Articles by Laura Rosenfeld
First Edition Of 'The Hobbit' With J.R.R. Tolkien's Inscription Breaks Sales Record
A first edition of 'The Hobbit' signed by author J.R.R. Tolkien has sold for £137,000 at auction. This is more than double the world record for a first edition of the novel.
HBO Now June 2015: New Movies And TV Shows Added This Month
Showtime's new standalone streaming service might be grabbing headlines, but don't forget about HBO Now. The streaming service has plenty of tantalizing new titles for June.
In The 'Macbeth' Trailer, Michael Fassbender Brings Shakespeare To The 'Game Of Thrones' Generation
The trailer for the latest film adaptation of 'Macbeth' starring Michael Fassbender was released Thursday. In it, we see witches, murder and power plays, oh my!
'Teletubbies' Will Return With Tablets On Their Tummies
Not only is 'Teletubbies' returning to TV, the children's show is also getting an updated look. Now the Teletubbies will be able to be on tablets while you watch them on yours.
'Star Wars #6' Changes Canon For Han Solo In A Big Way
'Star Wars #6' was released today. Its big surprise for the character of Han Solo will definitely show you that these comics have their own new canon.
Disney's New Playmation Wearables Allow Kids To Become Avengers
Disney Consumer Products announced a new line of toys and wearable technology called Playmation Tuesday. The first Playmation set will include a gauntlet just like Iron Man's.
Lost 'Star Wars' Short 'Black Angel' To Be Remade As Feature Film
The 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back' opened overseas with a short film called 'Black Angel.' The film, once thought to be lost, may now be remade into a feature-length film.
Can Big Data's Music Tempt You To Share Your Browser History With The World?
Paranoid electropop music project Big Data recently released the Google Chrome app Nice 2 Hack You, which turns your browser history into an infographic. Do you dare to share your own?
These Potholes Tweet At The Government When They Need To Be Fixed
Potholes are a constant problem in any major city. One daily news show in Panama decided to do something about them in the nation's capital using Twitter, of all things.
Watch John Oliver Beg Sponsors To Pull Out Of FIFA On 'Last Week Tonight'
The FIFA corruption scandal has been all over the news, so it's no surprise John Oliver tackled the topic on Sunday night's 'Last Week Tonight.' It includes a very special plea to FIFA sponsors.
Woman Tries To Recycle Rare Apple I Computer Worth $200,000
A woman dropped off a box of old electronics to a California recycling center, which contained the rare Apple I computer. The firm is now looking to split $200,000 with the woman.
Enrique Iglesias Grabbed A Drone At His Concert And Sliced His Fingers
The headline says it all. In case you ever needed a reminder to not mess with drones as they're flying overhead, this is a big one.
At BEA 2015, E-Books May Help Indie Authors Enter Publishing, But They're Not Ready To Give Up Print Just Yet
The rise of digital publishing platforms may have lowered the barriers to entry for would-be self-publishers. However, indie authors still find many benefits in publishing physical books.
Conan O'Brien Just Put A Listing For His Studio On Airbnb
You can now spend a night in the studio where Conan O'Brien films his late-night TBS show through Airbnb. If you're lucky enough to win this contest, that is.
Google Partners With GoPro For New VR Creation Tool Jump
Google announced Jump during its I/O 2015 developer keynote Thursday. The new VR creation tool will include a 360-degree camera rig for GoPro cameras.
Google Announces Updates To Android Wear At I/O 2015
Google announced several updates to Android Wear at I/O 2015 Thursday. These include an Always On mode to easily access content without using too much battery and the ability to recognize emojis.
Netflix Now Makes Up Nearly 37 Percent Of Internet Traffic In North America
Netflix now accounts for 36.5 percent of peak Internet traffic in North America, according to a new report from Sandvine. Considering how much binge-watching you do, you might have thought it was more.
'FIFA 16' Will Feature Female Players
'FIFA 16' hits stores Sept. 22 in North America, and this installment of the video game is going to look very different. That's because it'll be the first in the franchise to feature female players.
This Couple Had A 'Legend Of Zelda'-Themed Wedding At Gamestop
Memorial Day weekend is always a big time for weddings. However, they're usually not as delightfully nerdy as these 'Legend of Zelda'-inspired nuptials that took place at a Gamestop Sunday.
This Pizza Hut Box Holds Your Pie Then Lets You Watch Movies
Ad agency Ogilvy & Mather Group has created a Pizza Hut box that doubles as a movie projector. Who knew eating the pizza could be only half the fun?
20th Century Fox's New Movie Of The Day App Brings You Flash Sales On iTunes
20th Century Fox launched a new app Wednesday that offers daily discounts for its films on iTunes. Movie of the Day will offer discounts of up to 70 percent on a movie for 24 hours.
The Son Of One Of China's Richest Men Bought His Dog Two Apple Watches
Wang Sicong, the son of Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin, has reportedly bought his dog not one but two Apple Watches. That is probably two more than you have.
Bill Nye Appeared On 'Inside Amy Schumer' To Explain How The Universe Really Works
Bill Nye spoke about a very important new discovery of how the universe really works on Tuesday night's episode of 'Inside Amy Schumer.' Well, at least how some women think it works.
Arby's Is Giving Away A Set Of DVDs So You Can Watch Meat Cook For 13 Hours Straight
Arby's broke the world record for the longest commercial last year. Now the roast beef sandwich chain is giving away all 13 hours of that spot for free.
Gwyneth Paltrow Is Launching An Organic Takeout Company
Gwyneth Paltrow recently announced that she will be launching a new organic food line with fitness trainer pal Tracy Anderson. It is unclear if it will cost more than $29 a week or not.
Watch John Oliver Explain Why We Never Saw These 'Lost Graphics' On 'Last Week Tonight'
'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' took a break for Memorial Day Sunday. However, we still got a little Oliver as he showed us some graphics we never got to see on TV.
Periscope Is Now Available On Android
Periscope, the live video streaming app owned by Twitter, is now available for Android users. The app lets you broadcast live video to the world through Periscope or through Twitter.
Taco Bell And Pizza Hut Will Stop Using Artificial Ingredients
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut will be the latest fast-food chains to get rid of artifiicial ingredients in their food. But what is Taco Bell and Pizza Hut without artificial ingredients, exactly?
New York Vendor Fired For Selling $30 Hot Dogs
Food that's served from a cart is supposed to be pretty affordable, right? One guy apparently didn't get that memo, but good on him for trying, we suppose.
The 'Supergirl' Pilot Has Already Leaked Online
CBS' highly anticipated new show 'Supergirl' isn't supposed to premiere for another five months. However, the pilot has appeared to have been leaked early online.
