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Reddit performs Bohemian Rhapsody - Video

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Reddit performs Bohemian Rhapsody - Video

I was browsing Reddit last night and one particular thread cought my eye — it was Reddit performing Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. We’ve seen this done before on other sites many times, and they’ve all been pretty awesome, but Reddit’s stuck out in particular. The Rage Faces are what added the extra razzle-dazzle to the thread, and became the centerpiece to my video — enjoy!

Amazon is much larger than you think...

 When you think of Amazon, you think of the Kindle, an online store and maybe could hosting but did you know that Amazon is significantly larger than you’d think? To put it bluntly, Amazon is the largest retail brand (larger than Wal-Mart), has 15 times more employees than Facebook, has more revenue than Google and has 2 times more consumers than Groupon. You might call Amazon a retail giant - we call them an internet empire — Take a look at the presentation below and see just how massive Amazon has become.

Everything You Need to Know About gdgt 2.0

Today marks the glorious release of version gdgt 2.0 — the popular gadget social networking site. Launched back in mid 2009, the site started as a proof of concept with its massive product database which users could easily add to and edit. Since then, people have been using the site to get all sorts of questions answered and to find out more about their favorite gadgets. So what’s new in version 2.0? — Find out more, plus some videos of lovely Veronica Belmont, after the break!

What do you think will happen to Skype?

Brandon Davenport May 11, 2011 Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Me Follow Us Applications, Internet, Websites

So if you haven’t heard, Microsoft just purchased Skype for 8 gazillion dollars and we want to know what you think about the situation.

We all really enjoy what Skype has to offer (chatting with family, friends and co-workers), and it’s enabled lots of us to take the rolls of radio hosts and participate in the podcasting scene. 

Now, Microsoft has Skype all to itself and we don’t quite know what’s in store for the VOIP giant, but our best guess is anybodys best guess — Leave a comment and tell us what’s going to happen with Skype.

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Squarespace V6 - Breaking down the official announcement

So, this is version 6 of Squarespace and that’s really all we get so far, some screenshots of random photos and small glimpses of the interface, but does that snuff any of the excitement? Nope. Squarespace version 6 is shaping up to be a driving force in re-shaping web development as we know it, and version 6 could be the first sign of Squarespace breaking into the mainstream, and catching the eyes of entities like AOL blogs, Gawker and Okay Geek of course!

Kiip.me - Earning real rewards for virtual achievements

Taking a stab at the traditional way awards and achievements are obtained in video games, Kiip (pronounced “keep”), is a new startup focused on big change in the gaming industry. Instead of the traditional method of receiving fake awards and points as you garner achievements, Kiip wants to bring you real rewards from well known brands. We were all a bit frustrated when we found out Xbox wasn’t going to be doing anything w/ their gamerpoints system, but this company seems have the right idea. — We’ve got some details after the jump! 

Pandora adds streaming Comedy stations

As if anyone actually demanded this, Pandora has now added over 10,000 clips from 700 different comedic personalities to their already impressive lineup. The stations went live yesterday, and are up for anyone who’s interested in listening to performances from people such as George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and tons more. Using the Comedy Genome Project, which sounds ridiculous compared to its musical counterpart, Pandora has analyzed countless punchlines and was able to come up with a method to match up similar deliveries and styles one after another. — More on this groundbreaking technological feat after the jump!