April 10, 2012

Verizon pulls plug on standalone DSL

Beginning May 6, Verizon will require new customers to add a landline in addition to high-speed DSL Internet access. The 10 percent of Verizon customers currently using standalone DSL can keep their plans as long as they don't make changes. Trying to save money on broadband? Don't fall for this free mobile hotspot offer. >>

iPad could become generic

Branding experts say the iPad's unparalleled popularity is putting it in danger of becoming a "genericized name," such as Band-Aid and Kleenex. Can an iPad 2 still get the job done for you, or do you need the new iPad? I'll help you answer that question. >>

Teenager boasts online after arrest

A British teenager arrested for posting a sex video of himself and a 14-year-old girl on Facebook is in more hot water after he turned to Twitter to boast about his notoriety. Children need to be taught how to use technology and the Internet the right way. I'll tell you how to start the conversation. >>

Is the Internet a car-killer?

Transportation researchers have found that in countries with quality Internet access, fewer teens and young adults are bothering with driver's licenses. Only 50 percent of 17 year olds had a license in 2008, compared to 69 percent in 1983. Texting while driving is still a widespread danger for teens. Find out how to keep your kids safe. >>

Yahoo! eyes e-book ads

Yahoo! has filed patents for a system that would allow e-books to display ads tailored to the type of book being read. Need an e-reader to take to the beach this summer? Read my buying guide to make the best choice. >>

Navy drones hunt for pirates

The U.S. Navy is deploying robot helicopters with sophisticated cameras and sensing software to spot pirate boats - even when they're in crowded sea lanes and coastal areas. Drones are becoming incredibly advanced. Watch this swarm of mini quadrocopters flying in perfect formation. >>

Record Rube Goldberg machine

Engineers at Purdue University have shattered their own world record for world's largest Rube Goldberg machine. It has 300 steps and takes two minutes to run! You'll be awestruck at what it accomplishes. >>

3 year old recites the Elements

Three-year-old Rose is passionate about Tom Lehrer's Elements song, as you'll see in this adorably hilarious video. Watch it now at TVKim.com. >>

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Attention history buffs: Learn the real story of the Titanic using this great app. It has timelines, schematics, photos, video and much more.
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Next time you meet friends or family from across town, don't draw straws to see who has to make the drive! Meet somewhere in the middle using this website.
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Watch the Earth tremble and shake in 3D with this awesome earthquake tracking program.
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E-books have overtaken print books in popularity. Find out why e-books are such a success and why you would want to buy them instead.
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BlackBerry-maker RIM is still locked in its downward spiral. Last week I asked if the company can survive. Tune in today to find out why this week's news may hold the answer.
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The 1940 Census nearly crashed the Web went it went live on April 2. This neat video shows you all the work that went into it, and gives tips to make finding your family easy.
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