Doc Searls points to an article on TV Predictions (quoted below) that says the Moxi will fail, and notes that the author, Phillip Swann thinks TiVO will succeed. Doc actually thinks TV will fail… which is not something I’m going to get into yet. With regard to TiVO… In my opinion, TiVO is failing. They … Read moreMoxi Will Fail
I caught that Steve’s mix as well when I first checked out the new iTunes… seems like it might be. The resume link at the end of this one is worth a quick read. 😉 Is Steve Jobs posting iMixes to Apple’s iTunes music store? This iMix, A Few of Steve’s Favorites, looks suspiciously Jobsian. … Read moreSteve Jobs’ IMix
I was reading this one on the train the other day… some seriously amazing science mixed in with some good old fashioned wackos. Human antifreeze could kick-start the cryonics game by making it easier to perform low-temperature surgery. [Wired News]
Keeps the job hunting blues away… A good week. Interview Monday, Tuesday, phone interview/discovery Wednesday and an Interview on Friday. I also had a brief call with a recruiter today for a job that unfortunately did not match up. It was too technical, though I am not sure a person like they are describing truly … Read moreAn interview a day
This one-ups the current offer from Verizon DSL which includes an 802.11b wireless router. I think it would be wise for them both to also offer a deal on cards or usb adapters for homes since without a card or adapter, having a wireless router does not do much more than a wired router. Comcast … Read moreComcast to offer cable modem/802.11g wireless access point
Just heard on the Daily Show… on why Churchill Downs did not previously allow advertising for the Kentucky Derby: They did not want advertising tainting the nobility of Gambling…
It’s going to rock… Seems just a tad premature, but Expansys has the PlayStation Portable available pre-order on their website. They don’t list a price, but they do list specs, which we’re reproducing here in case Sony forces them to take down the page…[Engadget]
WHOA! The Digeo/Moxie platform now works on both Motorola and Scientific Atlanta cable boxes which hopefully means some amazing set-top boxes are coming soon… Consistency across both Moxi PowerKEY and Motorola BMC versions gives operators national reach for new revenue-generating media center-services, including high-definition TV (HDTV) watch-and-record digital video recording (DVR with two tuners), and … Read moreThe latest from Digeo/Moxie
Tasks 2.0 is out as of this afternoon and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to keep track of things in their lives. Sure you can use todos in your palm or iCal or some similar software, but the flexibility and strenghs of Tasks are too great to pass up. With built-in RSS and … Read moreTasks 2.0
Well maybe not the P900 exactly, but it seems Sony may be working on the next rev and will be including a keyboard as well as RIM messaging… Mobileburn has the scoop. I wonder why the keyboard flips under rather than instead of the phone keys, where it would easier to hold and type. It’s … Read moreQwerty Keyboard Coming to the P900
Seems like an interesting idea, but perhaps too far ahead of it’s time. You need to have a wired (literally) home, which is certainly far from a large number of people. Newer homes in the $1 Million range seem to offer cat 5 cabling so this box will fit nicely — assuming it supports the … Read moreVigoto VigoBox
A rumor for now… could certainly drive some serious demand for the 6600 amongst others… Have to see if carriers pass it along or gobble up the profits for themselves. In a move to help offset its falling market share, analysts now predict that Nokia will cut prices on its mobile phones by an average … Read moreNokia cutting prices up to 25%?
I’ve got T-Mobile GPRS service which lets me obtain a data connection while on the go via Palm or laptop, like now as I head back to NYC on Amtrak. As I surf, blog and email on the train, I can also make calls which politely holds my data connection (or at least slows it … Read moreGPRS connectivity…
Just caught this one via Google News… I’m sure he’s not happy, but there are few people who could even sustain a hit like this without it having any impact on their personal wealth. The world’s richest man is out $800,000 (U.S.) for violating federal rules by making a large investment in a pharmaceutical company. … Read moreBill Gates fined $800,000
Just enjoying the view from the train, while my iPod churns the tunes and allows my mind to wander…
Get ready for a world of pain and high unexpected costs. I think it’s fair to say that only Microsoft could have developed such a flexible yet confusing pricing and control structure. I’m not against DRM — in fact I think there should be protections and payment for enjoying commercial work. It just has to … Read moreMicrosoft DRM
I know it exists, but not on my train… Headed to Philadelphia for an interview at the moment and blogging this from my laptop via the always reliable bluetooth to GPRS.
Good piece from the NYT on John Doerr and Kleiner Perkins… In 1999, Mr. Doerr, on behalf of his firm, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, invested $12.5 million for a stake in Google that will probably be worth at least $3 billion – perhaps more – after Google sells stock to public investors this year. … Read moreHow John Doerr Struck Google
Howard Rheingold’s latest in The Feature… An interesting thought, though I think Kinkos has a long way to go to enable a more hospitable location. I could see Starbucks extending their larger locations with additional services though. It’s quite nice to sit down in the nicer ones, when there’s space to have for yourself. I … Read moreCybercafe Society
Certainly one opinion… I’ve just found the learning curve too steep to deal with on Tinderbox. I’ve wanted to like it, but have been very happy with Notetaker. Doug Miller: “Overall, Notetaker and Notebook appear to be solid applications for basic note taking, and were worth taking a look at in their latest versions. Neither, … Read moreNotebook, Notetaker, and Tinderbox