George Orwell’s Blog
Image via Wikipedia The New York Times recently reported that George Orwell has started blogging. Or, rather, his diaries are being put online daily as part of a new blog. This is a fascinating blog to read. Each entry is […]
The Kids Are iAlright
Apple’s push into schools continues with its latest devices and programs. And it may have good effects.
reCAPTCHA: Workforce of Accuracy
Software that protects against spam can also help digitize old text.
Where Is Google?
A map reveals Google’s data centers, and an article reveals how Google attends to being a sprawling business.
E-books: A Textbook Case
The Kindle is a textbook disruptive technology. And I mean, “textbook.”
Scientists Use Social Media
Two surveys reveal that scientists use social media. But maybe not because social media help them work — maybe because social media help them socialize.
iPhone, Reluctantly
After years using another smartphone, I finally switched to the iPhone 3G. It’s a platform for clever interaction designers.
Citing the Kindle
The Kindle takes hits, but seems on-course to become a major force in scholarship in the future.
Cuil? Searchme.
Cuil crashes and burns, but another search engine seems positioned for the future.
Dude Looks Like a Lady?
Does your browsing history reveal your gender? Take this quick test to find out.
The Importance of Being First
Position in a daily arXiv email report can determine future citations. A German physicist struggles to determine why.
The Rise of LinkedIn
LinkedIn has grown a huge audience — the one thing that will make it tough to beat.
Watching the Wrong Things?
Scholarly publishers have traditionally focused on articles, issues, subscriptions, citations, impact factors, and business models. But maybe by focusing on these things, which are much more about us than about our readers (who are becoming users today, a significant shift […]
Microsoft’s Free Tools for Scholarly Research
Microsoft’s External Research Group unveils 5 new tools for scholarly researchers.
Agility = Mindset
Agility is a mindset, not a process. The product is the goal, and last-minute requirements are a blessing.