a task in itself.With this in m...

YouTube's acquisition of live streaming video platform Twitch for $1 billion is all but confirmed. Users can log onto Twitch to watch other users play video games — which may provoke the questio...

After a brief hiatus, Shelf Control is back here on AppAdvice. And for its comeback feature, this column shall focus on another noteworthy iOS app for keeping track of books.The app in question is cal...

Whisper, the anonymous social network, has redesigned its app with a series of new features aimed at providing users with the ability to find like-minded users across topic and location while maintain...

Big money is flowing into the password security space.Dashlane, a five-year-old password management service, announced Monday that it has raised a $22 million Series B round of funding, bringing the s...

Nobody wants to accidentally drop their hardware in a drink. But if you fumble and tip your water glass into, say, your hard drive, will your device survive the flood? Chances are getting better all t...

You probably see Apple’s logo several times a day, if not more. Its design has changed time and again since the company's founding in 1976Soon, you might have a chance to purchase one of its ori...

If catching a tan on an exotic beach or traveling to a tourist trap of a city seems like a bland and boring way to spend your summer vacation, a wildlife adventure may sound like a more appealing geta...

For 50 years, the human race has craved sweet gooey Nutella for breakfast, dessert and late-night snacks. Spread on toast, baked into cakes or straight from the jar, there's no wrong way to eat this c...

The United States government will charge members of the Chinese military with hacking and cyber-espionage against American businesses, the first time prosecutors have formally accused members of a for...

The United States government is accusing members of the Chinese military with hacking and cyber-espionage against American businesses, the first time prosecutors have formally charged members of a for...

Just weeks after finally putting its would-be Snapchat killer Poke to rest, Facebook may be looking to test the disappearing-message waters again with a Snapchat rival called Slingshot.The Financial T...

Tabletop gaming franchise Dungeons and Dragons unveiled a new look for its iconic logo Monday in honor of the 40th anniversary of battles won and lost with dice, pens and paper.Image: Wizards of the C...

Former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson delivered Wake Forest University's commencement address on Monday morning, her first public remarks since she was abruptly fired last Wednesday.Abr...

Former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson delivered Wake Forest University's commencement address on Monday morning, her first public remarks since she was abruptly fired last Wednesday.Abr...

Former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson delivered Wake Forest University's commencement address on Monday morning, her first public remarks since she was abruptly fired last Wednesday.Abr...

If you've been eyeing someone on Facebook whose profile doesn't list a relationship status, the company is making it easier (or possibly more awkward) to find out if he or she's single.Facebook has ro...

The New York Times has lost one of its most senior digital journalists to the Guardian, continuing a week of news involving top editors at the two papers.Aron Pilhofer has accepted a job as executive ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his country’s troops back from Ukraine’s border, Moscow says.Mr. Putin reportedly told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to have his troop...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his country’s troops back from Ukraine’s border, Moscow says.Mr. Putin reportedly told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to have his troop...

Every week, Mashable presents “Let’s Talk About …,” a look back at the biggest WTF moment from the weekend’s new movies. If you haven’t seen the film, be warned: Th...

There’s a dirty little secret about video games. While the spectacle and excitement of so many popular genres take center stage, the truth is that a lot of games are really all about math. That&...

Twitter is blocking tweets that stem from an Ukrainian ultra-nationalist group for users in Russia.Numerous Russian users report seeing a message that warns of a “withheld account” in plac...

Why do we always get sleepy after lunch? Or, worse yet, why does the office printer never, ever work? Elliott Morgan tackles these and other hard office-related mysteries in the latest installment of ...

When Mashable asked 25-year-od Occupy Wall Street activist Cecily McMillian if she felt cheated by the american justice system she responded while laughing, “abso- *ucking- lutely.”Cecily ...

UPDATE, May 19, 10:25 a.m. ET Occupy Wall Street activist Cecily McMillan has been sentenced to three months in prison, according to reports. Our original interview with her, from before her sentencin...

UPDATE, May 19, 10:25 a.m. ET Occupy Wall Street activist Cecily McMillan has been sentenced to three months in prison with credit for time served, according to reports. Our original interview with he...

Whisper, the anonymous social network, has redesigned its app with a series of new features aimed at providing users with the ability to find like-minded users across topic and location while maintain...

Google Drive has unlimited potential.The feature that lets users upload documents, images, spreadsheets and more has millions of neat little ways to boost your everyday activity. It's also a useful on...

Filling an open position in your organization is a lot like dating: Once you find the right match, you want to do everything in your power to keep that person around. And just like in the dating world...

Move over, Bazinga. We've found a new television catchphrase for geeks — and it's much funnier: "You're gay for my code."Destined to be repeated by developers everywhere, it's a soon-to-be class...

Move over, Bazinga. We've found a new television catchphrase for geeks — and it's much funnier: "You're gay for my code."Destined to be repeated by developers everywhere, it's a soon-to-be class...

The United States government is accusing members of the Chinese military of hacking and cyber-espionage against American businesses, the first time prosecutors have formally charged members of a forei...

Today's Google Doodle is a special treat for puzzle lovers — a fully functional, animated Rubik's CubeRubik's Cube on Google Doodle homepage marks the 40th anniversary of the toy's creationImage...

Today's Google Doodle is a special treat for puzzle lovers — a fully functional, animated Rubik's CubeRubik's Cube on Google Doodle homepage marks the 40th anniversary of the toy's creationImage...

Today's Google Doodle is a special treat for puzzle lovers — a fully functional, animated Rubik's CubeRubik's Cube on Google Doodle homepage marks the 40th anniversary of the toy's creationImage...

Despite being a period drama set 45 years in the past, Sunday night’s episode of Mad Men — titled “The Strategy” — could not have been more timelyWith Jill Abramson’...

Getting your foot in the door for an interview at a hot tech startup is no easy task — and once you've scored the interview itself, you may have to prepare for on-the-spot tests to showcase your...

If catching a tan on an exotic beach or traveling to a tourist trap of a city seems like a bland and boring way to spend your summer vacation, a wildlife adventure may sound like a more appealing geta...

Move over, Bazinga. We've found a new television catchphrase for geeks — and it's much funnier: "You're gay for my code."Destined to be repeated by developers everywhere, it's a soon-to-be class...

Fliers expecting to pass through the world's busiest international hub — Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow Airport — may be checking their tickets twice beginning Monday.In Samsung's latest ...

This recap contains spoilers from this week's episode of Game of Thrones. Don't read unless you're all caught up, and don't say we didn't we warn you.If you didn't think that Petyr Baelish was the mos...

The still unfolding story of Jill Abramson's dismissal from her post as Executive Editor at the New York Times took another turn on Sunday when one of the paper's reporters, Ravi Somaiya, dished out a...

Your devices already track your location and communication — why not what you're looking at, too? That's the promise of the Tobii Glasses 2, a pair of high-tech glasses that can track your eyes....

Even though 69% of Americans find texting to be the "most annoying or offensive" activity while driving, 55% admit to using their phone in the car. A new report from Expedia looks at Americans' habits...

Research shows that the top 25 highest paying companies for interns are dominated by tech companies, including Facebook, Blackrock, Palantir and Amazon. It’s easy to see why: From 2010 to 2020, ...

The Billboard Music Awards resurrected Michael Jackson as a hologram Sunday for a performance of "Slave to the Rhythm," a song from his new posthumous album Xscape.Reminiscent of when Tupac Shakur "pe...

At AT&T's Innovation Showcase in New York City Friday, the company showed off a variety of projects being developed within AT&T Labs. The event's general theme was the shift to more cloud-base...

In a rare moment of honesty from a chief executive, Dish CEO Charlie Ergen told attendees at an industry conference in 2012 that even his own kids at college don't pay for TV and probably won't after ...

One Japanese sports drink company is full of overachievers.Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., wants to send its sports drink to the moon, and it's taking steps to do so: The company released a plan to l...

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has discovered his missing testicle — well, sort ofArmstrong, who in 1996 had testicular cancer and subsequently had one of his testicles surgically removed, fo...

YouTube could be purchasing Twitch, the largest video game live-streaming network, for $1 billion, according to a report released by Variety Sunday evening.According to Variety, the $1 billion deal wi...

For those in tech in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley doesn't just hit home — it is homeSeason one is set to wrap up on May 25, and the similarities between Mike Judge's version and the real thing a...

AT&T has announced that it will acquire satellite broadcaster DirecTV for about $48.5 billion. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, according to a a joint statement released by the...

AT&T has announced that it will acquire satellite broadcaster DirecTV for about $48.5 billion. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, according to a joint statement released by the t...

Virtual reality for chickens. Let's call it Oclucklus RiftThe Second Livestock project aims to develop a virtual reality headset for chickens, giving the farm birds a feeling of living free range to ...

Parts of the Balkans region received three months' worth of rain in just two days last week, leading to flooding that has left at least 20 people dead, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate their h...

Trying ever so hard to put the Met Gala elevator fight behind them, power couple Beyonce and Jay Z delivered a dramatic star-studded mini movie to fans this weekend to shift the conversation to their ...

The privately funded Dragon spacecraft left the International Space Station on Sunday morning, and will return to Earth later in the afternoonDragon was released from the ISS' robotic arm at 9:26 a.m....

The privately funded Dragon spacecraft successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean Sunday afternoon, after leaving the International Space Station earlier in the morning.Dragon was released from t...

The privately funded Dragon spacecraft successfully splashed down into the Pacific Ocean Sunday afternoon, after departing the International Space Station that morning.Dragon was released from the ISS...

In a rare public acceptance of responsibility, the North Korean government announced Sunday that an apartment building under construction in its capital of Pyongyang collapsed, potentially killing hun...

Looking for a job? The Mashable Job Board is the place to search. With over 3,000 employers, we have a wide variety of top companies seeking talented people to fill job openings in different industrie...

During the week, we consume words in snackable, tweetable bites. But on the weekends, we have the time to take a dive into the murkier, lengthier depths of the Internet and expand our attention spans ...

Jay Z and Solange finally explained what triggered their infamous elevator scuffle.Saturday Night Live's season finale opened with Jay Z (Jay Pharoah) and Solange Knowles (Sasheer Zamata) revealing th...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Saturday that a third case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) virus was found in the United StatesAn Illinois man who h...

AT&T has announced that it will acquire satellite broadcaster DirecTV for about $48.5 billion. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, according to a joint statement released by the t...

