These 10 Cats Are More Awesome Than Yours

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As with humans, some cats just have "it" — that mysterious quality that somehow sets them far apart from lesser kitties We have found 10 such kitties that are almost certainly more awesome than the average mog SEE ALSO: 10 Cats Clearly Plotting to Kill Their Owners Take a look through our photogenic pool of cool cats in the image gallery above. If you think your cat can compete with this classy collection, link us to a pic in the comments section below Image courtesy of Flickr, Pete Coleman Read more... More about Gallery , Features , Animals , Humor , and Cats Read more »

8 Babies Named After the Internet and Tech

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You might love technology and the Interweb, but do you love it so much that you'd name your kid after something techie? Check out our complete list above of some of the most interesting tech-inspired baby names. Some parents across the globe have taken inspiration from the digital world, naming their little ones after well-known tech companies, symbols and Internet lingo. There's baby "Facebook," "Google," and "Vista," all inspired by tech giants While some may think this would be flattering to the actual brands, a branding expert told Mashable that unless the company was involved in the naming process, they might perceive it as "a little weird." Read more... More about Parenting , Babies , Brands , Names , and Gallery Read more »

5 Tech Brands Made in America

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According to recent reports , Google will manufacture its newest gadget, Glass , in Silicon Valley The "Made in America" label has drawn new focus recently as the U.S. seeks to regain some of its lost manufacturing power. Both the branding and Glass' buzz have coalesced for the launch of this new product, so we wanted to highlight some of the other tech brands who do their manufacturing on American soil. SEE ALSO: 10 Interesting Google Glass Winners and Their Wacky Ideas These aren't all the tech brands by any means, but they're setting a good example. Think we should have included a specific tech brand? Let us know in the comments. Read more »

10 Best Indie Games From PAX East

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The meteoric surge of independent game development was on full display at this year's PAX East in Boston The gigantic show floor was dotted with indie games, and a giant conglomerate of developers joined under an "IndieMegaBooth" banner. Lines stretched long for many of these titles, proving that gamers are just as thirsty to play inventive indie titles as creators are to make them. SEE ALSO: 10 Best Indie Games on Android If you weren't able to attend the annual convention in Boston this year, don't fret. We rounded up the 10 best things from the floor this year. Most of the games are in development, but a few are out already and are just begging to be played. Read more... More about Entertainment , Gaming , Features , Gallery , and Pax Read more »

8 Death-Defying Photographs That Will Make Your Palms Sweat

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Take a deep breath. Maybe sip a soothing cup of chamomile tea, because the terrifying shenanigans of "Mustang Wanted" will make your heart race. The Ukrainian Spider-Man and amateur stuntman scales high-rise structures to pose for stunningly scary photographs . Mustang Wanted shares the death-tempting images and videos on his website and YouTube page, where he has amassed more than a half-million views. SEE ALSO: Shark Breaks Into Diver's Cage in Terrifying Video "Death is not the worst thing that can happen," he told the Daily Mail . "Everyone dies — but not everyone lives the way they want." Read more »

Canon Rebel SL1: The World’s Smallest DSLR Camera

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Canon unveiled on Thursday what it says is the smallest and lightest DSLR camera ever made, the EOS Rebel SL1. Its footprint is significantly smaller than the company's lightweight T4i DSLR, although it's still not quite as small as the EOS-M mirrorless design. The SL1 weighs less than a pound — just 14.36 ounces. Overall dimensions (WxHxD) are 4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 inches. While it's close to the EOS-M in size (but significantly thicker to accommodate the mirror), it shares the same curved overall design as most Canon DSLRs. Read more »

Grumpy Cat Wears Costumes to Hide From Fans

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Click here to view this gallery Al Gore and Elon Musk couldn't compete with the SXSWi buzz generated by Grumpy Cat. Not that the grouchy feline cares. Grumpy Cat didn't raise a whisker when you waited two hours in the rain to see her sleep. And don't even try to impress her by calling her your spirit meme. She's over it. SEE ALSO: Ermahgerd! The 12 Best Memes of 2012 To escape the catarazzi's prying cameras, Grumpy Cat has invested in a wardrobe that disguises her sour face in celebrity-inspired looks. Read more »

5 Free Alternatives to Instagram

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1. Streamzoo Streamzoo lets you follow users (@) or subjects (#) and incorporates a badge and reward system to encourage participation in the community. Choose from 20 filters, 15 borders and six crop shapes, then share on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or Flickr. Platform: iOS and Android Click here to view this gallery. No filter can make Instagram 's new privacy policy look pretty. The popular photo app is on the verge of a mass exodus in light of new Terms of Service , which many interpreted as giving Instagram the right to sell your pics to advertisers starting Jan Read more »