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Mobile credit card reader Square is now available to purchase in the Apple store for $10. Great for your small business or personal use, the Square dongle can go everywhere you go thanks to its ultraportable size. There's only one problem — its tiny stature puts it at a higher risk of getting lost in the depths of your tote bag. The solution? The 3D printed Square Credit Card Reader Case ($25) Read more
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey recently announced his new company, Square. Square will soon be available on the iPhone and iPod Touch, and allows anyone with a device and a Square account to accept credit cards as a form of payment. Along with the app comes a small square-shaped piece of hardware that plugs into the phone's headphone jack. When accepting a payment, sellers or vendors swipe the Read more
According to Zillow, Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson has just purchased a Hollywood Hills home for $2.5 million. The house, a midcentury-modern property surrounded by trees, is no stranger to celebrity residents. Prior owners include Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, as well as Ellen DeGeneres. While it's only a little over 1,800 square feet, this two-bedroom, two-bath home boasts an Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
Located in the historic, turn of the century-crafted Beaux Arts Building, the W Hotel Union Square's redesign merges cutting edge style with old world decadence. The hotel’s 270 guest rooms and the Extreme-WOW and WOW suites, designed by internationally renowned firms d-ash design and Wilson Associates, are the latest additions to the hotel's massive renovations. Other recent changes include Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
Virtual inspiration board site Pinterest is the latest to join the billion-dollar valuation club, and it actually has a calculated worth of $1.5 billion after funding from Japanese ecommerce company Rakuten. Only a year ago, Pinterest was valued at $200 million, making it just one of the many Silicon Valley sites to experience rapid growth and success as a startup. In the last 18 months, Read more
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele kissed in the stands at a hockey game in Madison Square Garden last night. They watched the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The teams will go head to head again in the next match of their series on Saturday. Lea was rooting for the Rangers, but she seemed more focused on showing her boyfriend love during the action. It Read more
When you're craving something salty, crackers and pretzels are a popular choice, but they're not an option if you're avoiding gluten. You could buy pricey gluten-free alternatives, but they're not exactly the healthiest snacks. Here are three salty snacks you can prep ahead of time that are free of wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites Made with cooked quinoa, gooey Read more
Must make: grilled pepper cheese sandwiches and potato soup — Food52 The best under-the-radar food magazines — HuffPost Food Harvard is awarding Jamie Oliver with its Healthy Cup Award — Eater Guy Fieri's opening an eatery in Times Square — Grub Street NY 30 must-try Spring dishes across America — Zagat How do you feel about face-tracking in bars? — Delish A love letter to rhubarb Read more
