TED is an acronym for Technology, Entertainment, and Design. It is a nonprofit organization that has become famous for its conference series, TED Talks. TED Talks are short, powerful talks of 18 minutes or less, which are given by leading experts in the fields of technology, entertainment, and design. The talks are shared online and are available to anyone, free of charge. TED Talks are designed to inspire and inform, and have become a popular source of knowledge and motivation for people around the world.