Apple has released this video that looks at the iOS apps and developers that are helping people in need around the world. It’s an interesting look at the global reach of technology that helps in everything from literacy programs, to global healthcare efforts and those living with disabilities … Discuss

A Swiss engineering company, who has evidently never seen any number of apocalyptic sci-fi movies, has invented this terrifying robotic cat. In the video, a robotics engineer even explains how robo-kitty uses things like “morphology” and “a marked running ability” that is “naturally more autonomous” to maintain artificial cat-like reflexes that helps it run over small obstacles and eventually overthrow human masters … Discuss

According to a new poll commissioned by Samsung in the U.K., selfies have taken over photography. Their research found that among 18 to 24-year-olds, 30 percent of all photography is composed of pictures taken by holding a cell phone at arms length from one’s own face. Smartphone cameras and online photo-sharing sites like Facebook and Instagram are also killing off good ‘ole fashioned printed photo albums. Just 13 percent of the group has ever even used a physical photo album … Discuss

The goal of the Lone Signal METI project is to send information deep into the cosmos in hopes that one day, some form of intelligent extraterrestrial life will find it and learn more about humanity. So of course, the opportunity to blast the first animated GIF into the depths of the universe is not a task that should be taken lightly. That’s why they commissioned conceptual artist Kim Asendorf to create the perfect GIF to communicate all that humanity is capable of. Here’s what he came up with. It’s a dude scratching his ear. What a missed opportunity. We were really pulling for Ted Dancin’ … Discuss

According to a new blog post from Google, the company is working on a technology that they hope will eliminate all images of child porn and abuse from the Internet and help law enforcement officials find those distributing it more effectively. They’re also hoping that other developers will get involved in the efforts. In addition to the millions of dollars they’ve invested to “eradicate child abuse imagery online,” they’ve launched the Child Protection Technology Fund. The $2 million fund incentivizes others to help in the fight against the abuse of children online … Discuss

According to a report from TechCrunch, on June 20, Facebook will unveil Instagram’s new video feature at a press event. Finally, someone has invented a way to shoot, edit and share short, artsy videos on social media. We’ve heard through the grapeVINE that Facebook (who now owns Instagram) is always looking to invent new social media conventions, like their latest creation, something called “hashtags” that were rolled out last week. What will they think of next? … Discuss