Sex Box, a show where couples have sex in a box, fails to impress

Definitely one of the more ridiculous reality shows of 2015, Sex Box is a show in which couples have sex within a chamber on a soundstage before popping out to discuss their sex life.

News         February 26, 2015

Firefighter fired after bragging on Facebook about killing dogs

In the least surprising viral event to date this year, a Texas firefighter attracted the ire of the entire Internet after allegedly killing two dogs, taking a picture and boasting about it on Facebook.

News         February 25, 2015

Pinterest makes a push into ecommerce with “Buy” button

Utilizing the massive quantity of visual content generated by 70 million users, Pinterest is working on launching a purchasing function that would allows users to buy items that have been pinned on the site.

News         February 12, 2015

Teen gets fired on Twitter after cursing about her new job

Yet another example of publishing far too much on social media channels, a Texas girl was fired recently after using Twitter to publicly post a negative opinion about a job that she hadn't even started yet.

News         February 11, 2015

Pilot, wife use iPads to safely crash-land without landing gear

Perhaps an object lesson about always charging your mobile gadgets, a pilot and his wife were forced to use their iPads and flight software to safely land a plane due to an electrical system failure.

Apple         February 10, 2015

High-tech hotel will use robot staff to check-in, help guests

Opening on July 17, 2015, the Henn-na Hotel will be staffed by several, humanoid robots that will do everything from checking in guests to cleaning rooms.

News         February 8, 2015

Comcast fails again: Customers are being renamed with expletives

Continuing a horrible downward spiral of horrible customer service, the latest trend within Comcast is maliciously changing the name of customers on their bill to curse words and other negative nicknames.

News         February 6, 2015

Katy Perry’s lawyers go after artist of 3D printable ‘Left Shark’

Always a buzzkill within the 3D printing community, lawyers went after a 3D artist that had the audacity to create and attempt to sell a figurine of the shark that appeared in Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime show.

News         February 6, 2015

NFL, brands look to social media to manage Super Bowl buzz

With Super Bowl attendees turning to Facebook and Twitter to chat about the big game, social media is top of mind for the National Football League as well as brands looking to capitalize on Super Bowl moments.

News         January 30, 2015

GoDaddy yanks Super Bowl ad after puppy mill criticism

Possibly a sad marketing stunt to attract pre-Super Bowl attention, GoDaddy has pulled a advertisement for the big game that gained negative attention for promoting the inhumane treatment of a puppy,

News         January 28, 2015

Twitter users can soon post 30-second videos, send group messages

Ideal for anyone that splits their time between mobile video applications like Vine or Instagram and Twitter, the social network is adding the ability to post 30-second video clips directly to the main feed.

News         January 27, 2015

Police are using new radar that can track you inside your home

Specifically designed to help police pinpoint the location of a dangerous suspect, a new radar device provides a way for law enforcement to map out locations of suspects without actually entering a building.

News         January 20, 2015

Google is considered more trustworthy than traditional media for news

Definitely a trend that continues to grow each year, more people are ditching traditional news sources, like television news networks, in favor of of online search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing.

News         January 20, 2015

Plex is now available for the PS4 and PS3 in the U.S.

Ideal if you have a large library of audio and video files as well as a Sony gaming console, the popular Plex video streaming software has just been released for both the Sony PS4 and PS3 in North America.

Guides         January 20, 2015

Marriott may offer Netflix, Hulu, Pandora access in hotel rooms

Possibly designed to keep you binge watching Netflix while consuming expensive room service food, Marriott is currently testing streaming video access for guests that already subscribe to specific services.

News         January 19, 2015

Marriott finally realizes blocking guest Wi-Fi hotspots is a bad idea

Definitely a positive outcome for Internet-addicted Marriott guests, the hotel chain has decided to halt all attempts at Wi-Fi hotspot blocking and will allows guests to connect to the Web using personal devices.

News         January 15, 2015

Modder combines Xbox One and PS4 into a 22-inch hybrid laptop

Definitely a great, space-saving device for any college student stuck in a tiny dorm room, the PlayBox allows gamers to switch between the Xbox One and PS4 on a single 22-inch, 1080p monitor.

