September 2011
101 Stories
Rich people spend 30% more time online than everyone else
The way we all consume media has changed dramatically over the last decade and even more so over the last...
First Google Store opens in London to minimal fanfare
Google is singing "God Save the Queen" as they launch their first Google store. Sort of. Unlike competitors Apple and...
Unboxed Eee Pad Slider SL101 pushes netbooks further down on the relevance list
It isn't the review of the Eee Pad Slider SL101 itself that really makes the news. It's the further indication...
IBM is now more valuable than Microsoft (but still way behind Apple)
For the first time in 15 years, IBM has a higher market value than Microsoft., closing at $214 billion yesterday...
Voting machines shown to be hackable remotely
We have the technology. The hanging-chad debacle of the 2000 presidential election proved that we had the need. Now, as...
Twitter’s most asked celebrity: Justin Bieber
If you use Twitter regularly, there's a good chance that you've seen something about Justin Bieber in your Twitter stream....
Aurora Borealis seen from the ISS is stunning
There are several natural phenomenon that transcend art and humanity and give us things that are truly awe inspiring. The...
7 jobs that robots could probably do better (and cheaper)
Today's advancements in technology have made automation a part of our daily lives. Many of the tasks that were once...
Amazon fires up its iPad-fighter
Amazon unveiled its all-new tablet computer today, adding the more robust Kindle Fire to its well-established line of Kindle e-readers....
Ford develops its first electric bicycle
The recent Frankfurt Motor Show played host to some innovative new concept cars featuring eco-friendly powertrains and advanced in-vehicle communications....
YouTube founders relaunch Delicious
The founders of YouTube have begun to breathe new life into social-bookmarking site Delicious. Delicious was just relaunched, combining new...
Tumblr drives more pageviews, more money
Microblogging platform Tumblr has seen exponential growth in the last few years, and there’s no sign of slowing in sight....
Warning: MySQL.com was hacked, serves extremely malicious malware
With over 12 million monthly visitors, word must get out to keep people from going to MySQL(dot)com until they get...
Google makes the Dead Sea Scrolls accessible to all
For decades, scholars have debated the validity and inspiration behind what many consider the biggest archeological discovery of the 20th...
Where tech is born – the MIT Media Lab approach
In the oft-siloed world of grad school, MIT's Media Lab leads the way when it comes to creating environments that...
Lockheed envisions ultra long-range hydrogen jet
Lockheed has released conceptual images of a new aircraft inspired the Bar-tailed Godwit, a bird that makes the longest known...
A quirky look at social networks: “If they were your neighbors”
Let's look at the lighter side of social media. With so many privacy concerns rolling around, turmoil around the world...
Netflix gets DreamWorks
HBO is out and Netflix is in. With a bid of approximately $30 million per movie, Netflix put together the...
Roger Ebert’s “voice” comes from Apple (with help from his friends)
The TED2011 Conference unveiled new technologies, encouraged imagination, and highlighted innovation as some of the most brilliant minds in the...
Surprisingly, Lucas did not add training to his Blu-ray Star Wars changes
There has been a lot of controversy brewing over recent weeks about changes that George Lucas and his team made...
Ousted TechCrunch editor starts fresh with “Uncrunched”
Very few people are able to post 3 words on a new website and get articles written about it, hundreds...
This Facebook changes “spoof” video hits pretty close to home
Leave it to Taiwanese video company Next Media Animation to visualize the best/worst of any news story. This time, they...
Nearly 3 years later, Twouble with Twitters still nails it
The buzz and obsession that once was Twitter has leveled off in the last year to a level that is...
In defense of Business Insider…
It's like clockwork. When anyone gets a payday, there are those who will express dissatisfaction with one thing or another...
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