From a Wired profile of Yuri Milner: The theory holds that the Internet is an advertising medium where users themselves create the vast amount of content. In other words, as Milner understands it, the same ocean of advertising revenues that have gone to traditional media might now go to the Internet, but without the offsetting [...]
When you think of a thermostat, what comes to mind? I picture an old, off-white colored box that’s dusty and sort of works. You know the kind I’m talking about that exists in American homes which nobody gives any thought to. Nest Labs, ran by Tony Fadell (of Apple iPod fame), just introduced their new [...]
Starting October 10th, 2011: A bold experiment in distributed education, “Introduction to Databases” is being offered free and online to students worldwide, October 10 – December 12, 2011. Students have access to lecture videos, are given assignments and exams, receive regular feedback on progress, and participate in a discussion forum. Those who successfully complete the [...]
Finding housing online needs to be disrupted. Lots of sites have tried, but craigslist is still the only site that matters. I’m currently living in NYC and have 9 days to find housing before I become homeless. That’s why solving housing is a painkiller and not a vitamin. Finding housing is stressful, especially in a pricey market [...]
Hey Access Main Computer File, This is straight out of the future, but it’s here today. From a place you equate with the golden days of yesterday, the Waldorf Astoria has a nice video map in the lobby: This impressed me, because it’s 1.) helpful and 2.) something you would see in today’s video games.
Is Google is ready to leave the familiar comfort of white backgrounds? This new Google homepage is part of their Google+ push. Notice the black bar at the top. The black bar even invaded my Reader. An Appbar has even taken over their mobile web app. This Apps Section shows when you press “more” on [...]
A photography prediction: the future will include (1) wearable, (2) video (3) all-focusing cameras. 1. Wearable By wearable, the camera of tomorrow doesn’t have to be a pair of glasses. It could be on a jacket’s button, hat, belt buckle, etc. What wearing your camera does is free you up from consciously choosing to take [...]
An ad spotted on the subway for Luna Park: The ad says “Follow Us” whereas each site offers different vocab for interaction: Facebook – Like (to follow) company pages / Share posts & links Twitter – Follow profiles / ReTweet tweets YouTube – Subscribe to channels / Watch videos Flickr – Add contacts / Tag [...]
Inside Apple by Adam Lashinsky: Jobs imagines his garbage regularly not being emptied in his office, and when he asks the janitor why, he gets an excuse: The locks have been changed, and the janitor doesn’t have a key. This is an acceptable excuse coming from someone who empties trash bins for a living. The [...]