A map of all the thousands of separate device models that downloaded OpenSignalMaps in a six month period. A powerful illustration of the device variations and permutations in the Android ecosystem. I imagine iOS would show something in the low double digits, accounting for devices still using older versions of iOS, and key iPhone and [...]
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Infographic of the Week: NFL Player/Coach mentions on ESPN (or, ‘An Ode to Tebow’)
Fun and clever, and also, a crazy stat. Tebow was one helluva media sensation last year. Can you imagine what’s in store this year with him in the media capital of the world? It’s gonna be chaos. via turdfergusonblog.com
Infographic of the Week: Student Loan Debt, 1990–2001
An astounding graphic, vividly revealing the massive increase in the cost of higher education. It’s a maddening and tragic reflection of how the US has shifted from a nation creating opportunity for young people to succeed, to a nation ensuring that those who already have much, get to keep as much of their much as [...]
Infographic of the Week: The Evolution of Riot Gear
As the #OWS police confrontations have graphically show, American police forces now appear to be outfitted in near-military grade armor. This diagram vividly illustrates the evolution our police state has taken, over the years, towards an increasingly gnarly, intimidating and confrontational stance. It’s sad. It’s also related, you can be sure, to the post-9/11 move [...]
Infographic of the Week: Quarterback Haircuts
A largely silly but still amusing look at some of the notable looks from big-time QBs over the years. via nytimes.com
Infographic of the Week: The Global Income Distribution Souvenir Champagne Glass
via zeitgeistmovement.tumblr.com I’ve seen many income distribution charts attempting to visualize the imbalance and immense concentration of wealth in the U.S. and across the world. But none so memorable and allegorical as this champagne glass-shaped chart. Hard to fathom, really.
Infographic of the Week: Job Migration between the Titans of Tech
The gravitational pull of Facebook, as seen in this job migration chart, is impressive. Yahoo, along with it’s evaporating relevance, is unsurprisingly getting sucked dry of talent. The biggest surprise? LinkedIn, winning the talent competition with everyone but big blue, and nabbing people from Yahoo and MS like there’s no tomorrow. Fascinating info.