News         January 14, 2015

Woman assaults grandmother for denying Facebook friend request

Likely feeling spurned after her grandmother ignored her Facebook friend request, a 27-year-old Florida women decided that committing aggravated battery would be the best way to become Facebook friends.

News         December 19, 2014

Instagram mass-deletes spam accounts, users freak out

In an attempt to purge Instagram of problematic accounts and useless spammers, the social network deleted millions of accounts this week much to the chagrin of celebrities and general users.

News         December 18, 2014

These jeans use RFID-blocking fabric to prevent identify theft

Perhaps ideal for anyone that's afraid of digital identity theft, a new pair of jeans from BetaBrand will include RFID-blocking technology within the fabric of a front and rear pocket.

News         December 16, 2014

Ikea invades movie theater, replaces seats with bedroom sets

Definitely the best way to watch a film on a giant movie screen, Ikea thought it would be a fun idea to surprise moviegoers by replacing all the seats in a theater with plush beds.

News         December 15, 2014

Zano mini-drone will follow you around to take selfies, shoot video

Tapping into the growing popularity of personal flying drones, the Zano is a miniature drone that has the ability to autonomously follow around the owner utilizing a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone.

News         December 11, 2014

Standalone HBO Go subscriptions start April 2015, no cables attached

Potentially launching for consumers within the next four months, HBO's new standalone streaming service will be powered by a network video delivery platform developed by Major League Baseball.

News         December 10, 2014

Facebook search now lets you relive all your old status updates

After indexing more than one trillion pieces of content, Facebook is finally ready to launch a new search feature that will include old status updates from friends and family in the search results.

News         December 8, 2014

Verizon gives up on SugarString, the odd tech news site that never was

Likely an experiment that's not going to be repeated any time soon, Verizon's attempt at creating a heavily sponsored tech news site called SugarString has been erased from Internet existence.

News         December 2, 2014

HBO’s Christmas Gift: The Wire in HD to launch on December 26

Arguably one of the best HBO shows created in the last 15 years, The Wire is receiving a 1080p remaster from HBO and will be available for streaming on HBO GO the day after Christmas.

News         December 2, 2014

Best Buy tech blunder: Site suffers outages on Black Friday

Likely to impact revenue generated online over the Black Friday weekend, Best Buy's site suffered a couple long outages today leaving online customers to go browse Black Friday deals at other retailers.

News         November 28, 2014

Nielsen will start measuring Netflix viewership in December

In an attempt to measure how many episodes of House of Card that you just binge watched, Nielsen will start using audio-monitoring in December to track what digital content is being watched in Nielsen homes.

News         November 20, 2014

Microsoft Band fitness wearable leaks on Mac App Store

Perhaps ideal for anyone that's interested in tracking fitness goals, the Microsoft Band is a new fitness tracker from the Redmond-based company that looks somewhat similar to Samsung's Gear Fit.

Mobile         November 17, 2014

Amazon announces $99 Kindle Fire HD, $149 kid-proof model

With multiple new tablets in the Kindle Fire HD line, Amazon is targeting multiple types of consumers including, but not limited to, budget-minded shoppers, parents of young children and office die-hards.

Mobile         November 11, 2014

Google gets FCC approval for Nexus Player, preorders likely to reopen

Forced to halt all preorders of the Nexus Player on Saturday, Google will now be able to take orders of the set-top box once again after receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission.

Products         November 11, 2014

The Onyx wearable makes Star Trek communicators a reality

Conceptually ripped right of the chest of Jean-Luc Picard, the Onyx is a personal communication device that can be worn on a shirt and used to chat over a private network when linked to a smartphone.

News         November 7, 2014

Hawk takes out quadcopter drone, reclaims the sky

Wildlife 1, Technology 0. A Massachusetts man was filming his drone flying above a park when the attached GoPro captured an angry hawk dive-bombing the quadcopter and ultimately knocking it out of the sky.

News         November 7, 2014

HP smartwatch is light on features, but looks like a normal watch

Ideal for anyone that dislikes the modern style of current smartwatch design, HP's new smartwatch opts for a classic style while still providing various types of digital notifications.

Mobile         October 31, 2014