Hot Wheels Camaro that glow in dark, trio of hot rods for “World’s Best Driver”
Google maps Japan nuclear zone
Google Street View is giving the-- world a rare glimpse into Japan’s eerie ghost town, following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami-- which sparked a nuclear disaster that has left the area uninhabitable. The photo technology --pieces together digital images captured by Google's camera-equipped vehicle and allows viewers --to take virtual tours of locations around the world.
New app programs bionic hands
Oblivion (Universal Pictures) $5,642,335
2077: Jack Harper (Cruise) serves as a security--repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth. Part of a massive--operation to extract vital--resources after decades of--war with a terrifying alien--threat who still scavenges what's left of our planet, Jack's mission is almost complete. In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar--colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home.
Living in and patrolling--the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, Jack's soaring existence is brought crashing down--after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Drawn to Jack through a connection that transcends logic, her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he--thought he knew. With a reality that is shattered as he discovers shocking truths that connect him to Earth--of the past, Jack will be pushed to a heroism he didn't know he contained within. The fate of humanity now rests solely in the hands of a man who believed our world was soon to be lost forever
42 (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution) Earn $6,055,327
In 1947, Branch--Rickey put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers,--breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and other players.
Facing--blatant racism from every side, even his own team, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint--by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number--42 let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his--critics, and paving the way for others to follow.
In 1947, Branch Rickey put himself at--the forefront of history--when he signed Jackie--Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal--also put both Robinson and …
Pain & Gain (Paramount Pictures) Earn $7,511,315
From acclaimed director Michael Bay comes "Pain & Gain," a new action comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. Based on the unbelievable true story of three personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in-- pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Ed Harris, Tony Shalhoub, Rob Corddry, Rebel Wilson-- and Bar --Paly also star. The film is based on magazine articles by Pete Collins, with a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and produced by Donald DeLine, Michael-- Bay and Ian Bryce.
From acclaimed director Michael --Bay comes "Pain & Gain," a new action comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Ant--
Iron Man 3 (Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures) Earn $174,144,585
Brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man is pitted against an enemy whose-- reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his --personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to --survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he-- fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to a question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?
Brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man --is pitted against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrow
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Tom Hanks Dives Into Oscar Race With Captain Phillips Trailer
It's never too early to pick fresh Oscar bait!
Tom Hanks and dicey situations--both based on a true story and imagined—often equal Academy Award nominations, and his heroics in the upcoming Captain Phillips could easily add to his career haul.
The two-time Oscar winner plays real-life Captain Richard Phillips, whose Maersk Alabama was attacked by Somali pirates in 2009, the first hijacking of an American cargo ship in 200 years.--
Snoop Lion Talks Pimp Past:-- "It Was Never About the Money"
Snoop Lion really was quite the dog back in the day.
"As a kid I dreamed of being a pimp, I dreamed of having cars and clothes and bitches to match," the reggae artist formerly known as rapper Snoop Dogg says in the latest issue of Rolling Stone. "I said, 'F--k it I'm finna do it."
So, as he boasted on 50 Cent's 2003 tune "P.I.M.P.," that's just what he did—and not just by playing Huggy Bear in the Starsky and Hutch movie.
NEWS: Snoop's 4/20 party shut down by police
"I put an organization together," Snoop recalls. "I did a Playboy tour, and I had a bus follow me with 10 bitches on it. I could fire a bitch, f--k a bitch, get a new ho: It was my program."
But, to hear Snoop tell it, his style of pimping wasn't so bad...
"I'd act like I'd take the money from the bitch, but I'd let her have it," he says. "It was never about the money; it was about the fascination of being a pimp."
Summer Movie Guide: Laugh Along With Zach Galifianakis, Jennifer Aniston and Melissa McCarthy
The sun is shining, the shorts are short and you definitely deserve a good laugh. So we present you this handy guide for the season's top comedy flicks!
Your favorite wolfpack is back in The Hangover 3, with Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis managing to get into major trouble even --without a wedding-related activity on the calendar. Sandra Bullock plays an uptight FBI special agent and Melissa McCarthy a potty-mouthed Boston cop in The Heat. In We're the Millers, Jason Sudeikis plays a small-time dealer hawking pot to soccer moms—until he gets in a scrape and enlists the help of his stripper neighbor, played by Jennifer Aniston, in a big-stakes trip to Mexico. And Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn play two old-school-style, unemployed salesmen who start all over again from the bottom in The Internship.
