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The domain name sex.com, which is regarded as one of the most valuable domain names in the world, sold for $13 million. The domain name was sold by the bankrupt firm, Escom, who originally purchased the domain for $14 million in 2006. It is unknown what the domain’s new owner, Clover Holdings, has planned for Continue Reading →

Have you ever dropped your phone in the toilet? It happens more than one might think. Recently, an anonymous man in China dropped his phone in a public toilet and when he reached in to get the phone, his arm got stuck. Rescue workers were called to the scene and had to smash the toilet Continue Reading →

Facebook is trying to help users move on from their past relationships. The site features a photo memory box that shows users pictures of their closest friends. Facebook determines what pictures to show based on an algorithm, which often features photos of exes. After users complained, Facebook stated they will no longer show users pictures Continue Reading →

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab will be available at Verizon starting November 11th and will sell for $600. The Galaxy Tab is one of the first iPad competitors to hit the market and is priced $30 below the iPad. In addition to the Galaxy Tab, Verizon will begin selling the iPad at the end of October. Read Continue Reading →

Apple CEO, Steve Jobs unveiled an updated version of the MacBook Air on Wednesday, that uses flash memory for storage instead of a hard drive. The new MacBook Air laptops are priced between $999 and $1599. Jobs also announced the new Mac OS X “Lion.” The new Mac operating system features an iTunes like app Continue Reading →

The Dead Sea Scrolls will soon be available online. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is working with Google to digitize the scrolls to make them searchable in their entirety online. Written from the third century BC to the first century AD, the scrolls are the oldest copies of the Hebrew Bible. Read the full story Continue Reading →

According to the International Telecommunication Union, there will be over 2 billion Internet users by the end of this year, which accounts for one-third of the world’s population. Citizens of third world countries are still far behind in Internet usage, accounting for less than 21 percent of all users. Read the full story on reuters.com Continue Reading →

Intel Corp. announced it would invest $8 billion to build a new factory in Oregon and upgrade four other plants in the U.S. In order to keep up with rapid technological advances and maintain its position as the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, Intel is required to make both large and frequent investments into its factories. Continue Reading →

Following AT&T’s move earlier this year, Verizon Wireless will begin offering a capped data plan. The $15 monthly plan allows users 150 megabytes of data usage, which is approximately 900 webpage views per month, and will charge for any additional data used. Unlike AT&T, Verizon will still offer it’s unlimited data plan for $29.99 per Continue Reading →

A study from Oxford University showed that broadband quality around the world has improved by 50 percent in the last three years. The average global download speed rose from 3.27 Mbps in 2008 to 5.92Mbps in 2010. South Korea has the highest broadband quality in the world, with download speeds of 33.5Mbps. Read the full Continue Reading →