Police have arrested 18 people, including mining company executives, following the deadly accident that killed 301 miners in western Turkey, according to local mediaThe Dogan News Agency reported that...

This story was updated most recently at 10:50 a.m. ET on May 18.Police have arrested 24 people, including mining company executives, following the deadly accident that killed 301 miners in western Tur...

This story was updated most recently at 4:03 p.m. ET on May 18.Police have arrested three people on negligence charges, and initially detained 25 people — including mining company executives ...

After four (or five, or six) years, it's finally happening — you're graduating! All the papers you stayed up late to write the night before they were due, all the meal plan points you spent on D...

Matrimony doesn't tend go so well in the series, but there's no reason you shouldn't have a wedding fit for a Khaleesi. Safely outside of the Seven Kingdoms, Game of Thrones fans can show their sun an...

Mom and Dad: Parenting is tough, we know.Raising children is a full-time job. On top of that, you still have to bring home the bacon and attempt to sneak in some television after the kids go to bed &#...

Sometimes you just don’t want to get off the couch. It could be because of an epic Game of Thrones marathon, a blustery storm, an illness. Whatever the reason, the following sites, apps, and ser...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: TicketZenOne-Liner...

Some trolls have all the funYes, the time-honored Internet trade of leaving comments, arguing and being generally annoying is sometimes taken up by those with a great sense of humor. Trolling is usual...

This story was updated most recently at 10:50 a.m. ET on May 18.Police have arrested 24 people, including mining company executives, following the deadly accident that killed 301 miners in western Tur...

Mom and Dad: Parenting is tough, we know.Raising children is a full-time job. On top of that, you still have to bring home the bacon and attempt to sneak in some television after the kids go to bed &#...

It's hard to imagine a modern world without social media. We rely on social networks to consume the news, communicate with friends and even do our jobs. Social media has transformed the way we explore...

The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: TicketZenOne-Liner...

You've circled the block six times. Fifteen minutes have passed. Would you pay to secure someone else's parking spot? A startup called MonkeyParking thinks San Francisco residents will — and it'...

Being a wallflower has its perks — except for when you want to meet new people. Shy and quiet types might prefer to stay home with a good book, but it's healthy to branch out every once in a whi...

As pressure mounted on the New York Times to explain the abrupt firing of its first female executive editor, Jill Abramson, the paper's publisher defended his decision on Saturday.Publisher Arthur Sul...

Between Foursquare releasing its new check-in app and the latest on the proposed net-neutrality laws, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps.Luckily, Mashable creates a roundup each...

Between Foursquare releasing its new check-in app and the latest on the proposed net-neutrality laws, you may have overlooked some of this week's best new apps.Luckily, Mashable creates a roundup each...

Rescue workers ended the search for survivors in the deadly mining accident that killed 301 workers in Soma, a town in western Turkey, after recovering the bodies of the last two missing miners Saturd...

When Leap Motion first launched its gesture-based controller, many wondered whether the device would have many practical applications, beyond games and gimmicky appsA lot has changed in the past year ...

People always like to take a swing at those on topApple — the highest-ranked tech company in the Fortune 500 — faced more patent lawsuits in 2013 than any other company in the United State...

That crazy, big, scary Godzilla needs to drop the smartphoneThe 50-story-high lizard monster returns to movie screens this weekend, and now we finally know why he causes all that destruction in San Fr...

Pokémon plus Lego — a collaboration worth slapping your forehead and shouting, "Why didn't I think of that?!"Unofficial Lego pro Dan McCormack used the bricks to make amazingly intricate cr...

Pokémon plus Lego — a collaboration worth slapping your forehead and shouting, "Why didn't I think of that?!"Unofficial Lego pro Dan McCormack used the bricks to make amazingly intricate cr...

Rescue workers ended the search for survivors in the deadly mining accident that killed 301 workers in Soma, a town in western Turkey, after recovering the last two missing bodies Saturday morning"Our...

Jeopardy may have just unleashed its greatest category ever.Alex Trebek went from game-show host to hip-hop MC in a recent episode when he quizzed contestants on their '90s rap knowledgeSee also: What...

When Leap Motion first launched its gesture-based controller, many wondered whether the device would have many practical applications, beyond games and gimmicky appsA lot has changed in the past year ...

Step aside, Argentinosaurus. There's a new dino in town — and he's ginormous.Paleontologists in Argentina unearthed what they believe to be the 95- to 100-million-year-old fossils of the "bigges...

The ongoing legal war between two of tech's leading brands, Apple and Google, has finally come to an end, after they agreed to settle existing smartphone-patent lawsuits against each other. In a join...

VELYKA NOVOSILKA/POKROVSKE, Ukraine –- The black-clad masked man with a Kalashnikov resting in his arms speaks confidently of the mission about to get underway. “We will act fast, like lig...

Not all nerds want to hide away in their basements this summer. While video games, air conditioned movie theaters and Netflix marathons have their perks, there are still plenty who are dying to have s...

College seniors everywhere are donning caps and gowns this weekend, proudly accepting their diplomas and gearing up for a bright future of living with their parents for six months while they "figure t...

Engaged geeks, update your guest lists — Bruce Wayne, Tony Stark and Peter Parker are coming to the party.Weddings are supposed to be a personal affair, and if you and your beloved's interest in...

The ongoing legal war between two of tech's leading brands, Apple and Google, has finally come to an end, after they agreed to settle existing smartphone-patent lawsuits against each other. In a join...

As most professionals and job seekers know, networking plays a huge role in helping you achieve your career goals. But strong industry connections can be beneficial to entrepreneurs, too: According to...

Not all nerds want to hide away in their basements this summer. While video games, air conditioned movie theaters and Netflix marathons have their perks, there are still plenty who are dying to have s...

Saturday marks 10 years since same-sex marriage was first legalized in the United StatesMassachusetts was the first state to grant same-sex couples the right to marry, on May 17, 2004Iowa, Maine and V...

OK, it's not much but it's something ...The first official photo from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII has been released, and it's a blurry picture of the film's clapboard, tweeted by actor John Boye...

The first Guardians of the Galaxy trailer was one of the buzziest to come from the Hollywood marketing machine in the past year when it debuted in February. Can lighting strike twice?We'll find out Mo...

Warning: This video contains some graphic cartoon violence.Don't let Yoshi's adorably 8-bit exterior fool you. In real life, he'd still be a ravenous carnivore.The team at The Pete Holmes Show imagine...

A record 33.3 million people were internally displaced by conflict and violence in their home countries in 2013, according to a new report the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) released o...

When news of the Federal Communications Commissions' plan to consider paid priority on the Internet hit Reddit, the question wasn't so much whether the move was a good idea, it was "How do I best tell...

In the heart-warming department, Tony Stark’s chest-piece has nothing on #CapForStrat.An alien-invasion-level assemblage of Marvel’s Avengers and other characters have now weighed in on th...

Three soccer players from Iran's World Cup team joined Twitter and obtained verified accounts on Thursday, which might not sound like big news until you remember that Iran has a strange relationship w...

Many of us pride ourselves on being able to text while walking or while out at a bar, but one teenager has the best brag of all — he is now officially the world’s fastest texterUsing Fleks...

Warning: This video contains some graphic cartoon violence.Don't let Yoshi's adorably 8-bit exterior fool you. In real life, he'd still be a ravenous carnivore.The team at The Pete Holmes Show imagine...

The student travel agency STA Travel has announced it will no longer arrange trips that involve the unethical treatment of animals.They have stopped tours that include elephant rides, visits to Tiger ...

Cities across Brazil were wracked by protests again on Friday as citizens try to bring attention to the injustices they feel surround World Cup construction.At least 18 cities have experienc...

We've seen some pretty solid superpower recreations before, but these real-life Wolverine claws are on another level.Just a few days before X-Men: Days of Future Past hits theaters on May 23, amateur ...

Darden Restaurants unloaded the underperforming Red Lobster chain on Friday to investment firm Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billionBest known for Olive Garden these days, Darden is planning to use the...

India's newest prime minister has set up a a website to collect messages from anyone who has congratulated him on Twitter, Facebook and other forms of social media.Plenty congratulated Narendra Modi o...

Had the Coen Brothers’ darkly poetic Inside Llewyn Davis been about Hollywood instead of the ‘60s folk scene, you can bet your orange tabby it would’ve been at least nominated for an...

CHENNAI, India — Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi is poised to become India’s new prime minister as his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured one of India’s most decisive elections in ...

Pitbull has released a video for the official song of the 2014 World Cup, "We Are One (Ole Ola)" — which is to say, Pitbull has just released a Pitbull music videoPeople dance, Pitbull raps and ...

An internal report from the New York Times acquired by Mashable highlights the paper's struggle to embrace digital publishingA partial version of the report, which BuzzFeed acquired Thursday, highligh...

If you run a business, it might be worth your time to introduce volunteering opportunities as the latest company perk. It will not only improve the skill set of your employees, but also promote health...

Arcade Fire, fresh off expressing strong support for the same-sex marriage movement at the Coachella music festival in April, has unleashed a new music video featuring The Amazing Spider-Man 2 actor A...

Many of us pride ourselves on being able to text while walking or while out at a bar, but one teenager has the best brag of all — he is now officially the world’s fastest texterUsing Fleks...

Google and Wikipedia appear to be the latest victims of Iran's online censorship efforts, just two days after the Iranian government repeated — once again — that it's planning to loosen it...

"We're not meant to save the word. We're meant to leave it."With those words from Michael Caine, it's finally clear what Christopher Nolan has been up to with Interstellar, his follow-up to the Dark K...

Fueled by record heat, high winds and unusually intense drought conditions, at least nine wildfires have hop-scotched across southern California, destroying homes and killing one person. Several of th...

We're about to find out who is and who is not, in fact, a gold digger.The marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is on at the Belvedere Fort in Florence, Italy, on Saturday, May 24, the Associated ...

OK, it's not much but it's something ...The first official photo from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII has been released, and it's a blurry picture of the film's clapboard, tweeted by actor John Boye...

In a new low in ghoulish marketing, an ad agency in India has used the shooting of Malala Yousafzai to sell mattresses.Since the theme of the print campaign for Kurl-On mattresses is “bounce bac...

The first Guardians of the Galaxy trailer was one of the buzziest to come from the Hollywood marketing machine in the past year when it debuted in February. Can lighting strike twice?We'll find out Mo...

