Fitness measurement gadget maker Fitbit has surged a full 50% in its stock market debut today, meaning Fitbit is now a $6 billion company that, ideally, would not exist.
Who Gives a Shit Whether It's Called the 'iPad 3' or the 'iPad HD?'
Tomorrow is the big day when Apple announces its new "iPad 3." Or will it be called the "iPad HD?" Who gives a shit, really? Same gadget either way. Get a hobby.
Now You Can Use an iPhone to Conduct Your Own Levitating Orchestra
Poietic Studio is a London firm that describes itself as "a multidisciplinary practice with backgrounds in interactive & spatial design, art & engineering." But after seeing this video of its new Floating Orchestra product—which lets you use your iPhone to conduct 19 levitating spheres, each its own instrument that…
Stephen Colbert Really Wants the New iPad
On tonight's Report, Stephen Colbert remarked that he'd been depressed for the last few days. Why? It turns out that Colbert's upset that he has to wait *four more days* for the new iPad—he wants it now!
Andy Rooney Hates E-Books
It had been a little while since 60 Minutes had graced us with a show-ending Andy Rooney segment, but tonight, everyone's favorite senile curmudgeon was back—and complaining about something, naturally. Tonight's victim? The confusing, evil, soul-destroying e-book!
Chevy Now Offers a Car That Reads Facebook Status Updates to You
On Super Bowl Sunday, consumers are bombarded with highly produced television advertisements. Many get lost in the shuffle. This ad for the Chevy Cruze, which offers real-time Facebook status updates via OnStar, stood out—for all the wrong reasons.
Watch Oprah Winfrey Give Away $1 Million Worth of Laptops
This week's Oprah Winfrey Show is being broadcast from Sydney, Australia! On today's episode, Winfrey—and special guest Jay-Z—surprised an entire school of boys (and their female teacher) with a $1 million gift of new laptops. The video, inside.
Jon Stewart Celebrates the Arrival of the Verizon iPhone
Tonight, Jon Stewart opened The Daily Show with a segment about today's Verizon iPhone announcement. He's excited about having Apple's golden product on a different network! Why? Well, because he may actually be able to make calls now. Watch inside.
This Ketchup-Dispensing Robot Just Doesn't Give a F*ck
Here's a video of the Heinz Automato ketchup-dispensing robot, which was built—we assume—for some sort of challenge. The goal? Dispense ketchup on six items in 30 seconds. How did the robot do? Uh... not so great. Watch inside.
And Now, a Cat Battling a Washing Machine
You know that, "If a black cat crosses your path, it's bad luck" saying? Does it still apply if the cat—named Robocop, here—is busily engaged in a battle with a front-loading washing machine? Or is it just cute?
