Despite the popularity of the Internet in more developed countries and the emergence of “web-logging” or blogging, neither fared well in the survey, according to Globescan President Doug Miller. “The Internet is gaining ground among the young,” he said. “The jury is still out on ‘blogs’ — just as many people distrust them as trust them,” he to... read full post picked by ImNotBlue 1 week ago

They are notorious for guiding exasperated motorists down footpaths, into ponds or to the wrong city entirely. But the modern-day sat-nav is likely to pose far fewer problems for lost drivers than its 1927 forerunner. The Plus Four Wristlet Route Indicator, which has gone on display at a National Trust house, is thought to be the first navigation device for motorists. picked by AutumnLotus 1 week ago

We've got Google Earth and Google Sky. Next up will be a map of the world below sea level--Google Ocean. picked by AutumnLotus 2 weeks ago

-- to everyone's surprise -- it actually works. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

You don't always need to 'stop' a USB device before unplugging it.
A 64-bit OS will not make computing twice as fast as a 32-bit one.
Magnets are unlikely to erase your stored data.

These and other myths are debunked once and for all. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

Two words: tampon taser picked by optimusplime 2 weeks ago

we actually managed to get it working, thanks to all the kind ladies and gents down at Brick Lane Bike Polo. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

The article is something you would not expect to find in a standard encyclopedia.(aren't they all?) picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

Media Convert allows you to convert all different types of files. Free, online, no spyware, nothing - they don't even ask you for your email address. Just upload your file and choose the output file type, download and there you have it! picked by cheeselog1234 2 weeks ago

Described in 1971, made in 2008: 'memristors' promise a computer revolution. picked by mutil8or 2 weeks ago

Everyone knows what characterises a typical Web 2.0 site: big text, strong colours, and a two-year plan to eventually sell out to Yahoo (but that’s being cynical). An increasingly essential element to any self-respecting site launch is crowd sourcing. Or, as some are beginning to say, “handing lunatics control of the asylum”. picked by doggylives 2 weeks ago

Why I hope the search for extraterrestrial life finds nothing.(from the doesn't-everything-fortell-our-doom-these-days dept.)Props to slashdot. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

First few seconds is the inspiration for the gift, hang on and watch the whole thing. More details and videos can be found here picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

Inspired by this post

This is the story of how the giant ship was saved from sinking by a small crew of guys picked by PulsisX 2 weeks ago

Care to guess which one is the most expensive? picked by charbarred 2 weeks ago

Supposedly ran on free energy.

As the story goes, Tesla inserted the two metal rods and announced confidently, "We now have power" and then proceeded to drive the car for a week, "often at speeds of up to 90 mph." picked by deEPCHill 2 weeks ago

If you're really, really lazy. picked by extc68 2 weeks ago

Seagate has sold more hard drives than anyone else, and that number has now topped 1 billion. It has taken them 29 years to do it, and it represents 70 million terabytes of storage. More numbers in the article. picked by pocksucket 2 weeks ago

“Did you get her number?” I asked.

“No, but I got her Twitter. That’s even better!” he replied.

Wow. What a world we live in. picked by JDRucker 3 weeks ago

Starting next month, people in Washington, D.C. will be able to rent a bicycle day and night with the swipe of a membership card. picked by lpoindexter 3 weeks ago

Internet service providers are beginning to roll out the second wave of U.S. broadband services, which are 25 times faster than current broadband offerings. picked by JDRucker 3 weeks ago

This isn't Spam, I promise!

It does cost about $10 if you WANT your handwriting in a font. But it's fun to play with too. Picture of mine in the first post. picked by JoshSF49 3 weeks ago

If you’re the never-leave-your-desk variety of geek, you probably also turn to your computer to bring you food. We hear ya; having to end that 3 hour long Wikipedia clickfest just to get something to eat is a real bummer. Here are 8 sites that’ll make sure you got at least one of your bio needs covered without having to leave the house. picked by JDRucker 3 weeks ago

In their haste to get the ships into the water, the Navy and contractors redesigned and built them at the same time — akin to building an office tower while reworking the blueprints. picked by DerAlt 3 weeks ago

Gakutensoku is Asia's oldest modern robot, built in 1928. picked by Bornbad 3 weeks ago