So true... Is it true for you? Leave a comment! via xkcd … [Read more...]
The Twit Network – Spoof Movie Trailer
You may have seen last year's The Social Network which chronicled the dramatic rise of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook. Now comes The Twit Network. It's the story about a website and two guys who understood the way of the future when nobody else seemed to, and kept at it even though it is kind of … [Read more...]
Changing Your Facebook Relationship Status Can Lead to Regret
Changing your Facebook relationship status can shake up your social graph, sometimes with regrettable results. Consider Kyle, who recently announced that he is now "...in a relationship." And read the ensuing comments. Poor Kyle. Imagine the excitement he felt as he made the bold leap and … [Read more...]
If Apple Made Water
Apple fanboys rejoice! Now when you drink the kool-aid, you can use Apple's newest product: Water. I always figured there must be something in the water up in Cupertino. Now we can all find out. via Scoopertino … [Read more...]
Jeopardy Categories That Would Bring Down Watson
IBM's Watson computer may have defeated mankind this week on the popular game show Jeopardy, but maybe the categories were stacked in Watson's favor. Joel Watson at Hijinks Ensue wondered just how well Watson would do if the categories were a little... um... "culturally biased." By the way, … [Read more...]
The Truth About Sexting
Sexting is all over the news these days. Whether you find it risky or risque, Joy of Tech's Nitrozac and Snaggy share the truth about sexting in this week's Sunday Funny. … [Read more...]
Dilbert Does Twitter
Scott Adams Dilbert comic provides a wickedly satirical view of life in cubespace. Dilbert, the geeky white-collar engineer, has discovered an ulterior use for Twitter -- keeping up on the boss' whereabouts. Go Dilbert! Of course, you wouldn't do that, would you? What creative uses of Twitter … [Read more...]
Tax Irregularities and Twitter
Many bloggers turn their avocation into a part-time business, running a few ads to help defray their hosting costs and maybe even support their hobby. And, of course, for the tax deductions, as the Joy of Tech wickedly points out. Now where did I put that receipt? … [Read more...]
iPhone 3G Ass
A hat tip to the Joy of Tech for skewering the latest Jesus phone -- the iPhone 3G S -- available beginning Friday June 19th. And if you want the iPhone 3G (not 's'), you'll be able to pick one up from AT&T for $99 with a two year commitment. I'm not eligible for a subsidized upgrade on my … [Read more...]
Conan’s Twitter Tracker
What do you get when you combine over-the-top voice narration, celebrities, and Twitter? It's Conan O'Brien's Twitter Tracker. Conan took over the reigns of the Tonight Show last week, and this segment pokes fun at the self importance of Twitter. Let's hope Twitter Tracker becomes a … [Read more...]