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February 20, 2014
Peek Inside The World's Forbidden Subway Tunnels
Artist Logan Hicks enjoys going where he isn't allowed.
It's hard not to be obsessed by the parts of a city most law-abiding citizens never see: views from the top of its tallest towers and inside its underground tunnels.
Cisco Gains Traction In The Connected Road Race
Cisco wants to give IBM some competition in the Internet-enabled cities space.
Tech giant Cisco thinks there's something to all this talk of "smart cities"--and that connecting roads or license plate readers to the Internet is going to be big business.
Which States Have The Fastest Sex?
Such romance in New Mexico!
Which states have the longest and shortest average sex times? Spreadsheets, a sort of sex-focused Fitbit, tried to find out. Here's a description of Spreadsheets from our sister site, Fast Company:
The Glenlivet Gets Up Close and Personal With Bryan Cranston, Neil Blumenthal, And Others In "Single Stories" Campaign
Looking to mine authentic moments, the single malt brand shares personal stories from leading men, including Bryan Cranston, Ed Burns, and Andy Spade.
The moment a friend shares an intimate story or detail about their life is a powerful one. It's the kind of connection that draws people closer, that deepens relationships, and often happens over drinks. And it's the kind of connection that sits at the center of "Single Stories," a brand content campaign from single malt whiskey brand The Glenlivet that features successful men sharing a poignant moment that was instrumental to their success.
Inside DuckDuckGo, Google's Tiniest, Fiercest Competitor
In 2008, launching a search engine seemed like a crazy idea. Here's how Gabriel Weinberg proved the critics wrong.
When Gabriel Weinberg launched a search engine in 2008, plenty of people thought he was insane. How could DuckDuckGo, a tiny, Philadelphia-based startup, go up against Google? One way, he wagered, was by respecting user privacy. Six years later, we're living in the post-Snowden era, and the idea doesn't seem so crazy.
This App Transforms "Obsolete" Smartphones Into Baby Monitors
Think that smartphone is outdated? Think again. A new Android app called Dormi brings new life to old devices.
Baby monitors--you know, those specialized walkie-talkies that give parents a sense of security when they seek a momentary respite from their mewling offspring--are surprisingly expensive. On Amazon, even simple baby monitors can cost $100 or more. But why buy a baby monitor at all when most of us have at least one or two outdated smartphones or tablets collecting dust since our last upgrade?
February 19, 2014
Facebook Is Buying WhatsApp For $16 Billion
$12 billion in stock and $4 billion in cash. WhatsApp will continue to operate independently within Facebook.
WhatsApp, the insanely popular instant messaging service used by 190 million monthly active users, is about to get a splash of Facebook blue. The social media giant announced it is acquiring the cross-platform messaging service for $16 billion--more specifically, $12 billion in stock and $4 billion in cash, per the SEC filing. Facebook says the agreement also "provides for an additional $3 billion in restricted stock units to be granted to WhatsApp's founders and employees that will vest over four years subsequent to closing."
Google Fiber Wants To Expand Into 34 New Cities
Google invites cities in nine metropolitan areas "to work with us to explore what it would take to bring them Google Fiber."
Google is in the early stages of another Google Fiber expansion that could potentially triple the number of cities with access to the ultra-high-speed Internet service.
Researchers Say Tinder Exposed Users' Exact Locations For Months
With some know-how, a security firm says an attacker could've exploited this flaw to pinpoint users' precise locations.
A security firm revealed Wednesday that a vulnerability on the popular dating app Tinder made it possible for an attacker with some know-how to pinpoint users' precise locations. Tinder was made known of this security flaw Oct. 23 and the hole was patched up before the new year, according to Max Veytsman at the firm Include Security.
University Gets $10,000 Donation... In Bitcoins
With Bitcoin gaining mainstream acceptance, the University of Puget Sound announces it's received its first donation in the virtual currency--possibly the first in higher education.
Armed with Bitcoin, one can buy a ticket to space, show their support for the Sacramento Kings, and even withdraw cash in real life. As one Bitcoin entrepreneur learned, you can also donate to your alma mater in the virtual currency.
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