Jul 22
Today’s XKCD raises an important question: what’s the most irritating ringtone you’ve ever had the misfortune to hear?
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Jul 17
Sometimes it seems like no story is complete without a social media angle: what’s the reaction on Twitter, how did the news spread on Facebook? And that, that’s bullshit.
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Jul 12
How to Confuse Any Smartphone User
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If you’re ever prompted to scan a QR code while you’re installing an app, either someone is playing a cruel practical joke on you, or something has gone very, very wrong. Especially if it’s a QR reader app. [XKCD]
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Jul 08
We’re All Photographers Now
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That smartphone in your pocket has changed you. You’re not just able to stay in contact with your friends and family now—you’re also a photographer. But what good has really come of it?
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Jul 05
While Douglas Engelbart’s 1968 Mother of All Demos was nothing short of iconic in the way it predicted our relationship with technology int he future, he missed a couple of tricks. So long, Douglas; the internet will miss you. [XKCD]
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Jul 03
Next time you’re trying to squeeze into your skinny jeans, it might pay to give physics a thought—because depending on how fast you’re travelling, you fat frame could look a little different. Randall Munroe explains in the mouse-over text of today’s XKCD:
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Jun 28
Jun 14
Since our planet was born, it’s gone through periods of extreme cold known as ice ages—but you might not realise just how of the cold stuff came with them. Spoiler: a lot.
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Apr 29
These days everyone wants you to hack your life in order to make your day-to-day existence more efficient. But there are times when the effort’s not really worth it—and this chart should help you work out what to spend time on, and what to ignore. More »
Apr 17
Of course all your email accounts, social networks, cloud services and payment details are up for grabs if someone grabs your laptop while it’s logged in—because, really, we’re all to lazy to log-in over and over. But at least your drivers are safe! More »
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