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Bill Gates in Cambridge Slob Shocker

Ryan Tate · 06/15/09 02:14PM

Notice something about Bill Gates in the attached video? Shuffling along a procession at Cambridge University, the Microsoft founder is the only dignitary without a tie. And he looks plenty sheepish about it.

Could Apple Buy Twitter?

Owen Thomas · 05/05/09 01:56AM

Facebook tried to buy Twitter. Google and Microsoft have been giving the red-hot Internet-messaging startup the eye. But we hear it's Apple that's closest to sealing a deal, possibly for as much as $700 million.

Why the Large-Format Kindle Is Not a Life Raft for Newspapers

Owen Thomas · 05/04/09 10:54AM

Terminal patients often suffer colorful delusions. But none is as cruel as the fantasy Amazon.com has kindled among dying ink-stained wretches, who believe a magical electronic reading device will cure what ails magazines and newspapers.

Meet the New Valleywag: Ryan Tate

Gabriel Snyder · 05/01/09 04:35PM

After terrorizing tech managers, Owen Thomas has decided to join 'em. Emerging from the shadows to replace him as the Valleywag is Ryan Tate, who's already relishing the idea of life in the sunshine.

Schwarzenegger Wants to Terminate His Tesla Roadster

Owen Thomas · 03/25/09 11:43AM

When Tesla Motors launched its all-electric Roadster sports car, celebrities lined up to order one — including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now we hear he's been trying to return it for months.

Intel's Secret Geekfest to Kill the iPhone

Owen Thomas · 02/11/09 07:01PM

Apple's got the iPhone. Google's got Android. Even Amazon has the Kindle. After flirting several times with the ooohs-and-aaaahs gadget business, Intel convened a brain trust last week to work on their own mobile phone.

Top Ten Moments of Obama's Inauguration

Pareene · 01/20/09 03:48PM

Would you like a day's worth of American Promise and Democracy summed up in ten brief internet videos? Yes you can click and watch the top ten moments of the Inauguration!

US Airways Plane Crashes Into Hudson River

Gabriel Snyder · 01/15/09 03:46PM

A passenger plane has crashed into the Hudson River in New York City. According to the live pictures on MSNBC, passengers, some wearing life jackets, are being rescued from the chilly waters.

Hackers Post Faked Report of Steve Jobs's Death

Owen Thomas · 01/06/09 01:15PM

MacRumors, one of the many sites which cover Apple's annual Macworld product launches, has had its live coverage infiltrated, with someone adding the false news of Steve Jobs's death to the blow-by-blow reports.