Saturday, March 31, 2012

The Power of Technical Debt

The Power of Technical Debt
http://blog.ircmaxell.com/2012/03/power-of-technical-debt.html

Microsoft Unveils New Plan to Speed Up the Web

Microsoft Unveils New Plan to Speed Up the Web
http://gizmodo.com/5897025/microsoft-unveils-new-plan-to-speed-up-the-web

Google Now Using ReCAPTCHA To Decode Street View Addresses

Google Now Using ReCAPTCHA To Decode Street View Addresses
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/google-now-using-recaptcha-to-decode-street-view-addresses/

The Most Interesting Y Combinator Winter 2012 Startups

The Most Interesting Y Combinator Winter 2012 Startups
http://www.xconomy.com/san-francisco/2012/03/28/the-most-interesting-y-combinator-winter-2012-startups/

Itâs Time To Believe In RIM And The BlackBerry Again

It’s Time To Believe In RIM And The BlackBerry Again
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/its-time-to-believe-in-rim-and-the-blackberry-again/

RIM Falls Short: BlackBerry Shipments Down 21% From Q3, Former Co-CEO Jim Balsillie Resigns

RIM Falls Short: BlackBerry Shipments Down 21% From Q3, Former Co-CEO Jim Balsillie Resigns
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/rim-falls-short-blackberry-shipments-down-21-from-q3-former-co-ceo-jim-balsillie-resigns-from-board/

RIM Co-Founder Jim Balsillie Steps Down From Board Ahead Of Grim Earnings

RIM Co-Founder Jim Balsillie Steps Down From Board Ahead Of Grim Earnings
http://gizmodo.com/5897602/rim-co+founder-jim-balsillie-steps-down-from-board

The End of RIM As We Know It

The End of RIM As We Know It
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/the_end_of_rim_as_we_know_it.php

Foursquare Adds Bios To Profile Pages, Evolving As A More Self-Contained Social Network

Foursquare Adds Bios To Profile Pages, Evolving As A More Self-Contained Social Network
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/foursquare-adds-bios-to-profile-pages/

BlueStacks App Player beta brings thousands of Android apps to Windows

BlueStacks App Player beta brings thousands of Android apps to Windows
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/27/2905535/android-apps-on-windows-PC-bluestacks-app-player-beta

Joshua Schachter Launches Newest Tasty Labs Project, Skills.to

Joshua Schachter Launches Newest Tasty Labs Project, Skills.to
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/28/joshua-schachter-launches-newest-tasty-labs-project-skills-to/

Google acquisitions: The search companyâs startling transformation under CEO Larry Page.

Google acquisitions: The search company’s startling transformation under CEO Larry Page.
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/03/google_acquisitions_the_search_company_s_startling_transformation_under_ceo_larry_page_.html?tid=sm_tw_button_toolbar

Google's New 'Account Activity' Is a Sham

Google's New 'Account Activity' Is a Sham
http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/mimssbits/27681/

Zuckerberg in China: Let the Rumors Begin

Zuckerberg in China: Let the Rumors Begin
http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/28/zuckerberg-visiting-china-let-the-rumors-begin/

Star-struck Japan PM befriends Facebook's Zuckerberg

Star-struck Japan PM befriends Facebook's Zuckerberg
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/29/net-us-facebook-japan-idUSBRE82S0GY20120329

We're Done With Kickstarter

We're Done With Kickstarter
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/vip/~3/xFggc3rSmwU/were-done-with-kickstarter

Your Guide to Instagramminâ

Your Guide to Instagrammin’
http://gizmodo.com/5897539/your-guide-to-instagrammin

Coffee Makes Overachievers Slack Off

Coffee Makes Overachievers Slack Off
http://gizmodo.com/5897375/coffee-makes-over+achievers-slack-off

What It's Like To Be Twitter Famous For A Day

What It's Like To Be Twitter Famous For A Day
http://gizmodo.com/5897594/what-its-like-to-be-twitter-famous-for-a-day

Google Might Be Getting into the Tablet Business Later This Year

Google Might Be Getting into the Tablet Business Later This Year
http://gizmodo.com/5897633/google-s-getting-into-the-tablet-business-later-this-year

Before FamilyLeaf, Hereâs The Sports Site Pitch That Got The Team Into Y Combinator

Before FamilyLeaf, Here’s The Sports Site Pitch That Got The Team Into Y Combinator
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/familyleaf-y-combinator-ap/

Supplier Chatter Suggests New HD Models Of Kindle Fire Forthcoming

Supplier Chatter Suggests New HD Models Of Kindle Fire Forthcoming
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/supplier-chatter-suggests-new-hd-models-of-kindle-fire-forthcoming/

