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The Real Format War Has Yet to Begin

February 20, 2008 7:00 AM, mac,

Blu-ray bested HD DVD, but a bigger foe is looming.

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What's Behind that Multimedia Presentation?

February 1, 2008 10:17 AM, mac,

A simple listing of tools and technologies could turn professional Web presentations into excellent learning tools.

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Wi-Fi Comes to Boston Commuter Rail

January 28, 2008 12:32 PM, mac,

The MBTA's Worcester line is bringing Internet access to commuters.

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Isn't there Something Better than an Algorithmic Arms Race?

January 24, 2008 9:21 AM, mac,

The battle between Digg programmers and Digg scammers isn't going to end well.

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Streaming Media is Fun, but Where's My Damn RSS Reader?

January 16, 2008 3:33 PM, mac,

I'm tired of converged A/V devices ignoring text-based digital content, but all I can do is long for an uber-device that will never be. See the specs behind my fictional dream machine.

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Netflix Opens Online Viewing Floodgates ... Sorta

January 14, 2008 8:57 AM, mac,

Report: Netflix will soon offer unlimited Web streaming for most subscribers.

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Writers' Strike Sends Masses to the Interweb

January 10, 2008 10:26 AM, mac,

A new report says Web video sites are enjoying a traffic boost because of the writers' strike.

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Google Gets in the TV Game

January 8, 2008 9:46 AM, mac,

Google services will soon be built into Panasonic flat panel TVs.

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Links of Note: Jan. 3, 2008

January 3, 2008 1:21 PM, mac,

Netflix jumps into the set-top game; Bloggers get FOIA love.

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Early iPhone Reviews Express Cautious Optimism

June 26, 2007 10:21 PM, mac,

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal weigh in on the iPhone.

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Gizmodo Initiates "Digg Policy"

June 13, 2007 3:18 PM, mac,

Gizmodo wants to make sure original content producers get the credit they deserve.

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Microsoft Unveils "Surface" Display

May 30, 2007 7:55 AM, mac,

Microsoft's 30-inch tabletop display moves computing beyond the monitor.

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The Maturation of Widgets

May 22, 2007 9:55 AM, mac,

When a phrase like "revenue share" is attached to a new technology, you know it's on puberty's doorstep.

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Google Aggregates Content Types with Universal Search

May 18, 2007 11:17 AM, mac,

Universal search blends traditional text-based results with images, videos and more.

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Amazon Goes DRM Free

May 16, 2007 11:02 AM, mac,

Amazon's service will bring legal, DRM-free music to the masses.

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Guide to Micro Blogging

May 16, 2007 10:06 AM, mac,

Confused about all this Twitter/micro-blogging business? Media Shift breaks it down.

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Are Tag Clouds Useful?

May 10, 2007 2:27 PM, mac,

Tag clouds look nice, but their true utility hasn't been harnessed.

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Avian Flu Tracked Through Google Earth

May 1, 2007 7:56 PM, mac,

Ohio State scientists are using Google Earth to analyze the avian flu virus.

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Web 2.0 is a Toolset, Not a Cultural Shift

April 30, 2007 8:55 AM, mac,

Andrew Keen is blowing Web 2.0 out of proportion.

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Links of Note: April 19, 2007

April 19, 2007 1:14 PM, mac,

Sobering stats for Web 2.0 businesses, "Idol" course corrects with Sanjaya dismissal, Mitt Romney's MySpace page

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New Research Reveals More Flaws in Web Tracking

April 18, 2007 6:16 PM, mac,

Recent comScore data suggests unique user counts are inflated. Isn't it time we shifted the ad/tracking paradigm?

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Links of Note: April 18, 2007

April 18, 2007 10:08 AM, mac,

Virginia Tech video criticism, Jay Rosen Q&A, Inside PC 'Crapware', Long Tail Advertisers, Goodbye 80-20 Rule

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Joost Lands CBS Content

April 17, 2007 12:25 PM, mac,

CBS throws its weight -- and its lineup -- behind in the in-development video service.

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Is Twitter the Perfect Live Blogging Tool?

April 11, 2007 6:49 PM, mac,

Twitter's micro-posts could make a live blogging a lot easier.

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Technorati Hates Me

April 1, 2006 1:56 PM, mac,

The majority of my Technorati experiences are marred by slow response time and high-volume errors. Is it just me?

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Tearing Down the Digital Home

September 2, 2005 9:55 AM, mac,

An excellent article by The Economist strips away the marketing fluff surrounding the "Digital Home."

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Expanding the Web Lexicon

August 17, 2005 8:50 AM, mac,

What reference points can we use to better explain Web concepts and technology to laypeople? This is an ongoing list, so suggestions are welcome, needed and appreciated!

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An Innovative Mix of News and Maps

August 5, 2005 5:31 PM, mac,

Poynter shows how Google's free mapping system can be integrated into a news Web site. Get used to this feature; it has a shot at ubiquity.

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