Technology
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- Air Force Aims for 'Full Control' of 'Any and All' Computers
- The Air Force wants a suite of hacker tools, to give it 'access' to--and 'full control' of--any kind of computer there is. And once the info warriors are in, the Air Force wants them to keep tabs on their 'adversaries' information infrastructure completely undetected.' The government is growing increasingly interested in waging war online.More…
- AT&T to boost 3G speeds more than fivefold by 2009
- AT&T said Wednesday it plans to boost the speed of its 3G wireless network to speeds of 20 megabits per second in 2009, paving the way for over-the-air downloads that are more than five times faster than what customers can achieve today.More…
- Digg Townhall and Meet-up News
- Check out the video from the first Digg Meet-up in San Francisco, and mark your calendars for future Digg Townhalls and Meet-ups!More…
- Linux gains action RPG
- Linux Game Publishing has announced a Linux port of 'Sacred Gold,' an action role-playing game first published for Windows three years ago. The U.K.-based game publisher plans to ship the title in August of this year, priced at 27 GBP (~ $50).More…
- Solar Power Table in Your Office? Why Not?
- Solar power is taking the world by storm, and these days its easy to find solar powered chargers, solar powered lights and solar powered laptop bags. So you know it was only a matter of time before someone came up with a solar power work table.More…
- Fedora 9 Gives Ubuntu a Run For Its Money
- Fedora 9 is a significant upgrade and packs in a number of new features. Perhaps the best part of Fedora 9 is the new live USB options. After playing with the release candidate for a week or so I’m happy to report that Fedora 9 has made some significant strides and gives Ubuntu a serious run for its money when it comes ot user-friendliness. More…
- PC Club / Club IT Closed?
- Our sources tell us that some/all of the top management has left PC Club / Club IT as of today without giving prior notice to employees. Today during business hours, PC Club’s HQ store had its doors locked and the closed sign out. More…
- Vote - Tech's 10 Best Workspaces
- So, OK, not everybody goes for our taste in brick, exposed ceilings and Googley amenities. Let's find out who's in the minority. Vote for your favorites and help rank tech's 10 best workspaces.More…
- Virtual Police Lineups [VIDEO]
- Impressive work from the Virtual Human Interaction Lab More…
- Fedora 9 - an OS that even the Linux challenged can love
- The ninth release of Fedora ushers in a number of changes aimed at making the venerable distribution a more newbie-friendly desktop, but longtime users needn't fear a great dumbing down; version 9 packs plenty of power user punch as well.More…
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- Get Vista's Best Features in Windows XP
- Despite the fact that most of you prefer XP to Vista and would rather Microsoft extended XP's shelf-life, several new and improved features available in Vista would be great to have in XP. This new functionality may not be enough to get you to switch to Vista, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck.More…
- Download Now: Microsoft’s WorldWide Telescope Released
- Microsoft has released its highly anticipated Worldwide Telescope software, which can be used by astronomers and non-astronomers alike to explore the heavens with a desktop client akin to Google Earth.More…
- BitTorrent Community Mourns as Tracker Founder Passes Away
- Last month, TorrentFreak had the pleasure of interviewing Merrin, the founder of the 150,000 member MVGroup tracker. It is with great sadness that we bring the news that after a long struggle against increasing health problems, Merrin has passed away, aged just 32.More…
- 3G iPhone to have conferencing, GPS, and more
- 3G iPhone is to have video conferencing, a faster processor, steaming sports and GPS. More…
- Steve Jobs to showcase OS X, iPhone platforms at WWDC
- Apple announced Tuesday that a team of Apple executives, led by CEO Steve Jobs, will kick off the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote address beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 9, 2008 at San Francisco's Moscone West. This year's WWDC will showcase two revolutionary development platforms, the ground-breaking More…
- Official: HBO now on iTunes
- Episodes of Rome and The Sopranos pop for $2.99 while The Wire and Sex and the City (yes the complete series) go for the iTunes 'standard' pricing of $1.99. We just fired-up iTunes and confirmed it just like the rumor predicted. With Apple backing down from its strict, flat-rate pricing...More…
- DefectiveByDesign.org Action Alert: Libraries, No DRM!
