Articles by Lauren Keating
New York City now has its own domain address and it’s for New Yorkers only
Starting on October 8, domains will be available to the general public of New Yorkers thanks to NYC’s own domain extension.
Decisions made before your wedding could hurt your marriage, study says
Study finds that the decisions you make when your single could help or hurt your marriage. Marriage is a life-changing decision and there is no shortage of books about how to best maintain your relationship post-wedding.
Watch Leica recreate 35 of the most iconic photos in 100th anniversary ad
Brazilian ad agency F/Nazca unveiled a video ad that pays tribute to Leica with 35 iconic photographs of all time.
How do young people choose what car to buy?
A new study found that young people tend to choose car brands their parent own, not because of similar needs but because of brand loyalty. The findings can help create a marketing strategy for those in the auto industry.
Can Facebook make you in a good or bad mood?
A new study found that when people are in a bad mood, they tend to look at profiles of unsuccessful social media friends to feel better about themselves.
This app will turn your smartphone into a cosmic ray detector
Researchers developed an app that records radioactivity and captures photons of cosmic rays. A team of researchers created an app that brings high-tech radioactive particle detection to your smartphone.
This is how Snapchat murdered Facebook
Filmmaker Casey Neistat uncovers why millennials love Snapchat and what made the app worth $10 billion.
San Francisco launches free Wi-Fi in public places with Google
San Francisco locals can now enjoy free public Wi-Fi in more than 30 public places such as parks, playgrounds and recreation centers. The project was paid for by Google in an attempt to continue to bring more Internet access to those without, as well as clean up their image with locals.
What is your religion’s view on alien life?
Astronomy professor David Weintraub’s new book explains what leaders of the world’s major religious affiliations believe about the possibilities of alien life.
Environmentally friendly 200 mph Lamborghini Asterion unveiled in Paris
Lamborghini unveiled a demonstration for its new Asterion LPI 910-4 that is still just a concept, but is the fist hybrid for the sport scar manufacturer.
Study finds a big portion of the world’s offline population lives in the U.S.
A new report sponsored in part by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckeberg’s Internet.org found that the U.S. made the world’s most offline population list.
Hong Kong protesters use FireChat app to communicate without Internet
Demonstrators protesting for greater democracy in Hong Kong are connecting without government-controlled Internet by using the smartphone app FireChat.
Security company McAfee names Jimmy Kimmel the ‘most dangerous celebrity’
Computer security company McAfee labeled comedian and late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel as the most dangerous celebrity of 2014.
There is a scientific reason men like to get drunk together
Men who drink together smile more. Group activity involving booze increases mood and enhances male bonding, a study suggests.
Here’s how Mike the chicken lived for 18 Months without a head
Miracle Mike, the Headless Chicken, survived for 18 months after being beheaded and became a sideshow phenomenon before his death.
Creator of StealthGenie, an app used for spying, is arrested
The CEO of a private Pakistani company was indicted in Virginia for selling an app that allowed users to monitor their spouses.
Surprise! Couples who brag on Facebook are more likely to have a rocky relationship
People who boast about their relationships on Facebook are more likely to have more troubles. Researchers found that insecure, anxious people were more likely to brag about their relationships on Facebook.
NASA images show that lakes around the world are rapidly disappearing
Images taken from NASA’s Terra satellite show that lakes around the world are receding at alarming rates because of climate change and other factors.
Scientists hide Bob Dylan lyrics in their research papers in epic competition
Five Swedish scientists have been hiding and finding Bob Dylan lyrics in their peer-read papers for 17 years.
Internet fact or just rumor? Data shows unverified, false reports are shared more than truth
The Internet is the fastest way to access and share news. A new tool, however, revealed that unverified claims and false reports are shared more than facts.
John Oliver explains why the U.S. drone program is so terrifying
John Oliver of the comedic news program 'Last Week Tonight' addresses the serious issues of U.S. drone strikes and the psychological effects it has on children overseas.
This social experiment proves how addicted we are to our phones
YouTubers set up a social experiment to see how fast people look at their phones when they hear a notification sound.
What is the best form of exercise? Research points to walking
Experts weigh in on exercise and sedentary lifestyles, finding that walking has the best benefits for overall health.
'Harry Potter' comes to life: Invisibility cloak may be possible
Researchers from the University of Rochester created a way to make objects invisible from multiple angles while preventing the background from appearing distorted.
One quarter of Facebook users crop their bodies out of vacation photos
A new survey found that nine out 10 American Facebook users post their vacation photos, with 26 percent cropping to hide body parts that are unflattering for friends to see.
Facebook’s jumbo jet-sized Wi-Fi drones will start testing next year
This week, Facebook announced its plans to bring Wi-Fi to the world with its ‘drones.’ In an attempt to connect parts of the world with Wi-Fi Internet, Facebook announced at a summit in New York earlier this week that it will start testing drones in the sky by 2015.
Where do you book a hotel in a week? New app has vacancies
HotelTonight, the first mobile-only hotel reservations app, released a new version that provides hotel bookings up to seven days in advance.
Capture notes on the go with new Post-it Plus app
The new Post-it Plus App is bringing the convenience of note taking to mobile devices by allowing users to capture photos of sticky notes and organizing them on a dashboard to easily share.
Conan spoofs Apple ‘Bendgate’ scandal with parody commercial
Conan O-Brien joins the iPhone 6 bendgate controversy with a funny parody commercial that compares the phone to Galaxy’s Note 4.
Not a match: Online dating leads to more break-ups than meeting in-person
New research found that couples that meet online are more likely to break-up and are three times more likely to divorce than those who met in traditional settings.
