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Most parents will never let kids go watch an R-rated movie. But, according to this video game retail veteran, they have no problem letting them play the M-rated—the game world equivalent to R-rated—Grand Theft Auto V. In fact, they’re buying it for them. Good parenting, America! Maybe they can’t see the huge honking label that…
From the real Pollos Hermanos to the A1A Car wash—if you are a fan of Breaking Bad you can’t miss this great road trip going through all the iconic locations in New Mexico. https://roadtrippers.kinja.com/tread-lightly-on-this-breaking-bad-road-trip-1372394479
Pilots and passengers landing in Taiwan this weekend had a very rough time as the Super Typhoon Usagi tried to make them crash. But, except for a few rough landings and go arounds, it wasn’t that bad. Just check these other scary landings out and judge for yourself. https://jalopnik.com/landing-a-plane-near-a-super-typhoon-is-absolutely-no-f-1372388244 https://gizmodo.com/dont-watch-this-if-you-are-scared-of-flying-5875760
Steam is the most popular electronic desktop game distribution method in the planet. So popular that its developers think it will be a great idea to make a Steam Box, a custom gaming and media PC that will connect to your TV and compete with the Xbox One or the PS4. One of the steps…
Deadspin says Ron Howard’s Rush is a, fortunately, a sports movie with no clichés: “no rooting interests, no inspirational speeches, no feel-good message about the triumph of the human spirit: Rush plays against conventions and is all the more rewarding for it.” Seems good. https://deadspin.com/off-putting-men-fast-cars-rush-reviewed-1341414392
When the $400,000 Lamborghini Aventador experiences a violent accident, the front part—called the safety cell—separates from the rest of the car to try to save the driver’s life. This is what happened in Brooklyn, after some idiot in a sedan decided to turn left at the wrong time. https://jalopnik.com/watch-a-boring-sedan-rip-a-400k-lamborghini-aventador-1370314736
Kevin Spacey and the rest of the House of Cards team didn’t get the Emmy for the best drama series they deserved, but who cares. It’s just as good now as it was before. Here are the highlights from the ceremony by Defamer, Gawker and Jezebel. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are awesome, Shemar Moore…
Great graphic by the Internet Census.
Why do these people still wait in line to buy a new iPhone? Or a new console? Or a new game? What’s the point? Do they think they’re going to be more special than the rest of the world for 24 hours? A week perhaps? This video tries to get some answers. Ultimately, however, it…
You have to be really stupid to drive a buggy on a lake when you don’t actually know if the lake would support its weight. Just like these clowns. https://jalopnik.com/this-is-why-you-dont-drive-on-random-frozen-lakes-1356056291
If true, this is really weird. This video shows a Japanese iPhone 5S user using his nipples to lock and unlock the new iPhone 5S, which has a fingerprint sensor built-in. Apparently, the sensor works on nipples and toes! It looks real, but it can be some trick—like a another guy putting his finger inside…
Scientists are trying to solve a mystery on Mars: the weird appearance and disappearance of one of the signs of life in the universe. “There’s some weird-ass chemistry happening on the Red Planet that we’re just beginning to understand!” says io9’s Robert Gonzalez. https://gizmodo.com/heres-why-everybody-is-freaking-out-about-methane-on-m-1355589246
Her name is Jan Church and she caught this incredibly fast foul liner at the Cleveland Indians’ game yesterday. Incredible reflexes and skill! https://deadspin.com/older-lady-snags-screaming-foul-liner-1355482833
Head to Gizmodo for a throughout setup guide on your new iPhone 5S or 5C. It includes all kinds of tips, from extending the life of your battery to new games. https://gizmodo.com/how-to-set-up-your-new-iphone-the-right-way-1354840234
“Mind maps can help you become more creative, remember more, and solve problems more effectively,” says Melanie Pinola in Lifehacker. She explains how to use them in this guide. https://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-mind-maps-to-unleash-your-brains-creativity-1348869811
“You’re driving top down! God’s a pimp! You’re an angel! I pray that I may die for you!” Enjoy Vine user Conner O’Malley and his mad trolling of rich guys in expensive sports cars, driving around NYC and other cities. https://autoweekusa.kinja.com/meet-conner-omalley-vines-car-troll-1331994860
“A creamy soup corn potage deep fried to a crisp,” says Richard Blackeley’s This Is Why You’re Fat. An unholy invention that is only available in Japan. https://thisiswhyyourefat.kinja.com/kfcs-deep-fried-soup-1244245151
Gran Theft Auto V made $800 million in 24 hours. People’s reactions are being pretty nuts, even Conan O’Brien. This LA criminal simulation is now the fastest selling game of all time and one of the biggest entertainment events in history. Compare that figure to what the record-breaking movie The Avengers made during its entire…
Check out Kotaku’s Brian Ashcraft trying the Goron, a $195 cushioned invention that allows people to use their tablet or phone while lying down—without having to hold it. Comfy slobs everywhere, rejoice. https://kotaku.com/are-you-lazy-a-gamer-theres-this-1347814869
Once again, Apple has left a security backdoor wide open in a new version of their mobile operating system. iOS 7 allows anyone with physical access to your iPhone to see your private photos and then share them online. https://gizmodo.com/anyone-can-bypass-your-ios-7-lockscreen-to-see-and-sha-1350617707
