NewsWires

NASA’s $2.5 billion Mars rover dubbed “Curiosity” is set to liftoff on Saturday, the start of a 350+ million mile journey to learn about the possibility of life on the red planet — either in the past or in the … Continue reading →

Brian Casel is the founder of CasJam Media, a web design shop that works with clients worldwide designing custom WordPress CMS sites. Connect with Brian on Twitter @CasJam. For those of us who work with WordPress every day, it has … Continue reading →

Two porn firms, including the company that runs Playboy’s website, have filed a lawsuit against ICM Registry over the creation of the .XXX top-level domain name. The firms claim that the names are too expensive — up to 6x the … Continue reading →

The Mashable Awards celebrates the best of digital, and perhaps no category showcases the digital world better than entertainment. From Game of the Year — which isn’t just about graphics, but a combination of creative visuals, compelling narratives, tight gameplay … Continue reading →

Arnold Schwarzenegger, your contact lenses are calling. Researchers at the University of Washington have successfully built and tested what may be the first-ever Terminator-style heads-up display contact lens. For now, the lens displays only a single, well-focused pixel and the … Continue reading →

Twenty percent of teachers have personally experienced or know another teacher who has experienced cyberbaiting, a new study reveals. Cyberbaiting — a form of cyberbullying of teachers conducted by students — occurs when students taunt their teachers, capture their reactions … Continue reading →

The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Name: Vertical Acuity Quick Pitch: Vertical … Continue reading →

Three young siblings from Mexico are attracting heavy attention for their cover of Adele’s thumping pop anthem, “Rolling in the Deep,” to the tune of nearly 3 million YouTube pageviews in just 12 days. Siblings Angie, Gustavo and Abelardo Vazquez … Continue reading →

Although many anticipated that Apple would open its Grand Central Terminal store in New York City before Black Friday, construction workers at the location confirmed on Tuesday that it won’t be ready in time. The store, opening in the highly-trafficked … Continue reading →

Amanda MacArthur is an author, professional blogger, and speaker specializing in business marketing, technology, small business management and restaurant development. She is a founding partner at BuzzFarmers, an audience development company in Providence, RI. You can find her on Twitter … Continue reading →