- boycottnovell.com —
- Fedora 9 - an OS that even the Linux challenged can love
- The ninth release of Fedora ushers in a number of changes aimed at making the venerable distribution a more newbie-friendly desktop, but longtime users needn't fear a great dumbing down; version 9 packs plenty of power user punch as well.More…
- Round 1 Winners of the Android Developer Challenge
- Google has contacted the Round 1 winners of the Android Developer Challenge and here are the results. Listed are 46 of the 50 Winners… the remaining 4 opted not to disclose their project!More…
- Fedora 9 Gives Ubuntu a Run For Its Money
- Fedora 9 is a significant upgrade and packs in a number of new features. Perhaps the best part of Fedora 9 is the new live USB options. After playing with the release candidate for a week or so I’m happy to report that Fedora 9 has made some significant strides and gives Ubuntu a serious run for its money when it comes ot user-friendliness. More…
TOP 7 DAYS
- Stolen MacBook Victim Uses iSight to Bust Thieves
- A White Plains, NY woman who was the victim of burglary, including her MacBook, used the Back To My Mac screen sharing feature to turn on her webcam and capture images of the unwitting culprits using the computer. As a result, police were able to arrest the thieves and recover most of the stolen goods.More…
- FBI Uses Patriot Act Against Internet Archive But Loses
- The Internet Archive, a project to create a digital library of the web for posterity, successfully fought a secret government Patriot Act order for records about one of its patrons and won the right to make the order public, civil liberties groups announced Wednesday morning.More…
- Google TiSP Joke Becomes Reality
- Apparently, the folks in Bournesmouth, UK, didn't get the joke, as they're laying fiber optic cable through the sewer system. The intended result: blazing fast connections that don't require digging up anything...More…
- The 25 Year Old UNIX Bug
- 1983. The year of the IBM PC XT, the Apple Lisa, Pioneer 10 leaving the solar system, and Hooters opening up shop in Florida. It's also the birthyear of a 25 year old UNIX bug, squashed only a few days ago.More…
- Use an iPhone to Slim Down Your Wallet
- Rather than reducing his membership cards to just one club card, he scanned his membership cards to his computer, then synced them to his iPhone as an album called WalletCards. More…
- 70 Really Stunning Typographic Designs
- Over 70 examples of sexy, bold and experimental typography. Some examples are typographic posters, some are typographic illustrations and some are just sketches with type. In any case, you will hopefully find some inspiration for your future works.More…
- OpenOffice.org 3.0 Beta Released!
- OpenOffice.org 3.0 integrates ODF 1.2 support, Microsoft Office 2007 Import Filters, charting enhancements, improved note capabilities in Writer, new icons, enhanced pdf export, multi-monitor support for impress, and a start center. For Mac OS X users, OpenOffice.org 3.0 will now run without the need for X11 to be installed.More…
- Get Vista's Best Features in Windows XP
- Despite the fact that most of you prefer XP to Vista and would rather Microsoft extended XP's shelf-life, several new and improved features available in Vista would be great to have in XP. This new functionality may not be enough to get you to switch to Vista, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck.More…
- MSN messenger blocking youtube links!?!?
- engadget.com — Apple just admitted that the first Apple TV didn't quite work out -- so it's back with a new model that can access iTunes directly -- and streams movies in both DVD quality and HD with 5.1 surround.
- Broadband: Other Countries Do it Better, But How?
- The US continues to fall on global broadband rankings, even as countries that are more rural and less wealthy surge ahead. Here's how they do it (hint: it does not involve wholesale deregulation).More…
Science
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- Amazing Facts About The Animal World
- Animals have secret worlds. Read here to learn more about them.More…
- Do Infants See Colors Differently?
- How do we perceive a rainbow? And does everyone perceive a rainbow in the same way? These seemingly simple questions can reveal some interesting features of the human brain. For instance, is the “striped” appearance of the rainbow—the seven distinct bands of color that we see—a construct of our higher mental processes, or do the mechanics of humanMore…
- Lab-on-a-Chip Made of Paper
- By taking advantage of the natural movement of liquid through paper, researchers at Harvard's Whitesides Research Group may have found a way to make microfluidics technology much cheaper. The result could be disposable diagnostic tests simple and abundant enough for use in the developing world.More…
- Microsoft Unveils 'Google Earth' for Space
- pace, the final frontier, is about to be inundated with sightseers. Microsoft has unveiled a new website which brings the outer reaches of the universe to the fingertips of anyone with internet access and a computer.More…
- 3 Frontiers in Quake Tech to Aid China - and Help the U.S.
- From a string of GPS units embedded along the California faults to motion-sensor rigs deployed across Japan, researchers have already set their sights on the next generation of earthquake prevention. Could authorities in rural China have implemented new strategies to avert some of this week’s tragedy?More…
- Are your eyes playing tricks on you?
- Follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.....More…
- Imminent Discovery of Life On Mars?
- Do you think there is life on Mars? Do you think Phoenix will find evidence of it? Now there's a blog that's trying to collect a snapshot of the opinions of scientists, amateurs, and everyday people. 'Imminent Discovery' thinks Phoenix may find simple life. Finding this evidence will definitely become headlines… If it happens. More…
- Two New Ways to Explore the Virtual Universe, in Vivid 3-D
- The WorldWide Telescope allows anyone to see stars and planets thousands of light-years away.More…
- Alternative To Silicon Chip Invented By Student
- The 2008 graduate's invention could replace one of the most common pieces of technology in the world--the silicon transistor for high-power and high-temperature electronics.More…
- Play Mission: Planet Earth
- Prepare to experience the planet as never before.More…
TOP 24 HOURS
- Are your eyes playing tricks on you?
- Follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.....More…
- How Cannabis Became Demonized and a 'Dangerous Drug'
- In the final decade of the twentieth century, the federal government threatened physicians with the loss of their license for recommending marijuana to patients, made criminals of patients who followed their doctor's advice, and actively blocked scientific research into the therapeutic value of cannabis, thus setting the stage for a morality tale.More…
- Black holes not black after all
- International scientists have used flowing water to simulate a black hole, testing Stephen Hawking's theory that black holes are not black after all.More…
- Run Your Car on Wood? No Joke.
- I know my state (NH) has wood-fired power plants, but I've never heard of a wood-fired car, until today.More…
- Alternative To Silicon Chip Invented By Student
- The 2008 graduate's invention could replace one of the most common pieces of technology in the world--the silicon transistor for high-power and high-temperature electronics.More…
- Microsoft Unveils 'Google Earth' for Space
- pace, the final frontier, is about to be inundated with sightseers. Microsoft has unveiled a new website which brings the outer reaches of the universe to the fingertips of anyone with internet access and a computer.More…
- Imminent Discovery of Life On Mars?
- Do you think there is life on Mars? Do you think Phoenix will find evidence of it? Now there's a blog that's trying to collect a snapshot of the opinions of scientists, amateurs, and everyday people. 'Imminent Discovery' thinks Phoenix may find simple life. Finding this evidence will definitely become headlines… If it happens. More…
- Do Infants See Colors Differently?
- How do we perceive a rainbow? And does everyone perceive a rainbow in the same way? These seemingly simple questions can reveal some interesting features of the human brain. For instance, is the “striped” appearance of the rainbow—the seven distinct bands of color that we see—a construct of our higher mental processes, or do the mechanics of humanMore…
- Lab-on-a-Chip Made of Paper
- By taking advantage of the natural movement of liquid through paper, researchers at Harvard's Whitesides Research Group may have found a way to make microfluidics technology much cheaper. The result could be disposable diagnostic tests simple and abundant enough for use in the developing world.More…
- Play Mission: Planet Earth
- Prepare to experience the planet as never before.More…
TOP 7 DAYS
- Albert Einstein's True Religious Beliefs Revealed
- In the letter, he states: 'The word god is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses, the Bible a collection of honourable, but still primitive legends which are nevertheless pretty childish. No interpretation no matter how subtle can (for me) change this.'More…
- Vaccines do not cause autism![Reported by Diggers as Possibly Inaccurate]
- wherecreativitygoestoschoo… — Being creative or artistic doesn’t mean you know how to draw or play an instrument. Being creative is a way of thinking, a way of viewing the world.
- Are your eyes playing tricks on you?
- Follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.....More…
- Platypus genetic code FIGURED OUT!
- A team of scientists has determined the platypus' entire genetic code. And right down to its DNA, it turns out, the platypus continues to strain credulity, bearing genetic modules that are in turn mammalian, reptilian and avian.More…
- Massive Marijuana Research Compilation
- Quite possibly the most comprehensive website covering research on marijuana that's ever existed.More…
- Physicists Create Universe Smaller Than a Marble
- At Lancaster University, they’re unraveling the secrets of how to build a universe. In fact, they have already formed one, or something very much like it. This scientific breakthrough lies in the bottom of a chamber no larger than your pinky finger, filled with helium and cooled to 0.0003 degrees Fahrenheit above absolute zero.More…
- 2009 Jetta BlueTDI Comes to US This Summer, Sports 60 MPG
- latimes.com — To unlock the secrets of the climax researchers are looking behind the scenes and into the nervous system, where the true magic happens. As they seek to document and demystify one of life's great thrills, scientists have run across some real head-scratchers...
- Great ***** Cope Well with Global Warming
- At least one of Britain's birds appears to be coping well as climate change alters the availability of a key food. Researchers found that great ***** are laying eggs earlier in the spring than they used to, keeping step with the earlier emergence of caterpillars. The same birds in Holland have not managed to adjust.More…
- Sexy Dancing vs. Peak Oil: Oily Cassandra [Vid]
- It may be sad but it's true - sex sells. More…
- Evolution: What's the Real Controversy?
- Across the nation, academic freedom laws are trying to protect educators that 'teach the controversy' about evolution. But two days of seminars on evolution reveal that the real controversies are extremely technical, and the true goal of the legislation is to teach 'controversies' that have no basis in reality.More…
World & Business
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- 85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science
- A new poll (charts, pdf, 3.1mb) shows that 85% of U.S. adults agree that the presidential candidates should participate in a debate on how science can be used to tackle America's major challenges. The poll found no difference between Democrats and Republicans on this question.More…
- Almost Arrested for Taking Photos at Union Station
- Almost Arrested for Taking Photos at Union StationMore…
- Bush: I Gave Up Golf For The Troops
- Any military member or military family member who supports Bush's party after this outrage should seek professional help.More…
- Vatican: It's OK to Believe in Aliens
- The Vatican's chief astronomer says that believing in aliens does not contradict faith in God. The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, says that the vastness of the universe means it is possible there could be other forms of life outside Earth, even intelligent ones.More…
- Military Considering Purple Hearts For Soldiers With Psychol
- The military is debating whether to award one of the nation's top military citations, the Purple Heart, to veterans with psychological wounds as the number of troops diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder rises.More…
- Early Morning SuperDel for Obama Already!