Hangover 3 Releasing Early, Jurassic Park 4 Pushed Back
The Wolf Pack is getting a jumpstart on the party while Steven Spielberg's dino-powered franchise will have to wait a little longer before it's big-screen resurrection.
Looking to capitalize on the extended Memorial Day weekend, Warner Bros. confirms to E! News that The Hangover Part III will be opening in theaters on Thursday, May 23, a day earlier than originally scheduled.
The move means the final romp in Todd Phillips' R-rated comedy trilogy, which reunites castmembers Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms, will have a head start against Universal's Fast & Furious 6, which hits theaters Friday. The two tentpoles both skew heavily male, which ought to make for an interesting race at the box office.
Samsung Throws Galaxy Tab 3 Into Mini Tablet Mix
so--called "phablets," the Tab 3 has calling capabilities, but not much more in the way of tech specifications than its Tab 2 predecessor. That could mean an aggressive price point to take on the low end of the market.
Samsung on Monday announced the Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch mini tablet. The device-- will come with 8 or 16 MB of internal storage and up to 64 MB of expandable memory.
A WiFi-only version of the Galaxy Tab 3 will be available worldwide in May, and a 3G version will be launched in --June.
Product availability will vary by market in a gradual roll-out.
BlackBerry's Heins Gives Tablets 5 Years to Live
It may seem odd to imagine that tablets could be passe in five years, as BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins has suggested, but five years is a long time in the tech world --- particularly when it comes to mobile tech. On the other hand, it may be that Heins is dismissive toward the category because BlackBerry's own tablet effort, the PlayBook, was such a complete failure.
YouTube Trends Map Shows What You Like to Watch
The Charles Ramsey interview detailing his rescue of three abducted Cleveland women, along with a trailer for HBO's --True Blood series, ranked high on the debut of YouTube's new Trends Map, a visualization of its most--- popular videos by U.S. region. The map also has data breakdowns by gender and age group, so marketers are
also wondering if there is any actionable information to help with brand video messaging.
That type of data has been available from YouTube before, but the new feature is a visualization of the kind of analytic information that YouTube and parent company Google are very good at collecting.
The map adds a ---greater sense of discovery for users, said Greg Sterling, founder of Sterling Market Intelligence.
Lumia 928 Steps Out of the Shadows
Nokia is continuing its onslaught against the iPhone and Galaxy models with a new video that depicts the Lumia in a much better light ----literally ----than the competition. Up to now, cameras haven't been the first thing smartphone customers consider when shopping for a new phone, but that could change as people increasingly abandon standalone cameras for the one they're always carrying.
Benefit From Bilberry
Studies are mixed, but some have found that bilberry, a relative of the blueberry, may improve night vision. During World War II, fighter pilots reported better night vision after eating bilberry jam. Take 25 to 50 milligrams of bilberry extract; expect best results within the first few hours.
Go Fish
If you suffer from dry eyes,,, up your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids, which the body uses to produce tears, among other things. Research suggests that people who consume higher amounts of these fats are less likely to have dry eyes...
Embrace Bitters
Combat a yen for sugar by following a Chinese medicine approach: Eat foods such as endive, radicchio, cooked greens, and olives.
Sniff Rosemary
According to some research, catching a whiff of this aromatic herb may increase alertness and improve memory. To stay sharp, try smelling fresh rosemary or inhaling the scent of rosemary essential oil before a test or meeting.
Get a Good Pair of Sneakers
Is your energy lagging? Though it may be the last thing you feel like doing when you're tired,
exercise -- even a brisk walk -- can be more effective than a nap or cup of coffee at fighting fatigue.
Enjoy Ginger
The volatile oils in ginger have long made it a useful herbal remedy for nasal and chest congestion. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over a 1-inch piece of peeled, grated ginger; steep for 10 minutes; and strain. Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the water and drink as needed.
Rub Your Temples
Go Herbal
Sip Oolong Tea
How to Be Healthy
Drink more water. Adult humans should be drinking a litre or more water per day; six eight ounce cups of water. That is in addition to diuretics like tea and coffee. Water keeps bodies at the correct temperature and removes toxins that are the inevitable result of metabolism and industrial life. Water-rich foods are an even better idea.
Jennifer Lawrence Brilliantly Photobombs Sarah Jessica Parker
Seriously, J-Law, tone down the cool. You're starting to be so awesome that it's like the sun we can't stare without burning our retinas.
