Every 
year, there’s a flood of new actresses who enter the porn world.
Most wash out quickly, but those who quickly amass a fan base can find some longevity. Those fans are the key to success, as studios look for sure bets and tend to invest more in films starring those actresses.
The 
multiyear losing streak by the video game industry finally came to an end in 2014, though any celebrations may be muted.
Total sales of video game hardware and software came in at $13.1 billion in the U.S., a one percent increase over the 2013 totals,according to The NPD Group. That’s a small bump, but it’s the first time the industry has seen an overall sales increase since 2008.
We 
all have unexpected expenses, like an untimely mechanic’s bill or a broken appliance that needs maintenance. But it’s not always obvious how we’ll pay those bills. But what if our bank could not only recommend a financial solution, but also help us find someone to fix the problem — and even schedule the appointment automatically? Such situations are becoming reality as banks get smart about the connected future.
While the commercial and manufacturing applications of the Internet of Everything have been well explored, the personal finance aspects have largely remained in the background. But as the IoE grows, banks are eager to transform themselves into a more essential partner in the day-to-day lives of both individual and corporate customers.
There 
are more than 3,600 exhibitors showing their wares at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show — so standing out from the crowd can be quite a chore.
But a few companies have managed to rise above the fray this year, while a few others have earned time in a much less positive spotlight.
Here’s who stood out for better or worse at this year’s show.
If 
Apple hadn’t paid $3 billion for Beats headphones last May, 50 Cent might never have partnered with Intel.
The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, unveiled a partnership between the chip giant and his SMS Audio at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, introducing the SMS Audio BioSport In-Ear Headphones.
There’s 
nothing unusual about old rivals drawing lines in the sand at the Consumer Electronics Show. Every year, Samsung and LG square off over who has the bigger, better-looking new television.
But at this year’s show, several companies are picking new fights as they try to stake out new technological turf. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting new beefs this year:
Cars 
weren’t exactly viewed as technological showcases a decade ago, when Ford CEO Mark Fields first appeared at the Consumer Electronics Show.
This morning, he’ll deliver the keynote to thousands of people who have come to recognize that “smartcars” represent one of the most exciting areas in consumer technology.
Winters 
can be harsh in Potsdam, N.Y. Located near the Canadian border, the town averages 66 inches of snow per year — and spends nearly three months blanketed in an inch or more of the white stuff. The average temperature in January and February: 19 degrees.
That sort of winter weather can wreak havoc on utility lines and other pieces of above-ground power infrastructure, putting lives at risk. To mitigate those dangers, city officials, General Electric and the Department of Energy are studying how an old-school energy concept and the Internet of Everything can work together to keep the lights (and heat) on.
It’s 
3 a.m. one night during the holiday break, and a problem with a crucial piece of equipment escalates at an important customer’s warehouse.
Not long ago, this would have been a three-alarm crisis for the manufacturer, service provider and customer — that is, once somebody finally noticed the problem. But the rise of connected devices and the Internet of Things means service organizations are increasingly able to respond to issues proactively, before a major problem develops.
Beer, 
wine and liquor aren’t the sort of thing that generally need a high-tech boost. You pour a glass. You drink it. You’re happy. Right?
But in an era where technology touches pretty much everything, several companies have come up with an array of gadgets, apps and gizmos to facilitate and improve the flow of alcohol for everyone from home brewers to wine snobs. Here are a few of the most intriguing on the market (or coming to it very soon).
Chris Morris: Journalist 