When Netflix's hit original show Orange Is the New Black returns June 6, we'll see a lot of familiar faces in prison jumpsuits. But during the season two premiere in New York City on Thursday night, c...

No matter how many times you insisted you'd be different from your parents when you grew up, it's only a matter of time before you inevitably realize as an adult that you're really not that different....

Paul McCartney's new music video for "Appreciate" introduces us to his most recent collaborator: a slick robot named Newman.The video follows Newman walking through a museum that comes to life at the ...

CHENNAI, India — Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi is poised to become India’s new prime minister as his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured one of India’s most decisive elections in ...

Mobile payment systems like Isis promise a world where paying for something is as easy as waving your cellphone over a store terminal. But what if all you had to do was nod?That's the promise of Eaze,...

Steve Jobs glanced at the sheet of paper with Apple's future on it and promptly flicked it away onto the table. Then he uttered one of his trademark criticisms to Eddy Cue, the manager who had handed ...

Naturally, we all get a little hungry. Today, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden had an apparent craving for burgers and fries, meeting for lunch at Shake Shack in Washington's Dupont...

An internal report on digital innovation at the New York Times, obtained in full by Mashable, highlights the paper's struggle to embrace online publishingBuzzFeed on Thursday published an almost-compl...

Does being a three-time Oscar nominated actress guarantee that you're a good liar? Probably. But in Jennifer Lawrence's case, noDespite (spoiler alert) losing to Jimmy Fallon in a round of "Box of Lie...

If you've ever had the urge to wear your favorite photo as a pattern on your shoes, then your dream is about to come true.Adidas is teasing an app for its ZX Flux sneakers that would let you take a ph...

The hero cat that saved a 4-year-old boy from a vicious dog attack earlier this week is hitting the big leagues. Well, technically, the minor leagues.California's Bakersfield Blaze announced on Twitte...

The hero cat that saved a 4-year-old boy from a vicious dog attack earlier this week is hitting the big leagues. Well, technically, the minor leagues.California's Bakersfield Blaze announced on Twitte...

United Nations officials say the human rights situation in eastern Ukraine is worsening.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay released a report on Friday that details an "alarming deterior...

The firing of Jill Abramason and the ensuing discussion of pay discrepancies and institutional sexism at the New York Times has reignited debate about larger issues surrounding women in media.Abramson...

We've seen some pretty solid superpower recreations before, but these real-life Wolverine claws are on another level.Just a few days before X-Men: Days of Future Past hits theaters on May 23, amateur ...

Jupiter's Great Red Spot — the most powerful storm in the solar system — is at its smallest observed size yet, and scientists aren't sure why.Recent Hubble Space Telescope images of the st...

It's been 75 years since the first appearance of Batman in the pages of Detective Comics #27. With a new video game launching later this year and another film on the horizon, you could say the Bat has...

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has informed the National Basketball Association that he does not accept his lifetime ban and refuses to pay the $2.5 million fine levied against him.NBA Com...

The Department of Transportation announced on Friday it was giving its maximum fine of $35 million to General Motors for delaying recalls for some models with faulty ignition switches.The glitch has b...

It's raining, but on the wrong coast. In California, an intense drought has reached a new milestone, with 100% of the state in severe to exceptional drought. No significant rain is expected there unti...

The first Halo game for the next-generation Xbox One will come out in fall 2015, Microsoft announced Friday morning.Halo 5: Guardians is a larger effort than Halo 4, the game's developer wrote in an X...

Stop snapping selfies and look up at the spectacular world around you.Zachary Levi and Sesame Street's Bert know that a day in the park doesn't need a filter. The quirky pair combined their mutual fon...

Stop snapping selfies and look up at the spectacular world around you.Zachary Levi and Sesame Street's Bert know that a day in the park doesn't need a filter. The quirky pair combined their mutual fon...

CNN has fired news reporter and editor Marie-Louise Gumuchian after an internal investigation discovered plagiarism in "about 50 published stories."The news network made the announcement on Friday mor...

Within days of the 9/11 attacks in New York City, Brian Cury installed a webcam at the site. He wanted the families of victims — and the world, he says — to witness the brave determination...

iPad photography is a fact of life. No matter how ridiculous we may look holding a 9.4-inch or 7.8-inch device above our heads or in front of our faces, we’re going to keep using them to take pi...

As of Thursday, 100% of California is now in "severe drought" or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The state has had its driest start to the year ever recorded, and 2013 was its driest cal...

Now that Glass is available to everyone, Google has to make it appealing to the massesGoogle has hired marketing veteran Ivy Ross to lead its Glass division. Ross has a limited tech background, having...

A Russian rocket carrying the country's most advanced communications satellite exploded shortly after launch early Friday, Russian state media reports.Officials lost contact about nine minutes after t...

A Russian rocket carrying the country's most advanced communications satellite exploded shortly after launch early Friday, Russian state media reports.Officials lost contact about nine minutes after t...

Celebrities seem to have it all, but there's one thing they don't always have — a college degreeYes, to be rich and famous sometimes require a circuitous path, one that isn't paved with diplomas...

Scientists have discovered what they say is the "oldest most complete" human skeleton in the Western hemisphere, the National Geographic Society reportsThe 12,000-year-old skeleton includes major bone...

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo earns approximately $44 million per year through his playing salary with Real Madrid and a myriad of endorsement deals. The average Portuguese person earns ... a lot le...

It's been 75 years since the first appearance of Batman in the pages of Detective Comics #27. With a new video game launching later this year and another film on the horizon, you could say the Bat has...

Rescue teams have recovered at least 29 bodies, and more than 100 are still missing after a ferry capsized off the shore of Bangladesh.It's unclear how many people were aboard the ferry — as the...

The hero cat that saved a 4-year-old boy from a vicious dog attack earlier this week is hitting the big leagues. Well, technically, the minor leagues.California's Bakersfield Blaze announced on Twitte...

Is that potato a spitting image of Winston Churchill, or is my brain just playing tricks on me? In today's Mashable Minute, Elliott Morgan uses his face to explain "pareidolia," the sensation responsi...

Does being a three-time Oscar nominated actress guarantee that you're a good liar? Probably. But in Jennifer Lawrence's case, noDespite (spoiler alert) losing to Jimmy Fallon in a round of "Box of Lie...

When ZeniMax Online Studios released The Elder Scrolls Online, it was an okay game, but it wasn't the game a lot of fans were hoping for. That might be okay, though, because there are other MMOs (mass...

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has informed the National Basketball Association that he does not accept his lifetime ban and refuses to pay the $2.5 million fine levied against him.NBA Com...

We're about to find out who is and who is not, in fact, a gold digger.The marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is on at the Belvedere Fort in Florence, Italy, on Saturday, May 24, the Associated ...

At every graduation, you can see a glass case of emotions — excitement, hope and ambition in the soon-to-be grad's eyes. Proud family members wait anxiously to hear your name, and pleased teache...

Pinterest is best known as a destination where people can share affordable wedding ideas, dip recipes, and inspirational quotes pasted over photos of white sand beaches. But a small number of Pinteres...

Listen up, traveling weirdos. Hotel staffers have heard your bizarre requests and they are totally judging youIt's not easy to shock a hotel worker, especially those seasoned professionals who've serv...

Celebrities seem to have it all, but there's one thing they don't always have — a college degreeYes, to be rich and famous sometimes require a circuitous path, one that isn't paved with diplomas...

From The Hunger Games and Divergent to Legend and The Testing, longtime YA fans and newcomers alike have recently been obsessed with dystopian trilogy after dystopian trilogy featuring heroic action a...

The wearable tech craze has begun and it's not going to slow down anytime soon. In fact, new report revealed that wearables will have a major impact on our everyday lives over the next decade.With mor...

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo earns approximately $44 million per year through his playing salary with Real Madrid and a myriad of endorsement deals. The average Portuguese person earns ... a lot le...

Gmail's Android app has been installed more than 1 billion times, Google's Sundar Pichai revealed today on his Google+ pageSee also: The Comparative Anatomy of the Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4The app's ...

A Russian rocket carrying the country's most advanced communications satellite exploded shortly after launch early Friday, Russian state media reports.Officials lost contact about nine minutes after t...

LAS VEGAS — Justin Hartfield isn’t in the business of selling marijuana, but he is interested in helping you get your hands on some grass.Hartfield is the CEO and founder of Weedmaps, a fr...

Celebrities seem to have it all, but there's one thing they don't always have — a college degreeYes, to be rich and famous sometimes require a circuitous path, one that isn't paved with diplomas...

When Foursquare first announced it was splitting its app into two, many were puzzled by the move. Even founder Dennis Crowley admitted he thought it was crazy at first.With Swarm, Foursquare's other h...

Pets are the most popular object of our affection, which is why the Internet is made of cats and dogs. But it's more than just a bunch of cute pictures — there's science and data involved, and w...

The FCC voted 3-2 to approve its controversial proposal on net neutrality ThursdayAnd while much of the conversation around the 99-page proposal concerns the new rules and the potential to reclassify ...

Pets are the most popular object of our affection, which is why the Internet is made of cats and dogs. But it's more than just a bunch of cute pictures — there's science and data involved, and w...

They have finally spokenAfter a tumultuous week of guessing, speculating and attempting to contact the Illuminati, the world can finally sleep soundly tonight, knowing the infamous elevator brawl betw...

The University of Alabama Crimson Tide is one of America's iconic college football programs, and has been for decades. Folks take their pigskin very seriously down South, and a popular game among many...

To the chagrin of net neutrality advocates, the Federal Communication Commission’s latest Open Internet Proposal, released on Thursday, waves a wet noodle at companies that flout open Internet r...

The FCC voted 3-2 to approve its controversial proposal on net neutrality ThursdayAnd while much of the conversation around the 99-page proposal concerns the new rules and the potential to reclassify ...

Pinterest's ad program may be less than a week old, but the company certainly isn't having cashflow issuesPinterest raised another large funding round — its third in about 15 months — this...

Can money buy peace in Ukraine?Thousands of Ukrainian steelworkers have hit the streets in eastern Ukraine, working to bring normalcy back to towns that have been overrun by pro-Russian separatists.Se...

The Swiss chocolate-making dates to the 17th Century. Now a chocolatier in Switzerland is taking the candy into the future. Lausanne-based Morphotonix has found a way to etch microstructures into choc...

