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Mysterious buyer pays $610,000 for a coffee with Tim Cook!

WOW! $610,000 for a coffee with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple! Do you remember the charity auction that was going on for a coffee with Mr Tim Cook, CEO of Apple? The auction has final[...]

A two story apartment on Mars

No it is not what you think. Taking the two story apartment to Mars is not the only problem NASA is planning to bring humans for the first time to walk on Mars. Not only tha[...]

Curious incident of China's quake dogs

A Chinese city is using dogs to predict earthquakes. Neighbours complain of nightly false alarms -- in the form of barking. China is regularly hit by seismic tremors. Around 200 p[...]

Sasha (L) and Malia Obama, daughters of US President Barack Obama, take a photo of themselves during the Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMAR

Obama to daughters: if you get tattoos, so will we!

US President Obama and his wife Michelle have two daughters: Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11. And they have a unique strategy for keeping his daughters from getting tattoos: threatening [...]

Solar plane flies off. Bye Bye fuel?

Plane flies across US without fossil fuels for the first time! Have you heard of a solar plane? A solar plane is one that can fly in the air without the use of fossil fuels! [...]

Guess who will be driving a Ferrari in Dubai soon?

First Lamborghini, now Ferrari. Who will drive them? It is quite a common sight to see the stunning fast-speed luxury Ferrari in Dubai. But whose car is this? I bet you’d be su[...]

How many cup noodles do you think we are consuming in a year?

Steaming hot and fast to make. Sure. But just imagine- how many cup noodles do people eat in a year? Well, the global sales of cup noodles have reached 100 billion units annua[...]

Auction for a coffee with the CEO of Apple computers

Mr Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple computers who make the iMAC, iPAD and iPhones. Guess how much are people willing to pay for one hour of his time? There is an auction going o[...]

Extinct species to come alive soon?

Scientists have already brought back some extinct animals. But how far can they go? Imagine living with the Woolly Mammoth from Ice Age, Tasmanian dog-like “tigers”, and Gian[...]

Someone can read your dreams now!

What if somebody told you they could “read” your dreams and even predict what you are going to dream about? Since ancient times, people have been trying to understand and interp[...]

How to Child proof your phone: Kids Corner on Nokia Lumia

Kids Corner on Nokia Lumia You probably just read about how Smart Phones present an interesting conundrum for parents. If not, follow this link to go to the story. While kids [...]

Is it time for the “Smart watch”?

From Smartphone to Smart watch? Yes! Smartphones in the market makes it so much more convenient and easy to communicate with others at the instance. But wouldn't it be even better[...]

Living near busy streets can harm children's health!

Living near busy streets can harm children's health! You may find nothing wrong with living near a busy street. You can get onto the road fast, and there is so much liveliness in [...]

5 Child-Friendly Tablets

5 Child-Friendly Tablets Once they have developed the dexterity to hold objects in their hands, it’s only a matter of time before your children are going to be reaching for electr[...]

"Ungoogleable": Why is Google unhappy about this word?

"Ungoogleable": Why is Google unhappy about this word? “Go Google it”. It is becoming a common way to ask somebody to search the net for something. This phenomenal website is th[...]

This country can make electricity from trash!

Surprising way to make use of trash! Make electricity from trash? Yes! Everyday, Manila’s roughly 12 million residents produce 6,000 to 8,000 tonnes of rubbish. To put that in [...]

Child proof your phone (Yes it is possible!)

Child Proof your phone: Kids Corner on Nokia Lumia Children have an instant attraction to all things that can be fiddled with. With kids- if you are not attentive even for a secon[...]

Skimmed milk reduces the chances of toddler obesity: Fact or myth?

Is Skimmed milk healthier for your toddlers? There is a common belief that giving your toddler skimmed milk would reduce their risk of obesity. What's the truth around this? [...]

Car that will reduce environmental pollution!

Cars that don't run on petrol or diesel, but alternative fuels

Reduced environmental pollution from cars in future! What are alternative fuels, you ask? Well first know this: Cars produce a lot of greenhouse gases, making it one of the main [...]

See things 3D images without wearing special glasses!

Coming soon: 3D phones and tablets

Look Ma! No 3D Glasses! Everybody loves watching 3D movies, having characters come to life right in front of you. But don’t you find the glasses a little uncomfortable at times?[...]

A movie app to view extra scenes LIVE

This movie app allows you to watch extra scenes on your phone while watching the movie in a theater! "Keep your cellphones switched off or on mute in cinemas" is the normal annou[...]

Be on top of mountains using your smartphone

Visit the world’s tallest mountains in the comfort of your house! You don't have to brave avalanches, weather and dangerous terrains to be on top of mountains anymore. Just whip[...]

Brain painting: How about making a painting just by thinking!

Brain painting: Make a painting just by thinking! Wouldn’t it be cool if you could just ‘think’ and create an artwork? Nopes- it is not something out of the imagination of a mo[...]

Children chat LIVE with an astronaut in space!

Chatting with an astronaut in space! On 15 March, many lucky school students had a live Questions and Answer (Q&A) session with an astronaut from space! Lucky dudes! While f[...]

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Now musical instruments need passports too?

Musical instruments need passports to travel! We all have a passport; the little book that we need to bring along when travelling overseas. Now, even certain musical instru[...]

