September 2011

101 Stories

Rich people spend 30% more time online than everyone else

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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 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

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

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

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....