and will topple brett larson after the break. so they just don't build them like this any more. what didn't happen next. we'll talk to the spectators after the break. stay tuned. >>> an implosion zone awry. dynamite failed to topple a building. it could be the leaping apartment. the implosion didn't fail, they intentionally limited the explosion to minimise risks to properties. another attempt is planned for a later date. >> sony is struggling to get back online while microsoft's xbox is up and running. both systems were shut down on hackers for a second day in an attack related to the release of the film "the interview." >> for millions of gamers, this christmas is an anxious affair, having readied for holiday screen time. many found they hit a wall whilst trying to collect online. >> sony's playstation and xbox live networks the target of a cyber attack. a group of hackers calling themselves lid ard squad. this is by no means the first hack. but remains a serious concern. many high-end systems cost more to manufacture. the expectation that profits will be made with the sale of

brett larson, let's go to you. let's talk about your top hits here.rting with the apple i-mac with retina display. >> this thing is something that needs to be seen, and what's fascinating is it's the highest resolution desk top computer on the market right now. i know that sounds like a lot of technology mumbo jumbo, but it's breathed new life into the concept of the desk top computer. the past few years, it's slipped in favorability to tablets and smart phones and laptops that we can carry with us everywhere that we go. so it's nice to see not only something beautiful on our desk tops, but also something very powerful and kind of reclaiming that desktop space. >> we could see revival here. let's talk about drones. there's been a lot of talk about drones. you're a fan of drones. >> i like drones. as long as you're not flying them over an airport. >> did you get one for christmas? >> i did not. i guess i could spy on my neighbors a little more closely. drones have been phenomenal this year. we've seen them in -- you know, people are strapping their go-

brett larson, cool to have you here with us. that is incredible. look at all of those packages.ohn berman. >> there it is. the coal. >> all right, guys. >> impressive system. >> that is all for us at this hour. i'm john berman. >> and i'm michaela. "legal view" starts right about now. >>> urgent meetings at the white house as president obama calls together cabinet secretaries, clergy and civil rights leaders and key members of law enforcement to talk about ferguson. meantime, activists calling for a nationwide walkout asking students to leave school and workers to walk off the jobs around lunchtime. >>> also this hour, free speech. does it apply to anything posted on facebook? if it does, why is one man in prison for some of his posts? social media front and center as the supreme court hears arguments on

. >> brett larson, tech analyst and host of tech bytes, thank you. happy new year. >> $50 billion according to zillow northern new jersey the top areas in the u.s., americans shelling out more this year for rent than 2013. while some businesses are flash iring, others are going bust, forcing some long time new yorkers to leave. >> i'm going to have chicken noodle soup. >> martha preliminary to know is fighting a tougher battle for a beloved institution. the cafe edison, which for 34 years has been serving up eastern european jewish cuisine to the theater crowd. >> it is a critical part of the broadway community's history. it's a meeting place and a gathering spot for everyone from broadway stars and actors to musicians to producers to writers. half of our crew is over there right now having their dinner break. >> one block from the theater where she is starring, martha preliminary to know sat down with us for one of her favorite meals between performances. >> there are very few places left in this area that really feel like something that the broadwa