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Amazon just opened its first brick and mortar store

Abandoning, or perhaps augmenting, its not-so-humble beginnings as an online marketplace, Amazon has now opened its first-ever brick and mortar storefront.
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The man bun may be here to stay, according to Google search

According to Google's 2015 Beauty Trends Report, men are particularly interested in one controversial hairstyle -- the infamous man bun.
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Don’t you wish you’d thought of using tricycles to create this animated street art?

Two artists have created animated street art by riding through the streets of cities across the world with projectors attached to their tricycles.
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Oklahoma bans texting while driving

Oklahoma made it illegal to send a message while operating a vehicle on Sunday, following the lead of 45 other states where texting while driving is banned.
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Disney researchers find a way to improve renderings of fabric

The geniuses at Disney have found a more efficient way to render realistic fabrics.
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Rent a mom with NeedAMom, the Brooklyn-based service for New York young adults

Nina Keneally, a mom for over 30 years, has introduced NeedAMom, the service that allows you to rent a mother for the most dire of your days.
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Google is teaching its self-driving cars to be more careful around kids

Google recently released a blog post in which the firm assured drivers and parents everywhere, "We teach our cars to drive more cautiously around children."
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The government may start making robocalls to your cell phone soon to collect debt

As if there weren't enough reasons to hate automated calls, here's another to add -- that robocall may be Uncle Sam calling to collect your debts.
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Sick of your standing desk? Try lying down in an Altwork Station instead

No longer will an uncomfortable, unsatisfying workspace be an issue because with the Altwork Station, you can either sit, stand, or lie down at your desk.
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Sorry Uber, you’re not ‘in’ in Germany anymore

Über bad news for Uber -- the car service giant is pulling out of Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt after a long and arduous battle over driver licenses.
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The Hacking Team wants U.S. law enforcement to use its technology

The Hacking Team is bounding back into the spotlight by offering hacking tools to American law enforcement agencies.
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Women-only taxi service Pink Taxi just launched in Egypt

Pink Taxi is a women-only car service that was recently launched in Egypt in hopes of keeping women safe and curtailing the high rate of assault.
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The RNC and NBC are no longer friends following Wednesday's GOP presidential debate

Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus announced in a letter to NBC that his party is withdrawing from NBC-sponsored debates.
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Charge your Apple Watch from anywhere with Amber, the charging case

Self described as a "watchcase power bank for Apple Watch," Amber is a "chic watchcase" that allows you to charge your Apple Watch from anywhere.
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Remember the thrift shop that made Macklemore famous? It's closing

The Capitol Hill Value Village featured in Macklemore's "Thrift Shop" video has announced that it is officially shutting its doors.
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Visit a museum on your iPad with le déserteur

You don't have to get dressed to cultivate your sensibilities -- instead, just download le déserteur, and immerse yourself in culture on your iPad.
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Smartphone usage soars in US as other devices’ popularity declines

According to a new Pew Research Center report, 68 percent of adults in the U.S. own a smartphone, representing an increase of almost 100 percent since 2011.
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97-year-old Olive Horrell blown away by visit to Google’s campus

She said she wanted to see the future, and she got the next best thing -- a visit to Google's headquarters.
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Never want to see a photo of your ex again? Google Photos can help with that

Taking the whole "out of sight out of mind" ideal to heart, Google Photos is now allowing you to virtually burn all the photos of you and your ex-lover.
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What is the world blogging about? Find out in one infographic

The blogosphere may be contained to the Internet, but as it turns out, our online behavior is pretty indicative of what we do offline as well.
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Spotify does actually reduce piracy, claims the European Commission

According to a new study, the availability of free music made possible by services like Spotify has indeed curtailed piracy in recent years.
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Musicians brains are better — at least, at syncing to music

Got rhythm? If you're a musician, your brain waves certainly do.
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Watch this incredible breakup story as told through dance

When words fail, just dance. Choreographer Talia Favia took created a routine that captures the heartache of a breakup
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Take a survey, get extra data from AT&T

AT&T has introduced a new program called Data Perks, which trades you more megabytes for your participation in surveys and mobile shopping.
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Predict Alzheimers decades early with this virtual reality test

According to a team of scientists led by Lukas Kunz of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, a virtual maze could determine risk for Alzheimers.
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BroadwayHD brings your favorite shows to your home theater

The game-changing BroadwayHD is like Netflix for your favorite musicals, and is literally music to the ears of thespians everywhere.
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Need to charge your devices in style? Do it with the Alldock 2015

The Alldock 2015 is "a universal charging station that can charge all your portable electronic devices."
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Study: People want Apple Watches, aren’t sure why, refuse to pay for them

According to new research from Juniper Research, consumers certainly aren't willing to lay down the big bucks for wearable devices.
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This vending machine in France dispenses short stories instead of snacks

It may not provide food for the stomach, but if you're after sustenance for the soul, this vending machine is the answer to all your prayers.
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Need a strong password? Write a poem

It's time for pull out your inner Byron, folks, because as it turns out, the perfect password is a poem.
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One-star Yelp review? It may be a sign of food poisoning

The ubiquity of Yelp can be instrumental in detecting illnesses early and also identifying potential patients who will need medical care down the line.
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Too drunk to drive? The city will call you an Uber

Evesham, New Jersey is giving individuals who've had a few too many a free ride home with Uber.
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Sleeping In Airports ranks the best and worst airports in the world

When it's raining outside, does it rain inside too at your local airport? At Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria, your answer may be yes.
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Want to watch live brain surgery? National Geographic now airs it as it happens

Tonight, for the first time ever, viewers can tune in to National Geographic Channel to watch live brain surgery on "Brain Surgery Live."