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Apple Debuts iPad Commercial During the Academy Awards

Matt Cherette · 03/07/10 09:10PM

We already know it's Hollywood's biggest night. Now, Silicon Valley is having an event of its own. Why? Because Apple just debuted its first iPad commercial during the initial break of the Oscars telecast. Inside, video of the 30-second spot.

Jon Stewart and Friends Use Chatroulette on The Daily Show

Matt Cherette · 03/04/10 11:44PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart finally—and brilliantly—jumped on the Chatroulette bandwagon. Stewart mocked the media's obsession with the Internet's newest fad, before trying it out himself—and running into Diane Sawyer, Keith Olbermann, Katie Couric, Brian Williams and others. Video inside.

Beautiful Time-Lapse of the Milky Way over Hawaii

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 03/04/10 03:10PM

In all the messiness of life's day-to-day, one tends to forget the majesty that is the universe on a grand scale. Let this stunning time-lapse of the Milky Way over Hawaii remind you of your insignificance.

SNL Mocks Steve Jobs, Others in Undercover Boss Spoof

Matt Cherette · 02/28/10 01:41PM

Tonight's episode of SNL was a bore until this: a hilarious, celebrity-centric spoof of CBS' Undercover Boss that featured Steve Jobs as a trash man (you know where this is going), Richard Branson, Martha Stewart and more. Video inside.

Train Explodes Through Flooded Streets

Jon Martin · 02/22/10 12:52PM

In what looks like a scene from LOST, giant plumes of mist suddenly erupted into the flooded streets of Buenos Aires during a storm last Saturday. Don't worry, though, because it wasn't evil John Locke—just a train.

The Olympics Finally Get Something Right With the "iWall"

Mike Byhoff · 02/18/10 04:14PM

Sure, the iPad is nice and all, but it doesn't allow the freedom to create an eight-foot tall digital illustration. Sponsored by the Olympics, artist Chairman Ting paints a digital mural on Tangible Interaction's interactive computer wall in Vancouver.

The Dangers of Homemade Pull-up Bars

Etan Berkowitz · 02/18/10 01:20PM

Everyone's had that terrifying moment in gym class doing pull-ups in front of an entire class. Fortunately, these folks recorded themselves trying to do pull-ups—and failing miserably. We've compiled the best attempts in this handy-dandy compilation.

How Not to Be a Foursquare Jackass

Ryan Tate · 02/17/10 01:25PM

The ideal tool for robbery has apparently become Foursquare, the iPhone app for sharing your whereabouts with your 900 closest friends. And your least discreet buddy might be in league with the thieves. Here's how to avoid being that friend.

Get Out of Awkward Situations With "The Forehead Texter"

Whitney Jefferson · 02/05/10 11:20AM

Are you ever at a party talking to someone and they get frustrated that you're "too busy texting" to pay attention? In his season premiere, Demetri Martin created a new gadget which fills a need we didn't know we had.

Steve Jobs' New York Media Adventure

Ryan Tate · 02/04/10 03:46PM

Steve Jobs visited the Wall Street Journal and New York Times in recent days, say sources at the papers. Also, New York reports the Apple CEO showed up for a secret media dinner.

CNBC Anchor Says the iPad "Reminds Me Of Feminine Products"

Whitney Jefferson · 01/27/10 01:55PM

CNBC's coverage of the Apple iPad went downhill when a female anchor equated the tablet to the types of products that women use once a month. The male anchors couldn't hold back their distaste for the comparison.

The Apple Tablet and the Joy of Anticipation

Richard Lawson · 01/27/10 10:44AM

One of the great modern pastimes — speculating and rumormongering about the Apple Tablet — will come to an end today when Steve Jobs finally unveils his messiah device. It's a game few are ready to stop playing.

The Self-lighting Cigarette

Etan Betkowitz · 01/21/10 03:58PM

Love cigarettes, but hate the hassle of lighting them? Go back to South Korea, 1972. Unfortunately, it never caught on and Kyu-bong's invention, as well as $20,000 worth of research, went up in smoke.

More Evidence 'iPad' Is the Apple Tablet's Name

Ryan Tate · 01/20/10 02:01PM

Deep in the bowels of the Trademark Office is some fresh evidence that Steve Jobs intends to name his messiah machine the "iPad": the company is in a fight with Fujitsu over the trademark.