Articles by Kevin Ohannessian
New York City is the unhappiest city in America
A new study shows that the big apple is the most unhappy major city in the United States. The city that never sleeps may also be the one that never smiles.
Google and NASA testing SPHERES robots on International Space Station
Inspired by the training robot ball from 'Star Wars,' NASA is now using a floating sensor robot on the ISS. And Google is giving these robots their smarts.
The gender wage gap in gaming is better than U.S. average
Men continue to earn more than women, but for the video game industry, the gap is smaller than the national average.
Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love join last season of 'Sons of Anarchy'
The last season of biker crime drama 'Sons of Anarchy' will feature reoccurring guest stars Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love.
Nestle still bottling water from California during drought
Nestle's Arrowhead bottled water is drawing millions of gallons of water from California. Should such bottling be allowed during a drought?
Sony will be celebrating 'The Last of Us' on PS4 with live event
With the new PlayStation 4 version of the game, Sony is holding a live event with the actors and creators behind the acclaimed game. The event will stream online.
'Weird Al' Yankovic concludes '8 videos 8 days' blitz with 'Mission Statement'
The king of comedy music's send-up of corporate jargon joins the other seven music videos released to promote his new album 'Mandatory Fun.' The album is out now.
This 'Game of Thrones' mashup summarizes everything important about the first four seasons in three minutes
This fan-made music video uses Lorde's ominous version of the Tears for Fears song to help illustrate the terrible cost of trying to rule the seven kingdoms of 'Game of Thrones.' Warning: spoilers ahead.
FDA warns that caffeine powder can kill you
The Food and Drug Administration warns that pure caffeine sold over the Internet could kill you, after a death in Ohio. This isn't the same caffeine in your morning coffee.
Your eyes reveal whether you are feeling love or lust
A new study shows that the different glances people make can give away if they are in love or just lusting after another person.
Fireball flying through Australia's skies was Russian rocket debris
The site of a fireball streaking across the sky in Australia cause alarm. But it wasn't an alien invasion, just metal pieces from a Russian rocket.
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert duel for 'Star Wars' fan supremacy
The two talk show hosts battle over who is a bigger Star Wars fan. And it was all for charity. Over the years, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart have not shied away from displaying their geeky tendencies on their Comedy Central talk shows.
The new Human Torch talks Marvel's new 'Fantastic Four' film
Michael B. Jordan, the actor now playing the Human Torch, revealed in an interview with MTV the emotional core of the new 'Fantastic Four' that is currently filming. It will hit theaters next summer.
NASA is seeking help to find life on Europa
NASA is taking submissions for scientific equipment for a future mission to Jupiter's moon Europa. The goal? To find some kind of life below the icy surface.
520 million-year-old prawn fossil from China shows creature's simplistic brain
The fossil from 520 million years ago was the top predator of the age, but this new fossil showed it had a simple mind.
Bryan Cranston and his play 'All the Way' are coming to HBO
HBO has announced it has acquired the rights to award-winning play, 'All the Way.' Bryan Cranston, who stars as President Lyndon B. Johnson, will return to the role.
Man uses lighter and spray can to kill spider; causes house fire instead
A Seattle man's hatred for an arachnid results in his house going up in flames. Please don't try this at home.
What happens to your Facebook page when you die?
Should families have access to the online content for loved ones that have passed away? The Uniform Law Commission is drafting an act that suggests to states they should.
Google lets the trolls back on YouTube
Google reverses policy that prevented anonymous comments on YouTube, leaving people free to say whatever they want. Now you can have whatever user name you desire.
For 'Wasteland 2,' no two players will have the same game
With all of the choices players will make in the post-apocalyptic RPG, it is 'almost statistically impossible' for players to have the same experience.
This redesigned parking sign can save everyone from tickets
One designer decided on her own to tackle the issue of parking tickets by redesigning the obtuse parking signs found in cities. The results could save you some money.
Oculus is canceling preorders for those caught reselling its VR headset
Are you looking to make a profit on your preorder of the new Oculus Rift headset? Oculus VR has something to say about that.
How the Qylatron could be the future of airport or concert security
A new scanner tested at the World Cup may provide the way for visitors are checked for prohibited substances or objects in the future.
Square Enix and Deep Silver stage an arcade at Comic Con
The two game publishers are teaming up do show off their latest games at San Diego Comic Con next week.
Weird Al parodies Pharrell Williams in his new video 'Tacky'
Weird Al, the king of parody music, is back with a new album and new music videos. His first video is a parody of Pharrell Williams' 'Happy,' titled 'Tacky'
A coffee cup that fits in your pocket
The Smash Cup is for people who don't want the waste of disposal cups, but need something convenient to with you.
How one man landed on the FBI's radar for photographing art
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the FBI because of the Suspicious Activity Reporting program. One plaintiff has shared his story.
Activision merges developers Neversoft and Infinity Ward
The studio behind the Tony Hawk games and the later Guitar Hero titles shuts its doors. Activision has finally pulled the plug on Neversoft Entertainment.
IKEA's trippy new ad evokes dreaming, Shakespeare and moderately priced furniture
Dreams of falling are interrupted by the comfort of your bed at home in this new ad from IKEA. Instructions not included.
Physicist figures out how to keep earbuds from getting tangled.
Inevitably, people's earphones become a knotted mess. One British physicist worked with school kids to solve the problem.
