Well, not only would I order that, I would be absolutely baffled if my barista shouted out an order for Apizy. Justin Hook It’s spurred numerousTumblr pages and a pretty hilarious video from a comedian, but no matter how hard they try, Starbucks baristas seem to have a hard time getting people’s names right. Related …
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If you’re crafty, good with power tools and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, you can build your very own BB-8 droid from “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” for just $150 (about £100, AU$190). Related Links Star Wars droid BB-8 is real, powered by Sphero ‘I got my heroes back’: Why the new ‘Star Wars’ trailer made …
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If the Galactic Empire sets its sights on destroying the Rebel uprising in Southern France, they’ll find that the Rebels are well protected. Olivier C, the French maker who built Millennium Falcon, TIE/IN Interceptor and Imperial Star Destroyer quadcopters, is back with his latest “Star Wars” drone, a snowspeeder that looks well equipped to defend the Rebels from an Imperial …
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Presenting the new “Star Wars” emoji from Twitter, Disney and Lucasfilm. Twitter Are these the droids you’re looking for? Twitter has partnered with Disney and Lucasfilm to introduce “Star Wars” emoji to the social network, so tweeters can now send a Stormtrooper, C-3PO or BB-8 droid emoji. Related Links Watch an epic ‘Star Wars’ starship battle erupt over the skies …
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So we just made this. #StanleyCup #SaltyCup #Bacon A photo posted by Brutus (@barbrutus) on Apr 13, 2015 at 12:12pm PDT It’s playoff time in the National Hockey League. Bar Brutus, a Montreal bar and restaurant that almost exclusively serves bacon-themed dishes, is cheering on the Montreal Canadiens by making a gigantic all-bacon version of the NHL’s championship trophy, the …
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Are you ready to go back to Litchfield Penitentiary? Netflix released a new trailer for Season 3 of “Orange Is the New Black” that brings us back into the world of Piper Chapman, Red and Crazy Eyes. Related Links Brooding, brutal ‘Daredevil’ shows the shadows of the Marvel universe (spoiler-free review) Netflix deals ‘House of Cards’ a fourth season for …
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If you’ve been eyeing the shiny, new Apple Watch, there’s a fake product that could make you think twice. Netflix has released a parody ad for the Netflix Watch, a fictitious wearable that lets you view movies and TV shows on your wrist. Just a week late for April Fools’. Related Links Final ‘Daredevil’ trailer reveals Kingpin’s deadly plan for …
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You can now play Pac-Man right in Google Maps. Screenshot by Anthony Domanico/CNET Ever imagine what it’d be like to play a monster game of Pac-Man through the streets of your hometown? Now you can, sort of, as Google has built a fully playable game of Pac-Man into Google Maps. Related Links ‘Pixels’ trailer shows Donkey Kong and Pac-Man invading …
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Microsoft’s Clippy virtual assistant shines in “Conquered by Clippy,” an erotic ebook by Leonard Delaney. Leonard Delaney People have undoubtedly thought a great many things about Clippy, Microsoft’s retired personal assistant that helped and annoyed us as we worked on documents, spreadsheets and presentations in the Microsoft Office suite of programs. But they probably haven’t thought about Clippy in a …
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If this video doesn’t lift your spirits today, I don’t know what will. Actor Robert Downey Jr. (RDJ), who plays Iron Man in the “Iron Man” and “Avengers” movies, has partnered with a maker of bionic limbs to give one lucky 7-year-old an amazing new arm. Related Links 3D-printed prosthetic Iron Man hand not grown, built ‘Star Wars’ robotic arm …
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