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday opened the door to a wide range of possibilities for the future of the Internet.Commissioners voted 3-2, along expected party lines...

Uber is setting its sights high.The app-based car service will let consumers request private jet rides to and from Cannes, France, for the Cannes Film Festival in May. Users can request the UberJET op...

They have finally spokenAfter a tumultuous week of guessing, speculating and attempting to contact the Illuminati, the world can finally sleep soundly tonight, knowing the infamous elevator brawl betw...

The FCC has published its full net neutrality proposal, a document that could very well change the Internet as we know itSee also: FCC Advances Controversial Proposal on Net NeutralityOn Thursday, the...

Uber may be on the road to an 11-digit valuation.The ride-hailing startup is in talks to raise a new round of funding at a $10 billion valuation, according to a Bloomberg report Thursday. The amount t...

The love of your life deserves the perfect anniversary present, and jewelry or a nice tie just isn't going to cut itThe awe-inspiring ad from BranitVFX centers on an elaborate gift exchange that ends ...

The love of your life deserves the perfect anniversary present, and jewelry or a nice tie just isn't going to cut itThe awe-inspiring ad from BranitVFX centers on an elaborate gift exchange that ends ...

Extensive qualifying campaigns. The opaque World Cup draw. And how do points (no, we don't mean goals) work, anyway? The logistics and technicalities of Earth's biggest sporting event can be a bit mys...

The Times is not a-changin' fast enough.Back in July, The New York Times commissioned a task force to assess the publication's digital efforts to date and recommend ways it can better keep up with the...

Pinterest's ad program may be less than a week old, but the company certainly isn't having cashflow issuesPinterest raised another large funding round — its third in about 15 months — this...

Hey, Batman, why the long face? You can't expect all that vigilante justice to be a walk in the park.After Batman vs. Superman director Zack Snyder tweeted a first look at the Dark Knight from the upc...

Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia, whose company provides a social network platform for neighborhoods, is facing felony hit-and-run charges after allegedly causing an accident last August that resulted in inju...

Former New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson has a "badass new hobby." That's according to her daughter, Cornelia Griggs, who posted a photo to Instagram on Thursday that shows the ousted edit...

Adobe's Creative Cloud is in the midst of a massive outage that has lasted for more than 18 hours and has affected users throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.Subscribers to Creative Cloud ...

Chances are you remember exactly where you were on Sept. 11, 2001. It was a day of tragedy that left behind wounds that are still fresh nearly 13 years later.New York City's National September 11 Memo...

The world welcomed two new polymers on Thursday, codenamed Titan and Hydro, both of which came from the same reaction. One is rigid; it could become part of the next generation of computers. The other...

If the Dalai Lama and Barack Obama already gave a shout-out to your ad campaign, what can you possibly do as an encore?Keep spreading the love, says San Francisco-based ad agency Eleven Inc.See also: ...

What if investigative journalist Nina Teicholz told you everything you know about nutrition is wrong?That means all the time you spent avoiding bacon, butter and red meat and eating vegetables instead...

Conrad Hilton would have told you that a life well lived is one that includes a well-worn passport. For the marketing arm of the hotel empire that Hilton began in 1919, that philosophy is now manifest...

Even the toughest bike locks won't stand up to the most determined and well-equipped bike thieves. But a new startup is trying to prevent bike thefts altogether with the Skylock, its connected bike lo...

At first glance, it seems like the ideal marriage: The Elder Scrolls franchise, which has produced open-world RPG mega-hits like Skyrim and Oblivion, and massively multiplayer online games like World ...

The CW is doubling down on zombies and superheroes this fall with its primetime lineup, including a new comic book-inspired show called Flash and the renewal of its popular Vampire Diaries spinoff The...

If you run a small business, it might be worth your time to introduce volunteering opportunities as the latest company perk. It will not only improve the skill set of your employees, but also promote ...

Foursquare's new app called Swarm has arrived, as promised. The app went live in the iOS App Store and Google Play on Thursday.Foursquare announced in early May that it would split its experience into...

If you thought Samsung was notorious for copying Apple, China's Xiaomi is in its own class. The company's Mi Pad tablet looks so much like the Apple iPad mini, it's eerie.The company's first tablet, u...

The Times is not a-changin' fast enough.Back in July, The New York Times commissioned a task force to assess the publication's digital efforts to date and recommend ways it can better keep up with the...

Highlights: 3 things you need to know nowThe FCC voted 3-2 to take the next step toward adopting a new proposal on net neutrality. A public comment period is now open.We haven't seen the full proposal...

Highlights: 3 things you need to know nowThe FCC voted 3-2 to take the next step toward adopting a new proposal on net neutrality. A public comment period is now open.We haven't seen the full proposal...

You now have one very good reason to get excited about minor league baseballOhio's Toledo Mud Hens are planning a Ghostbusters theme night for the game on May 30, and Bill Murray is so enthusiastic ab...

Who says print is dead?Chipotle unveiled a new program Thursday called Cultivating Thought, which features original essays from 10 writers, actors and thinkers printed on Chipotle cups and bags.See al...

Fueled by record heat, high winds and drought conditions, at least nine wildfires are burning in California, destroying several homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.Mashable will...

Starting on Thursday, people in select locations across the country can text 9-1-1 with emergencies if they are unable to call them in.The Federal Communications Commission is rolling out the service ...

Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia, whose company provides a social network platform for neighborhoods, is facing felony hit-and-run charges after allegedly causing an accident last August that resulted in inju...

An aide to Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that he was the man in photos showing a person kicking a protester at the site of the Turkish mine disaster in Soma.The aide, Yusuf Ye...

An aide to Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was "deeply saddened" after kicking a protester at the site of the Turkish mine disaster in Soma."I was deeply saddened the Soma inciden...

An aide to Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was "deeply saddened" by the Turkish mine disaster in Soma and "sorry" after he was seen kicking a protester there."I was deeply saddene...

Adobe's Creative Cloud is in the midst of a massive outage that has lasted for more than 18 hours and has affected users throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.Subscribers to Creative Cloud ...

While Steven Hsiu and Anson Tsui were in their senior year of college at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2009, they decided to start a delivery service for Vietnamese and Mexican food. They...

The concept of climate change is overwhelming. In light of a landmark report the U.S. government released on May 6, it's clearer than ever that climate change affects our daily lives, everywhere from ...

Break out your big spoon, because Nutella celebrates its 50th anniversary on Monday.To make the occasion even sweeter, it has collaborated with Cronut creator Dominque Ansel for a drool-worthy collabo...

Break out your big spoon, because Nutella celebrates its 50th anniversary on Monday.To make the occasion even sweeter, it has collaborated with Cronut creator Dominque Ansel for a drool-worthy collabo...

Hundreds of fast food workers are protesting around the U.S. on Thursday, asking for an hourly wage of $15. Some of their fellow workers are joining in around the world — organizers say strikes ...

Chances are you remember exactly where you were on Sept. 11, 2001. It was a day of tragedy that left behind wounds that are still fresh nearly 13 years later.New York City's National September 11 Memo...

One of the biggest meetings on net neutrality takes place today when the Federal Communications Commission will publicly release its proposed rules about the future of the "Open Internet." Mashable is...

One of the biggest meetings on net neutrality took place today when the Federal Communications Commission publicly releases its proposed rules about the future of the "Open Internet." Mashable was on ...

One of the biggest meetings on net neutrality took place today when the Federal Communications Commission publicly released its proposed rules about the future of the "Open Internet." Mashable was on ...

The world welcomed two new polymers on Thursday, codenamed Titan and Hydro, both of which came from the same reaction. One is rigid; it could become part of the next generation of computers. The other...

Hey, Batman, why the long face? You can't expect all that vigilante justice to be a walk in the park.After Batman vs. Superman director Zack Snyder tweeted a first look at the Dark Knight from the upc...

President Barack Obama, former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, survivors and relatives of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001 delivered moving remarks at a dedication ceremony at New York City's National ...

President Barack Obama, former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, survivors and relatives of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, delivered moving remarks at a dedication ceremony at New York City's National...

Eric Schmidt, Google's executive chairman and former CEO, has weighed in on a top European Union court's "right to be forgotten" ruling, which lets consumers ask Google to remove damaging links. And a...

Although demand for workers with STEM qualifications has only grown in recent years, a minority of students elect to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in high school and college...

The year of recalls isn't over yet for General Motors.GM announced on Thursday that it is recalling another 2.7 million vehicles for various issues.The bulk of the recall is for Chevrolet Malibu cars ...

What if investigative journalist Nina Teicholz told you everything you know about nutrition is wrong?That means all the time you spent avoiding bacon, butter and red meat and eating vegetables instead...

If the Dalai Lama and Barack Obama already gave a shout-out to your ad campaign, what can you possibly do as an encore?Keep spreading the love, says San Francisco-based ad agency Eleven Inc.See also: ...

Archaeologists from Cairo have discovered two tombs in Egypt dating back more than 3,000 years.The tombs, found on May 8 just 15 miles south of the Giza Pyramids, are 3,100 years old and are helping a...

The Mashable Events Board is a great place to find leading conferences in your industry, whether it's advertising, technology, media or public relations. This week, we're highlighting five events that...

Madesquare, a new startup that helps people create crafts using photos from their camera rolls, launched its first iOS app on Thursday.The app capitalizes on the popularity of square-shaped photos and...

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have completed a groundbreaking new test: They knocked widespread blood cancer into remission with a single massive blast of measles vaccine.Stacy Erholtz, who was suffe...

So, the UN is holding a meeting to discuss the legality of killer robots. We don't want you to panic, but let's face it, a killer-robot-apocalypse is probably right behind the cornerMeanwhile, a stude...

Nintendo's Game Boy was much more than just a handheld gaming device — it was also a multifunctional camera.At the time of its release, the Game Boy Camera was the smallest digital camera in the...

What if investigative journalist Nina Teicholz told you everything you know about nutrition is wrong?That means all the time you spent avoiding bacon, butter and red meat and eating vegetables instead...

Conrad Hilton would have told you that a life well lived is one that includes a well-worn passport. For the marketing arm of the hotel empire that Hilton began in 1919, that philosophy is now manifest...

Foursquare's new app called Swarm has arrived, as promised. The app went live in the iOS App Store and Google Play on Thursday.Foursquare announced in early May that it would split its experience into...

