How Visa Predicts Divorce
By scrutinizing your purchases, credit companies try to figure out if your life is about to change—so they’ll know what to sell you.
5 Secrets of the iPad
The biggest product launch of the year has set in motion changes for tech devices everywhere. The Daily Beast’s Nick Ciarelli on five iPad developments you need to know about. Plus, love it or loathe it? Read our roundup of 8 early iPad reviews from around the Web.
The iTunes Killer Heads to the U.S.
Seven million people use Spotify to play songs for free, completely legally—but most of them are overseas. Nicholas Ciarelli reports on how its 26-year-old CEO aims to conquer America.
Twitter Tries Too Hard to Be Awesome
Instead of sharing details of Twitter's plans to generate revenue, CEO Evan Williams disappointed techies at SXSW with yet another slick feature. Nicholas Ciarelli on why he's risking the future of his business.
The Great E-book War
Books were pulled from Amazon this week in a dispute with publishers over the price of e-books. Nicholas Ciarelli on why the book industry is making the same mistake as the record labels.
My Paperless Life
When the author gave up books, magazines, bank statements, office memos, and even mail, he learned the freedom of living digitally. And the unexpected price.
The Myth of Wikipedia Democracy
Despite its reputation for openness, the online encyclopedia has long been ruled by a tight clique of aggressive editors who drive out amateurs and newcomers.
Google's Drool-Worthy Smartphone Software
Android, the new mobile-phone software from Google, had a slow first year. But its expanding capabilities, rave reviews, and a catchy new ad campaign could vault it into iPhone territory.
Is This the Device That Will Revolutionize Reading?
Yesterday, Barnes and Noble unveiled its e-book reader, the Nook, but despite modern bells and whistles, it's one of the most low-technology concepts that may challenge the primacy of the mighty Kindle.
The Coming Internet Shutdown?
The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 would let Obama disconnect parts of the Internet in an emergency. Nicholas Ciarelli on how the government can improve security without resorting to a “kill switch.”