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Is Google floating mystery barges around the world?Two cargo barges have popped up at either edge of the country, prompting wild rumors about whether Google is behind the floating enigmas and what projects could possibly be in store.
How Edith Head took Hollywood by stormLegendary costume designer Edith Head was often identified as a short woman sporting bangs, a two-piece suit, and large glasses. The fashion icon who dressed Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Audrey Hepburn would have turned 116 today.Â
LG self-healing phone: super powers not requiredLG releases its newest creation: the G Flex, dubbed the world's first 'real' curved phone with a special back cover coating that eliminates daily wear and tear.
Edith Head: Google Doodle honors Hollywood legendThe creative mind behind the iconic on-screen wardrobes of Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and many cinema starlets is honored today with a Google Doodle celebrating her best works.
Batman: Arkham Origins review roundupBatman: Arkham Origins is the first game in the franchise to be developed by Warner Brothers Games Montreal. So does it live up to the Batman name?Â
Comcast's new HBO bundle is a steal (if you don't want basic cable)A new Comcast promo offers HBO, Internet, and a few local TV stations for under 50 bucks.Â
'Samsung spectacles' coming to a face near you?Samsung files a patent for sports-oriented smart glasses in Korea, sparking rumors in the rapidly growing field of wearable tech.Â
States form coalition to support electric carsIf you're from either coast, your commute may get a little bit cleaner. Eight states on the east and west coasts have formed a coalition to implement measures that will make a switch to electric cars quite a bit easier.
Apple's Safari finally gets sandboxed Flash. What does that mean?Until this week, Apple's browser didn't offer a sandboxed Flash player, while Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome did.Â
Twitter's Vine adds video editing, saved draft folderOn the eve of its IPO, Twitter is rolling out a revamped Vine app.Â
Kickstarting journalism: Is crowdfunding the answer?Outlets from National Public Radio to ProPublica have turned to crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter and Spot.us to help solve journalism's funding woes and make a bit of online buzz. But is this solution sustainable?
Facebook updates explicit content policyFollowing outcry over a violent video, Facebook takes down a "death clip" and lays ground rules for future graphic content. Though that doesn't mean violent images are leaving timelines any time soon.
T-Mobile offers free data, zero down on tablets. Is it worth it?T-Mobile said today that it would extend its 'un-carrier' program to tablets such as the Apple iPad Air and Google Nexus 7.Â- LinkedIn rolls out Intro feature, overhauled iPad app'People are cultivating their goals and aspirations on the go,' a LinkedIn employee says of the new features.Â
iPad Air lifts offThe grand finale of Apple's October event was all about the iPad, including the new extra-light iPad Air and "retina" iPad mini.
Apple rolls out new Retina MacBook Pros, Maverick OSThe new Apple iPads weren't the only products shown off at the event today in San Francisco.Â
Lumia 2520: Nokia trots out its first Windows tabletRevealed the same day as the iPad Air, the Nokia Lumia 2520 is expected to sell for $499 in the US.Â
When was the first parachute jump? Google knows.In a thrilling tumble toward Earth, on this day in history a French daredevil pioneered the parachute jump and revolutionized air travel forever.
Gold iPads? New Mac Pro? Apple has 'a lot to cover'As Apple gears up for its Oct. 22 product launch – the second big event this fall – predictions are flying as gold iPhone 5Ss flew off the shelves.
Celia Cruz: A life of music, color, and 'azucar'The Google doodle today honors Cuban singer Celia Cruz, who racked up an impressive list of accolades in her long career.Â