In 2002, reporters spread the word about a "tooth phone" invented by a couple of British scientists. Turns out it was not a product and they were not real engineers, but they played the media. By Rachel Metz.
American soldiers in Iraq can send the wrong message without ever opening their mouths. A new video game teaches them how to prevent inadvertently giving locals the finger. By Gretchen Cuda.
One of the biggest opponents of wind farms in upstate New York has flip-flopped. Now billionaire Tom Golisano is all for it -- but won't say why. By Bryan Ball.
A new syndication service attempts to join blogging to the established media, a marriage that many predicted would never happen. Whether it's an ultimately successful marriage remains to be seen.
The latest Clive Thompson column is right on target with readers who just want to "kick open a door and shoot someone in the face with a shotgun. Twice." In today's Rants 'n' Raves.