In episode 6 of our weekly series on dropping your cable subscription, Janko finally gets his hands on the Boxee Box, a reader gives Ryan the low-down on his cord-cutting solutions, and Liz plugs a web series introducing the internet to Ben Stiller’s parents. Read More »
Archive for November 2010
Earlier today, the web lit up with rumors that Apple was buying Nuance, which sent the Nuance stock soaring. Forget the rumors; there are some good reasons why Apple should buy Nuance, even if it costs a pretty penny, especially as it competes with Google’s Android. Read More »
Today’s links demonstrate that there’s a long way to go before we have issues like cloud computing and web infrastructure figured out, but also that we’re making progress: Twitter teaches lessons on scaling, Google runs test queries, and IBM Research is tackling cloud privacy. Read More »
Recent studies show that online viewers hit by a higher load of ads aren’t dropping off the way they might. In fact, they may be able to watch more ads on content — perhaps as many as those on television — especially if ad formats continue… Read More »
From Apple 2.0, Needham analyst Charles Wolf has issued a research note on Mac sales that is no less impressive for being a statement of the obvious: Apple is selling a lot of Macs, and enjoying a very healthy profit margin on those sales. Read More »
Many web-based project management tools base their rates on the number of active projects you have open at any time. That makes the question of when to remove or archive old projects a financial question, as well as an organizational concern. Read More »
Writer for iPad is a simple text editing app for those who write for a living. Since launch earlier this fall, Writer for iPad has been selling briskly and will end 2010 with 50,000 copies sold. Additionally, the app-maker has a surprise in store for you Read More »
Internet services providers are calling for an Federal Communications Commission with less authority over regulating broadband, just as the FCC reportedly prepares to vote on new neutrality rules. It’s all part of a larger attempt by the telecommunications industry to undercut the power of the FCC. Read More »
YouTube has struggled for years to add premium, long-form content to its video library. But the news that it is in talks to bring Miramax titles like Pulp Fiction to its site might mark a shift in its strategy for acquiring content. Read More »
One of the panels I’m most looking forward to moderating at Net:Work next month is “Flexi Spaces and Coworking, What Works in the World of Work?” We’ll bring together some workspace experts to discuss how to build places that encourage inspiration, innovation and collaboration. Read More »
Apple today released iOS 4.2 for the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad, and iOS 4.1 for Apple TV. Together, the updates allow you to use AirPlay to stream audio and video content from your device to your television. But does it live up to the hype? Read More »
The DOE has joined the small group of supporters — led by T. Boone Pickens and Honda — of the natural gas car. DOE Secretary Steven Chu announced a $50 million loan for The Vehicle Production Group, which will use the funds to make a 6-passenger… Read More »
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