Michael Rundle
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Michael Rundle is the Technology Editor for The Huffington Post UK.

Previously the Assistant News Editor, he has also worked as editor of Asylum, AOL's men's lifestyle and weird news site, and a reporter for Metro New York where he wrote primarily on transport, politics and crime. He has also written for various other publications including the BBC, The Brooklyn Rail and others.

He is a graduate of NYU's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism (MA) and Trinity College, Cambridge (BA) and founded one of the UK's first music podcasts in 2004, as featured by USA Today, the BBC and others.
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Creator Of The GIF Says It's Pronounced 'Jif', Internet Loses Its Mind (PICTURES)

(3) Comments | Posted 22 May 2013 | (08:35)

The creator of the animated GIF has shocked the internet by declaring that it's pronounced... "jif".

That's right, while the online consensus has largely settled on the hard-G pronunciation ("gift" without the T) its inventor Steve Wilhite says we're all wrong.

Accepting a lifetime achievement award at the...

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New Xbox One: In Pictures: Microsoft Unveils Next Generation Video Games Console (PHOTOS) (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted 21 May 2013 | (14:51)

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One, the "next generation of entertainment in the living room".

Pitching the device as far more than a games device, Microsoft emphasised the Xbox One's ability to integrate live TV, video calling, movies, music and internet browsing on the TV.

"We put you...

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New Xbox One: Key Details, Top Games And Videos As Microsoft Unveils Next Generation Console

(11) Comments | Posted 21 May 2013 | (14:51)

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox One, the "next generation of entertainment in the living room".

Pitching the device as far more than a games device, Microsoft emphasised the Xbox One's ability to integrate live TV, video calling, movies, music and internet browsing on the TV.

"We put you...

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7 Terrible Ideas For Robots From Heavy Metal Album Covers (PICTURES)

(0) Comments | Posted 21 May 2013 | (13:43)

Heavy metal music has done much good for the world, introducing us to the talents of Bruce Dickinson on vocals, Jeff Hanneman on guitar, and the sartorial delights of a really close-cut stonewash jean.

Unfortunately, for fans of the genre it has also been responsible for...

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Yahoo Relaunches Flickr On Same Day As Tumblr Deal (PICTURES)

(0) Comments | Posted 21 May 2013 | (11:13)

Fresh from unveiling the $1.1 billion deal to buy Tumblr, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has made another huge announcement - the relaunch of Flickr.

The photo storage, presentation and sharing service was purchased by Yahoo back in 2005, but in recent years its fortunes have dimmed.

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Fabrican: The Sprayable T-Shirt Nears Commercial Production (VIDEO)

(21) Comments | Posted 21 May 2013 | (11:02)

Clothes you can spray on? We're tempted to say it sounds like something from a sci-fi film, though actually it sounds like something from Tomorrow's World about 20 years ago.

Either way, it's happening.

According to a report on the Discovery Channel, picked up by Oddity Central, the...

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New Xbox: Five Mad Surprises To Hope For From Microsoft's Next Console (PICTURES) (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted 21 May 2013 | (08:56)

Microsoft is set to unveil the next Xbox later on Tuesday at a massive, live-streamed press conference.

It's pretty obvious that the new machine will pack new levels of graphical power, an upgraded Kinect and an all-new 'connected' interface into a spiffy box - and be able to...

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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3DS UK Review (NINTENDO)

(0) Comments | Posted 20 May 2013 | (14:56)

The history of Nintendo's key franchises is more complex than three seasons of Game of Thrones, run backwards, in French.

Take Mario, (deep breath), whose recent Wii U outing was a home console remake of a retro-inspired but original 3DS handheld game, but whose upcoming 'true' 3D reboot is more...

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Yahoo Confirms Deal To Buy Tumblr For $1.1 Billion In Cash

(16) Comments | Posted 20 May 2013 | (13:20)

Yahoo has confirmed that it has purchased Tumblr for more than $1 billion.

The internet giant said it paid around $1.1 billion in cash for the microblogging network, which boasts more than 300 million monthly unique visitors.

Some Tumblr users are said to have fled the...

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Which Countries Have Sent Most Astronauts To The International Space Station?

