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40 Finalists for Intel Science Talent Search Announced!

Posted By kiesha cochrane onJanuary 30, 2009

Last week I posted a blogÂ about the Intel Science Talent Search. I’m excited to expand on that post with this weeks announcement of 40 finalists from across the country! As mentioned in my earlier post, the lucky 40 will head to Washington D.C. in March to compete for over $1 million in awards and scholarships... Read more >

Old or Young – Who is Online in 2009?

Posted By Becky Emmett onJanuary 29, 2009

A report was issued this week from Pew Internet & American Life Project that details the generational differences of those online. A bit surprising (to me at least), generation Y (aka millennials) do not dominate every aspect of online activities. According to Pew, ”Generation X is the most likely group to bank, shop, and look for health... Read more >

Growing Trend: 1 in 10 Consumers have a Netbook

Posted By Michael Brito onJanuary 28, 2009

It’s a reality that netbooks are not only growing in mindshare but market share as well. PriceGrabber has just completed its January 2009 Consumer Behavior Report: Netbook Trends & Solid-State Technology Forecast. The report is based on a survey of 1,545 U.S. online adults conducted in early January. Below are some of the key findings... Read more >

And the Battles Continue: Interview with Tom Spawton

Posted By Michael Brito onJanuary 27, 2009

This battle was all about Speed and when you watch the video, you will know what I mean. Both designers are awesome but Tom’s video prevailed with a whopping 76% of the votes. Here is his video; and the interview is below.

What’s Inside You Contest: Top 10 Vote-Getters

Posted By kari aakre onJanuary 27, 2009

For those of you who have been following the Intel What’s Inside You Contest, you might be wondering what the top 10 stories are that got the most community votes. Well, we have the results and I’m going to share them here . First, though, a few words about the contest. This was the first... Read more >

Let the Suspense Continue…

Posted By Annie Frost onJanuary 23, 2009

The What’s Inside You Contest has officially ended. So, what’s next? Early next week, the judging will begin. To help kick this off, we will be going through the Top 10 Community Vote Getters and ensuring that only valid entries are included in the list provided to the Judges. This means that a few entries... Read more >

Think You’re Smarter Than a High School Senior?

Posted By kiesha cochrane onJanuary 22, 2009

It’s that time of year again and at the beginning of January, Intel and the Society for Science and the Public announced the 300 semi-finalists for the Intel Science Talent Search. The Science Talent Search is America’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. The Science Talent Search is an amazing... Read more >

Video: Crawl the Wall

Posted By Annie Frost onJanuary 22, 2009

Mike Landry has shared his most recent video creation with us, called Wall Crawl. He used a desktop powered by Intel’s latest and the world’s fastest microprocessor, IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i7 Extreme Edition. Enjoy!

Digital Drag Race User Battle: Winner is Momcilo Stojkovic

Posted By Michael Brito onJanuary 22, 2009

Skill and talent are two words that come to mind when I think about the winner of the 2nd Digital Drag Race User Battle. Before I get into the actual meat of the interview, please take a look at this video from Momcilo Stojkovic. Awesome does not even describe this amazing piece of art.

49 Entries in the "What's Inside You" Contest

Posted By Annie Frost onJanuary 21, 2009

Tomorrow at 11:59:00 EST, the What’s Inside You Contest will be closing down voting. Right now, there are a total of 48 entries into the Contest. We had some reports of website issues which prevented some entries from being successfully entered into the Contest. If you experienced this issue, please accept my sincere apologies. Our... Read more >

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