March 2012
71 Stories
In 1925, the view of 25 years into their future was epic
If looking ahead 25 years were easy, we'd have flying cars and hoverboards. Unfortunately, it's pretty challenging to predict the...
How living in “Instant America” has us spoiled by speed
Depending on how you view American society, you may either believe that we're moving too fast for our own goods...
The digital apocalypse is upon us as Encyclopaedia Britannica ceases after 244 years
It has been coming for a decade and it appears to have taken down one of its biggest targets. While...
Despite mainstream growth, 80% of Pinterest users are women
There has been a giant shift in the content posted to Pinterest over the last 3 months. Around Christmas, 2011,...
Are infographics ruining the web?
At SXSW Interactive, there has been a lot of discussion about data visualizations. The industry has exploded in the last...
Google’s search algorithm changes, 1998-2012
It can be argued that the Google search algorithm is the most used form of mathematical engineering in history. With...
The Windows Phone may be the best but it isn’t helping Nokia
Chances are if you're reading this article that you and most of the people you know have a smartphone. If...
Are smartphones killing digital cameras (and photojournalists)?
It was once an essential component of the media that helped millions to be able to visualize the world from...
The ultimate #SXSW party guide
Some people go to SXSW to see the latest and greatest in interactive, music, and film. Others go to see...
Neurologically speaking, gaming is very good (and bad) for your brain
The debate has raged for decades as many politicians, scientists, and educators believe that gaming contributes to such things as...
The DARPA “Cheetah” is fast and freaky
There have been many innovations in recent months that have blown us away from the world of robotics. If there's...
In a social media minute…
The digital age is loaded with activities that we can perform any second of any day. As long as there's...
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