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Apple introduces MacBook Air

jeremytoday — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:35:43 EST

During his Macworld Expo keynote address on Tuesday morning, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the MacBook Air Tuesday, a computer that the company billed as the world's thinnest notebook -- small enough to fit inside an interoffice mailing envelope. It's priced starting at $1,799.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Apple Macworld Expo keynote Steve Jobs MacBook Air MacBook green thinnest notebook

The autumn of the multitaskers

_kam0_ — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:00:51 EST

Neuroscience is confirming what we all suspect: multitasking is dumbing us down and driving us crazy. One man's odyssey through the nightmare of infinite connectivity.

Channel: Science Tags: psychology neuroscience multitasking productivity

What Have You Changed Your Mind About? Why?

Neophile — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:31:37 EST

Science is based on evidence. What happens when the data change? How have scientific findings or arguments changed your mind?"

Channel: Science Tags: evidence objectivity question philosophy

From The Programmer's Mouth: How The 2000 Election Was Fixed

EricTheDataNaut — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:04:00 EST

Clinton E. Curtis, ex-programmer tells all during a Congressional hearing on voting fraud. In October 2000, Curtis was asked by Tom Feeney (R), then Speaker of the House in Florida, to write a computer program that would render electronic voting fraud undetectable. Curtis did just that.

Channel: Politics Tags: votingfraud 2000election

Yahoo Layoffs: Drumbeat Grows Louder (YHOO) - Silicon Alley Insider

EricTheDataNaut — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:30:32 EST

Silicon Alley Insider is reporting that "20% of the work force, or at least 2,000 employees" at Yahoo! may be pink-slipped " . . .[u]nless Yahoo posts an extraordinary Q4."

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: yahoo YHOO layoffs bubble

Techdirt: Congress Rushes Through Law To Protect The Children... And Make Open WiFi A Huge Liability

EricTheDataNaut — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:38:58 EST

From TechDirt: "Congress was apparently busy on Wednesday moving forward with incredibly bad laws that are designed to look good to certain constituents, but are highly questionable in real terms. We already discussed the new PRO IP bill, but the House also rushed through approval of the SAFE Act, which is one of those ridiculous bills that ev

Channel: Politics Tags: copa wifi civilliberties

Apple Wants To Make DRM Extortion Explicit

EricTheDataNaut — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:17:32 EST

From TechDirt: "Steve Jobs has apparently been pitching Hollywood studios on the idea of selling 'premium' DVDs that include an iTunes-compatible version of the movie. For an extra $3 or $4, you can buy the privilege of playing your legally-purchased movie on the device of your choice."

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: apple dmca extortion fairuse

Gmail chat AIM = Crazy Delicious

EricTheDataNaut — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:46:48 EST

More reasons to like Gmail: with the integration of AIM into already excellent Gmail client, you can IM your buddies on AOL's network as easily as those on GTalk.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: gmail aim integration

The Nasty Four-Letter Word That Keeps You From Writing

EricTheDataNaut — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:28:03 EST

Brian Clarke at CopyBlogger offers an insightful piece on that 4-letter word that keeps up from writing: fear. Good read for anyone who's hesitated over starting a blog or other form of open, online communication.

Channel: Do-It-Yourself Tags: blogging fear procrastination

10 Semantic Apps to Watch

EricTheDataNaut — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:53:58 EST

Read/Write Web has an excellent rundown of the top Semantic web applications. Don't know what 'Semantic app' means? Read on . . .

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: semweb timbernerslee semanticapplication

The Little Laptop That Could

EricTheDataNaut — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:24:08 EST

Eastern European politics and bureaucracy collide with the complexities of enterprise software development in this tale of how the SENTINEL was built - and a single, $1000 laptop saves the day.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: wtf softwaredevelopment

The Patent Insanity Continues - Microsoft the Latest Target

EricTheDataNaut — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:53:14 EST

From TechDirt: "Microsoft now needs to pay $140 million for violating a patent on using two or more passwords to protect against unauthorized use of a piece of software."

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: patentreform patenttrolls microsoft

Youngest solar systems detected

capn_caveman — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:11:56 EST

Astronomers at the University of Michigan have found what are believed to be some of the youngest solar systems yet detected.

Channel: Science Tags: science astronomy exoplanets solar system

The Google Enigma

EricTheDataNaut — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:42:58 EST

Nick Carr explores the success of Google and posits the question: "Should innovation-minded managers look at the fast-growing Internet company as a model or an anomaly?"

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: google nickcarr innovation

Secret Warrants Granted for Cellphone Tracking

Beau7890 — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:43:33 EST

Federal officials are routinely asking courts to order cellphone companies to furnish real-time tracking data so they can pinpoint the whereabouts of drug traffickers, fugitives and other criminal suspects, according to judges and industry lawyers. Such requests run counter to the Justice Department's internal recommendation.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: GPS probable cause cellphone tracking E911 Big Brother