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PSP Go: Sony May Have Confused Hardware for Service
Sony is making waves with the PSP Go, although what many gamers are failing to realize is that the ability to buy games online and go purely digital already exists with the product they own. Everyone is talking about the hardware, when the PlayStation Network as a service is the big story... and that already works with your less expensive PSP.
Free pizza for life to burn down rival
A MAN was promised free pizza for life in return for burning down a rival's pizzeria in Melbourne, a court has heard. Frank John Foschini, 35, torched Papa John's pizza parlour in Clayton four years ago, dousing it in petrol and setting off an explosion that blew him off his feet as he fled the scene.
Twit blames Twitter for thefts
A Twitter addict will be poring through his 2,000 online "followers", after suspecting one of them might have burgled his home.
OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: The Final Countdown
It's easiest than ever to pit Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard head-to-head: They're launching soon, both within a month of each other?and both are basically glorified service packs of the current OS.
Senate Passes Tobacco Elimination... er... Regulation Bill
The U.S. Senate passed historic legislation that puts the tobacco industry under FDA regulation. The vote was 79-17.
Americans' wealth drops $1.3 trillion
Americans saw $1.3 trillion of wealth vaporize in the first quarter of 2009, as the stock market and home values continued to decline, according to a government report released Thursday.
World Cup 2010: Stadiums Coming Together As Questions Remain
World Cup: As questions linger about South Africa, field solidifies
10 British Bands that Change the World of Music
For a small island, we Brits are awfully creative. We?ve also given the world some hugely influential artists, especially when it comes to popular music. We?ve come up with 10 British bands that, quite simply, changed music the world over.
KFC Ditching Col. Sanders for Young Face?
In a recently-launched campaign, the fast food chicken-maker announced that it is searching for the new face of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Sorry, Colonel: Your beaming, slightly irascible visage might just be scrapped for that of a real, live person.
1 Yr old Baby Brought to Hospital High on Weed
Ummmm.... W.... T.....F?????
10 of the Most Stunning Art Thefts in World History
Diamonds and dollar bills may be one thing, but the world's priceless works of art are the true kings of the collector's black market. Stolen art, however, has to come from somewhere... Here are the 10 most stunning, costly and famous art thefts in modern history.
EXCLUSIVE: Is Stephen Sommers Still On G.I. Joe?
Rumors are flying today that 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' director Stephen Sommers has been fired off the film and locked out of the editing room following ?the lowest test score ever from an audience in the history of Paramount.? How much is fact and how much is fiction? We decided to get to the bottom of things.
Ars Reviews the Palm Pre, part 1: the BlackBerry killer
Most of the gadget press is obsessing over whether the Palm Pre is an iPhone killer, but they're asking the wrong question. We've been testing one for the past few days, and it's clear to us that the real target of Palm's new phone is the BlackBerry. Here's how Palm will use the webOS to tackle the enterprise market.
6 Musicians Who Should Join the Cast of True Blood
The second season of HBO?s acclaimed vampire series True Blood is fast approaching (June 14th) and, honestly, we?re pretty damn excited. While the show is already jam packed with memorable characters, being a music site and all, we can?t help but wish that some of our favorite (or not) musicians could make a cameo appearance or two.
Cable Group Turns Net Neutrality Around Over ISP Access Fees
Small cable operators say they worried about content providers charging ISPs "discriminatory" access fees, which they say Disney does with ESPN360.com. They want the FCC to stop the practice before it spreads, turning the arguments about net neutrality in the other direction.
7 Things Electronics Salespeople Won't Tell You
6. We offer expensive services that a 12-year-old could perform. -In Best Buy's computer department, where we didn't profit from system sales, there was lots of pressure to sell not only accessories, but Geek Squad services. Some of these services were just embarrassing to sell....
What The Book You're Reading Really Says About You
It's probably true that you can't judge a book by its cover, but you can tell a lot about a person by what book they're reading.
Inside Amateur Science: The Best in Out-of-Lab Research
Amateur scientists?researchers who work at home or in a temporary lab, without major funding?have made some of the most remarkable discoveries throughout history. Here, Shawn Carlson, executive director of the SciTech Hands On Museum, reveals some of the top citizen scientists and programs that are influencing research now.
Horn Harassment? Judge Says Honking Is Not Free Speech
Helen Immelt, was essentially arrested for excessive horn honking. She was arrested on a noise violation after driving past a neighbor?s house and honking three times while he was giving a statement to police.
Exploring the Mysteries of the Mind with the Sims 3
The Sims 3 is computer game that offers us a world of moral ambiguity, free to perform psychological experiments away from the leering eye of ethics. Which is exactly what I did. Here are the results of my findings.
