Man taunting police with “Catch me if you can” Facebook post is caught
Definitely a dumb way to call more attention to yourself when already wanted by police, a Texas man posted a video online of himself breaking the law while including a taunt in the caption.
PrioVR mocap suit turns your entire body into a gaming controller
Definitely an interesting way to enhance your gaming experience, the PrioVR is a consumer version of the motion capture suit often used by developers when creating video games.
Bringrr makes sure you never drive away without your smartphone
Ideal for anyone that tends to forget to grab their phone on the way out the door, the Bringrr is a Bluetooth-enabled gadget that triggers an audio alert if you start the car without your smartphone nearby.
Facebook expands gender identity options on user profiles
Taking steps to work towards greater diversity on Facebook, the team that handles user profile development on Facebook has expanded gender identity roles beyond traditional male and female options.
Goodbye Time Warner Cable? Comcast to buy TWC for $45 billion
Definitely an interesting deal that will attract plenty of attention from the FCC, Comcast is expected to announce a deal tomorrow morning that will purchase Time Warner Cable entirely.
Virgin America launches in-flight social network for business travelers
Potentially useful when traveling to a conference, Virgin America is launching support for a location-aware social network that allows professionals to connect over LinkedIn while in the air.
There is a Locked beer fridge in Sochi that requires a Canadian passport to open
Definitely one of the most unique ways to open a refrigerator, beer company Molson Canadian specifically designed a beer fridge that only pops open after verifying a Canadian passport.
Chromecast can now directly stream embedded YouTube clips
Definitely ideal for anyone that uses the Google Chromecast dongle on a regular basis, the YouTube development team has added a Cast button within the YouTube player for easy streaming.
Netflix streaming speeds plummet on FiOS despite Verizon denial
Potentially an alarming situation for anyone that subscribes to both Verizon FiOS and Netflix, the average streaming speed for Netflix users has dropped by nearly 20 percent over the last month.
Man uses drone to see aerial view of fatal car crash, FAA investigates
Arguably a controversial way to use a drone, the FAA is currently investigating a Connecticut man that used a drone equipped with a high definition video camera to record a crime scene.
Beep wireless audio device operates like a Chromecast for speakers
Definitely a cool product for syncing up all the speaker systems in your home, the Beep is a music device that connects to your home's Wi-Fi network and allows users to play stored or streaming music.
Google’s Olympic doodle posted in protest of Russia’s anti-gay law
Probably one of the first images that Vladimir Putin saw when booting up his computer yesterday, Google switched out the search page doodle to promote diversity in the Winter Olympics.
Verizon denies throttling Netflix, Amazon speeds in Texas
Definitely something to keep an eye on after the recent net neutrality ruling, Verizon is on the defensive after a software engineer in Texas claimed that his FiOS connection was being throttled.
AllCast local media streaming returns on the Google Chromecast
Definitely excellent news for anyone that has a large library of stored movies and music, Android application AllCast is once again compatible with the Google Chromecast after the public SDK launch.
Get ready for apps! Google launches Chromecast SDK to public
Definitely good news for anyone that currently owns or is interested in the Chromecast, Google's new software development kit means a ton of mobile apps will support streaming in the near future.
NFL, MLB roll out iBeacon tech for Super Bowl, Opening Day updates
Looking for ways to reach more football and baseball fans, both the NFL and MLB are utilizing beacon technology to transmit mobile notifications related to sales promotions and other location information.
Time Warner subscribers flee, company promises faster Internet speeds
Perhaps a last ditch effort to attract new Internet subscribers, Time Warner Cable is batting away Charter's takeover attempts by rolling out a plan to upgrade Internet speeds in New York and Los Angeles.
Google, LEGO partner for virtual brick building with Build With Chrome
Definitely a cool tool for anyone that spend their childhood building creative LEGO creations, Google and LEGO have teamed up to offer a virtual building tool that's tied into Google Maps.
IRS continues to remain silent on Bitcoin tax liability
Definitely a concern for anyone that's significantly profited off Bitcoin during 2013, the Internal Revenue Service has yet to weigh in on the classification of virtual currencies for the tax season.
Old Spice gets a jump on viral Super Bowl ads with funny prank websites
Looking to delight users on the Web and create viral buzz, Old Spice has launched a series of fake websites promoting ridiculous products, each of which can be used to prank your friends.
