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This past (Cyber) Monday was the single biggest online shopping day in the history of ever, reports CNN. "Sales totaled $1.028 billion on Monday, a 16% increase versus a year ago, and a new one-day record," the report says. Furthermore, "48.9% of Cyber Monday orders were placed from work computers, comScore said, a slight decline from last year." Shh, don't tell the boss! [CNN]