According to the New York Times, Apple said on Wednesday that it was buying Beats Electronics for $3 billion, in a move that will help it play catch-up with rivals that offer subscription-based music services. Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, praised the contribution that  Dr. Dre and Mr. Iovine will be bringing to Apple by saying, […]

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Before you read any further, one set of Google Glass frames costs $1500. Shake it off. You good? Now that you’ve gotten over that a bit,…

For all those of you out here acting like creepers or who are committing crimes that you think no one knows about…you better pay close attention to this story. In fact if you love someone who you think might be involved in some of those activities you might want to pay attention to this story […]

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or taking a trip to Cancun for your first ever spring break, flights are boring. While some may opt to watch movies on their smart phones or tablets, others enjoy a good read. But who really wants to lug around three or four magazines with luggage? Not to fret. Inflight […]

Headphone juggernaut Beats by Dr. Dre closed out the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show with a bang, hosting an exclusive after party at Las Vegas’ premier nightlife destination LIGHT Nightclub at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Following an extremely successful showcase of the latest in Beats Electronics, Dr. Dre was joined by will.i.am, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Axwell, Skylar Grey and more, who all […]

Sci-fi romances have always liked to challenge the notion of what love is and who (or what) is capable of having said feelings. Spike Jonze (director of “Where The Wild Things Are” and Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights”) puts his own spin on this familiar trope with his new film “Her.” Set in Los Angeles in […]

So another Christmas is in the books and you’ve gotten and given everything you wanted on your list. If you are one of those people that wants to drop hints or get a head start on next year (hey, do you REALLY want be in the mall again on Christmas Eve?) we have a really […]

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Holiday shopping can be a wonderful, yuletide-scented experience if done right. It can also be the retail experience from hell if you’re not properly prepared to deal with the drones of mindless people roaming around aimlessly. It’s almost like an episode of “The Walking Dead,” except the disgusting mutilation and undead cannibalism has been replaced […]

There are things in life that you experience without being able to point your finger on it, but it doesn’t make it any less real. The phenomenon known as “Black Twitter” is treated with skepticism by some (isn’t Twitter just Twitter?) while others wholeheartedly embrace the notion of a separate and vocal nation within the […]

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Smartphones are evolving at a phenomenal rate. Ten years ago they had no internet capability, much less GPS navigation, arcade-quality video games, or unlimited data transference. Now, the average smartphones is as good as a little robot. All that’s missing are the arms, legs and head. However, before it gets to full-fledged robot housekeeper status, […]

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Leo Grand (pictured), a homeless man living in New York City, has just released his first official app, according to the Gothamist. SEE ALSO: How Fox…

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It’s the time of year when couples have either settled into a routine or at least consummated their “Winter Boo” arrangements, so there are a lot of cold winter nights at home to plan for. Your chef skills have been demonstrated and celebrated, and thanks to Netflix you have flown through every season of “Breaking […]