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Woman Letting Internet Name Her Baby for $5,000

Emerald Catron — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:24:12 +0000

Suddenly we feel very lucky to have been born in the '80s. Back then, our biggest naming danger was being called Brandi or Lacey. One mom-to-be is letting the internet name her child, so who knows what it will be called.

Is This the Best Magic Trick on the Internet? — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:30:24 +0000

[onescreen item="5003628"] Look, we know this is an optical illusion of some kind, but WHAAAA???!!! We’ve watched this thing about a hundred times already, and we can’t spot what’s really happening here. Maybe you can. Confession: we still don’t know how our uncle managed to physically remove our nose, show it to us sticking out [...]

Holiday Shoppers Can Preview Black Friday Deals Right Now

Rayman — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:20:56 +0000

Holiday shopping is right around the corner, and some are in dread of the event. With large crowds, impulse buying, and limited sale merchandise, many opt for internet shopping. For those who prefer to shop "in store," there are great deals to be had now because inventory is plentiful, the stores are less crowded and your stress level isn’t so high you’ll be making bad decisions.

10 Awesome Facts About the Internet You Didn't Know

Emerald Catron — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:40:19 +0000

And because we can't do cat videos all day every day,* here are ten amazing facts about the internet. From how many likes there are on Facebook daily to the actual weight of the internet, this video just might blow your mind. (Hence the title.) Learn something new today, so you can watch a cat stuck in a jar over and over guilt-free!

Paul McCartney to Return Catalog to Streaming Services

Dave Lifton — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:06:18 +0000

Back in February, Paul McCartney pulled his entire solo and Wings catalog from streaming services such as Rhapsody and Spotify. However, he appears to have had a change of heart. Seattle Weekly is reporting that several of his albums are currently available to subscribers at two of the most popular sites around.

Don't Believe Everything You See Online; Photoshopped Rachel Ray Magazine Cover Goes Viral

Steve Tanko — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:00:19 +0000

You already knew that you shouldn’t believe everything you see online, right? An October 2010 cover of Tails Magazine featuring celebrity chef Rachel Ray and her dog is seeing new light of day – albeit in an altered fashion. Supposedly, the copy on the cover of this particular issue boasts that “Rachel Ray finds inspiration [...]

One-Fifth Of U.S. Adults Don't Use The Internet

Steve Tanko — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:09:54 +0000

The simple fact that you’re reading this story puts you in the other category; One-fifth of adults living in the United States don’t use the internet. Internet adoption among U.S. adults increased rapidly from the mid-’90s to about 2005. Since then, though, the number of adult Internet users has remained almost stable at around 75 [...]

'Homeless Hotspots' Ignite Heated Debate

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:30:38 +0000

The annual SXSW interactive conference in Austin is sometimes plagued with snail-slow internet speeds (when you can connect at all). But this year it’s been a little easier to find a wifi hotspot: just look for a homeless person. Yes, homeless people are now being used as wifi spots. The marketing firm BBH has partnered [...]

Support For A "No Track System" Grows On The Internet

Steve Tanko — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:34:05 +0000

Privacy has been a concern with the internet since it began. The Proliferation of social media sites and search engines has accelerated peoples fears about their web browsing history being stored and used without their knowledge. Now there’s a move to allow users an easier way of opting out. A coalition of Internet giants including [...]

Google Glasses Are Coming

Steve Tanko — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:48:21 +0000

You knew it had to be on someone’s drawing board; Just like the Bluetooth technology that allowed hands-fee cell phone use, the design team at Google is planning eyeglasses that allow you hands-free internet search capabilities. People who constantly reach into a pocket to check a smartphone for bits of information will soon have another [...]