How Greenhouse Gasses Made Life on Earth Possible

How Greenhouse Gasses Made Life on Earth Possible
http://gizmodo.com/5897147/how-greenhouse-gasses-made-life-on-earth-possible

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with China's Vice-Premier to discuss intellectual property and worker treatment

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with China's Vice-Premier to discuss intellectual property and worker treatment
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/28/2908701/tim-cook-china-meeting-vice-premier-intellectual-property-worker-treatment

Auditors find âsignificant issuesâ at Foxconn factories

Auditors find “significant issues” at Foxconn factories
http://gigaom.com/apple/auditors-find-significant-issues-at-foxconn-factories/

iPhone passcode cracking is easier than you think

iPhone passcode cracking is easier than you think
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57405580-93/iphone-passcode-cracking-is-easier-than-you-think/

Chips say a thinner, lighter Macbook Pro is coming

Chips say a thinner, lighter Macbook Pro is coming
http://gigaom.com/apple/chips-say-a-thinner-lighter-macbook-pro-is-coming/

Apple rumored to mass produce new 15" MacBook Pro in April, 13" in June

Apple rumored to mass produce new 15" MacBook Pro in April, 13" in June
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/29/apple_rumored_to_mass_produce_new_15_macbook_pro_in_april_13_in_june.html

What Does A Post-UDID World Look Like For iPhone And iPad Developers?

What Does A Post-UDID World Look Like For iPhone And iPad Developers?
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/29/apple-post-udid/

Apple Considering Settlement With Samsung, Says Bloomberg Businessweek

Apple Considering Settlement With Samsung, Says Bloomberg Businessweek
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-considering-settlement-with-samsung-says-bloomberg-businessweek-2012-3?op=1

Report: Ivy Bridge Quad-Core Processors Launching Next Month

Report: Ivy Bridge Quad-Core Processors Launching Next Month
http://gizmodo.com/5897368/ivy-bridge-quad+core-processors-launching-next-month

Apple's War on Android

Apple's War on Android
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-03-29/apple-s-war-on-android

Fitocracy: Turns Getting In Shape From Chore To Game

Fitocracy: Turns Getting In Shape From Chore To Game
http://gizmodo.com/5897577/fitocracy-turns-getting-in-shape-from-chore-to-game

Pink slime in the context of history

Pink slime in the context of history
http://boingboing.net/2012/03/29/pink-slime-in-the-context-of-h.html

Friday, March 30, 2012

TechCrunchâs Picks: The 10 Best Startups From Y Combinator Demo Day

TechCrunch’s Picks: The 10 Best Startups From Y Combinator Demo Day
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/best-of-y-combinator-demo-day/

YC Demo Day Session 5: Hackpad, FamilyLeaf, Ark, Chute, Minefold, Exec, 99dresses, Matterport

YC Demo Day Session 5: Hackpad, FamilyLeaf, Ark, Chute, Minefold, Exec, 99dresses, Matterport
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/yc-demo-day-winter-2012-session-5/

YC Demo Day Session 4: Shoptiques, Pair, Daily Muse, Per Vices, iCracked, Socialcam, AnyVivo

YC Demo Day Session 4: Shoptiques, Pair, Daily Muse, Per Vices, iCracked, Socialcam, AnyVivo
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/y-combinator-demo-day-session-4/

YC Demo Day Session 3: Crowdtilt, Flypad, Carsabi, Anyperk, TiKL, Dealupa, Priceonomics, Kyte, EveryArt

YC Demo Day Session 3: Crowdtilt, Flypad, Carsabi, Anyperk, TiKL, Dealupa, Priceonomics, Kyte, EveryArt
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/y-combinator-demo-day-session-3/

YC Demo Day Session 2: Midnox, 42Floors, Sonalight, Your Mechanic

YC Demo Day Session 2: Midnox, 42Floors, Sonalight, Your Mechanic
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/yc-demo-day-session-2-midnox-42floors-sonalight-your-mechanic/

YC Demo Day Session 1: PlanGrid, Medigram, Zillabyte, HireArt, Flutter, Givespark, Popset, SendHub, Screenleap, Coderwall, LVL6

YC Demo Day Session 1: PlanGrid, Medigram, Zillabyte, HireArt, Flutter, Givespark, Popset, SendHub, Screenleap, Coderwall, LVL6
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/yc-demo-day-session-1/

At Y Combinatorâs Biggest Demo Day Yet, Mobile Is Taking Over

At Y Combinator’s Biggest Demo Day Yet, Mobile Is Taking Over
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/ycmobile/