- Today, Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his commitment to working families and building a real coalition for change: 'Today, I am pleased to announce my support for Barack Obama. At a time when too many Americans have lost faith in their government, Senator Obama can move us beyond the politics of stale..More…
- Ex-State officials allege corruption in Iraq
- Real shocker: the now-defunct Office of Accountability and Transparency was... an illusion? More…
- Ted Belman and the anti-Obama Smear Machine
- blogs.abcnews.com — Kindergate: Hillary Clinton's campaign released an attack email citing childhood essays Barack Obama wrote while in Kindergarten and 3rd grade.
- Drug police insert camera in man's anus, OOPS: wrong guy
- 'Doctors forcibly sedated him with a ***** of powerful drugs, including one that clouded his memory... A camera was inserted in his rectum, he was forced to vomit & his blood & urine were tested for drugs. Scans of his digestive system were performed, according to hospital records. The search, conducted without a search warrant, came up empty.'More…
- Rove refuses call to testify under oath
- A House Judiciary Committee deadline passed Monday with former White House adviser Karl Rove standing by his refusal to testify about allegations that he pushed the Justice Department to prosecute former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. More…
TOP 24 HOURS
- Fox commentator: Ron Paul revolt could be 'disaster' for GOP
- Rep. Ron Paul is still in the GOP race and even drew 16% of the vote in the recent Pennsylvania Republican primary. Now his supporters are planning to stage a 'revolt' at the Republican National Convention in September, possibly with the aim of securing Paul a prime time speaking slot.More…
- Drug police insert camera in man's anus, OOPS: wrong guy
- 'Doctors forcibly sedated him with a ***** of powerful drugs, including one that clouded his memory... A camera was inserted in his rectum, he was forced to vomit & his blood & urine were tested for drugs. Scans of his digestive system were performed, according to hospital records. The search, conducted without a search warrant, came up empty.'More…
- Racism alarms Obama supporters
- 'The first person I encountered was like, 'I'll never vote for a black person,' ' recalled Ross, who is white and just turned 20. 'People just weren't receptive.'More…
- BREAKING REPORT: Four-Star Elephant in the (News)room
- Exclusive: 4,500+ appearances/quotations by military analysts identified in New York Times exposé on hidden relationship between media military analysts and the Pentagon and defense industries. Members of the media have remained largely silent on the scandal while members of Congress have taken prompt action.More…
- Rove refuses call to testify under oath
- A House Judiciary Committee deadline passed Monday with former White House adviser Karl Rove standing by his refusal to testify about allegations that he pushed the Justice Department to prosecute former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. More…
- Congress Has Money for Iraq War, But Not for the Veterans
- Today, 1.7 million troops have come home from Iraq and Afghanistan, but the GI Bill no longer covers anything like the cost of college. So a bipartisan coalition of veterans now serving in the Senate introduced a new GI Bill. This bill recently got added to the war funding bill currently in Congress, but a small group of Democrats are fighting it.More…
- NYC's Staggering Arrest Rate for Pot Achieved by Deception
- New study says New York's cannabis crackdown is both racist and fraudulent - and that more have been arrested under Bloomberg than Giuliani. New York police have arrested almost 400,000 people for misdemeanor marijuana possession in the last decade. Last year, there were 39,700 such arrests, that cost the city $60 to $100 million.More…
- Bush: I Gave Up Golf For The Troops
- Any military member or military family member who supports Bush's party after this outrage should seek professional help.More…
- Vatican: It's OK to Believe in Aliens
- The Vatican's chief astronomer says that believing in aliens does not contradict faith in God. The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, says that the vastness of the universe means it is possible there could be other forms of life outside Earth, even intelligent ones.More…
- 85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science
- A new poll (charts, pdf, 3.1mb) shows that 85% of U.S. adults agree that the presidential candidates should participate in a debate on how science can be used to tackle America's major challenges. The poll found no difference between Democrats and Republicans on this question.More…
TOP 7 DAYS
- Who's That Hiding In My Fox 5 News Logo? (Video)
- It's undetectable at normal speed, but I was editing this footage in Final Cut Pro and going through it frame-by-frame when I saw this. More…
- Dad died saving his little girl
- With an out-of-control car bearing down, Joseph Richardson grabbed his 4-year-old daughter and held her up out of harm's way. More…
- Castle or House? Same Price – Your Choice [Pics]
- Why live in a cramped, rat-infested junior one-bedroom when you can reign high in your very own castle?More…
- Ron Paul forces quietly plot GOP convention revolt
- huffingtonpost.com — 'In other words, for all their supposed higher-brain functions, compliments of L. Ron Hubbard's questionable teachings, they can't win this one.
