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ESPN Bowl Bound, FEMA, Cowboys & Aliens and More

In this week’s best Android app roundup, you have two excellent games in X-Men and Cowboys & Aliens. Two sports-centric apps to stay up to date with the college and NFL seasons. And so much more. Check them all out here. Apps will be listed in the side bar

Tech News Casey Chan

Luminance, Mega Mall Story, Post-It PopNotes and More

Photo 365, a camera app that helps you take a picture everyday, and Luminance, a “pro” photo editing app, headline the top iPhone apps of the week. There’s also a neat Post-It app and a terribly addictive game: Mega Mall Story. Check out all the apps here. Apps will be listed in the side bar

Tech News Casey Chan

It Costs $23,000 to Get Your Peen Snipped in the US

Hospitals are already so ridiculously overpriced that I’m surprised I’m even surprised about this but according to a new father, a hospital in Boston quoted him $23,000 for a circumcision procedure for his son. His son was born in a birth center so he couldn’t get circumcised at birth. So when he called Mass General…

Tech News Casey Chan

The Best Steve Jobs Stories

The single upside to Steve Jobs’ resignation is the outpouring of amazing stories from people who’ve encountered the man personally. Here’s some of the best from around the web. 12-year-old Allen Paltrow sent Jobs an email with a picture of the Apple logo shaved into his head. Jobs invited him to the grand opening of…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Daily Desired: Battle the Darkness with this Badass Pocket-Sized Torch

What the lights go out, don’t be screwed. You think that little drugstore flashlight is good enough? Give it an hour until it flickers dead and leaves you blind. The Solarforce M6, though—that’s your pint-sized lifeline. God created light on the first day because without light, it’s impossible to do anything. When the lights go…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Apple Kills iTunes TV Rentals

Due to a distinct lack of interest, a totally new video strategy, both, or neither, Apple’s axed the ability to rent TV shows. Now, you can only buy them or a season pass for a big bundle. [All Things D] https://gizmodo.com/wsj-says-apples-trying-to-kill-the-cable-industry-5834698

Tech News Sam Biddle

Why Do Idiots Keep Trying to Outrun Speeding Trains?

Well, it was a big week for morons and trains. There is clearly some kind of locomotive Darwinism at work, but miraculously both of these dipshits survived. We hope these serve as a warning to not ever be this stupid. Idiot 1: We don’t know much about this kid other than that he is extremely…

Tech News Brent Rose

Turning Tragedy into Memes for Fun and Profit

A hurricane is barreling down on the East Coast. Earthquakes are everywhere. Steve Jobs is retiring. Everything is fucked! Which means it’s the perfect opportunity to cash in with a viral meme. But how? Look, yes, things are bad and tragic and we’re all a little scared. The economy is tanking, we’ve been at war…

Tech News Mat Honan

NYC Orders First Mandatory Evacuation In History, 250,000 People Affected

We’re all laughing nervously in the office but Irene is no joke. Obama already has said the hurricane will be of historic proportions, and the City of New York has ordered the first mandatory evacuation in history. https://gizmodo.com/i-hope-this-doesnt-happen-when-hurricane-irene-hits-5834715 250,000 people are affected by the order. [Evacuation Zones via CNN]

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Post-It PopNotes Create Geo-Triggered Notes

There’s no shortage of note-taking apps in the App Store but Post-It’s new PopNotes app lets you pretend your notes are digital post-its. Fitting, right? The way it works is that you can write notes and digitally “stick” it to that location. Those notes can be just for yourself or can be shared with your…

Tech News Casey Chan

9 Steel Horses for Your Bon Jovi Tribute Band

You’re a cowboy, on a steel horse you ride. And because you’re wanted (Wanted!)—dead or alive, our friends at Oobject have collected 9 of the best Mecha-steeds ever invented. Or, if robo-equestrianism isn’t your bag (much like feathered hair and sequence spandex leggings) check out these 12 creepy automata, these mechanical animals, and these mechanical…

Tech News Oobject.com

How to Listen in on First Responder Calls During the Hurricane

News outlets are going to frantically update you with Hurricane Irene info, but you can get a step ahead and listen directly to live feeds of first responder calls. Here’s how (and where). INFOdocket points to RadioReference.com as a great source for emergency call feeds that lets you browse by county, city, and state. RadioReference…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Cowboys & Aliens Game for Android Is Shoot ‘Em Up Fun

I never understood the Cowboys vs Aliens thing but once I got passed that, I thought it was the awesomest idea ever. Cowboys?! Aliens!? Fighting!? Gameloft has a new Android game for those like me where you play as a cowboy in the Old West to kill Aliens. It’s a nostalgic 2D side-scroller video game…

