Consumers Generate Most of the World's Data, but Machines Are Catching Up
The world's trove of information is already expanding incredibly fast. Now automated applications will quickly enlarge it even further.
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Mike Orcutt
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I’m MIT Technology Review’s research editor. I spend my days taking things extremely seriously and attempting with all my nerdy might to piece together bigger pictures from the bits and shreds of truth I manage to filter from the information barrage. I’m particularly obsessed with the energy-related challenges facing humanity and the future of the Internet.
Mike Orcutt's Stories
The Numbers Behind Some of 2012's Biggest Technology Stories
From Facebook to shale oil to MOOCs, the numbers told the tale.
Amazon Is Undermining the E-Reader Market It Created
Sales of dedicated e-readers like Amazon’s Kindle are falling now that people are buying all-purpose tablets like the Kindle Fire instead.
Four Charts That Illustrate The Transformation of Personal Computing
You’ve probably already heard or read about the massive shift to mobile computing that is underway. But a picture’s worth a thousand words.
Fracking Helps U.S. Crude Production Rises to Highest Point Since 1998
Government numbers reveal a steep increase in monthly production over the past year.
How Hard Is It to Disconnect an Entire Country from the Internet?
Not as hard as you might think, but some countries are more vulnerable than others.
The Pressure’s on for Intel
Intel missed out on the shift to mobile computing. Now it finds itself in a precarious position.
Why Twitter Hoaxes Will Always Be Short-Lived
On election night, as during Hurricane Sandy, Twitter’s network showed an ability to self-correct and keep disinformation from prospering.
Dig into Election-Day Data
Social networks and media websites are collecting and visualizing plenty of interesting data.
Competitors Challenge Apple's Grip on the Tablet Market
Apple still holds a strong lead, but new data shows that Android tablets are gaining in popularity.