- Fox commentator: Ron Paul revolt could be 'disaster' for GOP
- Rep. Ron Paul is still in the GOP race and even drew 16% of the vote in the recent Pennsylvania Republican primary. Now his supporters are planning to stage a 'revolt' at the Republican National Convention in September, possibly with the aim of securing Paul a prime time speaking slot.More…
- It's Now Completely Impossible To Sell A Laptop On Ebay
- Timothy's email went on for about two weeks, so we've tried to edit it for length.More…
- Obama passed law requiring interrogations to be taped.
- You didn't know this because most of Obama's legislation was enacted in Illinois and it has been largely ignored by the media in a kind of Washington snobbery that assumes state legislatures are not to be taken seriously. This is how the man with more years in a legislative position than Hillary came to be labeled 'inexperienced'. More…
- Incredible picture of Chilean volcano erupting as lightning
- Chilean volcano Chaiten spewed lava and blasted ash 12 miles into the sky today, prompting officials to order a total evacuation of nearby area.More…
- Obama: Judge Him by His Laws
- An examination of bills championed by Barack Obama uncovers impressive evidence of his character and ability.More…
- Hillary Is Done, Say Three Big Media Outlets
- Matt Drudge, Tim Russert of MSNBC and adviser to President Bill Clinton David Gergen on CNN all say Hillary is done.More…
Videos
Entertainment
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- Movie Trailer: Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz Make Out
- The movie trailer for Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona has hit the web, in preparation of the film’s premiere at Cannes. The story follows “two young American women, Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) come to Barcelona for a summer holiday.More…
- The RIAA Explains How It Catches Alleged Music Pirates
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed got a briefing at RIAA headquarters on how the group catches pirates. They just use LimeWire and other software that pirates use, except that they've set up scripts to search for songs, grab IP numbers, and send out notices to college officials. They claim they don't target specific colleges, though many feel that they doMore…
- Speedy new character debuts on new season of NBC's 'Heroes'
- Meet Daphne, the speedy new character on NBC's 'Heroes,' who plans to give the show's superhumans—especially time traveler Hiro and his sidekick, Ando—a run for their money when she debuts on the popular NBC series' upcoming third season, which went back into production last week.More…
- Scifi Movie Locations in the Real World
- Science Fiction Movies and famous architecture have a particularly strong tradition, however the link is not always flattering. Since much science fiction deals with a dystopic vision of the future, architecture is often seen as part of the environmental cause.More…
- Most Memorable Chase Scenes in Film
- Taking a look at some of films most memorable chase scenes.More…
- Hand Solo and Princess Leia’s Boobs
- In light of the recent news about Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher hooking up on the set, the clip shows how we could have known all along.More…
- The Rise And Fall Of a Porn King
- 'Five years ago Greg Lasrado drove a $500,000 black Lamborghini Diablo, rubbed shoulders with people such as Bill Clinton, lived between multimillion-dollar penthouses and bought racehorses for fun. Today his sole asset is a rusty ute, he lives in his parents' spare bedroom and spends most weekends helping his mum with the housework.' A great read.More…
- 100 Essential Jazz Albums
- There is a suggestion below of the dazzling scope of contemporary jazz, but the focus is on the classic jazz that is Schaap’s specialty.More…
- Free Music Studio Means No More Excuses
- Virtual instruments may be going the way of recorded music: free and online. We've seen plenty of sites that let you make or mix music in a rudimentary way, but none that offer the deep feature set of Hobnox AudioTool. This free online electronic music studio lets you compose...More…
- Thirteen Rule-Breaking Films
- Every once in a while, a film comes along that takes an assumption about how American movies are supposed to be made and changes it, sometimes resulting in something truly memorable. The reward for taking the chance is recognition for being a really interesting experiment, or, in some cases, taking your place among the greatest films ever made.More…
TOP 24 HOURS
- Hand Solo and Princess Leia’s Boobs
- In light of the recent news about Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher hooking up on the set, the clip shows how we could have known all along.More…
- The RIAA Explains How It Catches Alleged Music Pirates
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed got a briefing at RIAA headquarters on how the group catches pirates. They just use LimeWire and other software that pirates use, except that they've set up scripts to search for songs, grab IP numbers, and send out notices to college officials. They claim they don't target specific colleges, though many feel that they doMore…
- Speedy new character debuts on new season of NBC's 'Heroes'
- Meet Daphne, the speedy new character on NBC's 'Heroes,' who plans to give the show's superhumans—especially time traveler Hiro and his sidekick, Ando—a run for their money when she debuts on the popular NBC series' upcoming third season, which went back into production last week.More…
- Movie Trailer: Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz Make Out
- The movie trailer for Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona has hit the web, in preparation of the film’s premiere at Cannes. The story follows “two young American women, Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) come to Barcelona for a summer holiday.More…
- Scifi Movie Locations in the Real World
- Science Fiction Movies and famous architecture have a particularly strong tradition, however the link is not always flattering. Since much science fiction deals with a dystopic vision of the future, architecture is often seen as part of the environmental cause.More…
- Most Memorable Chase Scenes in Film
- Taking a look at some of films most memorable chase scenes.More…
TOP 7 DAYS
- Complete Archive of September 11, 2001 TV Broadcasts
- This collection contains television news programs recorded live from ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, FOX, and NBC around September 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2001 by the non-profit Television Archive to help patrons research this important part of United States history. More…
- SNL's Hillary Clinton: I have no ethical standards
- How quickly SNL turned on Mrs Clinton! More…
- "Speed Racer" Bombs at Box Office, Barely Earns $20 Million
- Warner Bros' Speed Racer won't crawl past $20 million this weekend. That's half what the studio hoped, even with lowered expectations. The anime actioner also is doing dismally in key areas of its 30+ day and date opening foreign territories. The Wachowski siblings' pic which cost at least $160M pic could finish the weekend battling for No. 2 spot.More…
- Billionaire James Packer QUITS Scientology!
