Sunday, July 22, 2012

10 Weirdest Things for Sale on eBay

10 Weirdest Things for Sale on eBay


10 Weirdest Things for Sale on eBay

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 04:15 PM PDT

10 Weirdest Things for Sale on eBayThis isn't just any foot — it's a Civil War soldier's infected, severed foot.Well, it's actually a handmade prop. And it's all yours for just $39.99 plus shipping.


Vyclone top iOS Apps of the Week

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 10:00 AM PDT

The spirit of a collaborative effort is evident in many of this week's top iOS apps, starting with Vyclone, an app that combines videos shot in the same location by multiple users into one fully edited film. Highlight and Raved also use social collaboration to provide unique services of their own. If sharing isn't your thing, we also feature an app that will keep your reading list synced across multiple platforms and one to check out the historical spots around your neighborhood.

HTC sells back half of stake in audio firm Beats

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 08:19 PM PDT

A man poses with a replica of the HTC smartphone inside a mobile phone shop in TaipeiTAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp's shares fell as much as 4 percent on Monday after the sale of half of its holding in audio technology firm Beats Electronics back to Beats' founders raised concern over its strategy. HTC bought 50.1 percent of Beats Electronics, which was founded by U.S. rapper and music producer Dr. Dre and Beats' current CEO Jimmy Iovine, for $309 million in August last year, as part of its efforts to differentiate its phones and enhance branding amid rising competition. ...


'Lucky' to Launch Pinterest-Like Aggregator for Style Content

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 05:16 PM PDT

'Lucky' to Launch Pinterest-Like Aggregator for Style Content[More from Mashable: ]


Nokia looks to revamp marketing strategy: FT

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 05:07 PM PDT

Nokia employees arrive for a personnel briefing in OuluLONDON (Reuters) - Nokia is considering ripping up its traditional mass marketing strategy ahead of the unveiling of its new Windows 8 smartphone in the autumn, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The mobile phone maker has entered secret negotiations with European operators about forming an exclusive opportunity to launch a smartphone using the Windows 8 platform from Microsoft. Operators that have held talks with Nokia include France Telecom, although no deal has yet been struck, according to the FT. ...


10 Weirdest Things for Sale on eBay

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 04:15 PM PDT

10 Weirdest Things for Sale on eBayThis isn't just any foot — it's a Civil War soldier's infected, severed foot.Well, it's actually a handmade prop. And it's all yours for just $39.99 plus shipping.


The Future of Feet: Biometric Shoe Insoles Revolutionizing Security [VIDEO]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 03:59 PM PDT

Everyone knows they have unique fingerprints, but what about a unique footprint?

'Minority Report' software hits the real world

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 03:37 PM PDT

An employee demonstrates the use of a data glove to navigate a map on a computer screenThe software behind the film "Minority Report" -- where Tom Cruise speeds through video on a large screen using only hand gestures -- is making its way into the real world.


Broadcast Your Tweets From Space With SkyCube [VIDEO]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 03:36 PM PDT

Turn the universe into your Twitterverse. Instead of broadcasting your 140 characters to just your followers, why not get your point across by broadcasting to infinity and beyond?

Google Stops Taking Orders for 16GB Nexus 7

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 03:02 PM PDT

Google Stops Taking Orders for 16GB Nexus 7Demand for seems to have well exceeded the tech giant's expectations.


Apple heads into choppy waters as new iPhone awaited

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 02:36 PM PDT

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook takes the stage during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 in San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc faces an unusual phenomenon when reporting earnings this time around: low expectations. Few are expecting the world's most valuable technology company -- which surpasses Wall Street expectations with near regularity -- to deliver a bumper quarter once more on Tuesday. The main reason: consumers holding out for the new iPhone. Apple may still surprise market watchers, but many Wall Street analysts and investors remember how chatter over the launch of a new iPhone last year caused Apple to miss quarterly expectations in the fall, for the first time in years. ...


Kodak Loses Patent Case to Apple and RIM

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 02:36 PM PDT

Kodak Loses Patent Case to Apple and RIMKodak has lost its patent case against Apple and RIM over technology for previewing digital images.


10 Unforgettable Olympic Moments to Get You Pumped for London 2012 [VIDEOS]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 02:08 PM PDT

Kerri Strug, Atlanta 1996

Top 6 Comments on Mashable This Week

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 01:18 PM PDT

Top 6 Comments on Mashable This WeekNot to worry England, we're not keeping score. Photo by


Jack Daniel's Sends the Most Polite Cease-and-Desist Letter Ever

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 12:45 PM PDT

Jack Daniel's Sends the Most Polite Cease-and-Desist Letter EverWhen Patrick Wensink was commissioning the cover for his book, Broken Piano For President, he probably wasn't expecting a cease-and-desist letter from Jack Daniel's Properties -- the owner of the Jack Daniel's trademarks.


