Writing Backwards to Defeat Censorship in China
Chinese Bloggers have developed some clever solutions to the problem of getting their thoughts to the rest of the world through a heavily-censored ISP …
Google Lively
Yesterday Google, Inc. announced a browser-based online world called “Google Lively.” The new service allows users to assume online …
Interview with Cat Loving Superhero Hellboy
They call him Hellboy (real name Anung Un Rama). He’s the toughest, feline-loving superhero on the planet. Feared and misunderstood by the …
NBC to use TAMi to measure Olympic audience
NBC hopes to demonstrate the might of its cross-platform Olympics coverage with a new Total Audience Measurement Index (TAMi), combining data from …
Starbucks is Closing Stores – Now Only 3 on Every Block
These guys are going to have the worst real estate problem in the US. Starbucks Corporation has announced the next step in its multi-faceted plan to …
Why the iPhone Makes Some Women Angry
One of the coolest features of Apple’s iPhone is the mutitouch capable screen. From navigating menus to interacting with features like Google …
AT&T to Offer No-Contract (Unlocked) iPhones
This week, American cell phone provider AT&T announced plans to offer a contract-free version of Apple‘s 3G iPhone… for a price. How …
Digg.com Launches New "Recommendation Engine"
Digg is rolling out a new recommendation engine this week. The new feature’s goal is to help users discover content from like-minded individuals …
All Aboard the Train that Never Stops!
Taiwanese inventor Peng Yu-Lun has an innovative idea to make train transportation even more efficient: get rid of the stops. No, he’s not …
Man Rescues 375lb Bear
A drowning 375-pound bear was rescued from the Gulf of Mexico after fleeing from a neighborhood into the surf. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation …
How to Reduce Your Dependency on Google:
If you have anything to do with the internet, I’m sure you are aware of the ubiquity and omnipresence of Google. Google’s everywhere. It …
House hunting in the age of $4 gas
Analysts say commuters may move closer to work Gas cost just over $2 a gallon in October 2006 when Derek Benoit bought his condominium in Amesbury in …
Mercedes to Cut Petroleum Out of Lineup by 2015
In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the …
iTunes – Over 5 Billion Served
According to an Apple press release, the company has sold over 5 billion songs via iTunes. Earlier this year, iTunes surpassed Wal-mart and became the …
CNBC to Provide Real-Time Stock Quotes
CNBC.com and CNBC Mobile introduced a new service providing real-time quotes for stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange. NASDAQ quotes became …