- Members of Mr Packer's inner circle have confirmed that the billionaire, who had ranked as Scientology's wealthiest member in the world, was no longer undertaking Scientology courses and had moved away from the cult. The cult has got to be VERY upset to lose this cash-cow. More…
- 5 Things You Didn't Know About South Park
- Besides the mystery of anything Kenny mumbles, we've dug up a few more facts about the boys from the little town of South Park.More…
- Free Music Studio Means No More Excuses
- Virtual instruments may be going the way of recorded music: free and online. We've seen plenty of sites that let you make or mix music in a rudimentary way, but none that offer the deep feature set of Hobnox AudioTool. This free online electronic music studio lets you compose...More…
- Can the Power of Gum Stop Uwe Boll?
- To prevent infamous director Uwe Boll from creating more video game-based films, the makers of Stride gum today announced that it will provide free packs of gum to those who sign the Stop Uwe Boll internet petition, provided that it reaches a million signatures. More…
- Hand Solo and Princess Leia’s Boobs
- In light of the recent news about Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher hooking up on the set, the clip shows how we could have known all along.More…
- Thirteen Rule-Breaking Films
- Every once in a while, a film comes along that takes an assumption about how American movies are supposed to be made and changes it, sometimes resulting in something truly memorable. The reward for taking the chance is recognition for being a really interesting experiment, or, in some cases, taking your place among the greatest films ever made.More…
- The Rise And Fall Of a Porn King
- 'Five years ago Greg Lasrado drove a $500,000 black Lamborghini Diablo, rubbed shoulders with people such as Bill Clinton, lived between multimillion-dollar penthouses and bought racehorses for fun. Today his sole asset is a rusty ute, he lives in his parents' spare bedroom and spends most weekends helping his mum with the housework.' A great read.More…
Gaming
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- Microsoft Says No New Xbox 360s in 2009
- Sounds like that rumor about a new, smaller Xbox 360 coming next year might have a shorter life than a red-ringing console. A Microsoft representative let us know today that 'While we don't normally comment on rumors like this, we can tell you that we have no plans to release a new console in 2009'.More…
- GTA4 Raises Classic GTA Prices on Xbox & PS2
- 'Buying all three older Grand Theft Auto games released on Xbox would cost $76 now instead of $64 in March, an 18% increase. Buying the same Playstation 2 GTA games would cost $33 now and were $30 in March, which is an 11% increase. 'More…
- Do you know about "Mirror's Edge"?
- Mirror's Edge is a little known video game that has been well hidden under the radar. It comes out in early November. It's first person action game which features free-running along with a slew of other unique and innovative gameplay characteristics. More…
- Zero Punctuation: Grand Theft Auto IV
- Its the event of the year...More…
- Rumors: Xbox 360 Spring Updates"Motion Sensor"& Game install
- Perhaps the most interesting additions are 'Calibration options for motion sensor devices' for the Dashboard and 'Support for titles to store installation data on Storage Device for faster loading' for Games. If true, the former would lend further credibility to frequent rumors that Microsoft is planning to introduce a motion controller for XboxMore…
- Rumor: Konami Already Hinting at Metal Gear Solid 5?
- Tuesday's Metal Gear Solid 4 press event in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills concluded with an audio clip of a phone conversation between franchise foe Revolver Ocelot and an unknown character, with only Ocelot's side of the conversation presented in the clip (with subtitles shown on the screen). Could they already be hinting at the next iteration of MGS?More…
- ‘GTA IV’ Breaks Three Guinness World Records!
- It would seem that Niko Bellic’s car-stealing, carnage-creating antics have resulted in the book being thrown at him — that book being the Guinness Book of World Records, with Grand Theft Auto IV stealing not one, but three records in the process!More…
- First Guitar Hero IV Details Shed
- Guitar Hero IV will follow closely in the footsteps of Rock Band, offering new instruments including a bass, microphone, and six-piece drumset that includes two cymbals.More…
- The 10 Most Terrifying Video Game Enemies of All Time
- Since the Golden Age of Atari, there have been video game enemies who are so unpleasant that they made us question the existence of a higher power. We at Cracked pay tribute to the rogues' galleries of yesteryear with this list of the 10 most trouser-soiling bad guys in gaming history.More…
- GameTrailers set record straight on GRID controversy
- There's been a lot of controversy surrounding GameTrailer's 'PS3 vs PS3' comparison video of Race Driver: GRID. Is the site 'teh bias'? On Microsoft's payroll? We spoke with GameTrailers Editor In Chief Shane Satterfield to clear up the matter.More…
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- Zero Punctuation: Grand Theft Auto IV
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- ‘GTA IV’ Breaks Three Guinness World Records!
