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Apple Rumored to Go Black, White and Flat for iOS 7

Rumors that Apple is preparing major design changes with iOS 7 continue to heat up, with new reports suggesting a more muted and flat design aesthetic.


Last October, Jonathan Ive became responsible not only for the look and feel of Apple hardware, but also its software.

One Upped: Kate Upton Loses Prom Date to Another Supermodel

Don't feel too bad for high school student Jake Davidson, whose viral prom proposal to Kate Upton was ultimately turned down. Instead, he walked into the dance last weekend with supermodel Nina Agdal on his arm.

Bullets Join the 3D-Printed Arsenal

It's been a big week for 3D-printed weaponry. On Monday, a Wisconsin man announced that he had built a largely plastic gun for just $25. Now, a Tennessee man has designed and printed bullets using the same technology.

Volkswagen App Stops Video When You Turn Away

In a neat gimmick to illustrate its stop-start technology, which turns the car off when stopped, Volkswagen launched a Chrome plugin that pauses a video when you look away from the screen.

Sally Ride to Receive Medal of Freedom

Sally Ride, the United States' first woman in space, will be posthumously honored with the country's highest civilian commendation and the renaming of a high-flying camera.

Want to Buy the Tribune Company? Sign Up Here

The past few years have proved that crowdfunding has evolved into the most effective tool for digital panhandling, bankrolling everything from failed Hollywood films to much more adult fare.

Google Looking to Buy Waze and Other News You Need to Know

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.

8 Tips for Successful Business Development

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

Listen to Daft Punk's New Album in 8-bit

If you haven't stopped listening to Daft Punk's new album Random Access Memories since its release, consider switching it up a bit.


Musician Joe Jeremiah released this amazing 8-bit arrangement, featuring every song from the highly anticipated new album.

Report: Google, Facebook May Start Bidding War for Waze

Waze, a popular mobile mapping app, has reportedly been in talks with Facebook for several weeks about a possible acquisition for as much as $1 billion.