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YouTube rolls out auto-transcript, LOLs ensue

Filed under: Fun, Video, Google

There are already plenty of third-party apps that allow you to leverage the power of Google Translate for hilarity’s sake. Translation Party, Google Translate Boomerang. They’re always good for a “Mr. Sparkle”-esque chuckle.

But now — thanks to Google rolling out automatic transcripts on YouTube — you get your insipid translation giggles [...]

Check out Olympic torches since 1936 to this day - Time Waster

Filed under: Fun, Time-Wasters, Education

So, the Winter Olympic games were just concluded a few days ago. Did you have enough? No? Well, now you can reflect back to past Olympics with the New York Times’ Flash retrospective of all past torches.

You can see both Winter and Summer Games torches from 1936 till the present. Did [...]

Microsoft reveals translating phone that works in almost-real-time

Filed under: Utilities, Microsoft

Not only will the next version of Microsoft Exchange transcribe telephone calls, it’ll go one step further: Microsoft is also trying to translate telephone calls in real time. You’re speaking English, she’s speaking Russian — but you can both understand each other! HOW COOL IS THAT?

It was only a matter of time, [...]

The future of maps and augmented reality

Filed under: Fun, Internet, web 2.0

Augmented reality is one of those nebulous buzz phrases. Depending on who you ask or where you are, it can mean almost anything — but one thing’s for sure, no one’s really sure what it means. The general idea is that there’s ‘more than meets the eye.’ Your boring, fleshy [...]

How Can I, A Teenager, Make Money Online Without Any Scams?

I’m 16 years old and I’m trying to earn money to buy a car and have money to go out and hang out with my friends during the summer. I currently have a job but it’s not that great because I don’t get enough hours and my pay is low. I like computers and I [...]

How Can I Make Money/work From Home?

My husband and I both work full time during the day. But the money we make still isn’t enough to get us by. Is there any way I can make a decent amount of money on my own time from my home that isn’t a scam?

How Can I Make Money Online With No Tricks Involved?

I just want to make some extra cash and I’ve been trying, but each time I try I have to give personal info or money or credit card info. Some times they even put many cookies and other stuff that just kills my computer. So, I just want to know a sure way of making [...]

Factory Balls 3 is even more step-by-step puzzling fun - Time Waster

Filed under: Fun, Games, Time-Wasters

The Factory Balls games are truly great Time Wasters. They’re all about experimentation and carefully plotting your steps as you try to duplicate the finished ball pictured on the shipping box.

Factory Balls 3 is the latest in the series, and it’s more of the same frustratingly good puzzle fun. Drive yourself [...]

How Do I Make Money While Still In School?

I am still in high school. I get homework every night, and every weekend. It takes me a long while to finish my work, but on the rare occasions that I have free time, I would like some money to do something.
Build some things, make something fun, go to the movies with friends, pay for [...]

Ubuntu live CDs now boot 33% faster!

Filed under: OS Updates, Canonical

How to convince a Mac OS X or Windows user to try GNU/Linux? Installing the desired distribution in a Virtual Machine? Read them all those FAQs about partitioning your hard drive for a dual-boot system? No, no - there’s an easier way: live CDs or DVDs! Almost every distribution (like Ubuntu, [...]