- It would seem that Niko Bellic’s car-stealing, carnage-creating antics have resulted in the book being thrown at him — that book being the Guinness Book of World Records, with Grand Theft Auto IV stealing not one, but three records in the process!More…
- Do you know about "Mirror's Edge"?
- Mirror's Edge is a little known video game that has been well hidden under the radar. It comes out in early November. It's first person action game which features free-running along with a slew of other unique and innovative gameplay characteristics. More…
- Rumors: Xbox 360 Spring Updates"Motion Sensor"& Game install
- Perhaps the most interesting additions are 'Calibration options for motion sensor devices' for the Dashboard and 'Support for titles to store installation data on Storage Device for faster loading' for Games. If true, the former would lend further credibility to frequent rumors that Microsoft is planning to introduce a motion controller for XboxMore…
- Rumor: Konami Already Hinting at Metal Gear Solid 5?
- Tuesday's Metal Gear Solid 4 press event in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills concluded with an audio clip of a phone conversation between franchise foe Revolver Ocelot and an unknown character, with only Ocelot's side of the conversation presented in the clip (with subtitles shown on the screen). Could they already be hinting at the next iteration of MGS?More…
- GTA4 Raises Classic GTA Prices on Xbox & PS2
- 'Buying all three older Grand Theft Auto games released on Xbox would cost $76 now instead of $64 in March, an 18% increase. Buying the same Playstation 2 GTA games would cost $33 now and were $30 in March, which is an 11% increase. 'More…
- Microsoft Says No New Xbox 360s in 2009
- Sounds like that rumor about a new, smaller Xbox 360 coming next year might have a shorter life than a red-ringing console. A Microsoft representative let us know today that 'While we don't normally comment on rumors like this, we can tell you that we have no plans to release a new console in 2009'.More…
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- If Nintendo made Halo 3.
- Sometimes it's best not to ask 'what if'...More…
- Zero Punctuation: Grand Theft Auto IV
- Its the event of the year...More…
- The Message of Majora's Mask
- Clues spread throughout the final dungeon of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask hint that there's far more to the story of this Nintendo 64 game than what made it to the surface. An ancient rebellion against the Goddesses of the Triforce may be tied to the falling moon that spells doom for the world of Termina.More…
- BioShock movie in development, Gore Verbinski directing
- Universal has signed a deal to turn Bioshock into a movie. Director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) will head the project and Aviator writer John Logan may write the screenplay.More…
- ‘GTA IV’ Breaks Three Guinness World Records!
- It would seem that Niko Bellic’s car-stealing, carnage-creating antics have resulted in the book being thrown at him — that book being the Guinness Book of World Records, with Grand Theft Auto IV stealing not one, but three records in the process!More…
- Old man and the GTA
- A 70-year-old's take on Grand Theft Auto IV, his first experience with a GTA game.More…
- First Gears of War 2 Gameplay Video!
- joystiq.com — Joystiq picks the top 10 games of the year and ... what's this? Peggle beat what? And how did that game get #1?
- PC gamers shun Vista, sticking with XP[Reported by Diggers as Possibly Inaccurate]
- One of Windows Vista's biggest selling points was that it was the only way you could DirectX 10, the software component that would be required to play the very latest video games in their full glory. Sure, you could still play games in DirectX 9, but the differences with DirectX 10, Microsoft promised, would be striking. More…
- GTAIV Breaks Halo 3's Record! $500 million in 1st week, 6mn
- The title sold about 3.6 million units on April 29, its opening day, bringing in roughly $310 million (200.91 million). This is $10 million (6.48 million) more than what Microsoft Corp.'s 'Halo 3,' another blockbuster game, took in during its first week last fall.More…
- Harvard researchers say violent games are OK
- A pair of Harvard researchers say violent games are absolutely fine for teenage boys and girls. In fact, they say boys who don't play any games are considered socially inept.More…
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- SportsCenter Will Start Airing Live
- Starting Aug. 11 -- the opening week of the Beijing Olympic Games -- SportsCenter will begin airing live from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. ET on weekdays.More…
- Knicks Introduce Mike D'Antoni as New Coach
- He replaces Isiah Thomas, who was fired last month after going 56-108 in two seasons. Good luck Mike. You're going to need it.....More…
- Manchester United Wins Premier League Title
- Record-holder Ryan Giggs marked a lifetime's loyalty with the best present possible as he delivered another Premier League title to Manchester United as they beat Wigan 2-0.More…
- Sergio Garcia: 'I want to thank Tiger for not being here.'