The queen of red carpet awkwardness/hilarity, Jennifer Lawrence, continued to dominate Monday evening at the 2013 Met Gala by photo bombing the one and only Sarah Jessica Parker.It helped
that Parker was wearing a cockatoo-like headpiece, adding to the splendidness of the whole moment..
Windows 8 Milestones: 100 Million Licenses Sold, 60,000 Apps
As for how many of those licenses represent PCs that are actually being used, it's hard to say. The 100 million includes upgrades as well as PC sales. However, the vast majority of the 40 million licenses sold since January are new PCs, says Tami Reller, Microsoft's vice president of Windows marketing.
"Upgrade season was pretty much over in January once all the offers expired," Reller told Mashable. "So pretty much all of the growth from 60 to 100 [million] is new PCs."
However, those are PCs shipped, not necessarily sold, so many of them could still be in warehouses or store shelves. Windows 8, however, for the first time lets Microsoft directly track activations online, and Reller says those numbers have seen "steady" growth, and that the overall rate is similar to past Windows releases.
A new platform such as Windows 8 is only as powerful as the apps it has to offer, and the Windows Store is seeing steady growth as well, up to 60,000 apps from 40,000 in January. Customers have performed more than 250 million downloads as well. While the numbers are moving in the right direction for Microsoft, they're still in the minor leagues when you compare to iOS's 800,000 apps and almost 50 billion downloads.
Still, Microsoft has had some high-profile "gets" such as Twitter and Dropbox, which Reller thinks have attracted some users to Windows 8. But there are some notable absences in the Windows 8 app catalog as well, not the least of which is Facebook, a Microsoft strategic partner. Is a Facebook app coming?
Sony Goes Entry-Level With Vaio Fit Laptops
Think Sony's Vaio laptops are too expensive? The company is challenging that perception with its new Fit and Fit E lines of Windows 8 PCs, aimed at customers who want to "step up" from cheap laptops, but still pay as little as possible...
The Fit line prioritizes design with aluminum casings, while the Fit E is about as thin and light as possible. Both lines have two models: a 14-incher with 1,600 x 900 resolution, and a 15-inch with a full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display...
The screens on the Fit include include color-enhancement technology for a better picture when playing games or watching movies, and its ClearAudio+ audio processing can provide a virtual surround-sound experience. Customers can choose between screens with or without touch...
There are many configurations possible — from an Intel Core i3 CPU all the way up to Core i7 — as well as optional Nvidia graphics. Hybrid hard drives, which pair a small solid-state drive (SSD) with a large hard disk for fast performance, are available as an option...
The Fit 14 and 15 start at $649 and $699, respectively, while the Fit 14E and 15E cost $549 and $579...
Besides launching its Fit machines, Sony is also updating its Tap 20 all-in-one 20-inch mega-tablet with Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) tech, as well as the Sony Vaio Imagination Studio software. The Tap 20 costs $899...
Internet Sales Tax Sails Through Senate
Currently, customers shopping at online retailers that lack a physical presence in the customer's state aren't charged sales tax when they purchase goods. Instead, they're expected to report such purchases in their annual tax filings. Few online shoppers actually do so, costing states an estimated $11 billion in lost tax revenue and giving what some commentators argue is an unfair competitive advantage to online sellers.
The Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) is designed to close this loophole. It would allow states to require online retailers collect and remit sales tax from out-of-state customers to the appropriate state. Online retailers making less than $1 million annually would be exempt...
Owners of brick-and-mortar retail stores, who hope the MFA will help them compete with online retailers, applauded the Senate's vote...
"The Senate’s overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of this legislation foreshadows the end of the special treatment of big online businesses at the expense of retailers on Main Street," said Bill Hughes, senior vice president for government affairs at the Retail Industry Leaders Association, in a statement. "After such a resounding vote in the Senate, we look forward to a constructive debate in the House to level the playing field for all retailers this year."
Bay, however, is urging the House to consider an amendment that would increase the MFA's small business exemption to include online retailers making less than $10 million annually or those with fewer than 50 employees....
"The contentious debate in the Senate shows that a lot more work needs to be done to get the Internet sales tax issue right, including ensuring that small businesses using the Internet are protected from new burdens that harm their ability to compete and grow," said Brian Bieron, eBay's senior director of global public policy. "eBay will continue to focus on bringing greater balance to the legislation by protecting small businesses with less than $10 million in sales or fewer than 50 employees."
The Obama administration supports the MFA, so it will likely become law if it does pass the House. Is it time for an Internet sales tax? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Pebble Smart Watch Finally Gets RunKeeper App
The Pebble smart watch, which was made hugely popular when it raised more than $10 million on Kick starter last year, can finally display real-time fitness information related to workouts.
