Digital Life

The Accessibility Of Envy On Social Media

Fahad Faruqui | Posted 11.29.2011

Fahad Faruqui

Comparing how you look, the model of your cell phone and car, clothes and handbags, and summer travel plans with others develops a rat race mentality. Our lives are then consumed in trivial competitions.

BlackBerry Steps Up

Shelly Palmer | Posted 05.25.2011

Shelly Palmer

Research in Motion unveiled its new BlackBerry today, BlackBerry Torch, which features a touchscreen as well as a slide-out keyboard and lots of other cool features.

Five-Way Video Chatting on Skype

Shelly Palmer | Posted 05.25.2011

Shelly Palmer

Skype is expanding its services. Starting May 10th, it will offer five-way video chatting. The service will be free to start, but Skype does plan to charge for it in the future.

iPad 3G + WiFi Video Issues

Shelly Palmer | Posted 05.25.2011

Shelly Palmer

In the wake of Steve Jobs's anti-Flash rant, a new voice has emerged in support of HTML5. Microsoft said that IE9 will play both HTML5 and Flash videos.

Apple iPhone 4G ... Maybe?

Shelly Palmer | Posted 05.25.2011

Shelly Palmer

After taking apart a new version of Apple's iPhone, Gizmodo determined that it has a front-facing camera, among other novel features.

Shelly Palmer: Understanding ISO for Digital Camera

Shelly Palmer | Posted 05.25.2011

Shelly Palmer

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Contest: "I Have Even Twittered During Sex" (Six Words on the Digital Life)

Larry Smith | Posted 05.25.2011

Larry Smith

In six words, tell us how the web and digital technology are changing how you think, work, live, or love.