Tooling

This comic contrasts conversations about open-source software and social media control, highlighting a tendency to overlook infrastructure.

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Advanced visualization techniques, like stacked graphs and arc diagrams, are discussed, along with the Protovis toolkit. via FlowingData

FlowingData takes a look at the 2010 midterm elections using election maps from The New York Times. via FlowingData.

Hackaday shared a guide on how to turn a basic optical mouse into a custom trackball with a roll-on deodorant ball and scrap cardboard.

FlowingData shares a graphic that breaks down Facebook's many privacy settings from 2010. via FlowingData

FlowingData explores how one person analyzed hundreds of TED talks and used the data to create a tool to help anyone write their own TED Talk. via FlowingData

FlowingData's post details the process of creating effective infographics, emphasizing research and analysis. via FlowingData

This Slashdot profile for user "r" features their submissions, including one about a security flaw in the Android Web Browser. via The source of this content is Slashdot.

WIRED covers recent tech and culture news, from AI drones and the metaverse to Amazon Prime Day deals and interviews.

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WIRED explores recent developments in AI, including drone technology and OpenAI's impact, alongside cultural reviews and early Amazon Prime Day deals.

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WIRED explores the latest in AI, including drone technology and OpenAI's impact, alongside cultural reviews and early Amazon Prime Day deals.

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AnandTech's article reviews the Acer Aspire 1410, a single-core CULV laptop positioned as a cost-effective alternative to netbooks.