Category: Technology
Rough Type – Same shit, different medium
I love that last sentence it defines very precisely how the medium is an important factor in differences existing while the high level appears to be the same.
Electronista – RIM thought iPhone was impossible in 2007
That seems both really odd to me and explains my RIM is struggling to grow in the cell phone business.
A Guide to the Open Internet
Just in case you need a good solid pointer to over the holiday breaks as to why Net Neutrality is important and what it really means.
St. Clair Software Blog – Replacing Apple Downloads with the Mac App Store
It’s almost hard reading the line about having to re-invent his company and products to fit Apple’s vision.
PCMag.com – RIAA Misfires, Grazes PCMag.com
Apparently blaming journalists is now how the music industry will fight its battles.
Forbes – The Real Lessons Of Gawker’s Security Mess
Basically whatever bad/stupid thing Gawker could have done they did including ignoring the problem.
TorrentFreak – Author Slams eBook Piracy, Son Outs Her As a Music Pirate
Turns out she pirated 1800 songs and purchased knock off Prada bags.
The Word of Notch – How piracy works
Wouldn’t the world of copyright be a lot simpler if people followed this train of thought?
DSLReports.com – FCC: 68% Of U.S. Connections Slower than 3 Mbps Down, 768kbps Up
Good job internet providers.
Journal of Transportation Security – An evaluation of airport x-ray backscatter units based on image characteristics
Yet another reason for why the backscatter machines need to be independently tested.