- After coming from three shots down on the final day to win the Players Championship, Sergio Garcia thanked the man who made it all possible: 'First of all,' Garcia said, 'I want to thank Tiger for not being here. That always makes things a little bit easier.' Tiger rehabbing a surgically repaired knee... More…
- 78-Year Old Blind Bowler Scores Perfect 300
- As he held his 16-pound bowling ball in his hands and looked down the lane toward the pins standing before him, 78-year-old Dale Davis saw only a blur. He couldn't see the lane. He couldn't see the pins. He couldn't see the people who had gathered behind him to see whether the blind man could accomplish something no one else at this alley ever had.More…
- Sprint loses 1million cell subscribers in Q1 2008
- Sprint this morning reported its results for the first quarter of 2008 and has revealed continued severe losses in its cellular business. The carrier says its net revenue declined nine percent year-over-year to $9.3 billion and that it lost a total 1.09 million wireless customers in the most recent period.More…
- The Most Valuable Soccer Teams in the World
- The Brits thought Yank Malcolm Glazer was crazy when he paid $1.5 billion for Manchester United in 2005. We then valued the club at $1.25 billion. Today, we peg Man U's worth at $1.8 billion, making it the top dog in our latest annual ranking of the world's most valuable soccer teams.More…
- Real Fight Club: In Silicon Valley!
- Wow. Apparently, life really does become meaningless when you’re at the top of your game, you’ve got the house, car, wife, kids and whatever the f*ck else you want. None of that means sh*t compared to the free gift of pain–or so says these Silicon Valley desk-jockeys, who’ve set up their own “fight club,” in an attempt to return to the roots...More…
- The Top 10 Worst Franchises in Pro Sports Ever!
- Here is Fox Sports list of the top 10 worst sports franchises currently in operation.More…
- Bryant, Garnett, Paul, Howard, James Make First Team All-NBA
- Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. Chris Paul Paul Kobe Bryant Bryant The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. He led Los Angeles to the best record in the Western Conference and was presented witMore…
TOP 24 HOURS
- SportsCenter Will Start Airing Live
- Starting Aug. 11 -- the opening week of the Beijing Olympic Games -- SportsCenter will begin airing live from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. ET on weekdays.More…
- Knicks Introduce Mike D'Antoni as New Coach
- He replaces Isiah Thomas, who was fired last month after going 56-108 in two seasons. Good luck Mike. You're going to need it.....More…
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- Real Fight Club: In Silicon Valley!
- Wow. Apparently, life really does become meaningless when you’re at the top of your game, you’ve got the house, car, wife, kids and whatever the f*ck else you want. None of that means sh*t compared to the free gift of pain–or so says these Silicon Valley desk-jockeys, who’ve set up their own “fight club,” in an attempt to return to the roots...More…
- 78-Year Old Blind Bowler Scores Perfect 300
- As he held his 16-pound bowling ball in his hands and looked down the lane toward the pins standing before him, 78-year-old Dale Davis saw only a blur. He couldn't see the lane. He couldn't see the pins. He couldn't see the people who had gathered behind him to see whether the blind man could accomplish something no one else at this alley ever had.More…
- College Junior in NBA Draft but has no Basketball experience
- Zach Feinstein is the dark horse in this years NBA Draft, the dark horse because he’s managed to register himself despite having no serious basketball playing experience. “The short story is that I, Zachary Feinstein, have declared for the 2008 NBA Draft. As a 5′8″ 130 pound Caucasian, I am the perfect candidate ...More…
- Manchester United Wins Premier League Title
- Record-holder Ryan Giggs marked a lifetime's loyalty with the best present possible as he delivered another Premier League title to Manchester United as they beat Wigan 2-0.More…
- Top Name MMA Fighters That Have Never Been Knocked Out
- Good listing of some top MMA names that have never been knocked out in the ring and some great video footage of the times they came close to being KO'ed. You might be surprised to find out who did and didn't make this list.More…
- Tibetan woman holds Olympic flame atop Everest
- A Tibetan woman took the Olympic torch the last steps to the top of Everest on Thursday, realizing ''a dream of all Chinese people'', but rights groups criticized Beijing for politicizing the...More…
- Sergio Garcia: 'I want to thank Tiger for not being here.'
- After coming from three shots down on the final day to win the Players Championship, Sergio Garcia thanked the man who made it all possible: 'First of all,' Garcia said, 'I want to thank Tiger for not being here. That always makes things a little bit easier.' Tiger rehabbing a surgically repaired knee... More…
- Sprint loses 1million cell subscribers in Q1 2008
- Sprint this morning reported its results for the first quarter of 2008 and has revealed continued severe losses in its cellular business. The carrier says its net revenue declined nine percent year-over-year to $9.3 billion and that it lost a total 1.09 million wireless customers in the most recent period.More…
- Bryant, Garnett, Paul, Howard, James Make First Team All-NBA
- Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. Chris Paul Paul Kobe Bryant Bryant The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. He led Los Angeles to the best record in the Western Conference and was presented witMore…
- The Top 10 Worst Franchises in Pro Sports Ever!
- Here is Fox Sports list of the top 10 worst sports franchises currently in operation.More…