The electrified brain: the power and promise of neural implants
We really are getting to the point of building bionic humans. Brain implant technology is the most fascinating area of development in that space.
The Criminal NSA
Nearly all the coverage of PRISM and NSA’s surveillance is around Edward Snowden’s illegal actions. Let’s take a look at the illegalities of NSA’s oeprations.
Put a Fork in It
I don’t do this so I’ve never thought about it, but apparently a lot of Americans have a very inefficient and awkward way of using their fork & knife.
Hopes for a non skim-milk marriage
A gay woman in Tennessee explains what DOMA being struck down, and marriage in general, means to her.
Gigabit Seattle priced at $80 per month, just over what Google Fiber costs
I’m so happy to see others following Google’s lead to start bringing gigabit fiber to the masses. Now I’m just waiting for somebody to come give me a viable alternative to Crapcast.
Messing with Texas
Instagram Video and the Death of Fantasy
Despite the claims made by Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom, Instagram isn’t capturing the memories of your life - it’s a fantasy highlight reel.
Demonizing Edward Snowden: Which Side Are You On?
This author asserts that coverage of the Edward Snowden situation isn’t journalism but sensationalism and bandwagon jumping. Something tells me Jeff Jarvis would agree.
This Virginia Driver Has The New Greatest License Plate Of All Time
NSA Concedes Hadoop Beats Its Pricey Alternatives
The National Security Agency has acknowledged that Hadoop, the open source big-data analysis tool, is more powerful and higher performing than its commercial counterparts.
The Poke Test, Using a Fork to Flip, and Other Steak-Cooking Myths
Lifehacker tackles how to properly cook a steak, just in time for grilling season.
Why Would Ecuador Want Edward Snowden?
An explanation of possible reasons Ecuador is considering granting asylum to the former NSA contractor.
