South Korea's average 'Net speed plunges 24%, iPhone blamed In the course of three months during 2009, South Korea's average Internet connection speed dropped by a dramatic 24 percent. Think about the magnitude of the decline here: one of the world's most wired countries suddenly sees its overall Internet speeds reduced by a quarter over a few months while similarly positioned countries like Sweden, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong all saw speed increases. What happened? Blame it on the iPhone. According to Akamai's ...

The foundation at Heinz Field shook late in the fourth quarter as fans danced and screamed and delighted in the Steelers’ impending victory. Everyone who wore black and gold was thinking about another Steelers appearance in the Super Bowl, at least until Ravens running back Willis McGahee caught a pass from Joe Flacco and turned upfield. Safety Ryan Clark stepped in to make the tackle, his helmet colliding squarely with McGahee’s helmet. The impact was forceful and powerful and instant. And the stadium ...