Google on Thursday announced a new partnership that will bring full scale encryption to Google Apps.Working with email data protection company Zix, Google has launched a new commercial product for Goo...

Who says print is dead?Chipotle unveiled a new program Thursday called Cultivating Thought, which features original essays from 10 writers, actors and thinkers printed on Chipotle cups and bags.See al...

Greetings from the sunny post-apocalypse!The behemoth green lizard known as Godzilla (or Zilla, or Gojira, or that big dragon in the Puff Daddy music video) gets a lot of flak. People are always screa...

Congratulations! After four long years of hard work, you finally get to walk onto that stage and receive that coveted little piece of paper that says you're moving on to the next phase in life.Knowin...

If you thought Samsung was notorious for copying Apple, China's Xiaomi is in its own class. The company's Mi Pad tablet looks so much like the Apple iPad mini, it's eerie.The company's first tablet, u...

Break out your big spoon, because Nutella celebrates its 50th anniversary on Monday.To make the occasion even sweeter, it has collaborated with Cronut creator Dominque Ansel for a drool-worthy collabo...

All it takes is a familiar scent from the past to unleash a floodgate of forgotten memories.The sense of smell has many different purposes for us humans. It allows us to taste food, can trigger social...

Being Batman is serious business.When it comes to Dark Knight canon, anything goes. After 75 years of fighting crime, ol' Bruce Wayne has been through pretty much everything a human being can possibly...

A couple of months ago my 13-year-old son came to me with a true story. One of his acquaintances had given him control of an Instagram profile with roughly 3,500 followers as a gift.A few days later, ...

Although demand for workers with STEM qualifications has only grown in recent years, a minority of students elect to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in high school and college...

One of the largest retail energy suppliers in North America, Direct Energy, has announced a partnership with Nest, the smart thermostat. The deal is designed to encourage adoption of Direct Energy's s...

South Korean prosecutors have indicted the captain of the sunken South Korean ferry and three other crew members on homicide charges Thursday, the Associated Press reports11 other crew members have be...

A plot twist can make or break a piece of literature. If done right, it offers readers a thrilling re-entry into the story. If done wrong, a twist can be clumsy and confusing.We've been thinking about...

If there's that specific blend of cigarettes, body odor and too-much-perfume in the air, that means it's the Cannes Film Festival. The world's most elegant celebration of cinema and salesmanship has c...

HTC has officially launched the HTC One mini 2, a compact, trimmed-down version of its flagship Android phone, the HTC One M8Visually, there are no big surprises here. The HTC One mini 2 has a 4.5-inc...

Mario Kart occupies a happy, nostalgic place in the hearts of gamers. Playing against a group of friends in the same room, no matter what Nintendo console iteration it happened on, was always a perfec...

Breaking up is hard to do, and it's even harder when you go as naturally together as steak and A.1. But not all change is a bad thing.After nearly 50 years, A.1. is removing the "steak" from its name ...

Last week, we challenged Mashable readers to create perfectly looping videos on Vine. Stop-motion animator Jesse Herring, who owns the totalsuccess account on the app, was guest host.See also: 4 Vine ...

Google Glass just got a whole lot more useful for travel. The connected headset now has official apps for Foursquare, TripIt and OpenTable.The new apps join Word Lens and Google's own Field Trip (whic...

Xbox's recent decision to drop the Xbox Live Gold requirement for access to entertainment apps may be cause for celebration for many — except those who have already purchased the $60-a-year subs...

Smartphone addiction may be on the rise, but a new app wants to help users spend less time on their phones.BreakFree's Android app tracks the amount of time you spend looking at your phone, and gives ...

While some cars these days are smart enough to drive themselves, the bike industry has remained largely untouched in terms of innovation. But a new company wants to pedal forward with what it's callin...

A few clues that cropped up on Wednesday have led to rumors that Microsoft is set to unveil new Surface tablets very soon.The most obvious clue is Microsoft's announcement of a Surface event scheduled...

The only people who love Alec Baldwin's rants more than Alec Baldwin are the tabloidsBaldwin's dicey run-in with the New York City police on May 13 isn't the first time he's made a scene on Page Six. ...

A total of nine fires are currently burning in San Diego County, following a chaotic day for fire crews working to battle the blazes as county officials declared a local emergency. Residences have bee...

The Oatmeal's effort to save Nikola Tesla's old laboratory and turn it into a museum took a major turn on Wednesday, when Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk committed to donating more moneyLed by Matthew ...

The Flash is here — well, he was here. Where did he go?The CW dropped its first trailer Wednesday for its spinoff of Arrow, and it doesn't matter how many times you watch it (above), you're boun...

The fact that Zlatan Ibrahimovic — one of the world's greatest soccer players, but whose Sweden team did not qualify — won't be playing in the World Cup this summer is nothing less than a ...

Edward Snowden is heading to HollywoodNews broke Wednesday that Sony Pictures Entertainment had optioned rights to No Place to Hide, a new book by journalist Glenn Greenwald, whose reporting on the NS...

At least 274 people are dead in what has become the worst mining disaster in Turkey's history.So far, 363 miners have been rescued, while the fate of 150 others who remain trapped underground is uncle...

At least 274 people are dead in what has become the worst mining disaster in Turkey's history.So far, 363 miners have been rescued, while the fate of 150 others who remain trapped underground is uncle...

Among the eight new shows CBS touted Wednesday at the network's annual upfront presentation to advertisers is Battle Creek, a police drama from the minds of Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and Hou...

Flappy Bird will make its long-awaited return to the App Store in August. The game's creator, Dong Nguyen, has reportedly revealed a few more details about what the game will look like.The new Flappy ...

Turkish media, backed by thousands of Turks on Twitter, are asking whether an assistant to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan kicked a protester at the site of the deadly mine accident in Som...

LAS VEGAS — When Evernote launched Evernote Market and its line of retail products in September, CEO Phil Libin had no idea what to expectEvernote, which achieved prominence by offering a suite ...

A plot twist can make or break a piece of literature. If done right, it offers readers a thrilling re-entry into the story. If done wrong, a twist can be clumsy and confusing.We've been thinking about...

Tuesday night brought one of the most exciting, controversial games of the NBA Playoffs, as the Oklahoma City Thunder used a furious last-minute comeback — and some suspect calls by officials &#...

A combustible combination of record heat, intense drought and powerful and desiccating Santa Ana winds has helped fuel several wildfires in California. On Wednesday, fire crews battled a rapidly sprea...

If you're experiencing problems accessing Twitter notifications in its official mobile apps and in TweetDeck, you aren't alone.After a brief Twitter outage on Tuesday, many users are experiencing a di...

A complete teardown of Google Glass, Google's $1,500 wearable computer, conducted earlier this month reveals that the price of the components adds up to just $152.47The teardown, performed by IHS, fou...

Two teenage boys wowed the Britain's Got Talent judges with their rendition of Faith Evans and Twista's "Hope," changing the rap verses to reflect their feelings about bullying.The duo — Bars an...

It didn't long for Kim Jong-Un to be in power before someone made a video game about him.Upcoming satirical game Glorious Leader offers you a chance at the sweet life of North Korea's ruler. You ride ...

The first time Stephen Sutton walked out of a hospital after being diagnosed with cancer, his surgeon told him to go home and get some rest, so Sutton went back to his house, grabbed a curly wig, foun...

Finally, a possible answer to why it's taken Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin upwards of 20 years to pen the series: He's using technology older than WesterosMartin appeared on Conan Tuesday ...

Facebook and YouTube are now dominating mobile traffic shares in early 2014, as more people shift to a mobile device to upload photos to social networks and watch cat videos.Facebook and YouTube now a...

Jill Abramson, executive editor at the New York Times, stepped down on Thursday without warning, leaving the role to Dan Baquet, who was managing editor.Abramson, who took over as executive editor in ...

Jill Abramson was suddenly pushed out of the top editorial role of the New York Times on Wednesday. Dean Baquet, who was managing editor, immediately took over the job, becoming the first African-Amer...

Rumors of Square's demise may have been greatly exaggerated.Square expects to turn a profit by this time next year, or at latest a couple months after that depending on which investment plan it pursue...

It’s no secret anymore: Sony Pictures Entertainment made the first move on a potential Edward Snowden movie, optioning rights to No Place to Hide, the new book by former Guardian columnist Glenn...

Facebook and YouTube are now dominating mobile traffic shares in early 2014, as more people shift to a mobile device to upload photos to social networks and watch cat videos.Facebook and YouTube now a...

Gawker founder Nick Denton is marrying his longtime partner Derrence Washington later this month, but despite his reputation for being the king of all things media, you won't likely find any Instagram...

Google has updated public transit info for the UK, adding information for every single transit line in the countryVancouver and Chicago areas has also been updated with real time update. And for those...

Facebook is rolling out a new feature to its iOS app that encourages users to share more about what they are doing.The new feature, part of an app update rolling out to users Wednesday, will surface c...

Most of us spend at least 40 hours a week at work, much of that time spent at our desks. We're composing emails, we're triaging tasks, we're jumping on phone calls, we're strategizing with co-workers....

This story is about net neutrality. Have we lost you yet?Few words strike fear into the hearts of Internet advocates and boredom into the the minds of the general public like the phrase "net neutralit...

Hurricanes and tropical storms are reaching their peak intensity closer to the poles, migrating at about 30 miles per year, according to a new study published Wednesday. If this shift continues, it co...

Hurricanes and tropical storms are reaching their peak intensity closer to the poles, migrating at about 30 miles per decade, according to a new study published Wednesday. If this shift continues, it ...

Brainstorming seems to be a big part of office life. However, study after study has shown that brainstorming isn’t more effective than having people working on their own and then reporting their...

When this accidental email from the photo service Shutterfly came through my friends' and colleagues' inboxes saying, "Congratulations on your new arrival" we all stopped and thought: Does Shutterfly ...

The How I Met Your Mother spinoff How I Met Your Dad has hit a roadblock, as CBS told Mashable that "it is not among the eight shows we picked up."The network also will not continue sitcom Two and a H...

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur — the Pinocchio Rex, a cousin of T-Rex. So, besides having a long snout, was it also a liar?Anyway, it was definitely much smaller than Godzi...

Violence has erupted in the industrial town of Soma, Turkey, the site of a mine collapse that killed at least 238 workers, as relatives of the dead and missing direct their rage at the Turkish governm...

