A sensational piece of filmmaking with a message, this video about the African warlord Joseph Kony drew attention to Kony, who is wanted for crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court.
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Ranked #84 in Viral Video 100
“Webcam 101 for Seniors”
Ranked #41 in Viral Video 100
Watch two adorable seniors figure out how to use their webcam — even as it’s capturing video of their shenanigans.
Groupon
Who doesn’t like a deal? Everyone does. And Groupon has mastered the art of the daily deal.
Gilt Groupe
You want luxury, and you want deals, too? Then Gilt Groupe is for you. Sign up, and you’ll have deals funneled to your inbox.
“Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World”
Ranked #42 in Books 100
With “Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World” (W.W. Norton & Company, 2011), Michael Lewis shows off his journalistic talents with a serious and searing book about the financial crises.
3 AirPlay speakers for wonderful wireless sound
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50 best classic toys of all time
You don’t need to buy your kid an iPod touch. Or a Wii. Or any of the other gadgets competing for your child’s attention. If you really want your kids to use their imaginations, think about buying a classic toy as a gift.
5 tech gifts under $100
You don’t need to spend a boatload of money to give a techno-gadget this year (or any year). In fact, you can spend less than $100. CNET has an excellent guide to technology gifts under $100.
Compare and contrast: 5 reviews of the Kindle Fire
So you’re thinking about buying a Kindle Fire, but you’re not quite sure if it’s the right tablet computer for what you want? Here are some reviews to help you decide.
7 alternatives to Netflix
Plenty of people are unhappy with Netflix, which split its DVD service from its streaming video service—and then reversed the decision. Confused by what Netflix is doing? There are alternatives. Here are seven of them.