Wired reports that Microsoft may soon be replacing Internet Explorer with a browser code-named “Spartan.” 3 Names We Propose For Microsoft’s New Browser 1. “Thing People With Windows Phones Use To Search The Internet To Buy A Cooler Phone.” 2. “Zune… Read More ›
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Man Won Noble Prize Because Mail Was Slow
Yahoo News Digest reports that after 50 years of secrecy, it has been revealed that French Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre declined the Nobel Prize for literature in 1964 via regular mail. But the letter arrived too late, and so he received… Read More ›
3 Reasons You Won’t Use Your SmartPhone During Christmas Dinner.
We wrote yesterday about stats indicating you are more likely to use the internet over the holidays, except for Christmas dinner. Here are reasons why… 1. Can’t text mashed potatoes across the table to your siblings. 2. With all the… Read More ›
You’ll Finally Put Your SmartPhone Down For Christmas Eve
Sandvine reports that internet usage increases over the holiday season, with the exception of the evening of Christmas Eve, and Christmas dinner. Usage spikes on December 26 as people use new tech gifts. 3 More Reasons Smart Phone Usage Declines Christmas… Read More ›
3 Signs That Trip Advisor Review In Italy May Be Fake
CNN reports that Trip Advisor has been fined one-half million Euros in Europe for apparently not doing enough to advise fake reviewers not to travel to the site. How can Trip Advisor figure out conclusively which reviews from Italy are… Read More ›
Imagining A World Where People Get Paid To Use Something Like Facebook
CNBC reports that a new social network called tsū pays users to do whatever they do on social networks every day. So somehow, if you join this network, and invite your friends, and you post stuff, you’ll be paid each time… Read More ›
Voice Activated Airplanes. Hopefully Better Than Ford SYNC.
CNN reports that new technology being developed will allow commercial airline pilots to use voice activation, similar to Siri, to tell the plane what to do. 3 Commands We’d Like To See Pilots Give To Voice Activation 1. “Find me… Read More ›
Crime Fighting Robots.
CNBC reports that a silicon valley company has developed a crime-fighting, 300 pound robot, that can predict crime using its ability to see, hear, feel, and smell. The robot will patrol places like mall parking lots. 3 Questions That Arise… Read More ›
Because People Want To Shop In Public Bathroom Stalls (According To Corporations)
CNBC reports that Amazon and Proctor & Gamble have teamed up to try to sell you stuff while you are using public bathroom stalls. An ad will play on the stall door asking you to download the Amazon App. Then… Read More ›
Microsoft Ends Joint Nook e-Book Venture
Yahoo Finance reports that Microsoft has ended its joint venture with Barnes & Noble related to the Nook e-reader. The deal results in Barnes & Noble getting 100% of the Nook venture and Microsoft losing a reported $238 million on… Read More ›
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