In the 21st century, PR damage control is done not through a vague statement via a publicist, but through a flurry of mysterious and passive aggressive Instagram pictures.In the midst of the biggest s...

Warning: The end of the video contains images that may be graphic.This cat is the new superhero in town.A horrifying YouTube clip from Roger Triantafilo shows his son innocently riding a bike at the e...

When I was 12, my dad taught me to drive in a 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel with a 4-speed manual transmission. We were on a dirt road back near a so-called “holler” in West Virginia. After he exp...

Forget CraigslistYouTube is where you should really sell your old Volvo.The Swedish art director known only as Castor produced an extremely thorough car ad. He describes all the best features of the d...

Samsung CEO Kwon Oh-hyun issued an official apology for worker illnesses and deaths at company factories, Yonhap news reportsSamsung is planning "appropriate compensation to those who were affected an...

Another week, another late-night development: TBS has renewed Conan through 2018, giving Conan O'Brien four more years to crack jokes at the 11 p.m. cable time slot.The Wednesday announcement comes a ...

Two teenage boys wowed the Britain's Got Talent judges with their rendition of Faith Evans and Twista's "Hope," changing the rap verses to reflect their feelings about bullying.The duo — Bars an...

It's not easy getting older. Unless you're Mark Zuckerberg.The Facebook CEO turns 30 on Wednesday, with enough milestones (and a bank account) that could easily put an average bachelor into a plush re...

Multiple times a day, each of the 122 National Weather Service forecast offices around the country issue technical discussions about the forecast. Normally, these discussions, which are posted online,...

You all better sit down for this: Justin Bieber was accused of trying to rob a woman in Los Angeles on Monday.If you've managed to keep reading without hyperventilating, you'll want to know that the c...

The days of peer-to-peer file sharing being somewhat of a mainstream online activity have long since come to an end.Peer-to-peer file sharing services, once a seemingly ubiquitous tool for pirating co...

The Pentagon may transfer convicted WikiLeaks informant Chelsea Manning to a civilian prison to give her a chance to receive gender disorder treatment, a spokesperson said, confirming the news first r...

Samsung will launch a connected headset similar to Google Glass in September, a new report says. The device will reportedly run on the Tizen operating system, already on some of Samsung's Gear smartwa...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes the crisis in Ukraine is bordering on civil war, and he wants to know if American mercenaries are partly to blame."When Ukrainians kill Ukrainians, I be...

Yahoo has purchased Blink, a self-destructing messaging app that itself will soon disappearBlink, which was founded in 2011, confirmed the purchase on its website and in the tweet below:See also: 8 Br...

Nostalgia never felt so good. A day after Michael Jackson's posthumous album Xscape arrived, the music video for its first single, "Love Never Felt So Good," featuring Justin Timberlake, hit the King ...

Rumors of Square's demise may have been greatly exaggerated.Square expects to turn a profit by this time next year, or at latest a couple months after that depending on which investment plan it pursue...

Experts believe the Internet of Things — the concept that all devices, objects and systems could be web connected and share information in the future — will have a widespread effect on the...

"Beginning of the End,” the final episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC, might have been more aptly named “End of the Beginning.” And thank goodness, because what a long,...

BREAKING: 2014 is a very strange time to be alive. After German cyclist Marcel Kittel won stage two of the Giro d'Italia race in Dublin, Ireland, last weekend, he collapsed to the ground out of sheer...

This miniature book fits a world of history into one finger-sized package.Denver-based illustrator Evan Lorenzen created The Mini Book of Major Events, a hand-sewn book barely larger than a pencil era...

Rumors of Square's demise may have been greatly exaggerated.Square expects to turn a profit by this time next year, or at latest a couple months after that depending on which investment plan it pursue...

In just six short months, Twitter stock holders have been treated to the full, unpredictable Wall Street experienceFirst the stock surged — big time — jumping from an IPO price of $26 per ...

A court decision that threw out the New York attorney general's subpoena of Airbnb may also signal an upcoming major loss for the lodging rental service.In a filing issued by the state's supreme court...

Facebook is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup by unearthing a trove of data designed to persuade marketers to advertise on the platform.The social network's piece de resistance is the claim that some ...

If you’re into DIY, then the only thing better than a remote-controlled vehicle is building one yourself. At least that’s what the developers of SmartWood are hoping. They just launched a ...

Stephen Sutton, a teenage cancer victim who raised more than $5 million for charity died on Wednesday, his family has announced on FacebookSutton, 19, was battling bowel cancer and raised money throug...

Hurricanes and tropical storms are reaching their peak intensity closer to the poles, migrating at about 30 miles per decade, according to a new study published Wednesday. If this shift continues, it ...

Google has updated public transit info for the UK, adding information for every single transit line in the countryVancouver and Chicago areas has also been updated with real time update. And for those...

Brainstorming seems to be a big part of office life. However, study after study has shown that brainstorming isn’t more effective than having people working on their own and then reporting their...

It's not easy getting older. Unless you're Mark Zuckerberg.The Facebook CEO turns 30 on Wednesday, with enough milestones (and a bank account) that could easily put an average bachelor into a plush re...

You've heard about crop circles, but what about seagrass circles? Aerial photos of the coastline of several islands in Croatia show regular circles of sand amidst a sea of Posidonia oceanica, a seagra...

RIJEKA, Croatia — You've heard about crop circles, but what about seagrass circles? Aerial photos of the coastline of several islands in Croatia show regular circles of sand amidst a sea of Posi...

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur — the Pinocchio Rex, a cousin of T-Rex. So, besides having a long snout, was it also a liar?Anyway, it was definitely much smaller than Godzi...

Sometimes, small acts can help you save big — at least, when it comes to energy efficiencyIf you want to save energy in your home, there are plenty of practical steps you can take to achieve a g...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes the crisis in Ukraine is bordering on civil war, and he wants to know if American mercenaries are partly to blame."When Ukrainians kill Ukrainians, I be...

The mothers and fathers of Game of Thrones have their flaws. They can be devious — occasionally murderous, even — and their hunger for power has the seven realms in a bigger mess than the ...

The job market sure isn't what it used to be. Entry-level positions (read: internships) are usually grossly underpaid — if they're even paid at all — and likely involve menial, day-to-day ...

Your fancy chinaware has finally been updated for the sci-fi-loving 21st centuryA legendary ceramic pattern called Willow has graced the face of housewares since the 18th century. This popular style, ...

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming and you've been working out for months to look your best. You know what that means — it's hoodie season.At least, it is if you're Mark Zuckerberg, king o...

BREAKING: 2014 is a very strange time to be alive. After German cyclist Marcel Kittel won stage two of the Giro d'Italia race in Dublin, Ireland, last weekend, he collapsed to the ground out of sheer...

Back in March, the first Android Wear devices were revealed in the form of the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch, traditional-looking watches supercharged with touchscreen interfacesSo far, we've only seen ...

Mashable contributor Heather Poole is a flight attendant for a major U.S. carrier. She's also the author of the New York Times bestseller Cruising Attitude: Tales of Crashpads, Crew Drama and Crazy Pa...

Roger Mason Jr. has never been an NBA star, but he's important for another reason: Mason is vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBAPA), the labor union that reps NBA players...

The first film in the planned Harry Potter spinoff trilogy will arrive in theaters on Nov. 18, 2016, a Warner Bros. spokesperson confirmed to Mashable on TuesdayAuthor J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. fi...

When the 2014 World Cup in Brazil kicks off on June 12, we'll be treated to one month of the world's best, most exciting soccer. But sports nerds of a certain stripe are also in for an added bonus: Wo...

Last updated on May 14 at 8:10 a.m. ET.An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey killed at least 232 people, and the chance of survival for approximately 200 miners is still unclear.Appro...

Consumers are finally getting something in return for their contribution to earned media.Frozen vegetable brand Birds Eye has launched a pop-up store in London that lets diners pay for their food by t...

Malik Bendjelloul, whose moving re-discovery of musician Rodriguez Searching for Sugar Man won the Oscar for best documentary in 2013, has died. He was 36.Bendjelloul died late Tuesday in Stockho...

Should the Internet forget?Do people have the right to have outdated, inaccurate, perhaps embarrassing information about them removed from the web?Addressing that question, the European Court of Justi...

Two boys were injured after a bounce house in upstate New York blew 50 feet into the air on Monday.Three children — ages 5, 6 and 10 — were inside the bounce house in South Glen Falls, New...

Roger Mason Jr. has never been an NBA star, but he's important for another reason: Mason is vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBAPA), the labor union that reps NBA players...

Minuum announced plans to bring its super-tiny Android keyboard app to a new platform: Google Glass.The company revealed two ways a keyboard app could work on Glass, and teased three different keyboar...

An Idaho judge has overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage, declaring it to be unconstitutional, just days after an Arkansas judge made a similar ruling."Idaho’s Marriage Laws withhold f...

Back in March, the first Android Wear devices were revealed in the form of the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch, traditional-looking watches supercharged with touchscreen interfacesSo far, we've only seen ...

If you're among those who have been hoping to get your hands on Google Glass, but could never score an invite or missed the one-day sale, we have good news: Glass is now available to allGoogle announc...

Microsoft added new features to Outlook on Tuesday, making its email client look much more like Gmail. The updates include new ways to filter and organize emails, an undo function, in-line reply and i...

Microsoft added new features to Outlook.com on Tuesday, making its email client look much more like Gmail. The updates include new ways to filter and organize emails, an undo function, in-line reply a...

The first film in the planned Harry Potter spinoff trilogy will arrive in theaters on Nov. 18, 2016, a Warner Bros. spokesperson confirmed to Mashable on TuesdayAuthor J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. fi...

An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey killed at least 151 people, government officials said Tuesday.Approximately 787 miners were underground at the time of the accident, which also i...

Last updated on May 14 at 8:10 a.m. ET.An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey killed at least 232 people, and the chance of survival for approximately 200 miners is still unclear.Appro...

Malik Bendjelloul, whose moving re-discovery of musician Rodriguez Searching for Sugar Man won the Oscar for best documentary in 2013, has died. He was 36.Bendjelloul died late Tuesday in Stockho...

The real world is quickly catching up to science fiction as elements that make up movies like Terminator and Robocop have officially become matters of international concern.The United Nations is holdi...

The real world is quickly catching up to science fiction as elements that make up movies like Terminator and Robocop have officially become matters of international concern.The United Nations is holdi...

