Sunday, December 27, 2009 - Page 2
Gadgets

Amazon Sold More Kindle Books Than Physical Books On Christmas

Amazon’s Kindle hit an important and startling milestone yesterday: On Christmas, the company sold more Kindle books than physical books.


Do You Sext?

Sexting is on the rise, replacing phone sex and even video sex. It’s fast, it’s easy, and you can do it anywhere. It’s getting to the point in which there are even specific iPhone applications for it. Do you sext?


Big Computer Bag Sale At Timbuk2

So, you’ve got your new laptop, and we’ve told you what to do. But might still need a bag to carry your new tool/toy around. Timbuk2 has you covered with up to 65% their messenger bags.


Dubai Skyline Time Lapse Provokes Inevitable Oooooohniiiice

I’m a sucker for architecture. And I’m a sucker for time lapse photography. So yes, I’m going to get this prettyful time lapse view of Dubai’s skyline – from the same guy of the 2.3-gigapixel photo – and suck hard on it.


Geek Out

A Surprisingly Meme-Savvy Health Care Company

I want to believe that Medica really did try to cut health care costs with the light sabre app, waving their humming iPhones over financial statements while wearing robes. Now that would be a board meeting. [Thanks DaSazonator]


Mobile

Holiday Flowchart: Inappropriate Times To Use Your Smartphone

By now you’re probably wise enough to know when not to whip out your smartphone around your significant other, but what about when you’re bored at home for the holidays? Follow this flowchart to determine when you’ve crossed the line…


Gadgets

The New, Terrifying, No-Electronics US Flight Security Rules

That failed terrorist attack yesterday might make international flights a whole lot less enjoyable. Passengers are reporting that new restrictions are in place, and their severity varies flight to flight. Among the reports, a rumour: No electronics. Updated: Gadgets OK, but restricted!


Cars

The Fastest Train In The World

The fastest commercial train in the world is now fully armed and operational, covering the line between New York and San Francisco. OK, I lied. Actually, that’s what I wanted to write. Sadly for us, it’s in China.


Computing

The Exhaustive Guide To Apple Tablet Rumours

The Apple tablet is almost here. We hear. Actually, we’re hearing a whole lot lately. With this exhaustive guide to every tablet rumour, we’ve got the clearest picture of the Apple tablet yet.


Software

How A Crook Used Software To Con The Bush Administration, CIA

Playboy has a fascinating article on Dennis Montgomery, the man who conned the CIA, the Department of Homeland Security, the Navy, the Air Force, the Senate Intelligence Committee and even Dick Cheney’s office into his phoney anti-terrorist decryption technology.