Bike to Work Week — Fun for Everyone!
National Bike to Work Week has ended. Here’s a bit of gentle cycling/driver humor to end the week.
Researching Social Media
Should a federal agency start funding research into social networks? It might be the greatest idea since DARPA.
The WSJ’s Payment Curbstop
The WSJ shows just how it’s missing the boat with its latest announcement about micropayments.
When Tools Dominate Tasks
A recent study shows that article tagging actually decreases recall of content. This points out the inelegance of most social media tools, where the act of using the tool becomes paramount over the activity it’s supposed to aid.
USPS = Spam in Meatspace
We often don’t think about the USPS as a vulnerable business entity, but a closer inspection shows that it’s another US business from a bygone era. Will its troubles push publishers to drop print?
Amazon Acquires Stanza
Amazon acquires Stanza, solidifying its position as an e-book provider across platforms.
iNap@Work – Next Killer App or Killer Nap?
Small, cheap and democratic. Is the bazaar model of software production the next killer ap?
Kindle Failings Serve as Early Warning
Expensive, proprietary systems are no basis of a successful business strategy.
“New” AP Strategy Is Nothing New
The Associated Press tries yet another strategic shift, one that shows they’re late to the game, and playing the wrong game at that.
Online Audience Growing Fast
New data show how powerful the online channel is becoming, with audience and attention to spare. When will some major players wake up to this reality?
The Paradox of Persistence in an Attention Economy
Can successful behavior on YouTube translate to academic publishing?
The Series of Tubes
It really used to be a series of tubes. Watch a great, brief history for your Friday Fun!
Is “Mine” Just a Stunt?
Is “Mine” an experiment in custom publishing? Or a cynical PR effort to support a last gasp of print advertising?
Google Wants Your Links, Not Your Content
The Google Books Settlement has publishers up in arms over copyright and content presentation. They need to wake up and smell the coffee. That’s not what Google’s after.
Can Education Adapt?
Universities might be in for some major changes and challenges. This thoughtful slideshow reveals some of what likely lies ahead.