2007

Engadget's homepage features a variety of tech news, including Prime Day deals and the latest in gaming. via Engadget.

Led Zeppelin reunited in London for a single concert drawing over 1 million ticket registrations for only 20,000 spots, with video clips from the show already online. via kottke.org

A program called CyberLover is circulating Russian chat forums and is designed to mimic online flirtation to extract personal information from unsuspecting users. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Kerry Howley of Reason.com shares an article discussing a call for regulating sliced bread thickness in Britain. Baroness Gardener is concerned about thick-sliced bread and its potential impact on obesity.

Malcolm Gladwell's book review explores the idea that IQ tests might reflect modernity more than intelligence, citing research suggesting racial IQ differences are rooted in environmental factors.

The Freakonomics blog is giving away free signed bookplates for the Freakonomics book for a limited time. via Freakonomics