Category: Communication
Online Video News – Netflix’s DVD business: Does Qwikster have a future?
How long until Qwikster becomes just another forgotten piece of internet real estate?
Daring Fireball – The Case for Going Metro-Only on ARM
When I posted the link about Windows 8 being able to run normal desktop apps, I somewhat flippantly said that it “could keep Windows 8 from being truly awesome”, this is why.
Ars Technica – Google Wallet now available for a select group of users
I’m a fan of anything that possibly limit the amount of stuff I need to carry especially in my wallet.
ignoredByDinosaurs – The Great Lie: Lorem Ipsum
Having done this more than once in 100% agreement.
Write for Your Life – Why the Amazon Kindle might be the new iPod
hat’s a key point and possibly the only reason why I might instead stick with buying the current Kindle as opposed to the new tablet Amazon is most likely going to introduce.
Fraser Speirs – A Supercomputer in Every Backpack
Same problem I’ve been thinking about for a long time, our education system is built for the jobs of the past not the jobs of the future.
GitHub – davatron5000/FitVids.js
Pretty cool, not something I personally would need often but still useful.
Lea Verou – Pure CSS3 typing animation with steps()
Pretty nifty trick.
Locus Online Perspectives – Cory Doctorow: Why Should Anyone Care?
Cory Doctorow who certainly doesn’t seem to need traditional publishers, penning a nice piece in favor of publishers.
The Ad Contrarian – Advertising And The Future Of Apple
Not a bad negative outlook of Apple post Steve Jobs, it starts with a pretty good premise but the conclusion doesn’t jibe.