92 Teen Text Terms Decoded for Confused Parents

Not so long ago, most teenagers’ text messages read to other people like a jumble of seemingly disconnected letters, numbers, and odd punctuation. Using a combination of shortened words, creative spellings, and a liberal sprinkling of unusual punctuation, teen text message mavens created their own form of language — so-called text speak (a term itself boiled down to “txtspk”).

What is Facebook?

Facebook started in the United States as a way for some college kids to stay in touch when they had left campus - and it’s evolved since then to become one of the largest social networks in the world. Here’s how you can get involved.

6 Reasons Apple Is So Successful

Apple's iPads and iPhones are displayed inside an Apple store in New York City on Dec. 7, 2011

One of the more interesting questions I get asked about as an industry analyst who’s followed Apple since 1981 is why Apple is so successful. It’s an honest question because to those unfamiliar with Apple, the company’s rise and current dominance in non-PC devices is somewhat puzzling.

Adaptation: Why your brain loves to tune out

Our brains are remarkably good at tuning out all sorts of constants in our everyday lives. If you don’t believe so, try a simple, but startling experiment.

Google gets Nevada driving licence for self-drive car

Google has been experimenting with driverless Toyota Prius cars in the US

Driverless cars will soon be a reality on the roads of Nevada after the state approved America's first self-driven vehicle licence.