Let's Get It On(Line): How Sex and Tech Fuse
switched.com — Aside from war, sex is almost always the driving force behind technological advancements. The adoption of VHS, the popularization of webcams, the ability to stream video, and the proliferation of the Internet, in general, have all been propelled by people's need to get their rocks off. Here are the latest trends: (Submitted by Surferess) More...
Winona Ryder, Depeche Mode Factor in Stupid 'WoW' Suit
switched.com — Erik Estavillo has made a name for himself by suing just about every computer and video game company he can get his lawsuit-issuing hands on. Now, in his largest suit to date, Estavillo is trying to hit up Blizzard for a cool million over "deceitful" business practices. (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
Interactive LED Tattoos Could Be the Future of Body Art
switched.com — Ah, human progress. It's long been possible to get drunk with your friends and make a permanent mistake on your body on spring break in Mexico, but soon you'll be able to do it electronically, too. That's right, we are entering the era of the LED tattoo. (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
Is the Android OS Growing Too Quickly?
switched.com — After getting off to a slow start, Android phones have gone gangbusters. As of last July, there was only one Android-powered device available in the U.S., but that number has since exploded. Now, there are eight Android phones available stateside, with more expected to debut in the coming months. So things must be looking pretty great .... (Submitted by SirPopper) More...
Google Could Double Web Speeds With SPDY Protocol
switched.com — Slowly but surely, we're getting an idea of what Google's Chrome OS will look like. We know that it will be Linux-based and that the primary interface will likely be the Chrome browser. Still, the search giant was not content to simply turn a Web browser into an operating system. (Submitted by Bicep) More...
'2001' Geeks, Rejoice! World Learns Why HAL Sang 'Daisy'
switched.com — We're sure many of you are familiar with the death-of-HAL scene from the Kubrick classic '2001: A Space Odyssey,' in which the rebellious computer slowly, and childishly, drones the lyrics to 'Daisy Bell.' It's one of the most memorable scenes in a film loaded with iconic images (the obelisk) and phrases ("Open the pod bay doors, HAL."). (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
Rumor Mill: Will Apple Replace Your Cable Service?
switched.com — Rumor has it that, in a possible bid to continue its complete takeover of our lives, Apple might soon replace your digital cable box. Apparently, Apple has been quietly shopping a pitch to TV networks, in which it will provide networks' content (in lieu of a cable provider like Comcast) for $30 per month. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
14-Year-Old Boy Leads 1.4M Strong Facebook Insurgency Group
switched.com — Facebook's tyrannical, inexplicable decision to redesign the site yet again has infuriated more than a million users, and sparked a latent revolutionary fervor and profound anger the likes of which we haven't seen in, like, months. This burgeoning uprising, however, has so far lacked that one leader. (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
Muscle Sensors Make for Truly Hands-Free Gaming
switched.com — Microsoft, the Univ of Washington, & the University of Toronto have all teamed up to investigate hands-free, muscle-computer interface technology. The technology, using bands of sensors placed along the forearm, allows users to interact with computers and gadgets without having to use actual, physical controllers. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
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