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'What Is Flickr?' Question Flummoxes Folks on the Street
brightcove.createExperiences(); We'll admit that, as tech journalists, we live in a bit of a self-imposed bubble when it comes to Internet goings-on. ("What do you mean, 'You've never heard of a meme?' ") So we decided to take our cameras to the ... Read more →
Australian Rock Band Jet Collaborates Online, Loves YouTube
2 months ago on SwitchedRecently, Aussie garage band Jet answered some of our questions about texting, YouTubing, and touring. When brothers Nic and Chris Chester, along with bandmates Cameron Muncey and Mark Wilson aren't on the road, they are either listening to Hall ...
Ford's 'Smart' MyKey Keeps Those Kids From Driving Like Maniacs
2 months ago on SwitchedOur parents started getting really uptight as the days between us and that most liberating of birthdays (16) ticked away. The pestering never ended: "You'd better put that seat belt on, first thing when you get in." "Yes, ma'am." Disciplinary ...
Greg Grunberg's Secret HDTV Viewing Habits (and New iPhone App)
3 months ago on SwitchedLike Heather Locklear of 'Dynasty,' 'TJ Hooker,' 'Melrose Place' and 'Spin City' fame, Greg Grunberg is one of those actors fortunate to have starred in three back-to-back hit series. His first big roles came in the J.J.-Abrams-produced 'Felicity' ...
When Not Holding a Mic, 'Idol' Brooke White Holds a Wii-Mote
3 months ago on Switched'American Idol' finalist (Season 7) Brooke White may take her inspiration from the past -- sweeping national audiences (and Simon and Randy) off their feet with her knock-out renditions of Beatles and Carly Simon tunes on TV last season -- but she's ...
15 New Songs on 'The Beatles: Rock Band' (Video)
3 months ago on SwitchedWith the release date of 'The Beatles: Rock Band' quickly approaching (9/9/09), MTV Games thought it appropriate to let loose and reveal another 15 songs that will be featured in the Fab Four branded rhythm game. 'The Beatles: Rock Band' will ...
'King of Queens' Actor Gary Valentine on Filming for the Web
3 months ago on SwitchedIn case you didn't catch his special on 'Comedy Central Presents,' you might know Gary Valentine from TV's 'King of Queens,' or from his slew of appearances on the big screen, including 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' and 'Stuck on You.' Now, the older ...
Affordable MakerBot 'Prints' 3-D Objects (Even Designers Approve)
4 months ago on SwitchedIf Bre Pettis had it his way, the next thing you bought online wouldn't be shipped to you -- it would materialize itself on your desk via your very own 3-D printer. Enter the MakerBot. Developed by the circuit-bent minds of Brooklyn, NY hacker club ...
MC Hammer Talks iPhones, Twitter, and Web-Induced Unrest in Iran
4 months ago on SwitchedEarly this month, a huge group of dancers wearing Hammer Pants stormed a trendy store in Los Angeles and grooved their way to viral video stardom. In one flashmob, MC Hammer was back -- in a big way (although in our eyes, he never left). The '90s ...
Do You Play RPGs? (We Asked These Fantasy Fans)
4 months ago on SwitchedDon't get us wrong. If you make the trek out to E3, the mecca of video game conventions, you're already a hardcore gamer. But, no matter how seriously you take your 'Halo 3,' there's still a class of gamer that takes it all to a whole other level: ...
What's Your Biggest Video Game Win? (We Asked These Pro Players.)
4 months ago on SwitchedJust as there's plenty of video-game-induced damage, there are also plenty of glorious wins. We know it's not the point, but then again, when it comes to video games, winning is kind of all the matters, right? Especially when professional gamers ...
Stuff We Broke During Video-Game-Induced Rage (More True Stories)
5 months ago on SwitchedYes, video games are both exhilarating and frustrating. And what with all that violence, it's no wonder that actual stuff breaks when we jump for joy after winning or throw our controllers at the wall after getting fragged to death, again. ...
Hands On Review: Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle (Video)
5 months ago on SwitchedWe recently had a chance to take our cameras and check out the new Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle, only the second one to hit the market and sure to please most Earth-loving urban hipsters. Our man Tim Stevens took the high-tech wunderbike to ...
What's the Longest You've Ever Played a Video Game in One Sitting?
5 months ago on SwitchedWe took our cameras out to Los Angeles to feast on the bounty of video-gaming goodness that is the annual Electronic Arts Expo (E3) last week. Sure, E3 is filled with jam packed booths, scantily clad babes handing out free stuff, and enough ...
How I Broke My iPod (and Other Gadget Disasters)
5 months ago on SwitchedNothing will ruin your day faster than a gadget disaster, and nothing will ruin your tech faster than a day at the beach. With that in mind, we took our cameras to Miami Beach and asked people on the street to tell us about their worst gadget ...
Accidental Nudity on the Office Desktop (True Video Tales)
5 months ago on SwitchedIt's happened to all of us: A misplaced click on a questionable Web site, an e-mail from an immature friend, or a risqué pop up ad. Suddenly, there's way too much skin showing on our office computer screen. We slam our laptops shut as fast ...


