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Pebble took just two days to beat its crowdfunding record Pebble Time isn't just one of the fastest-moving Kickstarter projects -- it's now one of the biggest, too. [Read more...] Adult Themes: The rise and fall of America's first digital brothel If someone forced you to describe RealTouch Interactive in just two words, you'd probably call it a "digital brothel." And rightly so, as the North Carolina-based business specializes in teledildonics, wearable gadgets that let people "have sex" through the internet; a technology that lets paying customers connect with consenting partners online. [Read more...] FCC approves net neutrality rules, reclassifies broadband as a utility It's a good day for proponents of an open internet: The Federal Communications Commission just approved its long-awaited network neutrality plan, which reclassifies broadband internet as a Title II public utility and gives the agency more regulatory power in the process. [Read more...] Five miles of Hyperloop test track will be built in California If you were worried that Hyperloop was nothing more than a fantasy, you might be happy to learn that some companies are taking the idea very seriously. [Read more...] Facebook rolls out new tools to help prevent suicides With over a billion users, Facebook plays an important role in keeping people connected. It serves as a place to share good news, but also provides a platform for users to request support from their digital peers. [Read more...] WSJ: YouTube isn't making money, even with a billion viewers Despite "Gangnam Style" having over two billion views, hosting countless other viral clips and netting over a billion users per-month, YouTube can't seem to turn a profit. [Read more...] Tinder-like Cute or Not app lets you rate pet photos In an unsolicited, but appreciated move, the folks at BuzzFeed have graciously created an app specifically for me. [Read more...]