Sony sells its 50 millionth PlayStation 2 in North America - Engadget

Sony sells its 50 millionth PlayStation 2 in North America - Engadget: "and if you're really looking for some staggering numbers, get a load of this: In November 2008, 206,000 PS2s were moved in America, while just 172,000 more PS3s were sold in the same window. Talk about longevity / sluggish adoption, respectively."

iPhone crash photo graces several front pages

Rob Galbraith DPI: iPhone crash photo graces several front pages: "The Photo District News reports that Janis Krums used an iPhone to take this dramatic front-page image of the plane crash into Hudson River."

New official portrait released

New official portrait released | Change.gov: The Obama-Biden Transition Team: "Today we are releasing the new official portrait for President Barack Obama.

It was taken by Pete Souza, the newly-announced official White House photographer.

It is the first time that an official presidential portrait was taken with a digital camera.

You can see the portrait below, or click here to download a copy."

Apple’s Chief Taking a Medical Leave

Apple’s Chief Taking a Medical Leave - NYTimes.com

Nothing more really needs to be said.

Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency

Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency | The Onion - America's Finest News Source: "Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency"

Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency

Dow Adds 108, Capping Dismal Year

Oh shit. 

Dow Adds 108, Capping Dismal Year - WSJ.com: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 108 points, or 1.3%, to 8776.39. The blue-chip measure is up 3.4% over its two-day winning streak but ended 2008 down 33.8%, its worst annual performance since 1931, when the Great Depression was in full swing."