Run Keeper announced Tuesday an app update for iOS and Android that fully integrates with the Pebble watch, allowing runners to keep track of their activity and providing a detailed analysis of their performance.
The companies have been teasing this news for a little over a year now; in fact, Run-keeper was Pebble's first app partner. The blending of these two companies could be powerful. There's already an immense interest in the smart watch, and teaming up with Run-keeper will give users a way to stay connected without constantly needing to check their smartphone.
"Pebble integrates tech into people's daily lives in a fashionable and unobtrusive way. We're excited that Run-keeper will be among the first apps to showcase our smart watch's capabilities and how we support your day-to-day interests and activities," said Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky in a statement. "With the Run-keeper app, fitness enthusiasts can benefit from Pebble to track their workouts, get motivated and meet their goals."
Pebble users can also control music and manage incoming messages, calls and notifications directly through the device. Developers can get their hands on a software developer's kit (sdk) to introduce more apps to the device.
Google Maps to Unveil Brand New Interface, Report Says [PICS]
Google is set to debut a new interface for its Maps app, according to a report.
Google Operating System, a blog that provides unofficial news about the search giant, said the update will get rid of Maps' current sidebar, and will display location information in pop-ups that appear on top of a full-screen map. The new design places greater emphasis on the map itself, rather on navigational tools such as the direction arrows and zoom functions.
Another new feature of the revamped app will reportedly let users filter local search results to venues that are recommended by top reviews or people in their Google+ circles.
The blog also includes alleged images of Maps' new interface, which appears more immersible and suited to touchscreen mobile devices. Check them out. below....
While Google Operating System did not say when users will see the overhauled interface, the blog hinted that it could debut at Google I/O, the company's annual developers conference, next week...
Ergonomic Case for Tablets Aims to Help You Avoid Carpal Tunnel
An ergonomic case for tablets and e-readers aims to help users avoid the perils of Carpal tunnel syndrome and other hand-related ailments.
Called Wingo, the case has "wings" on either side, under which users place their hands to hold the device. According to its Kickstarter page, it aims to address problems that revolve around reading for long periods of time by reducing grip tension, filling the contours of users' fingers with grooves and allowing users to place their hands, wrists and forearms in a more "natural" reading position.
Currently, Wingo is available only for the Kindle 4, but creator Ambulant plans to develop cases for other types of e-readers and tablets by getting feedback from its Kickstarter backers.
So far, Wingo has raised just over $17,000 of its $55,000 goal, with 37 days left in its campaign....
10 Cool Cooking Lifehacks
1. Remove Fats
If you drop a couple of ice cubes into a soup/stew/casserole, you'll soon see easily scoopable fat globules. This is because the fat starts to congeal in the colder area you have created.
2. Pre-Scoop Ice Cream
Portion out ice-cream or other frozen sweets before your meal into a muffin pan then stick it back in the freezer. This way you don't have to wait for the dessert to soften before you can scoop and make guests wait.
3. Prevent Over-Boiling
If you rest a wooden spoon across a pan of boiling water it stops it from boiling over.
4. Freeze Your Scraps
Freeze leftover wine, stock and fresh herbs in ice-cube trays. This saves waste and makes for tasty chunks of thrifty, frozen goodness to melt into future meals.
5. Drip-Free Stirring
To save your counter tops from sticky mess, tuck your sauce spoon into the hole in the handle of your saucepan. This way it will drip neatly into the pot when you're not stirring.
6. Stay Fresh
A hinged clothes peg makes a good impromptu bag fastener to keep things fresh.
7. The Perfect Ginger Peel
Peel ginger root with a teaspoon. The flat edge is more than sharp enough to rub the thin skin off and it's less wasteful than a knife or peeler.
8. Replace Ice Cubes With Frozen Fruit
Use frozen fruit to chill drinks. Grapes work well in white wine and strawberries are great with fizz. This makes for a less watery drink with a sweet treat at the end.
9. Get Rid of Egg Shell
If you get shell fragments in a broken egg, use a cracked shell half to scoop them out -- it's much more efficient than using your finger.
NB. As per Josephine Fu's comment, there is a small salmonella risk in letting eggshell touch raw food.
10. Personalized Steaks
Finally, if you learn the simple finger/hand test for cooking steak to perfection, you'll always be able to deliver a fillet cooked correctly to anyone's personal preference.
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