Should the Internet forget?Do people have the right to have outdated, inaccurate, perhaps embarrassing information about them removed from the web?Addressing that question, the European Court of Justi...

Twitter is down for some users, the company confirmed on its blog Tuesday.The first user reports of Twitter downtime started appearing around 2:20 p.m. PT on May 13. At the time of this writing, the s...

Update May 13, 5:15 p.m. P.T.: Twitter service has returned to normal for mobile and web users, following a brief disruption that caused some to have trouble viewing or sending tweets.The company did ...

Brace yourself, two entertainment Houses are about to collide in an epic mashup.The Shy Guys and Goombas of "Super Mario World" take a page out of Game of Thrones by raising their banners to the HBO s...

Boko Haram, the now-notorious terrorist group responsible for kidnapping some 274 school girls from a boarding school in northern Nigeria last month, has made clear its goal of dragging Nigeria away f...

Back in March, the first Android Wear devices were revealed in the form of the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch, traditional-looking watches supercharged with touchscreen interfacesSo far, we've only seen ...

Kids have some awesome ideas about what space really looks like.NASA asked students in grades K-12 in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia to imagine "colorful visions of bold astronauts, interplanetary...

The Federal Communications Commission's special counsel for external affairs, Gigi Sohn, took to Twitter on Tuesday to discuss the release of the new proposal that would regulate how Internet service ...

Start saving those Galleons, PotterheadsUniversal Orlando Resort finally lifted the veil on its highly-anticipated new attractions at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter — namely, Gringotts Wiza...

With its interdisciplinary team firmly in place at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, United States officials say they have begun contributing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support in the Nige...

The Russian government will reportedly reject a request from the United States to use the International Space Station after 2020, but NASA said it's not aware of any such changesIt's business as usual...

Has the mystery of Solange Knowles’ elevator attack on Jay Z finally been solved? One newspaper now has a theory of the case.Citing two anonymous sources, the New York Daily News reported Tuesda...

This Internet mogul wants to sell his house, and he's asked his real estate agents to make it so.Former CEO of the networking site FriendFinder Marc Bell is selling his gorgeous Florida home to the tu...

On the evening of May 13, as the moon (just one night from full phase) rises in the east-southeast sky, it will be accompanied by a very bright yellowish-white "star" shining off to its lower left. Th...

Following up on the release of its 8-inch ThinkPad tablet in January, Lenovo has taken the wraps off its new 10-inch tablet, the ThinkPad 10While its little brother is primed to compete with the iPad ...

There's only one person in this whole world like Alec Baldwin.Tuesday wasn't a very special day for the notoriously quick-tempered 30 Rock actor, whose leisurely afternoon bike ride turned into an ira...

Spotify released a redesigned Windows Phone app on Tuesday, finally adding the radio, browse and discover features and refreshing the app's user interface. The last was the most noticeable change; the...

Wreckage discovered off the northern coast of Haiti is thought to be the remains of the Santa María, Christopher Columbus' long lost flagship on his journey to the New World more than 500 years a...

The Texas state government plans to carry out the execution of Robert James Campbell on Tuesday despite the condemned man's Monday appeal for a delayCampbell, who was convicted of raping and murdering...

Update May 13, 4:45 p.m. ET: Robert James Campbell will not be executed in Texas Tuesday night. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a stay of execution in Campbell's case, stating, "Campbel...

On May 12, a strategic consulting firm called 32 Advisors announced the creation of a drone subsidiary it called Measure. Rather than build or sell drones, the new company will offer what it calls ...

If a fingerprint can tell someone who you are, a "breathprint" could reveal how you're doing.That's according to Raed Dweik, the doctor who runs the pulmonary vascular program at the Cleveland Clinic'...

Tin foil hats to the left, to the leftConspiracy (or conspironcé, in this case) theorists have something Beyonce-related to talk about again. On Monday, TMZ released footage of an elevator scuffl...

OMG. LOL. THIS. That award moment when a new comedy coming to ABC this fall will tell the story about a narcissistic social media maven and her attempt to find a life offline.ABC released the first tr...

A French photographer covering East and Central Africa was killed in the Central African Republic, Reuters reports, citing the president's office.Camille Lepage, 26, last posted that she was traveling...

Nintendo's Wii U is well on its way to becoming the worst-selling home console the company has ever produced — even worse than GameCube — according to an earnings report released last week...

Nintendo's Wii U is well on its way to becoming the worst-selling home console the company has ever produced — even worse than GameCube — according to an earnings report released last week...

After months of slobbery anticipation from soccer fans around the globe, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is finally upon us — well, almost. The action begins on June 12 and runs through the World C...

A top European Union court ruled on Tuesday that consumers can ask Google to remove potentially damaging content about them, also known as the preposterously-named "right to be forgotten." One problem...

Brace your butts, tech nerds: Apple is acquiring Kohler toilets. Or at least that's the joke behind this parody of the tech giant's reported Beats Electronics acquisitionApple is close to acquiring Dr...

Earth just went through its second-warmest April on record, according to preliminary NASA dataThis comes on the heels of the fourth-warmest March, and continues a streak of more than 29 years of globa...

With the Moto E, Motorola wants to make the feature phone a relic of the past. By offering a decently performing smartphone for cheap (just $129 in the U.S.), Motorola wants you to ask, "Why wouldn't ...

iOS 8 for iPad will reportedly bring better multitasking via a split-plane view.The rumor comes from 9to5Mac, citing "sources with knowledge of the enhancement in development." It would let iPad users...

This story is developing...A Baltimore-area TV station has been evacuated after a person rammed the building with a dump truck and ran inside, ABC Action News reports.The suspect, who police say may b...

Bangladesh is known for its apparel manufacturing industry—and for the conditions faced by garment workers toiling in Dickensian factories for a dollar a day. But according to a report released ...

DONETSK, Ukraine — Seven Ukrainian paratroopers are dead and seven others are wounded after pro-Russian separatist forces ambushed their convoy in a rural village near the flash point city of Kr...

We all have our after-school routines. For some of us, it was a stop by the convenience store on the walk home, or a snack from your best friend's family's cupboards because they always had the good s...

Airbnb is expanding its last-minute booking options with a new app feature.The new feature is all about instant booking, which has been growing quickly on the apartment-booking service. At the end of ...

Microsoft dropped the price of the Xbox One to $399 on Tuesday, deciding to sell a version of the console without the Kinect voice and motion control sensorThe cheaper Xbox One represents a shift in ...

Channing Tatum will play the card-slinging, kinetic energy-manipulating mutant Gambit in future X-Men movies, a producer on the film franchise confirmed at the X-Men: Days of Future Past premiere...

Holy pectorals, Batman!Batman vs. Superman director Zack Snyder tweeted a first look at Ben Affleck as Batman on Tuesday, a day after teasing with another black-and-white photo of the Batmobile. Thoug...

Two healthcare workers at an Orlando-area hospital were exposed to a patient with the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and are now showing symptoms, officials say.See also: 10 Questions ...

Evernote has topped the 100 million user mark across its various apps just more than six years after it launched, the company announced in a blog post on Tuesday.The majority of those users were for E...

It's pretty easy to forget a tweet — especially one you sent five years ago.But one time-warping Twitter user was in it for the long haul. After 5 long years to the exact minute, the parody acco...

The New York City Police Department stopped Alec Baldwin on Tuesday for riding his bicycle the wrong way on Fifth Avenue, then handcuffed and arrested him because he wasn't carrying identification. Th...

The disgraced owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Donald Sterling, insisted he's not a racist in an interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN Monday evening.Sterling, who was recently banned from the NBA f...

Some Gmail users noticed a big change to the Gchat feature on Tuesday, which now looks like a lot more like Google's voice and video chat service, Hangouts.The biggest visual update to Gchat is the in...

There's a new leader in the Bitcoin startup space, at least in terms of funding.BitPay, a bitcoin payment processor, announced Tuesday that it raised a $30 million Series A round of funding, bringing ...

As the world hunts for deeper meaning to the Great Family Feud of our time (a.k.a. the elevator showdown among Jay Z, Solange Knowles and an unmoved Beyonce), there seems to be major passive aggressiv...

Microsoft may be making a major change to its Xbox Live Gold premium service, making it no longer necessary for users to pay extra to access streaming services like Netflix and Hulu directly on the ga...

Update: Microsoft has confirmed that it will be dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement for access to entertainment apps, including Netflix and Hulu. More details to come.Microsoft may be making a maj...

It was the video that made him famous, but now it has to come downCanadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is pulling his "Space Oddity" video from YouTube on TuesdaySee also: Commander Hadfield's Top 5 Mome...

The world’s biggest brand marketers are seizing the opportunities that LatAm presents as a booming and emerging digital market, but many of them make the mistake of taking a one-size-fits-all ap...

Rep. Joe Garcia (D- Fla.) did what no human should do in public (or ever, really) — he picked his ear and ate it.It all went down during a House Judiciary Committee markup on May 7, during which...

OMG. LOL. THIS. That award moment when a new comedy coming to ABC this fall will tell the story about a narcissistic social media maven and her attempt to find a life offline.ABC released the first tr...

The pro-Russian self-proclaimed governor of the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk survived an assassination attempt on Tuesday, his press office says.Valery Bolotov, who calls himself the "Luhansk Peo...

If you’ve been drinking red wine for "health reasons," a new study might make you scramble for a new excuse.Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found no association betwee...

"Are you ready for the best view of your life?," ask Andrew Woods, as he guides the helicopter past the Statue of LibertyThe tourists grin eagerly in anticipation. The chopper turns, and the passenger...

Earth just went through its second-warmest April on record, according to preliminary NASA dataThis comes on the heels of the fourth-warmest March, and continues a streak of more than 29 years of globa...

If Apple pays the $3.2 billion to acquire Beats Electronics, it could be paying about $29,000 per Beats customer, according to one report.Beats Electronics, known for its successful line of Beats by D...

Can a Bluetooth speaker be social? That is, can the technology on board help you discover or deepen a connection with others?In the case of the Jawbone Mini Jambox, it just might — at least, now...

Square on Tuesday will start letting business owners get some market research and PR on the cheap.The company is introducing Square Feedback, a feature on its receipts that asks consumers "How was you...

Women: Louis C.K. can't live with 'em, and can't live without 'emAiring just after Mother's Day, episodes 3 and 4 explore Louie's relationships with women — from romantic and platonic to parenta...

