Yahoo, Google, and Amazon reveal the top Halloween costume searches

Google, Yahoo, and Amazon have revealed their top Halloween costume searches of the last week, and as Jezebel points out, the general public isn’t as imaginative as you might have hoped. Ninja Turtles top the list for Yahoo and Google and Frozen characters are a hit across the board, while some inventive souls still using…

U2’s “Songs of Innocence” may have sold just 16,000 copies

U2's latest album, Songs of Innocence, may have sold just 16,000 copies since its physical release. According to the Guardian, the album, which was given away free on iTunes throughout September, has entered the UK albums chart at number six following its physical release on October 13 - the lowest chart debut for the band in 33 years. Every…

Careless Whisper? Guardian raises major privacy concerns over ‘secret’ app

Yesterday evening, The Guardian broke a big story: they claimed that the secret-sharing app Whisper has been storing users’ location data against their wishes. What’s more, they said, Whisper has been handing over info on what members of the armed services have been sharing to the US Department of Defense (DoD). So, of course, given…

Five books #WaterstonesTexan could have read instead of tweeting for help

Last night, an American tourist in London was accidentally locked in the Trafalgar Square branch of Waterstones when it closed at 9 PM. Or as any book lover would call it, LIVING THE DREAM. (I mean, I have literally had multiple, detailed daydreams about that happening to me.) However, instead of seeing this incident as,…
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Apple iPad Air 2: Everything you need to know about the thinner, 10 inch tablet

This story is developing... We've been keeping our eyes glued to the latest livestream from Apple's highly-anticipated iPad event so you don't have to. The biggest announcement was the unveiling of the iPad Air 2, and we've summarised the top specs and features of Apple's latest tablet below. What do you think of it? Let us…

Friends is coming to Netflix: could we BE any more excited?

How you doin'? If it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, here's something that could put a smile on your face: Friends is coming to Netflix. Isn't that fantastic? And not 'Kick-you-in-the-crotch, spit-on-your-neck fantastic,' the real thing. The video streaming service has announced that all ten seasons of the…
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10 frightfully good Halloween make-up video tutorials

MWAHAHA. That's the evil laugh you'll be doing come Halloween, when you've painted yourself up into something dazzlingly original and everyone else has just worn devil horns and glitter again. We've rounded up 10 of the spookiest, ookiest Halloween make-up tutorials on YouTube. Try them... if you DARE. Mexican sugar skull Turn Halloween into Day of…

What was on TV the day you were born? Find out with BBC Genome

The BBC has today launched 'BBC Genome', a comprehensive project aiming to document every single radio and television programme which has ever been broadcast by the corporation. So if you've ever wondered what was on TV or what was on the radio the day of your birth, there's now a way of finding out. The…

Taylor Swift’s shunning UK iTunes for her new single

Ah, Tay Tay. Is there nothing she can't do? Here's a woman who can carry a cat around the busiest city in the world one-handed, actually look good in high-waisted shorts, and oh yes, sell more than 26 million albums by the age of 24. There is one thing she won't do, however, at least…