Anyone logging into YouTube today will find quite a peculiar set of videos that have been uploaded onto the official YouTube Channel. In honor of April Fool’s Day, YouTube has created a compilation of videos, pictures and clips that were popular back on April 1st, 1911! More »

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Tired of typing and clicking when forced with the task of simply sending an e-mail? Well, Google may have a solution for you with their latest feature addition to the Gmaile-mailing client! It’s Gmail Motion, and it promises to simplify your e-mailing process by ten fold! More »

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Brace yourselves, Ziggytekkers, because what you’re about to see is pretty amazing. In an amazing feat by 360cities founder Jeffrey Martin, the elegance of the library at the Strahov Monastery in Prague can be witnessed from the convenience of your personal computer! By stitching together 2947 images, Martin has created what is now the world’s largest indoor photo. More »

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Looks like Google is getting in on all the “liking” and “thumbs up” action, because the search engine giant is adding a similar feature to their site. The feature, called +1, takes advantage of the already in place social search, which integrates your social information (Facebook, Gmail, etc.) into your search results. More »

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Since the immense earthquake that recently struck Japan, causing a massive tsunami, help from all over the world has been pouring in to ease the burden of the Japanese people in need. Japanese companies are also doing their part, as well. Several large companies (e.g. Sony and Nintendo) have made astronomical monetary contributions, and now Softbank, one of the largest cell phone providers in Japan, is going above and beyond to help those in need. More »

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For months, cities around the country have been vying for a chance to be the winner of a competition in which the winning city would become the test site for Google’s new gigabit fiber network. Topeka, Kansas even went as far as to rename the city to Google, Kansas. The name change, albeit temporary, was an attempt to catch Google’s attention and snag the prize. Well, looks like it didn’t do them much good, because Google chose their sister city, Kansas City, instead! More »

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Despite the approval for the new .xxx domains, those opposed to the move are still, well, opposed. Religious groups and other activist groups have voiced their disapproval of the “adult entertainment” exclusive domains, and now it looks like a whole country has taken a stand! More »

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Choosing an internet browser to fit your internet browsing needs is an important tasks. There are many factors to consider when making such a magnanimous decision, including aesthetics, browser speed, user friendliness and browsing features. One other thing to consider? Energy efficiency. Yes. Energy efficiency. And you know what? Microsoft says that its got the most energy-efficient browser in town! More »

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We all know that President of the United States Barack Obama is one tech savvy president. With a personal Blackberry at his disposal, the president was recently asked whether or not he owned an iPad and personal computer, as well. Read on to see how he responded! The answer may surprise you… or not. More »

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As one of the leading developers of notebooks, Acer is doing it again with its upcoming Iconia-6120 notebook. The laptop is set to revolutionize the world of mobile computing by featuring a dual-screen display! Consumers have been eagerly awaiting further details on the device, and Acer has recently responded, giving the retail price and opening pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada. More »

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Nokia has been going through a lot of changes lately. On the heels of the announcement of a “strategic partnership” with Microsoft and the adoption of the Windows Phone 7 operating system, Nokia has been making some other changes, as well, including creating a brand new font! Wait… what? More »

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Although it was originally released in early February, the official music video for Rebecca Black’s “Friday” only began gaining immense popularity after becoming viral earlier this month. The thirteen year old’s notorious video currently has over 60 million views and has just recently passed another milestone in its YouTube life: over 1 million “dislikes.” More »

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Android smartphones are pretty amazing devices. Sure, the Apple iPhone is cool, too, but there’s certainly one thing Android can do that the iPhone can’t: DANCE! More »

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Hello, fellow Ziggytekkers! This article was typed in the dark. Why? Well, because it was typed during my celebration of Earth Hour! The worldwide event encouraged people to turn off their lights at 8:30 PM local time for exactly one hour to raise environmental awareness. Well, YouTube decided to do its part and join in on the occasion by offering a fun new feature: a light switch! More »

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The Xperia X10 smartphone from Sony Ericsson has long been considered one of the best. One of the setbacks that a number of users have complained about, however, is the fact that the X10 has been lacking in software and firmware upgrades, especially in terms of the Android operating system that it runs on. Hope for an update of any kind has been dwindling, but users were recently shocked to discover that Sony Ericsson will, in fact, be offering an OS upgrade this summer! More »

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