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Coffee isn’t exactly a technology topic that we would normally cover, but when it’s the subject of an infographic that was creatively placed on a Starbucks sleeve, it qualifies as something interesting enough to post. Visual.ly desiger Raj Kamal put this little graphic together. This isn’t an official Starbucks infographic, but it should be. As the designer said, “I am an infographist who has nothing better to do, but to annoy everyone around me.” We’re definitely not annoyed. In fact, we’re pretty impressed. Here’s the original graphic as it was put together followed by an enlarged and vertical…

When it’s time to choose a college, there are a few questions most people consider. Is it a party school? What major programs does it offer? How expensive is it? Is it far enough away from my parents? While all of these questions are worthy of consideration, you should also ask yourself, “How safe is this school?” This infographic explores the ten most unsafe college campuses in the United States. The rankings are based on how many property crimes and violent crimes are committed compared to the number of students who attend the universities. The West Coast and the Southeast have the highest…

The war on drugs has had its share of ups and downs. On one hand, there seems to be a lightening of the regulations around the country when it comes to marijuana, something that is seen by some as a victory to allow law enforcement to focus on more dangerous drugs while others see it as a step in the wrong direction. On the other hand, we’ve seen a sharp increase in the use of synthetic drugs, particularly by teens. Since 2008, synthetic drugs such as K2 (synthetic marijuana), Smiles (a synthetic hallucinogen and stimulant), and bath salts (a common product that some use as a hallucinogen and stimulant)…

It’s no secret that YouTube is working to become a major player in the media-streaming business. Having already succeeded in becoming the world’s largest video-sharing website, they intend to turn themselves into complete video delivery platform. YouTube already has a pay-per-view service that allows users to rent movies and television shows. Now they’re delving into the realm of paid subscriptions. Their new service includes 53 new channels that users must pay for in order to subscribe and watch videos. The subscription fees start at $.99 per month but the price can be changed by…

There is no doubt app-powered dating is on the rise. According to mobile analytics firm Flurry, a recent survey of 20 top mobile dating apps revealed that almost 17 million active users used those apps in January 2013 alone, for a combined 2.1 billion sessions. It’s obvious that finding love on your phone is the future of technically enhanced match making. But with so many apps on the market, which is the best place to start? Two of the most popular apps appeal to different demographics based on cell phone preferences.  Tinder is available for iOS users only while Swoon was designed for Android…

It’s easy to think of celebrities as people with so much money and so few brains. As it turns out, some of those celebrities have advanced degrees that will make you eat your words. You probably had no idea that these celebrities had so much smarts between their ears.   Ken Jeong? That’s Doctor Ken Jeong to you Ken Jeong earned his introduction to celebrity status by portraying a crass Asian in The Hangover. He solidified that reputation with his outrageous role on the brilliant, but cancelled, Community. Well, guess what? Jeong isn’t just a potty mouth who likes to take his shirt off and strut…

There are places where technology is allowed to flourish and there are places where it is not considered to be acceptable. One of the safe havens of technology is the good ol’ man-cave. For those who don’t know, a true man-cave is a sanctuary. It’s a place that men build and furnish in a way that’s meant to be sacred to them, a place to watch football or spend leisure time with their buddies. There are woman-caves as well that are equally impressive, but if the majority of a household is under the ownership and stewardship of a woman, it’s the man-cave that is the place where men can be men. Reddit user beibei93…

If you haven’t been paying attention to America’s favorite sugary beverage, Coca-Cola has come out with its first all-digital marketing campaign, aimed at its teenaged consumers. It consists of games and apps geared toward mobile devices like smartphones and tablets (though desktop users can still access the content). Coke’s vision for this strategy – titled “The AHH Effect” – is that it will stick as a long-term marketing plan for years to come. It’s pretty rare these days to spot a teenager in the wild who isn’t typing away or playing games on their smartphone. And they’re…

There’s a rush going on in Washington DC right now. It has been going on for over 2 years now and will continue until they get something done. The topic – cybersecurity. The latest failed legislation – CISPA. US News is reporting that the US Senate will not take up the cybersecurity bill but will draft different legislation to go after cybersecurity – and some would say our privacy as well – in the coming months. Their biggest concern according to Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WVa) is that the bill’s “privacy protections are insufficient.” This echoes President Barack Obama’s sentiment and is the reason…

SYDNEY: April 22, 2013: The eCommerce revolution shows no signs of slowing; Core web 2.0 technologies HTML5, CSS, PHP, and jQuery continue to grow; Android spreads throughout the developing world, leaving Apple floundering in its wake; 3D design jobs take off as 3D printers like MakerBot start to go mainstream; Twitter grows while Facebook slumps, but both fall flat as marketers fall back to Email Marketing; BPO jobs boom as virtual assistants become mainstream for SMEs and entrepreneurs; SEO rebounds from Q4 2012 as the industry adapts to Google Panda and Penguin algorithms. With over 280,000…