iPhone-casting: A New Door Opens?
A new iPhone application lets you podcast from wherever you are. The results may open a new door on audio expression for many of us.
Redefining Cubism — Rubik Cubism, That Is . . .
Rubik cubes in the hands of an artist — amazing!
More Kindle Limitations Discovered
Two new undocumented DRM limitations make the Kindle a less appealing device.
How Libraries Can Find Money in Clouds
With an outdated view of information technology, institutional repositories are missing an opportunity to cut costs while they fulfill their missions.
From Information to Coordination
In this video from a U.S. State Department presentation, Clay Shirky explains how the Internet has gone from a “source of information” to a “site of coordination” — the fifth historical revolution in communications.
The Kindle DX — First Impressions
The DX, while too expensive, is a very good large-format e-reader with a lot of possibilities for publishers, not the least of which is PDF support.
Bing and Wave: New Technologies with Different Aims
Two new technologies are introduced, with very different scope and aims. As publishers, we need to think more like Wave and less like Bing.
Artist + iPhone = “New Yorker” Cover
A recent “New Yorker” cover was painted using an iPhone application. This time-lapse video shows you how it happened, and ABC News explores this emerging form of art.
Now On the Horizon: Start-ups and Apps That Can Change Your World
New applications are coming out to help scholars, librarians, and STM publishers reach their missions and audiences. But how do they stack up?
E-reading in Academia
E-reading is gaining acceptance, but multi-purpose devices hold a strong advantage.
Recharging the Batteries
A session with Geoff Bilder recharged some batteries, both actually and metaphorically.
Blogging from the SSP Annual Meeting
The SSP’s Annual Meeting is underway. That means more blogging from sessions, about sessions, and inspired by sessions.
Twitter’s Business Model Emerges
Twitter’s initial business model won’t be about advertising, proving again how different distribution is these days, and how well Twitter might understand this.
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?