It was high time that The New York Times published a trend piece on GIFs. It was not surprising that the GIF the Grey Lady embedded didn't actually loop..  [Gawker]

"Does she ever wonder, though, whether her readers might need that tip-jar money more than she does?" More on the blogonomics of Maria Popova's Brain Pickings. [Counterparties]

For those of you who have always dreamed of syncing your iPod to your favorite sex toy, here are some possibilities for a high-tech Valentine's Day. [Mashable]

After President Barack Obama issued an executive order on cybersecurity following his State of the Union address, Congress has scheduled hearings on a cyber bill. [The Hill]

Mark Zuckerberg's stake in Facebook has climbed to nearly 30 percent, according to recent filings. [Business Insider]