Jeff Bezos Is the New Steve Jobs

Jeff Bezos broke about a dozen legs yesterday. His presentation announcing Amazon’s new Kindle lineup was entertaining, memorable and most of all, convincing. He sold it. And in doing so, made it pretty clear that he’s our next Steve Jobs. More »

Everything You Need to Know About the New Facebook

If you thought yesterday’s Facebook changes were dramatic, you’d better sit down before you see what’s coming next. Today at F8, Mark Zuckerberg led off by showing off Timeline: it’s the future of Facebook, and it’s a tectonic shift. More »

Everything You Need to Know About the Facebook Update

You might have noticed that Facebook changed last night. Inline photos are a little bigger, the top bar a little blockier, and a news ticker now rests in the upper-righthand corner for real-time updates. Overwhelmed? We’re here to help. More »

Why Netflix Just Cut Itself in Half

Last night, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings took to the internet to explain why his company transformed its DVD business into (the unfortunately named) Qwikster. But here’s why he really did it, what happens next, and why it matters. More »

Netflix Splits DVD Delivery and Streaming Services into Two Separate Sites

Well this is one way to go. Netflix has split its DVD delivery and streaming services into two separate sites. Netflix proper will continue to handle the streaming, and the DVDs will be handled by a new site called Qwikster. More »

No, You May Not Use My Earbuds

Have you ever had someone ask you to borrow your earbuds? It’s gross, right? I typically say yes, but I’m always skeeved out, and reach for the alcohol wipes afterward. Bottom line: earbud sharing is not acceptable social behavior. More »

Mexican Drug Terrorists Torture and Murder Online Critics

We know the Zetas drug cartel can be as sophisticated as any modern government. But the rest of the time, they’re as mercilessly savage as the lowest criminal thugs. And now they’re aiming the horrific bloodshed at online opponents. More »

How Reflecting Absence Became America’s Most Expensive Public Memorial

It may have taken a decade, but New York finally has a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives in 9/11. More »

The Nike Air Mag—AKA the Back to the Future Shoes—Are Real, and They’re Glorious

Ever since Back to the Future Part II came out and tickled my fanciful soul with the Nike Air Mag, I’ve been waiting to get my hands on a pair. They’re finally real and oh my god they’re so dreaaamy. More »

Is Nike Finally Releasing the Shoes Marty McFly Wore in Back to the Future?

OH MY GOD. I’ve waited my entire life for this. The guys over at NiceKicks think Nike will announce the Nike Air Mag tomorrow. The Nike Air Mag, as you may know, is the shoe that Marty McFly wore in Back to the Future II. More »