Research in Motion, maker of the BlackBerry, is about to launch an updated version of its once-hot, now nearly forgotten smartphone. But let’s face it,… Continue reading
The unusual suspect: Netflix, up until now, relied on others to produce the movies and TV shows that it streams to subscribers. But that changes… Continue reading
home office of Apple Records and the site of the… Continue reading
Where are the jobs for Solitaire players? Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas uses a fitting method for judging who among MBA grads might make good… Continue reading
Confidentially to: It’s with genuine sadness that The Buzz notes the passing of Pauline Friedman Phillips, 94, who launched the original Dear Abby column in… Continue reading
Stoned stupid? A new report challenges a study suggesting that regular marijuana smoking during the teen years can lead to a long-term drop in IQ.… Continue reading
Almost ‘Almost’ High five from a white guy: The Buzz enthusiastically welcomes the snarky return of “Almost Live” alumni John Keister and Pat Cashman to… Continue reading
Golden turkey “Argo” took the Best Picture Oscar on Sunday night, but the really big story happened Saturday, when “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part… Continue reading
It just does it with less taste: A Vienna, Austria, museum exhibiting paintings and sculptures focusing on the male form, “Nude Men from 1800 to… Continue reading
Buy your own tote bag, moocher: PBS’ reputation as a bastion of liberal elitism is apparently up for debate. Fox News host Stuart Varney recently… Continue reading
As if the return of rain this morning wasn’t making things wet enough, you may have noticed three huge streams of water arching between W.… Continue reading
Refuse to infuse The Idaho State Police are cracking down on the practice of bars and restaurants infusing alcohol with other flavors, such as bacon… Continue reading
There’s an ape for that: The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has given Apple iPads to its orangutans, who scroll, swipe and tap through piano… Continue reading
Pope Francis was the toast of St. Peter’s Square on the first Sunday of his papacy, glad-handing surprised bystanders, throwing in off-the-cuff comments in his… Continue reading
No yolk: McDonald’s is attempting to appeal to those with an appetite for healthier fare with its new “Egg White Delight,” an Egg McMuffin with… Continue reading
Couldn’t you just put baseball cards in the wheels? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing sound standards for electric vehicles. Not because they’re… Continue reading
Pay attention, 007 The Washington state House has passed a measure to ban gadgets that lets drivers flip between two license plates on the fly.… Continue reading
Reality check Did you ever wonder why speedometers on today’s cars go up to 140 mph and higher, even on cars designed for high gas… Continue reading
It was 20 years ago today: The computer scientist who created the world’s first website and made it available to all on this day in… Continue reading
Hey, hey, ho, ho, capital letters have got to go: May Day started markedly quieter this year than last in downtown Seattle as pro-labor and… Continue reading