Tech News Casey Chan

X-Men for Android Is Your Favorite Childhood Game on Your Android Phone

The game has been out a while on Android but honestly, the game has been out a while IN LIFE. I remember playing this game at pizza parlors and arcades with my cousins. It’s that exact same 1992 classic on your phone! You can play as Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler or Dazzler and join…

Tech News Casey Chan

Ask for Android Is Like a More Personal Google

Who needs Q&A sites when you have the Google right? Not exactly. There’s still some things that real people who are alive and kicking with experiences you might never go through can offer better than Google. Like if you had a particular question on people’s tastes or favorite brunch spot or if tap water is…

Tech News Casey Chan

9 Tools to Make Burning Man Extra Awesome

Ah, Burning Man. It’s art meets music meets dirt meets naked meets fucking amazing. As a two-time burner myself (who is sadly missing it this year) I can personally guarantee that this gear will maximize your awesome. El Wire Being bright and glowy at burning man isn’t just to make your dancing trippier, it’s absolutely…

Tech News Brent Rose

Live Reporter for Android Lets You Stream Live Broadcasts

There’s a lot of live streaming apps for Android but Live Reporter for Android keeps it as basic as possible: just hit the ‘Create New Stream’ button and you’ll be on your way. You can tag your GPS location to the video and share the broadcast link to Twitter, Facebook and other social networks. Harness…

Tech News Casey Chan

Get Prepared for Hurricane Irene with the FEMA App for Android

The ever so timely FEMA just released an app for Android phones that’ll get you prepared for that bitch of an Irene. The app will give you checklists to build an emergency kit, maps of disaster recovery centers, information how to stay safe and more. You’re going to need this this weekend (if you live…

Tech News Casey Chan

Google+ Just Got a Little More Antisocial

Google+, the antisocial social network, just got another tool to keep annoying people and their vapid crap out of your virtual life. You can now Ignore people who you have in your circles instead of blocking or unfollowing them. https://gizmodo.com/google-is-a-deserted-wasteland-to-visitors-5831497 Ignoring someone isn’t a total friendship embargo—they can still comment on your posts and tag…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Mega Mall Story Lets You Be the King of Mallrats

It’s like Tiny Tower which was like SimTower but instead of building a skyscraper you’re outfitting a mall. And nothing is more nostalgic (and/or fun) than re-living your mall hangout days, right? You can build your own now! These building management-type apps have this crack addiction to them, OMG I need more sushi restaurants! Where…

Tech News Casey Chan

ESPN Bowl Bound, FEMA, Cowboys & Aliens and More

Luminance, Mega Mall Story, Post-It PopNotes and More

It Costs $23,000 to Get Your Peen Snipped in the US

The Best Steve Jobs Stories

Daily Desired: Battle the Darkness with this Badass Pocket-Sized Torch

Apple Kills iTunes TV Rentals

Why Do Idiots Keep Trying to Outrun Speeding Trains?

Turning Tragedy into Memes for Fun and Profit

NYC Orders First Mandatory Evacuation In History, 250,000 People Affected

Post-It PopNotes Create Geo-Triggered Notes

9 Steel Horses for Your Bon Jovi Tribute Band

How to Listen in on First Responder Calls During the Hurricane

Cowboys & Aliens Game for Android Is Shoot ‘Em Up Fun

X-Men for Android Is Your Favorite Childhood Game on Your Android Phone

Ask for Android Is Like a More Personal Google

9 Tools to Make Burning Man Extra Awesome

Live Reporter for Android Lets You Stream Live Broadcasts

Get Prepared for Hurricane Irene with the FEMA App for Android

Google+ Just Got a Little More Antisocial

Mega Mall Story Lets You Be the King of Mallrats

The New ‘Backrooms’ Trailer Is Packed Full of Endless Dread

Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo Falls Under $25, a Budget Bundle Deal in the Final Hours of Spring Sale

Liquids Crack With an Audible Snap, Study Finds

Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum Is a Late Spring Sale Deal at a Record Low on Amazon

The New ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Is Filled With Krypto, Lobo, and ’60s Soul

Vaping Comes With a Cancer Risk, Review Finds

ASUS Eye Care Monitor Hits an All-Time Low, Only Hours Left to Grab a 27″ Screen at a 15.6″ Budget Price on Amazon

How to Watch Artemis 2, NASA’s First Crewed Mission to the Moon in 54 Years

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DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

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