Kodak loses patent case vs. Apple, RIM; plans appeal

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 11:55 AM PDT

Kodak World Headquarters is pictured in Rochester, New York(Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co has lost an appeal of a patent dispute over digital image preview technology with Apple Inc and Research In Motion Ltd, which could set back the onetime photography giant's efforts to raise money in bankruptcy by selling patents. The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday upheld a May 21 ruling by Judge Thomas Pender of that agency that neither Apple nor RIM had violated Kodak's rights in the so-called '218 patent, which covers how digital cameras preview images. "The investigation is thus terminated," the agency said. ...


This Robot Will Out Dance You [VIDEO]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 11:54 AM PDT

From Presley to Jackson, the Twist to the Macarena, this robot will school you on dance floor.

Are These the Best Etsy Shops in the World?

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 11:51 AM PDT

The French word atelier refers to a workspace dedicated to the fine arts. We'd say cat accessories comply. The shop announcement reads: "Hats, accessories, and clothing for your fashion-forward feline. Handcrafted by a detail-oriented perfectionist cat-lover, trained in costume and prop creation."

Watch the First Teaser For the 'Man Of Steel' Superman Reboot

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Superman is back! The first teaser trailer for Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, Man of Steel is now online.

3 Reasons to Recruit via Talent Communities

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 11:07 AM PDT

3 Reasons to Recruit via Talent CommunitiesTony Morrison is the Vice President of Business Development at a unique professional community where social networking and job opportunities come together. Find him on and connect with Cachinko on or .


Changing Cities: Singapore, the Garden City

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 10:08 AM PDT

Changing Cities: Singapore, the Garden CityRalph Waldo Emerson once said earth laughs in flower.  If that is the case, Singapore is full of laughter. Gardens by the Bay, set in Singapore's Marina Bay downtown area, has been open  less than a month, but it's already changing the face of the...


Afghanistan Activists Urge Use of Social Media to Fight Politics

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 09:44 AM PDT

Afghanistan Activists Urge Use of Social Media to Fight PoliticsFree speech activists in Afghanistan launched and campaigns on Sunday to fight government media curbs as well as to dispel incorrect information being perpetuated by clashing NATO and Taliban claims.


Is This The Electric Bicycle of Your Dreams? [VIDEO]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 09:19 AM PDT

What happens when you combine a classic bicycle aesthetic with beautiful design and an electric heart? The designers behind the Faraday Porteur hope it's the bike that not only will make you look good on the streets -- but also get you pedaling on a more permanent basis.

Top 10 Pinterest Pins This Week

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 08:40 AM PDT

Top 10 Pinterest Pins This Week"In our neighborhood: a water tower that looks like stained glass by artist Tom Fruin." (Part of the )


Hulu Reveals Sleeker, More Advanced Player [VIDEO]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Hulu has revamped its video player, ditching its older look for a more user-friendly interface.

Munster Does the Doggy Paddle, Kind of [VIDEO]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 07:04 AM PDT

Doggy Munster has his first swimming lesson, but looks like he's already pretty anxious to be an Olympic swimmer.

40 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 06:52 AM PDT

40 Digital Media Resources You May Have MissedLooking for a guide to taking on the challenges of motherhood and a fresh CEO position in one fell swoop? Sorry, , we can't help you there! But for all our other readers, we've rounded up the week's top digital media resources to help you tackle your latest challenge.


ChargeCard Means You'll Never Again Be Stranded With a Dead iPhone [VIDEO]

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 06:35 AM PDT

For all of us who have forgotten our chargers, here's a great solution: ChargeCard, a rigid USB/iPhone charging cable that's the size of a credit card. Just think, you'll have it with you all the time, saving your bacon during those unfortunate occasions when your batteries run down to nothing.

Marijuana Farms Poison Wildlife

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Pathologists have found the first evidence of wildlife poisoned by a cash crop--and not in a traditional agricultural area. David Biello reports.

Video of Alleged Theater Shooter Emerges Online

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 05:40 AM PDT

Video of Alleged Theater Shooter Emerges OnlineJames Holmes, 24, accused of killing 12 and injuring 58 people in a theater Friday, had minimal online presence at first glance -- no Facebook or Twitter accounts were located. However, in the days following the shootings, more information about his personal life has begun to materialize on the Internet.


6 Apps You Don't Want To Miss

Posted: 22 Jul 2012 04:44 AM PDT

6 Apps You Don't Want To MissA new will change the way you shoot video with your friends. The social video app allows uses the GPS in your phone to determine your location, and find others who might be shooting the same scene as you at the same time. When two or more people are shooting the same thing, Vyclone will combine those videos together into a single multi-camera editing video.


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