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Telltale’s ‘Batman’ puts you in Bruce Wayne’s head like no other game
My Batman was an asshole. I can see the headlines now. “Scourge of Gotham!” “The Bat-Man Brutalizes Petty Criminal!” “Can GCPD Keep the People of Gotham Safe from the Growing Threat of Masked Vigilantism?!” SEE ALSO: ‘Dark Night’ is the … Continue reading
Dude writes note to his drunk self; then fights with it when he is
Ah, drinking. It’s all good until you face the brutal, dry-mouthed aftermath. At least Australian man Steve Davidson tried to warn himself. He wrote a note explaining the potential hangover that loomed after a big night out. As his moniker … Continue reading
Samsung Pass replaces usernames and passwords with the Galaxy Note 7 iris scanner
Six major banks have partnered with Samsung to improve banking security measures with the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Senior Vice President Justin Denison announced at Samsung Unpacked on Tuesday. Even cooler, it involves eye scanners. After growing concerns that fingerprint … Continue reading
Pro-fracking website targets millennials with gifs and memes
Nuanced debate? Scientific discussion? Yawn. FrackFeed, a pro-fracking website from industry groups and oil and gas companies, is targeting millennials in their native tongues: Memes, quizzes and listicles. Rihanna, Ron Burgundy, bloated toads and angry groundhogs serve as the backdrop … Continue reading
Vevo nabs last major label as it looks to launch subscription service
Vevo, the music-video streaming platform, just snagged licensing rights for Warner Music Group, filling the last big hole in its catalogue as it tries to reboot. Videos from Warner Music Group artists, who include Aretha Franklin, Charli XCX, Coldplay, Cher, … Continue reading
Leonardo DiCaprio pranked his bro, Jonah Hill, in the best way
True bromance is executing a good prank on an unsuspecting best friend. Leonardo DiCaprio casually pranked one of his besties, Jonah Hill, whom he worked with on Wolf of Wall Street, by pretending to be a random fan in New … Continue reading
Man claims he can play ‘Pokémon Go’ with his Tesla
A Tesla Model S that can supposedly run Pokémon Go might be the nerdiest thing I’ve ever seen. Ever since Pokémon Go launched, I’ve been trying to imagine a way in which I could use a car to play. Specifically, … Continue reading
Teens say they’re painting a sunset, but the truth is much worse
Long gone are the days of putting a sleepover pal’s hand in a cup of water or their bra in the freezer. 2016′s newest prank is far more complex – it involves convincing a friend to let you paint a … Continue reading
Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest human, has never run a mile
Usain Bolt is the fastest human being on Earth. He’s actually the fastest person in human history if you go by the 100-meter dash, in which Bolt holds the world record at 9.58 seconds. In related (and mind-boggling) news, Usain … Continue reading
Disney partners with YouTubers LaurDIY, Meredith Foster and Jaleesa Moses for fashion travel show
LOS ANGELES — Disney is expanding on its global brand by launching a YouTube travel and fashion series called Destination: Disney Style. The five part original series follows YouTube influencers LaurDIY, Jaleesa Moses, Meredith Foster and Lucy & Lydia as … Continue reading