The launch of the Apple Watch and new devices from luxury brands like Tag Heuer has made 2015 seem like a massive year for wearable tech, and now the latest sales figures are confirming it as fact. … [Read more...]
Former Coal CEO Faces Up to a Year In Prison After 29 Miners Killed
Former coal baron Don Blankenship was found guilty of conspiring to violate coal mine safety standards Thursday. Blankenship, who headed up now-defunct Massey Energy until 2010, was indicted last November on charges that he violated federal mine safety rules and health standards at the Upper Big Branch coal mine between 2008 and 2010. … [Read more...]
Chewbacca Cross-dressing Birthday Cake
For Sophie's third birthday, she had the simple request for a Star Wars-themed party. So her parents went all out, starting with a Chewbacca cake that would delight both toddlers and diehard fans alike. … [Read more...]
Jaden Smith Writing a Philosophy Book
100% normal, everyday teen Jaden Smith is transcending to the next level of his enlightenment. He's allegedly writing a philosophy book of essays, according to Us Weekly. … [Read more...]
McLaren’s $372,600 675LT Spider Is Fast, Rawr
McLaren has just unveiled a new, convertible supercar that driving enthusiasts will love ... but dermatologist will hate. It's the 675LT "Longtail" Spider and it might be the best new way to damage both your skin and your ear drums ... while simultaneously having the time of your life. Let me explain. … [Read more...]
More Than 785,000 People Across 5 Continents March For Climate
The day before the start of the U.N. climate talks in Paris, some 785,000 people joined climate marches in 175 countries across the globe in what organizers are calling the largest climate marches in history. … [Read more...]
Tesla’s Autopilot Engineering Manager Hired by Google
Google is insistent it's not looking to build a car. That's funny, because it just hired away Tesla's Autopilot chief engineer. The keen eyes at 9to5google noticed an update to Robert Rose's LinkedIn profile. He, up until this month, was the engineering manager for Tesla's Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system. … [Read more...]
Spotify’s Most Globally Streamed Artist of the Year Is Drake
Drake is Spotify's most globally streamed artist of 2015. The champagne papi landed 1.8 billion streams in 2015. He released two popular albums this year alone: If You're Reading This It's Too Late, his Valentine's Day surprise release, and What A Time to Be Alive, a collaboration with Future. … [Read more...]
Missing Australian Surfers Remains Found in Burned Van?
Mexican officials said they were administering DNA tests on a pair of burned bodies found along with the remains of a van, the Guardian reported. The van is said to belong to one of two missing Australian surfers, who authorities fear may have been killed while driving through the territory of a notorious drug cartel. … [Read more...]
Asian Stocks Rise as Japan Data Mends
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday as improved manufacturing in Japan offset weak Chinese data. The addition of the yuan to the IMF's basket of globally important currencies raised confidence in China's progress toward financial and economic liberalization. … [Read more...]