No Cloud For You: Internet Cloud Is Running Out Of Bandwidth

Steve Tanko — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:49:30 +0000

After rolling out as the "next best thing" - with claims that it would allow unlimited storage and access, the cloud-technology is taking a hit; There's simply not as much space as advertised.
The supply of wireless data in the United States -- the stuff that lets us use the internet on our smartphones and tablets -- is fast disappearing, as reported by CNN Money, which found the crisis pressing enough to warrant a week of dedicated coverage

Google Is Tracking You

Steve Tanko — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:47:22 +0000

A change in privacy policy now has the Google search engine tracking your web visits.
Google is changing its privacy policy to allow it to track users across services.

The company says beginning March 1, it is turning its more than 60 different privacy policies into one policy that will cover multiple products and features to a create a “simple and intuitive” experience

Shocked Newborn Is Born for Internet Stardom [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:17:09 +0000

A new dad completely confounds his adorable newborn by making motorboat sounds with his mouth. Enjoy it while you can, dad, because something tells us your baby girl won’t always be this easy to impress. The baby, whose name is Charlotte, either loves the sound or hates it (or maybe a little of both). Either [...]

Wondering What Most Use the Internet for? Well, It's Not That Exciting — Survey of the Day

Nick Romano — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:36:19 +0000

Why did the average American go online? For no particular reason (Ba-dum-bum).

Although this may not become the newest joke anytime soon, it’s actually a true statement. According to a new report from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 53 percent of 18- to 29-year-old Americans go online just for fun or to waste time. With 2,260 participating adults, it turns out that 58 percent of all adults go online for the same reason.

Obama Proposes Government Censorship Of The Internet

Steve Tanko — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:42:22 +0000

Freedom of speech - right? How 'bout the President shutting down or limiting what's on the internet?
“The President ... may declare a cyber security emergency and order the limitation or shutdown of Internet traffic to and from any compromised Federal Government or United States Critical infrastructure information system or network,” is the clause buried deep in the bowels of the Cybersecurity Act of 2010 now before the Congress which has had one debate already in the Senate

'Do a Barrel Roll' and Other Fun Google Easter Eggs [IMAGES]

Don Deane — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:33:51 +0000

Did you know that internet mainstay Google, the search engine that gets 1 billion visitors each month, contains several carefully-hidden easter eggs? It’s true. Google doesn’t just return web pages, images, video and information about your old grade school pals. Depending upon the search term, users can make Google do a variety of amusing things. [...]

Online Plans For One Life To Live And All My Children Get A Launch Date

Steve Tanko — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:20:28 +0000

Now that they've both aired their final episodes on broadcast television, cancelled soaps All My Children and One Life To Live are getting ready for their future on the internet.
The Prospect Park media company on Tuesday announced a name and tentative launch date for the online network that will host new epsiodes of ABC’s axed All My Children and One Life to Live

Study Finds Webpages are Read By People in an F-Shaped Pattern

Kool Staff — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:16:17 +0000

A new study by usability expert Jakob Nielsen reveals that when webpages are read, we read and scan the text in an F-shape.

Using eyetracking software, he found the first paragraph gets the most attention, making the top horizontal line of the F. The next paragraph only gets half the attention of the first, tracing the second shorter horizontal line of the F. And finally, we skim down the rest of the article vertically.

What Happens on the Internet Every Minute of Every Day? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:45:17 +0000

The brains at web development and design company Go-Globe created a stunning infographic that breaks down the internet activity happening every minute of the day on sites like Twitter, Google, Facebook, and Skype. And it’s kind of amazing. Some of the stuff that goes on every 60 seconds: At least 168 million emails are sent 98,000 [...]

One in Five Smart Phone Users Don't Use Internet on Their Device

Tony Hart — Sun, 01 May 2011 17:00:52 +0000

File this under "So why in the world did you buy one?"

A survey by Ipsos OTX of 5,013 adults has found that 19 percent of smart phone owners have never used their device to access the Internet.

Furthermore, 32 percent have never used an app, assuring that their smart phone Internet experience -- for which they are presumably paying a monthly charge for -- is extremely limited.