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The Virtual Tape Measure for Online Shopaholics
Shopaholics come in all shapes and sizes – add to that gender, too. When the need to shop grabs you, it does not matter how old you are, whether you’re male or female, or if you’re broke or not. You just have got to satisfy that urge, haven’t you?... Read more
How You Can Tell a Fake User Review from the Real Thing
Many people do online research before they purchase a product regardless of whether they buy online or in person.  They will look at expert reviews, but user reviews often carry as much weight or more. Businesses know this and they will hire people to write a review on a product... Read more
This Week’s Top 5 Trending Videos
In this week of Thanksgiving, the Top 5 trending videos predictably have one about the holiday. This week’s list is as diverse as any, with interrupted live TV broadcasts, a new chapter from the Teens React series and something related to turkeys! Here is the rundown of this week’s... Read more
Google Promotes Arabic Content Online
The Arab culture is rich and diverse, and the Arab language is one of the most widely spoken in the world. In fact, counting the number of native speakers, Arabic holds the number five spot. Recognizing this, Google has launched an initiative that promotes Arabic content online. You and... Read more
UK Student Avoids Extradition By Paying Copyright Infringement
UK student, Richard O’Dwyer will avoid extradition to the US by agreeing to pay compensation for the copyright infringement from his website TV-Shack. He will visit the United States in December to ratify the agreement.   The US Takes Piracy Seriously O’Dwyer was charged by the US Immigration and... Read more
Best TED Talks

Best TED Talks

Internet November 29, 2012

Next month, I am going to attend my first ever live TEDx event. Sure, it is not the “original” brand, TED, but it is still something to look forward to. Ever since TED launched in 1984, the non-profit has grown massively. With its tagline “Ideas Worth Spreading”, it has immensely... Read more
Amazon Kindle is The Biggest Deal Ever
Amazon announced in a press release that it more than doubled its sales of the Kindle from last year. This includes all of the devices sold under the Kindle name. The record was not only for the Kindle itself, but the site said that it was the biggest Cyber Monday deal... Read more
Best Android Web Browsers
One of the things going for devices running on Android is that users can customize to their heart’s content. The platform is much more open than its rival, iOS, and this makes a huge difference for people who want to be able to tweak their devices to suit their... Read more
The New Cyber Monday

The New Cyber Monday

Internet November 28, 2012

As stores opened their doors earlier this year for Black Friday sales, online retailers did the same. They began offering bargains on Black Friday and even before instead of waiting for the traditional Cyber Monday event. Does this mean we no longer need a Cyber Monday or is it... Read more
Can Waywire Take on YouTube?
A new startup has its sights on YouTube and with the big names behind the young company, it just might stand a chance.  Mayor Cory Booker is now a one-third partner in Waywire after being approached to be involved in a side project.   Waywire His two partners include... Read more
The Future Of Web Browsers: Gesture Control?
Web browsers are the most used online tools today. It is thus no wonder that the brains behind them work unceasingly to tweak their creations in an effort to stay on top of the game. We’ve gone a long way from Netscape, and while there are only a handful... Read more
Google Claim Microsoft to Earn $94B From Their Patent
The Microsoft vs. Motorola patent trial took a new twist when an expert presented by the Google-owned facility commented that Microsoft stands to earn around $94 billion in royalties from its patents over the next five years. The trial has been going on ever since Google’s acquisition of Motorola... Read more
Google $400M Acquisition of ICOA
Google is jumping further into the internet broadband game after announcing the $400 million acquisition of ICOA, Inc., a national high-traffic broadband Wi-Fi provider. According to Google the acquisition was completed to “further diversify it’s already impressive portfolio of companies.” ICOA provides internet users to broadband speed access in... Read more
5 Hidden Google Chrome Features
While it is understandable that other people prefer Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer to Google Chrome, there is no doubt that Chrome is a brilliant browser. And, thanks to the ingenious people behind the web browser, there are many gems hidden under the hood. You simply have to know... Read more
The Best Holiday e-Card Sites
If you are a busy person like most people during the holidays, the last thing you want to do is stand in front of a card display trying to figure out the best ones to send to family and friends.  A better option is to use one of the... Read more
Emirates to Use Windows 8 Devices on Flights
Emirates is handing out 1000 HP ElitePad 900 tablets to the flight attendants; it also has an app specific to airlines. The airline made the announcement at a Windows 8 launch event in Dubai. The HP ElitePad 900 was chosen since it has a long battery life and is... Read more
Yahoo and Facebook to Collaborate on Search
The Sunday Telegraph reported that Yahoo and Facebook are in talks to collaborate on ‘search’ functionality. Without naming any sources, the newspaper hinted the tie-up between the two tech giants. So far, none of the companies has confirmed or denied the reports. As expected, the news created a lot... Read more
Google’s 100,000 Stars Chrome App
Google launched a new experiment that it has designated the 100,000 Stars Chrome App.  Its purpose seems to be to let you know how small you really are with a look at the stars that are only a few light years away.  You will see amazing sights like you’ve... Read more