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  Behind every good algorithm is a great human

  By T.C. Sottek on March 11, 2013 11:00 am + 6 comments

  For the average human web crawler, the algorithms that power what is searched and seen on the web Continue reading…

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  National Geographic celebrates 125 years of remarkable photography with new Tumblr

  By Amar Toor on March 8, 2013 05:31 am + 11 comments

  National Geographic this week unveiled a new Tumblr site devoted to showcasing some of the more Continue reading…

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  Google enters into licensing agreement with MPEG LA to protect the WebM video format

  By Bryan Bishop on March 7, 2013 03:33 pm + 131 comments

  When the WebM project was announced back in 2010, one its selling points was that it was open and Continue reading…

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  China unexpectedly lifts ban on IMDb website

  By Amar Toor on March 7, 2013 07:25 am + 10 comments

  The Chinese government has apparently lifted its longtime ban on IMDb, making the encyclopedic movie Continue reading…

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  The subtle genius behind Amazon's lightning-fast drop-down menus

  By Amar Toor on March 7, 2013 03:17 am + 61 comments

  Ever noticed anything a little different about the drop-down menus on Amazon's website? Ben Kamens Continue reading…

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  Harlem Shake-up: from meme to Middle East movement

  By Amar Toor on March 6, 2013 11:00 am + 55 comments

  For most people, the words "Harlem Shake" evoke images of arrhythmic hip thrusts, ridiculous Continue reading…

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  Chrome Beta for Android updated with password syncing and experimental data compression

  By Bryan Bishop on March 5, 2013 06:07 pm + 52 comments

  Google launched a Chrome Beta channel for Android users earlier this year, and the latest update has Continue reading…

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  Inside TED

  on March 5, 2013 11:16 am

  For more details on TED, check out our complete feature here. Continue reading…

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  How viral videos devalue traditional media

  By Amar Toor on February 28, 2013 07:56 am + 14 comments

  Recent years have seen viral videos receive increasing coverage from traditional media outlets, but Continue reading…

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  North Korea's 3G network won't be censored for foreigners

  By Amar Toor on February 27, 2013 03:16 am + 35 comments

  The North Korean regime has long maintained tight control over the flow of information within its Continue reading…