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YouTube Wants to Make You a Citizen Journalist
Alan Reiter 7/2/2009 8 comments
YouTube Inc. wants to help you learn how to become a citizen journalist. It has established the YouTube Reporters' Center with videos by organizations and reporters discussing different aspects of journalism.
most recent post: reiter... Hi Paul Whyte, I know you addressed your comment to Chris Poley, but in my reply comment to Chris,...
Web Forces Push Back on Government Censors
Mathew Ingram 7/2/2009 2 comments
What happens when a government orders the Internet to be used as part of a repressive regime? Events of the past few weeks have given us some answers.
most recent post: cjon316... It is interesting that the premise the Chinese government uses for this is to protect computer users...
Web Offers Backlash Against Ridiculous Posts
Ira Winkler 7/2/2009 10 comments
In my book, Zen and the Art of Information Security, I titled a chapter “Knights and Dragons.” The point was that people try to create dragons to rally supporters, and in the process they become a great knight leading the fight against the dragon. A well chosen angle can make a cause seem heroic and noble, solidifying support and rallying people when there is otherwise no reason to rally.
most recent post: robjvargas... I point this out not as a protest, but as illustration of how easy it can be sometimes to post a message...
Facebook's New CFO Will Be a Test for Its CEO
Chris Poley 7/1/2009 24 comments
For all the second guessing, Monday-morning quarterbacking, and calls for outright beheading of the often heavily lambasted Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook ’s founder and CEO has finally made a move that should thrill both investors and users.
most recent post: aum007... Mary, You are right about Root maniac's line of thinking.We had a similar rollicking discussion going...
That Huge IT Spend Sucking Sound
Todd Watson 7/1/2009 1 comment
OK, we've got some good news, and we've got some bad news.
most recent post: cjon316... If you are providing IT services, the time to set yourself apart is now! Be quicker, more nimble, more...
IT Upswing? Don't Get Your Hopes Up
Mary Jander 7/2/2009 4 comments
If you've made it this far through 2009 on budget or on plan, you're no doubt breathing a sigh of relief. And according to the most recent figures from Forrester Research Inc. , you may be on your way out of the tunnel.
most recent post: jwallace... I forgot to renew my information week subscription and godaddy's..oh, I'll hold on what I think of them,...
Analysis and insight on the future of the Internet
6/18/2009 15 comments
In the Internet age, copyright control is eliminating competition and forcing even big companies into self-defeating patterns
most recent post: aum007... Cory, Awesome report from you!!!Every single word that you mention here makes sense and rings a bell.The...
Energy reduction talk has focused on the data center and how cutting back server and data equipment power makes us better green citizens. But software can also play an important role. We investigate how with IBM's David Barnes.
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Internet Evolution's Web Wide World takes us to Rwanda, a country torn apart by genocide, and now attempting a radical transformation from an agrarian society to a knowledge-based economy, via the Internet
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IBM's Ambuj Goyal talks about how companies are data rich and information poor, and the approaches, processes and tools necessary to leverage that data and unlock business value. Goyal also talks about some companies that have done this successfully.
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DNC's Live Cellphone Streaming Is A Dud
Alan Reiter 8/26/2008 6 comments
Zowie! The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is going to be a wireless technology and cellular streaming heaven. Just look at all those -- uh, boring, poorly produced camera phone videos.
most recent post: reiter... Hi jwallace (James), A USB connection would be much more reliable but, obviously, less convenient. Yes,...
We Need More Cellphone Coupons
Alan Reiter 8/22/2008 4 comments
I love reading and spending time in bookstores. But I often purchase from Amazon because I get better discounts. I usually order at least $25 worth of products at a time for free shipping.
most recent post: reiter... Hi cjon316, Glad you like the weblog article. I read about that parking meter system in...
India's 'Condom, Condom' AIDS Campaign
Alan Reiter 8/21/2008
It’s great when cellular service is used for the public good, such as a game helping to save mountain gorillas. That's why I'm pleased to learn about the BBC World Trust's use of phones to help reduce the spread of AIDS.
Skyfire: Not Yet the Future of Browsing
Alan Reiter 8/20/2008 1 comment
I've been beta testing a new cellular browser, Skyfire, on a Nokia N95 (Symbian OS) phone to see whether it represents the future.
most recent post: badmelvin... Alan, I wasnt able to get CNN to work. My favorite Streaming tv site 3click.TV that they now support...
'Crapware' Makes Sense for Cellphones
Alan Reiter 8/19/2008 2 comments
Many new computers are bundled with crapware: limited trials and poor-quality software that's generally better to uninstall immediately. But cellular phones could do with some of this, uh, bundling. How many people know about the variety of applications that can be downloaded, let alone have downloaded anything?
most recent post: reiter... Hi nasimson, People buy things to show off in lots of countries! Expensive homes, cars, clothes,...
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