computers & technology

Internet Addiction: The Seedy Underbelly of the Information Superhighwaynew

An estimated 9 million people in this country are addicted to the internet -- if true, this means it is more seductive to Americans than cocaine (with 6 million regular users).

Willamette Week | Corey Pein | 02-27-2008 | Tech

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CBC Radio 3's Podcast Dominationnew

Canadians can be found everywhere in the world, and for many of them The CBC Radio 3 Podcast is a lifeline to their home country and its unique musical culture.

The Georgia Straight | Blaine Kyllo | 02-22-2008 | Tech

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Meow Mix: Garfield Meets MTVnew

Lasagna Cat is a low-budget web production. There's the cat costume, a wig, and an Odie costume that looks homemade.

Boston Phoenix | Mike Miliard | 02-21-2008 | Tech

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Imagine the Possibilities of Video Clothingnew

So far, the Video Vest developed by Wearable Video Inc. looks like a marketing device -- clumsy, lacking style. But it's only a matter of time before that technology jumps the curb into everyday clothing -- sleeker, tailored-in.

Las Vegas Weekly | Scott Dickensheets | 02-21-2008 | Tech

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You Cannot Afford Marsnew

Sure, we know it's not packed with cool aliens, but we haven't realized that hunkering down on another planet isn't going to solve our basic problems as humans

San Francisco Bay Guardian | Annalee Newitz | 02-20-2008 | Tech

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MyToons, Our Toonsnew

Fresh off a deal with YouTube, San Antonio-based MyToons.com is leading the online animation revolution.

San Antonio Current | Brian Villalobos | 02-20-2008 | Tech

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Wikipidiotsnew

On Wikipedia, anonymous users fight for control of the information you read on the popular online encyclopedia.

SF Weekly | Mary Spicuzza | 02-14-2008 | Tech

Tags: Wikipedia, computers & technology

Three Reasons to Hate Facebooknew

Poking is just the beginning.

San Francisco Bay Guardian | Annalee Newitz | 02-13-2008 | Tech

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Information Dystopianew

I was raised on the idea that the information age would usher in a democratic, communication-based utopia, but last week offered at least two object lessons in why that particular dream was a lie.

Metro Silicon Valley | Annalee Newitz | 02-07-2008 | Tech

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A Polite Message From the Surveillance Statenew

Say what you want about Google being an evil corporate overlord that steals all your private data, turns it into info-mulch and then injects it into the technoslaves to keep them drugged up and helpless. There are still some good things about the company despite all that.

Metro Silicon Valley | Annalee Newitz | 01-31-2008 | Tech

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Save the Earth One Pixel at a Timenew

Make Me Sustainable lets you create a social network of eco-curious friends, expanding into a more comprehensive portal to green living.

Dig Boston | Christine Liu | 01-30-2008 | Tech

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iTase, YouTasenew

A music-playing taser? Self-defense is considered an important component of living in the modern age, but this iPod wannabe has little to do with holding onto your purse. This is marketing at its cultural worst.

Dig Boston | Brennon Slattery | 01-30-2008 | Tech

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