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more about #charts Odin: "Most Influential" is pretty vague. Yeah sure I guess you're influential if you directly or indirectly caused the deaths of a lot of people. Not reall... more » Yerzriknot: When Paris Hilton is more influential then an ex-vice president something has really, really wrong. more » ph15h: Bush... liberated... Google? I guess he did... somehow. more » Panzer23: ... more » Stndsh0: Where is Colbert? They won't give him an Emmy and now this? more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Well, if the vote is for the most influential, I guess that sums it up. Both majorly screwed up the world (IMHO) big time, so they really were influe... more » John_001: JK got lucky. Al Gore is far too occupied with stopping global warming, creating more internets, and tracking down ManBearPig to be bothered by this. more » NorwoodIsMyHero: Probably true though. The influence may not be as loved as Sergey Brin, but Bush's vision of democracy abroad (or whatever your trolling preference te... more » dsi1: Osama vs Bush? Deja Vu. more » The Dude: Saweet! I've already begun assembly; and I'm fairly sure that I've accumulated virtually all of the required materials over the years (purely on accid... more » yogibimbi: Oh Rosa, you are such a loser. How could you ever miss this nuclear tech info? On a slightly related note: Is there a mini-You? more » Kaiser-Machead: It's a slow process Rosa. First, you may want to make a checklist of things not to do when attempting to take over the world by process of elimination... more » Spaceknight: I call for a Graph Fail. Price is not trending. The green line should be horizontal with a sharp step on the date of the price change. Now, is cost ... more » kagekiri: I would have though the price could be easily charted in steps: each price existed for a certain period of time, not some constant linear drop every m... more » ceilingFANBOY: $30? They make that back in what, 2 or 3 games sold and one extra controller? more » dagamer34: We're forgetting the benefit that comes from being a console manufacturer: console dev kits and licensing fees. It's the sole reason why they are will... more » RedEyeNinja: am I supposed to feel better that as an early adopter I "ripped" Sony off MORE so than the nubs?! Because I don't... more » TonyWonder: Perhaps someone who follows consoles closely can tell me but I was wonder when/if another price cut will come? Will it stay at 299 until the PS4 comes... more » Aetius: It's a beautiful machine. I much prefer it to my Xbox 360. But I've noticed the colours on the PS3 are a bit dull/washed out compared to the 360 versi... more » Stndsh0: To quote Robin Williams: "The French are some of the few people who still test their bombs. And where do they test them? In the Sahara, in ze total wa... more » -
#wtf
Google Guys Lose to President Bush in Weirdest Bracket Ever
The Washington Post has this bizarre Final-Four style bracket to determine the "most influential person of the decade," and with President Bush's defeat of Sergey Brin and Larry Page, all the tech figures are now out of the race. Lame. More » -
#nuclearreactors
These Nuclear Reactor Charts Will Help You Take Over the World
Once upon a time, I wanted to be an evil mastermind and take over the world. My plans were foiled because I knew nothing about the inner workings of nuclear reactors. Oh, if only io9 linked these charts back then. More » -
#charts
The PlayStation 3 Inches Back Towards Not Losing Sony Money
When first released, every PlayStation 3 lost Sony about $200. Then, they figured out how to cut costs and broke even for a while. Now, with the cheaper PS3 Slim, they're back to losing money, albeit a lot less money. More » -
#data
Our Century of Fallout: Every Nuclear Detonation, Mapped
Everyone's got a notion of how the last century went, in terms of nuclear explosions. There was Hiroshima, then Nagasaki. There were some nuclear tests out in the desert, and the ocean. But would you believe there've been over 2000? More » -
#charts
The Incredible Shrinking Dell
Not too long ago, Dell was one of the fastest growing companies in the world. Now, it's the only major PC manufacturer actually getting smaller. More » -
#cheatsheets
Points of Attack
A friendly reminder, about the monsters. Though I do feel that crabs are being unnecessarily victimized here; the only crime they are guilty of is occasional deliciousness. [A Life Well Wasted via Geek Tyrant via io9] -
#smartphones
iPhone and Android Are Taking Over the (Mobile) Internet
So, what does it take to snatch a combined 75% of US mobile internet traffic? Two operating systems, a handful of phones, and one great browser core.
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#charts
Laptop Reliability Study: Asus and Toshiba Come Out on Top
New data from SquareTrade (one of the bigger warranty providers) says Asus and Toshiba have the least hardware malfunctions over 3 years, while one-in-four HP laptops are projected to experience problems. Oh, and crappy netbooks are worst of all. More » -
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#charts
Video Games Apparently Not "Recession-Proof"
There's been a lot of talk about video games being a "recession-proof" industry. But this year-to-year graph shows the steep drop in industry growth since 2007. More » -
#charts
Broken-Down Gadgets: When to Fix Them, When to Replace Them
It's a decidedly case-by-case question, and you shouldn't let silly things like "data" and "value judgments" get in the way of an enthusiastic impulse purchase. But for the more prudent types, Consumer Reports has compiled handy a repair-or-replace guide. More » -
#visualizations
The Magic of Choose Your Own Adventure Books, Beautifully Visualized
There are two ways to look at the legendary Choose Your Own Adventure books. As reading experiences and childhood memories, they're vital. But as data sets for visualizations, they're weirdly spectacular. Observe!
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#infographics
Internet Speeds and Costs Around the World, Shown Visually
This awesome infographic shows the internet costs and speeds around the world for the top 20 nations in the ITIF Broadband Rankings. Unsurprisingly, we don't compare too well. More » -
#graphs
Graphs and Charts Prove iPhone to Be the Most Successful Gadget Ever (Sort of)
These charts, from the Web 2.0 Summit, show the iPhone's growth in both data usage and sheer sales compared to other blockbuster gadget releases—and (not without caveats, natch), it blows most of them out of the water. More » -
#charts
Mobile Web Finally Easy Enough For Old People, Female People and Teen People
Nielsen's mobile web statics show that, from July 2008 to July 2009, the demographic groups of 65+, female and 13-17 showed the most usage growth. The least? 18-24 year olds, who are all up in this mobile web already. More » -
#datavisualization
Google Acquisitions and Investments Map Shows How Much Google Likes Buying Stuff
Google sure has a lot of money! And man, does it like to spend it! This map shows all of Google's acquisitions and investments, detailing just how vast and diverse Google's interests are. [Meet the Boss via The Awl] -
#imagecache
Internet Distractions, In Order of Importance
The phone's ringing, but you've got a direct message from a hottie on Twitter. Oh, a Facebook message while you're watching kittens on video. What takes priority? Don't panic. This chart will guide you through the hierarchy of Internet distractions. More » -
#space
The Aliens of the Star Iota Horologii Are Just Watching Captain Kangaroo Now
When our broadcasts leave Earth, they slowly travel into space. There is, however, a sizable delay between what we watch and what distant aliens watch. This convenient chart shows us what TV various stars are receiving today. [AbstruseGoose via TDW] -
#apple
7 Years of iPod: What You Paid and What You Got
With yesterday's refresh to Apple's iPod line, it was hard not to feel at least a little deja vu. I've been following new iPod announcements—which often come more than once a year—since 2001, when the first iPod showed up in stores for an astronomical $399. In the iPod's seven years, a sort of price mean has emerged, settling around $249 despite countless claims of "more space," "more battery life," and, err, "more smaller." It's no surprise then that $249 is the price of a new 120GB iPod classic, a few dollars more than a new model 8GB iPod touch and $50 higher than the cost of a 4th Gen 16GB iPod nano. Click the image above for the full keepsake chart. [iPod on Giz]