It's pretty easy to forget a tweet — especially one you sent five years ago.But one time-warping Twitter user was in it for the long haul. After 5 long years to the exact minute, the parody acco...

The disgraced owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Donald Sterling, insisted he's not a racist in an interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN Monday evening.Sterling, who was recently banned from the NBA f...

If vengeance were bottled up and made to drink, it might have a sweet, fruity finish with a slightly bitter aftertaste. That is, of course, if it came from the land of Westeros.Brewery Ommegang in Coo...

If vengeance were bottled up and made to drink, it might have a sweet, fruity finish with a slightly bitter aftertaste. That is, of course, if it came from the land of Westeros.Brewery Ommegang in Coo...

A new study compares the frequency of certain terms used on Twitter in U.S. states. As it turns out, people in Florida would rather talk about sex than Netflix, shopping or churchNothing weird there, ...

Is Google responsible for links to old websites that can hurt your reputation? A top court in the European Union says the answer is yes.The European Court of Justice ruled Tuesday that consumers have ...

As the world hunts for deeper meaning to the Great Family Feud of our time (a.k.a. the elevator showdown among Jay Z, Solange Knowles and an unmoved Beyonce), there seems to be major passive aggressiv...

Like the Doctor says: Bowties are cool.Canines, kittens and cuddly creatures of all shapes and sizes are putting on the ritz for Animals in Bow Ties. Perhaps they're the fluffiest fanbase for the popu...

Civil-liberties groups have sued the NSA and its British sister agency, the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), over their spying activities in the wake of whistleblower Edward Snowden's...

Swiss artist Hans-Ruedi Giger has died at the age of 74, Reuters reports quoting Swedish public broadcaster SRF. Giger died as a result of injuries after a fallBest known to the public for designing t...

Some graduates prefer to let their caps do the talkingGraduation season is upon us, and while many students are just happy to receive their diplomas, others seize the moment to make a statement. How d...

Update: Microsoft has confirmed that it will be dropping the Xbox Live Gold requirement for access to entertainment apps, including Netflix and Hulu. More details to come.Microsoft may be making a maj...

The Middle Ages weren't all about the Black Plague and the Crusades. In fact, the Middle Ages — specifically the High of the Mediaeval times — were also an amazing time to be alive.Just im...

Stop me if you've heard this one: Two guys are sitting in a Starbucks. One is tapping away on his Macbook Air. The guy next to him is busy pecking as well, on a keyboard attached to his iPad.Yet only ...

Wearable technology is perhaps the most prolific trend in the tech industry today.From activity-tracking fitness bands to Google Glass and Oculus Rift, big names are getting involved in the once-niche...

A new Internet-connected lighter called Quitbit will light your cigarette, but wean you off a smoking habit tooA new Kickstarter campaign called Quitbit takes the same monitoring principles embedded i...

Although Motorola is slated to officially launch its budget smartphone, the Moto E, at a London event later today, the company already unveiled the device in India, AndroidCentral reportsMotorola Moto...

Ibrahim Hamato has no arms, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming a top-notch table tennis player.Hamato lost his arms in an accident at age 10, forcing him to find a new way to compete in his fav...

Some graduates prefer to let their caps do the talkingGraduation season is upon us, and while many students are just happy to receive their diplomas, others seize the moment to make a statement. How d...

There's a chance your bathroom towel could end up in a retired pile of old cassette tapes and fax machines as something replaced by newer, shinier technology.As part of an effort to shake up the towel...

As the ecommerce space continues to draw in buyers previously committed to brick-and-mortar stores, exceptional customer service has become ground zero in the battle to win over consumersApple has sig...

Like something out of a cat-lover’s dream, the second-annual OakCatVidFest celebrates all things feline. Equal parts film festival and street fair, the OakCatVidFest welcomed over 6,000 people o...

It looks like the first Tizen-based Samsung smartphones are finally getting closer to release.The Korean electronics giant is preparing to launch a Tizen-based smartphone in Russia and India, accordin...

It looks like the first Tizen-based Samsung smartphones are finally getting closer to release.The Korean electronics giant is preparing to launch a Tizen-based smartphone in Russia and India, accordin...

A Toronto museum's plans to dissect two blue-whale carcasses found in Newfoundland are under review due to mounting costs.Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Royal Ontario Museum and local r...

A Toronto museum's plans to dissect two blue-whale carcasses found in Newfoundland are under review due to mounting costs.Working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Royal Ontario Museum and local r...

Women in the United States are more likely to die during childbirth today than they were 20 years ago, according to an updated report on maternal mortality trends the World Health Organization (WHO) r...

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.That's often how graduation day can feel. On one hand, you're being honored for four years of hard work and accomplishments. Plus, you get to look f...

Sometimes, it only takes a piece of fruit and a hungry kid to create a new meme.A curious and hungry young boy named Carter knocked on his neighbor's door in pursuit of a banana. The goods were receiv...

Cosmos' latest episode, "The Electric Boy," blends science with an aspirational tale by focusing on the man who figured out how to turn electrical currents into mechanical motion: Michael Farraday.Far...

"The clock is ticking," United States Men's National Team (USMNT) coach Jurgen Klinsmann told reporters during a Monday afternoon conference call. Klinsmann had just done something that seemingly acce...

A house exploded following a shooting, in which a police officer sustained "serious" injuries, in Brentwood, New Hampshire, according to a reportThe shooting, which took place at 4:45 p.m. ET, may hav...

Sol Adler, the disgraced former executive director of 92nd Street Y, a historically Jewish community center in New York, was found dead of an apparent suicide at his home in Brooklyn Friday, according...

Disney's newest and iciest heroine has come to Storybrooke.The ABC show Once Upon A Time teased during its season finale on May 11th that Queen Elsa will be joining their cast of fairy tale characters...

Gamers have known for a long time that the ability to reset is the most valuable learning tool in games. Now Tom Cruise's next film seems to take one from their playbook.In the new trailer for Edge of...

A very pregnant Sarah Thistlethwaite was waiting in the hospital in Akron, Ohio, for 57 days for her twin girls to arrive, unsure how healthy they would be when the time finally came.Then, on Friday &...

A very pregnant Sarah Thistlethwaite was waiting in the hospital in Akron, Ohio, for 57 days for her twin girls to arrive, unsure how healthy they would be when the time finally came.Then, on Friday &...

New studies released on Monday show that a large portion of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may have begun a slow but "unstoppable" collapse, with the demise of these glaciers taking place sometime durin...

The iPhone 6 rumor mill is now so full of 3D-rendered and photoshopped mock-ups posing as the real thing that it's nearly impossible to tell which ones are real and which are fake. But occasionally, a...

When NBC announced it was cancelling Community, the cult of Greendale fired up the outrage machine in hopes of saving the show. Everybody, that is, but the grand poobah himself.“I honestly think...

The Simpsons wild child Bart looks as though he'll be taking Family Guy's Stewie Griffin under his mischievous wing this fall when Fox brings their animated families together.Fox teased The Simpsons G...

Acquisition talks between AT&T and DirecTV continue to progress, with the companies just weeks away from a deal worth roughly $50 billion, according to reportsThe deal would make DirecTV a semi-in...

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.That's often how graduation day can feel. On one hand, you're being honored for four years of hard work and accomplishments. Plus, you get to look f...

Welcome to Michael Sam mania.After Sam was drafted by the St. Louis Rams on the third day of the NFL Draft, making him the first openly gay football player to enter the draft, people began scrambling ...

Cosmos' latest episode, "The Electric Boy," blends science with an aspirational tale by focusing on the man who figured out how to turn electrical currents into mechanical motion: Michael Farraday.Far...

The man who ran against former American Idol star Clay Aiken in a North Carolina congressional primary is dead, the Courier-Tribune reports.Keith Crisco, 71, was found dead in his home, a representati...

It's going to be a quiet summer on Twitter.The network announced on Monday a new mute feature that allows users the option to silence followers without completely blocking or unfollowing them.See also...

Calling it an "unwelcome but not unexpected" development, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Florida Department of Health officials announced on Monday that they are investigating...

If Microsoft’s Surface Mini isn’t every bit as good as Apple’s iPad mini, I’m not sure they should even bother.Apple’s tiny tablet isn’t perfect, but it is, without...

CNN anchor Isha Sesay tweeted on May 2 that she had arrived in Nigeria as part of growing CNN team gathered there for the network's coverage of missing Nigerian schoolgirlsThe group of hundreds of gir...

We're one step closer to NBC lifting the veil off of which characters from Tim Kring's superhero TV drama Heroes will appear in the Heroes Reborn comeback miniseries."Some familiar faces from the show...

There may be a war going on in Westeros, but that doesn't mean they don't have time to joke around across the Narrow SeaDuring a recent interview, Game of Thrones linguist David Peterson revealed a Va...

"All the President's men are nothing compared to her," splashed across the big screen Monday — to promote the TV slogan for NBC's new fall drama State of Affairs — during the network's an...

It's not quite as chunky or militaristic as Christopher Nolan's "Tumbler" from the Dark Knight trilogy. And it's certainly not as campy as Tim Burton's reimagining of the Caped Crusader's ride. But it...

Donald Sterling was "baited" into making a "terrible, terrible mistake," the disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner told CNN's Anderson Cooper in his first interview since an audio recording of him maki...

Maybe the breaking point was when you were pushing and shoving your way onto a too-crowded train just to spend the next hour sandwiched between two hygiene-deficient fellow commuters; or maybe it was ...

BuzzFeed's chief operating officer and president Jon Steinberg has stepped down from his role at the viral content site.He will remain with BuzzFeed as an advisor for the next six months. Steinberg wi...

BuzzFeed's chief operating officer and president Jon Steinberg has stepped down from his role at the viral content site.He will remain with BuzzFeed as an adviser for the next six months. Steinberg wi...

Twitter has announced the addition of a mute feature for users of its website and the company's app on iOS and AndroidThe first hints that such a change might be on the way came earlier in May when a ...

The average person who is 15 or older, globally, drinks 26.2 cups of pure alcohol in a given year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). That equates to a little less tha...

The U.S. government uses them to bomb alleged terrorists in far-away places. Tech companies like Amazon, Google and Facebook are all toying with the idea of using them, and now they're a photographer'...

Hell hath no fury like a ticked-off sister-in-law.Jay Z learned this the hard way recently when Solange Kno