New smaller kindle demonstrated by Ian Freed

Ian Freed, vice president of Kindle at Amazon.com, demonstrating the new smaller, lighter, brighter version of the e-reader at the company's new South Lake Union headquarters.


And now we FINALLY have kindle in the UK too.

Basil Marceaux - an internet phenomenon and a terrifying man...

Here's a clip of Basil Marceaux, the republican candidate running for the Tennessee governorship. Watch the video and you'll see why he's becoming a meme - colbert also has helped his rising star by lampooning him last night.

Basil seems to be oblivious to the tone of most of his commentators however, seeing the increase in interest as vindication of his stance on his various platforms.

Daft Punk Soundtrack for Tron Legacy leaked

I'm really excited about tron legacy. This makes me even happier as it turns out Geek Favourite, Daft Punk, have been working on the soundtrack for the last 3 years.  Director Joseph Kosinski is quoted as saying the duo are "blurring the lines between sound design and music".

And if you haven't seen the latest trailer premiered at comic-con last week, here it is

Happy in Paraguay

This is just brilliant...

Paul McCartney and the Jonas Brothers - together at last

Music Legend McCartney has performed at the white house for the president and his family. Macca serenaded the first lady with Beatles classic, Michelle. This was especially nerve-wracking, with the president joining in - even with the french bits (show off).

The Jonas Brothers also made an appearance to keep the younger dignitaries happy and a thoroughly good time was had by all. Macca claims he and the president "could talk like a couple of guys."

The performance will be shown on US TV this evening.

Most amazing basketball trick shot ever!

This is just astonishing. Basket scored from behind the bleachers.



If anyone know of any better sporting one-offs captured on camera, please post them in the comments.

India unveils new rupee symbol

The Indian cabinet and finance ministry has chosen the new symbol for it's national currency. Chosen from a shortlist of five,  post-graduate student D. Udaya Kumar's design impressed judges.
Fellow shortlistee, Shibin KK said that "Udaya Kumar's design was among the best three designs. The 3-D presentation at the RBI was quite impressive. I am happy that his design has been selected to represent the rupee."

It was felt by the cabinet that Mr Kumar's design represents the strength of the growing Indian economy. Moves are afoot to make the new symbol a computer standard alongside the Pound Sterling, dollar and Euro sign.

Check out the full story at the guardian