By Anthony Domanico Ever wondered how directors like Michael Bay bring such powerful explosions to the screen? The American Chemical Society breaks down the pyrotechnic science fueling Hollywood’s mega-booms.
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‘Jurassic World’ toy leaks look of monstrous Indominus Rex
By Amanda Kooser Action-movie hero Chris Pratt may be headlining the new “Jurassic World” movie, but the real star of the show is the mysterious nasty hybrid dino Indominus Rex.
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Samsung and LG dominate LCD TV shipments for 2014
By Sa Youn Hwang The two Korean companies top global rankings with a combined market share of nearly 38 percent.
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Apple hires Zane Lowe, one of UK’s biggest-name DJs
By Rich Trenholm After a decade at the BBC, the distinctive Kiwi tones of the DJ, producer and influential music industry personality will be heard at Apple.
Apple hires Zane Lowe, one of UK’s biggest-name DJs
By Rich Trenholm After a decade at the BBC, the distinctive Kiwi tones of the DJ, producer and influential music industry personality will be heard at Apple.
Robochop will make you the foam sculpture of your dreams
By Michelle Starr Using a specially created web app, users will be able to design their own sculpture, then have it sent to a robotic arm for carving.
Facebook’s new ads aren’t as friendly as they seem
By Chris Matyszczyk Technically Incorrect: In new emotive ads, Facebook claims to be the home of all that is good and open. But is it?
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Edward Snowden talks ‘Citizenfour’ with Poitras, Greenwald
By Edward Moyer New York Times columnist David Carr, in his final public appearance, hosted a reunion of sorts with Snowden, protagonist of the film “Citizenfour,” as well as director Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald.
Man killed after responding to a Craigslist iPhone 6 ad, police say
By Chris Matyszczyk Technically Incorrect: A Georgia chemistry student replied to a Craigslist ad that turned out to be fake. It led, police say, to his death when he met the alleged sellers.
Hard-rockin’ radio station to do the breakfast show racing across the London Underground – using public Wi-Fi
By Rich Trenholm TeamRock Radio will broadcast from ten stations during rush hour — on Friday the 13th. What could possibly go wrong? Read on to find out how they’re going to do it.
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