Selfie, netiquette, pre-commerce, and more tech lingo you need to know

In an era of smartphones and Instagram, more people are taking kitschy "self portraits" than ever. So why not call the act with an equally kitschy word?

Smart Home Guides         February 18, 2013

In Plymouth, U.K, movie watches you (and changes endings depending on your reaction)

Based on your brainwave activities and heart rate, the film Many Worlds will select upcoming scenes to keep your body constantly enticed.

News         February 18, 2013

Israeli soldier Instagrams a photo of a child in sniper’s crosshair

An Instagram photo of a child in the crosshair of an Israeli soldier has sparked public outrage, with news outlets calling it "tasteless and dehumanizing."

News         February 18, 2013

‘Generosity begets business’: Why The Meatball Shop gives away the family jewels online

We chatted with the co-creater of one of New York's most popular restaurants, The Meatball Shop, to learn why he took to the Web to host a cooking class.

Smart Home News         February 15, 2013

Meet the tinkerer-turned-prosthetic pioneer who 3D printed a working hand

From YouTube to South Africa, this is a story of a man who went from building crafts to creating a 3D-printed hand for a boy who was born with no fingers.

News         February 14, 2013

Preliminary edition of Metro Firefox has arrived to Windows 8

Those interested in downloading a testing edition of Metro Firefox can now sample the Nightly build version of the popular Web Browser.

News         February 14, 2013

This Valentine’s day, is it time to tell your Twitter crush you care? Well look no further!

Got a secret crush? With You So Fu*king Hot, anyone can use the Twitter service to send anonymous love letters - as long as you keep them to 140 characters.

News         February 14, 2013

The owner of Segway died so we could have these next-gen ‘people movers’

If you can't be bothered to take a few steps toward your destination, hop on Inventist's line of "People Movers" to get you where you're headed semi-safely.

Products         February 13, 2013

‘Intimacy 2.0’ is Valentine’s Day fetish wear for serious science fiction geeks

An art project never looked so sensual. The Intimacy 2.0 dress changes from opaque to see-through based on the wearer's increased heart rate.

News         February 11, 2013

Blurstagram, physible, bashtag, and more tech lingo you need to know

Saw something on the Web you want to gossip about with friends but not sure how to describe it? Our tech lingo lesson will illustrate some useful terms.

Smart Home Guides         February 11, 2013

Forget Roomba, the window-washing Winbot is the Spider-Man of self-scrubbing automatons

Cleaning windows suck. If you hate said chore and have a home full of windows, the Winbot may be what you're looking for. Here's our sneak preview.

News         February 8, 2013

Samsung to unveil new line of All-In-One Windows 8 PCs at IFA 2012

As Windows 8 is set to take over the new generation of PCs, Samsung debuts the Series 5 and Series 7 desktops to welcome the new OS.

News         February 8, 2013

King of the Nerds episode 104 recap: Comical catastrophe

Guest judges Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes join King of the Nerds and act as panelists for a comic-themed debate. A lot of crying ensues. A. Lot.

Smart Home News         February 8, 2013

Brooklyn artist makes 3D portraits using DNA from your unwanted trash

A Brooklyn artist has swept up hair, chewing gum, and cigarette butts from New York City to garner enough data to create 3D portraits of these DNA owners.

News         February 7, 2013

Profess your nerdiest ‘I love you’ with this sciency aerogel heart

Declare your love this Valentine's Day in the geekiest way possible with this airy heart sculpture - made with the lightest solid material used by NASA.

News         February 5, 2013

Programmable Lego Mindstorms EV3 is the childhood toy you never had

Lego announces the Mindstorms EV3. This time, the robotics lie in the Intelligent Brick that can program the device sans-computer.

News         February 5, 2013

Are you a better artist than the Senseless Drawing Robot 2?

A Japanese art duo has created the Senseless Drawing Robot 2 which can create abstract graffiti that may just rival some pieces found in museums today.

