In addition to collecting vast amounts of private user data from Facebook, Google, and Apple, the National Security Agency has demanded access to millions of un-filtered Instag... ...read more
A study of Instagram photos performed by the Social Media Analysis Center of Kentucky (SMACK) has revealed that the formerly ubiquitous “duckface” facial expression might soon ... ...read more
Yahoo—the force behind the epic destruction of hot startups like Flickr, Digg, and Delicious—is “overflowing” with ideas for how to destroy its billion-dollar acqui... ...read more
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Target and Best Buy recently announced they’ll be matching online competitors’ prices this holiday season in their latest bid to draw back customers from le... ...read more
Siri’s voice sounds strong and sweet over the phone. I ask her questions, and she responds with efficient answers. However, in this interaction, there’s no robotic accent, no bu... ...read more
The other day I posted a photo from my recent wedding on Facebook. Unlike many couples, whose 450 shots are plastered and tagged the day after the vows have been uttered, I have... ...read more
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When I was in elementary school, computers had their own room. By the time Facebook emerged in high school, it was banned. School before college had al... ...read more
Fact-checking is on the rise this election. Thanks, Paul Ryan.
Fact-checking and Paul Ryan, BFFs by accident?
News media taking fact checking seriously?
The Paddy Chayefsky cl... ...read more
It’s finally here. After months of Internet leaks and rumors, Apple held a press conference today unveiling the iPod 5, as well as new models for the iPod Touch and iPod N... ...read more
Today, Amazon announced the highly-anticipated release of the new Kindle lineup, most notably the Kindle Fire HD 8.9” 4G. In a release statement on the Amazon homepage, CEO Jeff... ...read more