For many, it was fitting that Kennedy became an early supporter of Obama's presidential campaign, reaching out to all the groups he championed in the past to carry his civil rights legacy to the future.
In another, one of Cobb's sons stands in front of a Coca-Cola sign a fitting juxtaposition because Cobb made millions as an early investor in the soft-drink company.
Australian researchers successfully implanted and tested an early prototype bionic eye, while online retailer Ditto released its new 3D virtual fitting technology that lets customers try on glasses online.