8 Browser Innovations Started by Opera
Even though Opera is the most popular mobile browser in the world, in the desktop market Opera is the most under-rated browser despite having created many innovative features. Which was later copied by other browsers.
U.S. Soccer Legend's Iconic Locks to Fall for Cancer Cause
It began as a superstitious move to help his own recovery from a torn ACL. Fifteen years later, Marcelo Balboa closes a chapter in his distinctive hair era when he lets his iconic locks fall Friday in an effort to help children in cancer treatment with a personal donation to the cause.
Oldest Art in Americas Found on Mammoth Bone?
The Americas' oldest known artist may have been an Ice Age hunter in what is now Florida, according to an anthropologist who has examined a 13,000-year-old bone etching. Oldest Art in Americas Found on Mammoth Bone?
Free Anonymous BitTorrent Becomes Reality With BitBlinder
There can be little doubt that the provision of an effective and free service for BitTorrent anonymity would prove hugely popular. Today we bring you a detailed report on BitBlinder - a brand new open source project which promises to cloak your torrents, hide your browsing and get round many obstructive filters.
13 Palm Pre Tips and Hacks You Didn't Know About
The Palm Pre has been released for a few days now, and there are already some good tips, tricks, and hacks that most Pre users probably don't know. The iPhone (our specialty here at iSmashPhone) has many, many tips and hacks that iPhone users everywhere take advantage of. As Pre fans and owners, we figured the same would apply to Pre users.
The 11 Saddest Animal Movie Deaths of All Time
Kids today are entertained by talking toys, floating houses and adorable robots. What did we get when we were kids? DEATH, that's what.
Awesome Animals That Turn the Laws of Science Upside Down
From the humming bird that's faster than the Space Rocket to the polar fish that make their own anti-freeze, nature has some incredible creatures.
'My Name is Earl' Cancelled for Good. TBS Passes On The Show
Despite attempts to continue NBC's "My Name Is Earl" on cable, seems the studio and TBS were unable to reach an agreement. The show is now officially gone.
Federal Reserve Audit [HR 1207] Surging In the House
Fifty-one Democrats have joined 156 Republicans so far to back HR 1207. A similar bill sponsored by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) also has momentum and is on pace for a congressional hearing soon in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
A Hundred Years of Heist Films
One influential heist movie per decade, from The Great Train Robbery to Ocean's 11 and everything in between.
J.J. Abrams Producing Mission Impossible IV
?I am incredibly honored that Tom (Cruise) has invited me back as a producer on Mission Impossible 4. says Abrams. ?Tom and I have come up with a really cool idea we are pursuing.?
10 Things We Want re: Half-Life 2: Episode 3
Half-Life 2: Episode 3 is Moby Dick for us Valve and Gordon Freeman fans. News regarding the game has been as scarce with only a few teaser images since the release of Episode 2, some of which you can see below. I decided to toss together a slight refresher on the game via this wishlist. There are a few plots questions below.
Medical Marijuana In Washington: Pushing The Legal Limits
En route to a patient's house, "Bob" whips out a sack of candy that smells like pot. The plastic bag contains chocolates wrapped in fluorescent foil, along with a tiny clear cup of caramel ? all infused with the active ingredients of marijuana. As a medical marijuana patient, Bob treats pain caused by a past head injury and hepatitis C.
10 Things You Should NOT Do In Las Vegas
#8. See Criss Angel's Believe: You will want your money back and there's no way you can get it...
When DuPont Almost Overthrew The Government
A little known chapter in US history saw corporations wanting to overthrow FDR's government. Why isn't this taught in schools?
Man had his ears stitched to the stomach to save it
A man who had one of his ears cut off when he was attacked in a park had it stitched to his stomach in a bid to save it. Because the ear was not found for 17 hours, surgeons could not immediately reattach it. Instead, doctors stitched it inside his stomach so some of the tissue will re-grow. The plan is to then reconstruct the ear using cartilage.
Animal, Vegetable, or Not Quite Mineral?
A rock that formed in the Triassic and wound up in the far northeast of Russia has provided the first ever example of a naturally occurring quasicrystal, a material that has forbidden crystallographic symmetries.
'I'm a lover, not a fighter' says Google
Google doesn't believe it needs to change its ways despite three separate US government inquiries into whether some of the internet search leader's actions are thwarting competition.
Teen diagnoses her own disease in science class
For eight years, Jessica Terry suffered from stomach pain so horrible, it brought her to her knees. The pain, along with diarrhea, vomiting and fever, made her so sick, she lost weight and often had to miss school.
Make Me Greener, Please
Consultants armed with stepladders and gadgets are selling advice on energy efficiency, indoor air quality and even methods for creating an eco-conscious wardrobe.
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