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Tablet for school children and teachers launched

How much would this tablet for school children cost? News Corp. - the giant media company announced that it is making a new tablet computer for schools. They say the device would [...]

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Could you have this Smart home of the future?

Could you have a smart home in the future? Wouldn’t it be really cool if you could just flick your wrist to surf the Internet from a big screen in the wall on your room? Or switc[...]

Does your teen use mobile to go online?

Teens go mobile for Internet Dads and Moms who wonder what their teens are doing always playing around with their mobile phones- might have an answer now. What percent of teens us[...]

Samsung launches new giant, smart TVs

Samsung launches new premium 'smart' TVs Are TVs going the smartphone way? They have been getting bigger screens and smarter brains. Read to know more: SEOUL, Feb 19, 2013 [...]

Psy will release new song and hold a concert in April

Can PSY do better than Gangnam Style? South Korean rapper Psy says he would release the highly-anticipated follow-up to his global hit "Gangnam Style" in April, and hold a large c[...]

Street musicians. You have never seen a human jukebox like this!

You must have seen and heard street musicians play on the streets and entertain people. Sometimes also called 'buskers', these guys get on the streets and start playing music impro[...]

On the Menu: Family-style Lunch for Students

Family Style Lunch for students Some schools in Philadelphia, USA, are saying Bye-bye to long lunch lines. Instead, they are encouraging family-style eating. Yes- it is [...]

Tips to protect your kids online

Keeping them safe online: tips to protect your kids online in the digital era The Internet is one of humanity's greatest inventions, but that doesn't stop it from being a potent[...]

The Oscar Awards 2013. Who are some of the famous people that won?

The Oscar Awards 2013 We covered the Oscars in pictures the last year. Last year's theme for Oscar Awards was pictures. And this year, here's a quick short summary- [...]

US Airforce developing insect drones! (Video)

Insect drones are coming! It seems like US Air Force is developing 'Insect Drones'. These are robots- but of the size of small birds or insects meant for spying and gathering i[...]

HTC One launched. Is it inspired by Apple and Windows?

The all new HTC One launched HTC has launched a new smartphone - HTC One. The HTC One runs on Google's Android software. What are the other features? Though it runs on Goog[...]

(Video) Is Sony making a robot pillow that reads your mind?

A Sony Pillow that can read your mind! News is that Sony, the company that brought us the Walkman- (the grandfather of the iPOD, in a way), is now getting into the pillow business[...]

Gaming: ‘Temple Run 2’ leaves ‘Angry Birds Space’ behind!

Temple Run 2 has become the "fastest growing mobile game" in history. How fast? Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts. iPhone, Android, and Kindle users- super news on one of t[...]

Get your game on! Pictures and video on PlayStation 4 and XBox 720

Gamers, get ready for something new and exciting! It seems like you can expect two major consoles to be released by the end of the year! Watch pictures and read the short story on [...]

Facebook announces 'Gift' feature. Would people use Facebook Gift?

Would people use Facebook Gift? Facebook users can now buy their friends something straight from Facebook for their birthdays or occasions. Facebook recently launched[...]

DIY fashion: A trendy scarf that won't cost you anything at all!

DIY Fashion: The Infinity Scarf Upcycling is a great way to get something new from an old item. This is a great way to get a trendy scarf that wont cost you anything at all. A [...]

Designer Creates Dresses using 18,000 Elastic Bands!

Designer Creates Dresses using 18,000 Elastic Bands! An architect called Margarita Mileva has just begun Her latest creation was made from over 18,000 rubber bands! She has [...]

Stories for kids: Books or digital games? Maybe both?

Stories for kids: Books or digital games? Maybe both? We all know that The Whiz Times is a unique global platform that encourages learning about what’s happening in the real[...]

The Last Spiderman...?

The Last Spiderman...? The 699 adventures of Peter Parker, also known as The Amazing Spiderman, have excited comic book readers of all ages since his creation in 1962 by authors[...]

Designer Paper Dolls by Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Creates Designer Paper Dolls The French fashion label, Louis Vuitton, has just released a new and creative way to interact with their gorgeous designs – paper do[...]

How to wrap your presents like a pro. Furoshiki wrapping technique works like magic! (Video)

Wrapping Magic- wrap your presents like a pro Do you hate wrapping presents? Can you never find the end of the sellotape? With this handy trick you'll never have that problem agai[...]

How can you use a rainbow to make a better new year? Tips for new year.

Tips for new year: Use a Rainbow to make a better new year! How? Even if you haven’t come up with a New Year’s Resolution for 2013, you can still set a few easy goals for you[...]

News in pictures: The text message celebrates its 20th Anniversary

The text message celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Back in 1992 on December 3 the first SMS was sent as a simple Christmas greeting, and has since become the most common way for fr[...]

Christmas Nail Art

Christmas Nail Art: Jingle Jangle From Your Fingers To Your Toes The Holidays are just around the corner. So why don't you get into the Christmas spirit with some Christmas Nail A[...]

Not Christmas. Its GeeksMas. Kids wanting tech toys!

Nielsen came out with data on the “wish lists” of kids 6-12 years old. Research shows this December could be called Geeksmas. Not Christmas. Why? The Whiz Times recently compiled [...]

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