Dialect Survey →
Y'all, soda pop, caramel, and donuts all appear in this fascinating set of maps showing the various regional differences in pronunciation and even word choice across the U.S.
Exclusive First Look at Xbox One →
After watching the unveil video, head on over to what is definitely the best look at the upcoming Xbox One based on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour granted to the Wired staff.
Apple's Web of Tax Shelters Saved It Billions, Panel Finds →
Atop Apple's offshore network is a subsidiary named Apple Operations International, which is incorporated in Ireland but keeps its bank accounts and records in California. Because the United States bases residency on where companies are incorporated, while Ireland focuses on where they are managed and controlled, Apple Operations International was able to fall neatly between the cracks of the two countries' jurisdictions.
Seems rather clever to me...
Real-Time Wikipedia Edits By Location →
Absolutely mesmerizing.
Five Ways Congress Should Improve the Copyright System →
Sensible ideas for copyright reform including proportionality, reforming the DMCA, and resolving orphaned works.
Learn Fun and Play Fun →
In which a computer learns how to play Super Mario Brothers (and every other platformer...). Skip to about 6:10 to see the actual gameplay.
I love it when Outlook.com ads "serendipitously" show up on "random" pages.
This Is What One Half Second of High Speed Trading Looks Like →
Oh, yeah, and that's just for a single stock. Who ever thought this was a good idea?
On Key Software Decision, Top Patent Court Grinds to a Stalemate →
Ten judges, seven opinions, 135 pages, zero legal precedent.
What a mess...