TV Industry Using Piracy as a Measure of Success
Last100 has an interesting post describing the way in which “unofficial” but sanctioned BitTorrent leaks are being used to measure a TV show’s likely success.
Archive for December 15, 2007
Apple relents, sanctions custom ringtones!
Apple has sneaked out the ability to make (free) custom ringtones, courtesy of GarageBand 4.1.1.
Blizzard Confirms ‘Unannounced Next-Gen MMO’
Following speculation surrounding job advertisements on Blizzard’s website, a community administrator has confirmed on the World of Warcraft forums that the developer is currently at work on an unannounced, next-gen MMO.
4chan got HACKED!!
From time to time, takeovers happen on some small sites, but, this one is a HUGE… Who knew this would’ve happened?
We haven’t forgotten Linux in Firefox 3: Mozilla
Mozilla Foundation has defended itself against claims from sections of the Linux community that it has ignored Linux in the development of Firefox 3, the next generation of the browser. Mozilla’s chief interface designer says Linux is very much included in the development project.
GameStop Starts Wii Rain Check Program
Go into a GameStop Dec 20 or 21 to get a Wii Rain Check good for a Wii by the end of January.
Utah Firm Wants to Go Where GPS Doesn’t
In one high-tech thriller after another, the hero attaches a tiny tracking device on the villain and follows him as blinking dot on a computer screen. In real life, this kind of technology would be great for tracking pets or kids, even packages or luggage - anything that tends to wander. But it doesn’t really exist.
What’s Wrong With Windows Mobile and How WM7-8 Will Fix It
We just got the scoop from Microsoft on Windows Mobile 7 and Windows Mobile 8, the two upcoming platforms that will fix what is undeniably broken about the Windows Mobile platform to date. Turns out, Microsoft knows exactly what’s wrong with the WM platform, and it knows what to do to fix it. Trust me: there’s hope on the horizon.
Cinema Displays to receive Macworld update? Not so sure
They’re certainly due for a reality-TV-worthy makeover, but Macworld just doesn’t seem like the right place.
Google Knol might choke Wikipedia, Squidoo
News broke late yesterday that Google was preparing to launch a new site call Knol that will combine parts of Wikipedia and Squidoo to create a new user generated authoritative online knowledgebase of everything.
