Tag: LISTS

Twitter initially evoked public scrutiny, and boisterous media inanity, as a supposedly trivial, narcissistic and whimsical Web oddity. Last spring, however, the site announced its membership had eclipsed 100 million users, with an astonishing 300,000 new arrivals every day. That success can largely be attributed to the creation of a variety of features -- particularly the monumental and overdue ...

If you love lists and rankings, then December definitely represents the pinnacle of the year. As the Advent calendar's panels steadily open, and the menorah's candles incrementally inflame, every publication, it seems, reveals its own take on the closing year's most notable achievements. Sometimes those celebratory 'Best of (fill in the blank)' lists grow tedious and overly enthusiastic, though. ...

Measuring, categorizing, and sorting are all important facets of scientific analysis, but geeks love to apply those techniques to non-scientific, everyday pursuits, as well. With the rapid evolution of technology, terms like "shaftment" and "carucate" frequently fade into obscurity, so keeping up with current scientific methods can be difficult. Wired's Geek Dad, though, has compiled 11 forms of ...

So, you just shelled out 2,700 big ones to relax in a replica of Captain's Kirk's space throne, but, as you bask in your geeky glory, you abruptly realize that the rest of the apartment is unacceptably barren of other 'Star Trek' accoutrements. Making your own paraphernalia is always an option, but in order to stand out from the hordes of amateur fans, hardcore Trekkies will seek out more ...

So apparently Cracked.com has hopped on the blog-as-TV train and is turning its amazing lists into quick, montage-laden rundowns meant for our viewing pleasure. Watch (video after the break) as your glib host Michael Swain counts down the types of YouTube videos that take up far too much server space. The turtle romancing a boot has turned into a popular video, but now, thanks to Swain, viewers ...

History is littered with the rotting remains of technology -- some brilliant, some not so much. We've spent plenty of time covering classic gadgets that defy logic and have survived well passed their expected shelf life. But what of the products that never really made it? Or the ones that we wish hadn't? Technologizer has compiled a list of gadgets that were doomed from the moment they set ...

The Internet has mostly made our lives better. We love Google for putting piles of information at our fingertips, and, without the Web, there would be no Switched. That being said, it's undeniable that the Internet has ruined some good things, as well. The blog OMG Lists has compiled a list of nine good things ruined by the Internet (one of those things being lists). So, what good things in ...

An unlikely trio of cities can lay claim to the United States' most energy-efficient buildings, thanks to a report in USA Today. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston have been named by the EPA as having the most efficient buildings in the U.S., with annual energy savings of $87.2 million, $83.8 million, and $70.6 million, respectively. While we would love to jump on the bandwagon and slap ...

digg_url ='http://digg.com/tech_news/Facebook_101_25_Tips_and_Tricks_2'; If you're a Facebook user, then you've probably been invited to offer up '25 Random Things' about yourself in the past month. The online chain-letter-like viral sensation has made the rounds of social-networks such as Facebook, inviting countless folks to offer up personal tidbits, little white lies, confessions, ...

You'd think that fixing a typo would be an easy thing in these days easily-editable digital content. But surprisingly, this is not always the case. And sometimes, it's just too late to do anything about the consequences that result from a particularly bad mistake. In case you don't believe us, check out the list of the worst typos ever, compiled by Typo Buddy, a site dedicated to saving you ...

The bathroom is a very private place. To some, it's a relaxing getaway. To others, it's a necessary evil. No matter how you look at the bathroom, here are some gadgets that can make your experience more productive, entertaining, or even less stinky. Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide Get ready for your toothbrush to wear the pants in your oral hygene relationship. The Triumph with SmartGuide, ...

We may always think of scientists as serious guys doing the tough work to better our world. Curing diseases, building artificial body parts, developing stronger metals, but not all scientific endeavors are as productive. How much acid does it take to kill an elephant? Apparently 297 milligrams (about 3,000 times a normal human dose)does the trick. Ever wonder if pressure and anxiety causes a ...

We love lists -- you should have figured that out by now. This time, PC World came up with 15 tech myths, bursting one bubble at a time. We list a few highlights here. Using third-party ink in your printer voids the warranty Just plain not true. Of course, if the third-party ink damages the printer, then you're out of luck. But simply using third-party ink does not let Epson off the hook if your ...

From David Letterman to the OCD-stricken -- everyone loves making lists. 'USA Today' is getting in on the action by celebrating its 25th birthday with 25 weeks of Top 25 lists. Today, it's the top 25 innovations that shaped the Internet. It's all in there: Google, Amazon, Yahoo and eBay (not to mention parent company AOL). Newcomers like YouTube, MySpace and bloggers are all represented, as ...