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While YouTube may be your go-to destination for funny cat videos, it's also a top spot to hear music. And since music is so popular on the video-streaming site, it's now launched YouTube Music, an online destination for trending music and videos with recommended and artist-curated playlists and lists of upcoming live shows in your area. You can also find the current YouTube 100 list, which shows Read more
In an effort to improve and smarten up search results, Google launched the Knowledge Graph today. Previously, Google's search algorithm matched a string of letters or keywords to websites containing those letters, but keywords often have deeper meanings than face value. Google created the Knowledge Graph in response to the need for a more intelligent search model that better understands the Read more
MTV doesn't play as many videos as they used to, but you can still head to places like iTunes and YouTube to see your favorite star's latest releases. Katy Perry just released her video for "Last Friday Night" with a big cameos from famous stars, including an appearance by none other than YouTube sensation Rebecca Black. As you may recall, Rebecca Black became famous (and famously spoofed) for Read more
We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more
You've worked hard this whole week, so it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the weekend! Give yourself a treat this weekend to feel rejuvenated and to make yourself feel good. Don't worry, treating yourself doesn't always mean pricey massages at the spa or weekend getaways. Here are plenty of wallet-friendly suggestions: Relive your Charlie and the Chocolate Factory memories and treat Read more
Fact: Sitting at your computer while at work can cause all sorts of stress. Next time you feel an Incredible Hulk moment coming on, open your browser and take solace by surfing a novelty website. It's worth a shot, and cheaper than retail therapy. Travel back in time: YouTube Time Machine is a collection of videos categorized by year aimed to ignite nostalgia upon watching. Browse by year, or Read more
The YouTube star that earns $1 million a year — Newser NASA sensor could detect cancer and diabetes through a breath reading — Geek.com Bands that fought traditions of the music industry even before digital downloads — Cracked New York City Valentine's Day sculpture glows and pulses when touched — Tecca Motorola's German patent win forces iPhones off the market — Dvice Do you still Read more
Meteorito wine lets you "taste the birth of the solar system" — Geek.com The Kinect-powered solar energy house — Dvice Facebook employees create a Don't Be Evil Google search add-on — Newser Don't let movies trick you into believing these 6 space myths — Cracked Daily page views on YouTube reach a jaw-dropping number — Geekosystem Watch a record player turn tree rings into musical Read more
While most tots are mastering the art of eating with a fork and playing with blocks, some especially gifted kids are already singing, dancing, and painting their little hearts out. All parents think their lil ones are special, but some children have gifts that are truly remarkable. Thanks to the reach of the Internet, these pint-sized prodigies aren't just performing into a void, and some of them Read more
Each year brings a new slew of beauty videos to the web. And on YouTube, it was a year dominated by music video looks, a certain sultry celebrity, and even a Disney princess. This year's most-viewed beauty video was the above tutorial, based on LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It," which pulled a whopping 12 million views. To see the rest of the top five, just keep reading. Read more
