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This one is for all those of you who cannot resist a deliciously blended scoop of cold delight. The Frozen Haute Chocolate, (right) made by New York City eatery, Serendipity 3 and priced at a mind-blowing $25,000 has claimed a spot in the Guiness World Records as The World’s Most Expensive Dessert. Made from a blend of 28 cocoas from across […]
In the year since Steve Jobs’ death, Tim Cook has subtly altered Apple’s image. Tim Cook’s quieter, more approachable style is setting a new tone at the company. It’s Been A Year In the year since Steve Jobs’ death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the […]
Thousands of people on Twitter complaining that they can not log into their accounts anymore. Is it a technical malfunction or something more serious? Eric Weaver tried logging in to his Twitter account this summer, but he was locked out. A hacker had broken into his account and changed the password. But it didn’t end […]
Anime fan Anastasiya Shpagina has transformed herself into a living cartoon character, complete with miniature waist, vividly-coloured hair, and a defined pout. Originally from the Ukraine, the 19-year-old takes style inspiration from the cartoons and computer animations that have a huge following in Japan, and has even adopted a Japanese name – Fukkacumi. It is […]
It can be said of modern society that we’ve become annoying, rude and antisocial with our phones and tablets. We need to learn to set ground rules when friends begin filming; anything can go viral. A handy list of smart phone don’ts have been compiled by Andrea Bartz and Brenna Ehrlich, who have a humorous blog entitled “Stuff Hipsters […]
Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment will be hoping to prove it’s no one hit wonder when it launches Bad Piggies on Thursday, just as players seem to be tiring of the game they’ve been addicted to for the past three years. The new game will feature pigs which strike back at the birds who attacked them […]
Google Turns 14 Today Google turned 14 Thursday and celebrated its birthday with a doodle of a rich chocolate cake. Google was inscribed across the cake and seconds after opening the site, the 14 candles atop the delicacy get extinguished. A click on the doodle displayed a list of Google products. Larry Page and Sergey Brin […]
You can find plenty of articles in magazines or on the Internet with tips for living a happier, more fulfilling life. Things like “exercise” and “be an understanding spouse” are all time-honored ways to beat a path to happiness, and won’t be included here. But there are also some seemingly random activities that are […]
Google and the Catlin Seaview Survey have begun capturing underwater imagery and landscapes. Images of the Great Barrier Reef, Philippines and Hawaii are viewable on Google Maps. The project will help scientists monitor the effects of climate change on reefs and hopefully expand into other areas of marine research. The Interactive Panorama Google Street View, […]
The iPhone 5 has sold more than 5 million units and now a number of those buyers are having complaints with their new phones, which is unusual for the brand. Heading up the list of top complaints is the spotty maps app that has with this model replaced the Google Maps app. Other complaints include the […]