News         February 5, 2013

Frank Zamboni Google Doodle fulfills my road rage dream on ice

Happy birthday, Frank Zamboni! Now, how about an interactive Google Doodle game that lets you take control of the Zamboni machines?

News         February 5, 2013

LED-illuminated Halo Zero bag aims to show night drivers who’s boss

From the maker of Halo Belt, Halo Zero bags aim to add even more utility to your accessory while keeping you safe on the road by incorporating LED lights.

News         February 5, 2013

American Airlines’ #NewAmerican revamp: Are we patriotic enough yet?

After 45 years, American Airlines has revealed a well deserved new design that boasts patriotism and lots of added tech on board.

Smart Home Guides         February 5, 2013

Tethercell turns anything into a Bluetooth-connected device (even grandma’s flameless candles)

Tethercell devices turn AAA batteries into Bluetooth-enabled AA's, allowing for remote app access in any battery-operated electronics.

News         February 5, 2013

Real life Mario Kart with RFID bananas takes you to a literal Rainbow Road

Come all ye road ragers and Nintendo gamers: Waterloo Labs have outfitted a race kart course with RFID tags so you can play Mario Kart in real life.

News         February 5, 2013

A $300k 3D-printed burger exists, because why not?

In the future, cows and pigs may be roaming free now that we've got a 3D printer along the way that's capable of spitting out slabs of edible meat.

News         February 5, 2013

Hands on: Adlens John Lennon variable focus glasses is one (hippie) pair fits all

Instead of taking an annual trip to the eye doctor for a new prescription, Adlens offers variable focus glasses you can adjust to match a desired strength.

News         February 5, 2013

Forever alone ramen bowl with smartphone dock won’t make you any more desirable

Who needs a friend when you've got ramen and an iPhone to accompany you through dinner? At least that's what this "Anti-loneliness" bowl wants you to think.

Smart Home News         February 5, 2013

Facial recognize this: Privacy visor foils computer’s ability to read your face

Wear these privacy visors and the light sensors will keep facial recognition software guessing about who you really are.

News         February 5, 2013

Ticketmaster’s finally ditching that stupid CAPTCHA verification system

Ticketmaster is switching from CAPTCHA to a simpler software that won't require users to read a mess of letters in order to buy access to a show.

Smart Home News         February 5, 2013

Reebok’s ATV-inspired sneakers look more inspired by a sex shop

This Friday, you can own the Reebok ATV 19+: a pair of sneakers inspired by all terrain vehicles that's built to last under any outdoor condition.

Car News         February 5, 2013

Neuromarketing, curated crowdsourcing, and more tech lingo you need to know

Have you ever felt lost reading an article with technical riff raffs which seemingly make no sense? We're here to help you decode those trendy tech jargon.

Guides         February 5, 2013

What the Superdome control room looked like during the Super Bowl blackout

An official statement claims an abnormality in the system caused half of the Mercedes Benz Superdome's lights to shut off during Super Bowl XLVII.

Guides         February 4, 2013

King of the Nerds episode 103 recap: Games we play

Drama continues to intensify in Nerdvana as team members backstab their way to staying in the competition. Can they game their way around the challenges?

Smart Home News         February 1, 2013

King of the Nerds episode 101 recap: ‘This is truly nerd heaven’

TBS premiers its first unscripted reality show for the in seven years, highlighting the phenomenon of nerd culture. It's as awkward as you imagine it'd be.

Smart Home News         February 1, 2013

China moves on from counterfeit iPhones and Louis Vuittons to fake ambulances

A new illegal and deadly activity has taken over Chinese cities, and it stems beyond fake luxury watches and electronics.

Smart Home News         January 31, 2013

While you were watching cat videos, this 15-year-old invented a pancreatic cancer detection sensor

Maryland-native Jack Andraka is the teen prodigy of cancer research. At the age of 15, he's developed a sensor to detect early stage pancreatic cancer.

News         January 29, 2013