Technology should do the hard work so that people can get out and do the things that make them happiest in life.

Larry Page, co-founder Google, io13

When you go to heaven, all of your friends are there and everything is just the way you want it to be. So, together, let’s make a world that’s that good.

Mark Zuckerberg, f8 Dev Conference (2010)

Given the relatively low volume generated, the Windows Phone camp will need to show further gains to solidify its status as an alternative to Android or iOS.

Kevin Restivo, IDC senior analyst

What happens in an internet minute?

The new study, by chipmaker Intel, found that more than 204 million emails are sent every minute, while 47,000 apps are downloaded and retail giant Amazon rings up around £55,000 ($83,000) in sales.

Around 20 million photos and 6 million Facebook pages are viewed, while we also watch 1.3 million video clips on YouTube.

I’m still here: back online after a year without the internet | The Verge

A year ago yesterday, Paul Miller returned from abstaining all things internet. Did the experience prove a positive moment in his life? Was there more to accomplish without having an online connection to the world? Did he actually come to realize there was something deeper to discover that just being “offline Paul”?

Great article and fascinating 16 min video which accompanies the link above.