(1) Comments | Posted 20 May 2013 | (11:55)

Britain is to finally get its own astronaut aboard the International Space Station - but who got there first?

Yes, it's pretty obvious that the US and Russia have had their share of astronauts aboard the craft in the 12 years since it was launched.

And Commander Chris...

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Cygan, 9-Feet-Tall Humanoid Robot From 1957, Up For Auction At Christie's (PICTURES)

(3) Comments | Posted 20 May 2013 | (10:59)

Are you rich, lonely and want a giant robot to hug? Then today is your lucky day.

A nine foot tall humanoid robot built in 1957 is to be placed up for auction at Christie's.

Cygan, designed by the aeromodeller Dr Ing Fiorito, was once a "great celebrity" during the...

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Saturn's Moon Methone Is Small, Oval And Made Of Fluff (PICTURE)

(12) Comments | Posted 20 May 2013 | (10:33)

Saturn has a lot of moons - and many of them are strange and inhospitable. But this might take the award for the weirdest of the lot.

New Scientist has an interesting report about Methone, a shiny white satellite orbiting within one of Saturn's rings which is literally...

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LG To Debut Flexible Smartphone Screen At SID Display Conference? (PICTURE)

(0) Comments | Posted 20 May 2013 | (09:43)

Stop us if you've heard this before: a major mobile phone maker is set to show off an unbreakable 'flexible' screen for mobile phones.

LG said in a press release that it would unveil the ground-breaking 5-inch, OLED panel at a tech show later this month.

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Moon Explosion: Massive Meteor Crashes Into The Moon As Nasa Watches (VIDEO)

(5) Comments | Posted 20 May 2013 | (09:11)

Nasa has captured video of the largest explosion ever seen on the Moon's surface.

A meteor smashed into the Moon back in March, causing a bright burst of light visible with the naked eye.

The impact of the 40kg rock was not seen in real time, but was...

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Nintendo Wii U Showcase: The Best Games, Videos And Screenshots

(2) Comments | Posted 17 May 2013 | (14:35)

Nintendo's Wii U had a rough time in 2013 once the launch buzz died down.

With falling sales and diminished excitement, it's time for Nintendo to give us something new to get excited about.

They took some early steps towards rebuilding momentum on Friday with a series...

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Syrian Electronic Army Hacks Financial Times' Tech Blog And Twitter Accounts

(10) Comments | Posted 17 May 2013 | (13:15)

The Financial Times has become the latest media outlet to be hacked by the pro-Assad regime 'Syrian Electronic Army'.

The group of hackers has claimed responsibility for attacks against the BBC, the Associated Press, The Guardian and others in recent weeks, usually targetting official Twitter accounts.

The SEA were said...

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Gamer Plays With Same Pokemon For 11 Years

(5) Comments | Posted 17 May 2013 | (11:02)

Remember the man who played Civilisation II for more than a decade, ending up with a world wracked with blood, fire and nuclear death?

This is like that, but lovely.

A very dedicated gamer has apparently played Pokemon with the same character for more than 11...

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Nintendo To Profit From Fan Videos Uploaded To YouTube

(11) Comments | Posted 17 May 2013 | (10:54)

Nintendo has announced that it will now profit from videos uploaded to YouTube that feature its games.

The Japanese gaming giant said that the new deal will place advertising before or during videos that primarily feature its titles.

Fans often upload videos showing off their skills, or 'walkthroughs'...

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Airliner Flown 'Four Miles Off Course' After iPhone Interference, Claims Pilot

(125) Comments | Posted 17 May 2013 | (09:55)

Every globe-trotting gadget addict knows the frustration of being asked to turn off your tech - even those that use barely any power - just before take-off.

But while the debate over the rule continues, anecdotal evidence has emerged that might make you more willing to switch...

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Bill Gates Is The World's Richest Man Again

(37) Comments | Posted 17 May 2013 | (08:49)

Bill Gates is now officially the world's richest man. Again.

According to Bloomberg the Microsoft founder recently dethroned the Mexican telecoms billionaire Carlos Slim as the wealthiest man on the planet.

Gates first lost the title to Slim back in 2007.

But Gates still owns 436 million shares in...

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