Eric lives in Philadelphia, he rides the 44 bus and he doesn’t like when people talk on their cell phones in public. So he did what any enterprising geek would do: He brought a cell phone jammer on the bus with him.
Technology
Auto-Correct Error in Text Message Leads to School Lockdown
Damn You Auto Correct, the popular website dedicated to misspellings, wrong words, and humiliating smart phone-corrected typos, may need to set up a Hall of Fame for one Georgia teen. The high-school student accidentally shut his …
Face-Recognizing Billboard Shows Ad to Women Only
Sporting a Y chromosome? A new high-tech, outdoor billboard being tested in London won’t let you see its advertisement.
Developed by Plan UK, a non-profit organization that helps children in third-world countries, the …
Battle of the Airbrush: Arizona Bill Targets Digitally Altered Ads
A new bill introduced in Arizona’s House of Representatives would require advertisers to add a disclaimer alerting readers to photo alterations.
What You Need to Know About Pinterest
Though Facebook’s SEC filings are dominating headlines, social neophyte Pinterest is gaining traction and plenty of buzz as the newest social media darling.
Cool It With the Hashtags: How to Not Be Extremely Annoying on Twitter
A new study based on 43,000 responses gives a comprehensive look at what works and what doesn’t on Twitter.
Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom Loses Top-Ranked Position in Call of Duty
Kim Dotcom, founder of the recently shuttered file-sharing site Megaupload, faces at least four more weeks in custody after a New Zealand judge denied him bail, Reuters reported. The German-born mastermind, also known as Kim …
Gentlemint: It’s Pinterest, But Without the Girly Stuff
From Moustache Championships to Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, Gentlemint collects the web’s most virile things.
Megaupload’s Takedown: How Is Swizz Beatz Involved?
The musician and producer was listed on Megaupload’s website as its CEO. But why hasn’t he been charged?
It’s Official: The Leap Second Survives
Fans of the leap second, you can breathe easy. Your favorite little tick of the clock is safe — for now.
Listen Up: Accidents Rising Among Pedestrians Wearing Headphones
Blasting music through headphones might make long walks to class or work more enjoyable. But it also can distract from potentially fatal hazards.
Watch: China’s Apple Store Egged After Canceled iPhone 4S Launch
The threat of massive crowds halted the sale of the smartphone at one Chinese store. Then things got messy, fast.