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Archives for February 2015
The enormous Fitbit Surge is a runner's best friend
The Fitbit Surge is designed for serious runners, but it works well for the rest of us, too.
Google Now updated with support for third-party apps on Android
Google's Android app just got a lot more useful.
'Community' star's documentary spotlights female tech pioneer
Plus: How AMC's 'Halt and Catch' fire inspired the project.
RIP Bonne Bell: Lip Smacker manufacturer set to close
It's the end of an era.
Carl Djerassi, father of the birth control pill, dies at 91
He died from complications of cancer.
China tightens grip on the Internet, but it didn't block all the tools to get around censorship
China ramped up its Internet censorship this week, blocking some circumvention tools. But Chinese users still have ways to get around the blocks.
Where and how Mashable's community is traveling in 2015
Y'all are an active bunch.
10 iconic 'British' brands that aren't even British anymore
With the news that the Yanks have been messing with our Cadbury Creme Eggs, we thought it might be interesting to take a look at other iconic British brands now in foreign hands. In a totally non-UKIP way, we've drawn up a list of 10 food and drink p...
Superb owl Sunday will be a total hoot
The big day is finally here!
Japan mourns after video shows beheading of journalist Kenji Goto
Prime Minister calls execution and "immoral and heinous act of terrorism."
Richard Sherman directs his latest tirade at Bill de Blasio in 'SNL' sketch
"I've seen bigger blizzards at Dairy Queen."
Egypt frees imprisoned Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste
It's about time.
More Seahawks fans like 'Game of Thrones' than Patriots fans, survey shows
And Patriots fans? They're more 'Big Bang Theory' types.
'SNL' follows Jay Z on his journey from drug dealer to successful rapper
"I want to write a song about New York."
'SNL' reminds everyone that snow days are for teachers, too
'SNL' created a catchy music video that reveals what teachers do on their snow days.
12 DIY ways to jazz up your lingerie
Victoria can keep her secrets.
'SNL' parodies sexist stereotypes in Super Bowl ads
Hopefully, this year's Super Bowl commercials will be better.
9 Super Bowl celebrity doppelgangers worthy of a touchdown
Oh, hey, Chris Pratt just threw the ball to Matt Damon.
Rihanna's Super Bowl concert with Kanye West may rival halftime show
Rihanna surprised guests at her invite-only Super Bowl party concert by bringing out Kanye West for a dozen songs. Rihanna and Kanye for 2016 halftime show?
Hundreds of flights canceled in and out of Chicago as snowstorm hits Midwest and Northeast
A majority of the flights into and out of Chicago were canceled on Sunday, as the Midwest and New England prepare for more snow.
The saint factory: Home of religious sculptures
In the south of Poland, a small Silesian town is home to a unique form of manufacturing that most rarely think about: religious sculptures.
Super Bowl 2015 commercials: Watch them all, here
Celebrities, puppies and pranks, oh my!
Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open amid off-court distractions
Protests, swearing and a winning joker.
The qualities companies consider when hiring data scientists
Companies everywhere are looking for data scientists to deliver impactful insights into how their businesses can boost their bottom lines. For the job seeker, that means a treasure trove of opportunities ripe for the taking. But a solid grasp on big ...
Idina Menzel scores big with stunning Super Bowl National Anthem
PHOENIX -- Idina Menzel superbly belted the National Anthem before Super Bowl XLIX's kickoff Sunday, symbolically putting behind her a few intensely criticized performances such as her New Year's Eve performance of Frozen's "Let of Go." The packed cr...
'Jurassic World' debuts a dino-packed new trailer at Super Bowl
Note to self: Building a theme park full of genetically-engineered dinosaurs is bad.
George R.R. Martin is having a killer time at the Super Bowl
Here's hoping a Patriots victory doesn't make Martin do anything drastic to our favorite characters.
T-Mobile somehow got Kim Kardashian to tweet at you
For T-Mobile, a commercial starring Kim Kardashian wasn't enough for Super Bowl XLIX. It also created an Twitter-powered experience to go with the ad.