Y Combinator And The Fresh Blood Of Innocents

Y Combinator And The Fresh Blood Of Innocents
http://uncrunched.com/2012/03/27/y-combinator-and-the-fresh-blood-of-innocents/

Why People Care About A Twitter Unfollow Bug That Doesn't Matter

Why People Care About A Twitter Unfollow Bug That Doesn't Matter
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mattbuchanan/why-people-care-about-a-twitter-unfollow-bug-that

Scientists Suggest That Eating Placenta Is Good For You

Scientists Suggest That Eating Placenta Is Good For You
http://gizmodo.com/5897021/scientists-suggest-that-eating-placenta-is-good-for-you

Twitter Is Trying to Patent "Pull to Refresh"

Twitter Is Trying to Patent "Pull to Refresh"
http://gizmodo.com/5896998/twitter-tries-to-jump-aboard-the-patent-troll-bandwagon-with-a-claim-on-pull+to+refresh

Is Learning to Code More Popular Than Learning a Foreign Language?

Is Learning to Code More Popular Than Learning a Foreign Language?
http://gizmodo.com/5897020/is-learning-to-code-more-popular-than-learning-a-foreign-language

Our Oceans' Coral Is Dying of... Herpes??

Our Oceans' Coral Is Dying of... Herpes??
http://gizmodo.com/5897115/our-oceans-coral-is-dying-of-herpes

That New "Donda Media" Site Is Fake As Hell

That New "Donda Media" Site Is Fake As Hell
http://gizmodo.com/5897201/this-new-donda-media-site-is-fake-as-hell

I can manipulate your amazon.com recommendations

I can manipulate your amazon.com recommendations
http://www.diskurswelt.de/2012/03/28/i-can-manipulate-your-amazon-com-recommendations/

Over a Year Later, Fukushima's Radiation Is Still Fatal

Over a Year Later, Fukushima's Radiation Is Still Fatal
http://gizmodo.com/5897126/over-a-year-later-fukushimas-radiation-is-still-fatal

Face time with Facebook CEO stirs concerns on Wall Street

Face time with Facebook CEO stirs concerns on Wall Street
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/28/us-facebook-zuckerberg-idUSBRE82R07D20120328

Google Maps For Android Update Packs Hi-Res Map Tiles, New Transit Tweaks

Google Maps For Android Update Packs Hi-Res Map Tiles, New Transit Tweaks
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/28/google-maps-for-android-update-packs-hi-res-map-tiles-and-new-transit-tweaks/

Kindle Fire Update Brings Sharing, Book Extras, Print Replica Textbooks To The Masses

Kindle Fire Update Brings Sharing, Book Extras, Print Replica Textbooks To The Masses
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/28/kindle-fire-update-brings-sharing-book-extras-print-replica-textbooks-to-the-masses/

Oh, That âPull To Refreshâ Thing In iOS? Yeah, Twitter Has A Patent App On That

Oh, That “Pull To Refresh” Thing In iOS? Yeah, Twitter Has A Patent App On That
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/pull-to-refresh-the-patent/

Consumer Group Turns The Screws In Euro Google Antitrust Investigation, Outcome Expected âIn Daysâ

Consumer Group Turns The Screws In Euro Google Antitrust Investigation, Outcome Expected ‘In Days’
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/28/consumer-group-turns-the-screws-in-european-google-antitrust-investigation-outcome-expected-in-days/

Amazon's Jeff Bezos Discovers Historic Apollo 11 Rocket Engines at the Bottom of the Sea

Amazon's Jeff Bezos Discovers Historic Apollo 11 Rocket Engines at the Bottom of the Sea
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/03/amazons-jeff-bezos-discovers-historic-apollo-11-rocket-engines-at-the-bottom-of-the-sea/255190/

Temple Run: The Rough Road to a Runaway Success Story

Temple Run: The Rough Road to a Runaway Success Story
http://www.gamespot.com/features/temple-run-the-rough-road-to-a-runaway-success-story-6368469/

iTunes 10.6.1 squashes several bugs

iTunes 10.6.1 squashes several bugs
http://www.macworld.com/article/1166117/itunes_10_6_1_squashes_several_bugs.html#lsrc.rss_main

Here's How Law Enforcement Cracks Your iPhone's Security Code (Video)

Here's How Law Enforcement Cracks Your iPhone's Security Code (Video)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/03/27/heres-how-law-enforcement-cracks-your-iphones-security-code-video/

Can A Dumb Social Media Tool Turn This Chump Into the Internet's Top Mom?

Can A Dumb Social Media Tool Turn This Chump Into the Internet's Top Mom?
http://gizmodo.com/5896818/can-a-dumb-social-media-tool-turn-this-chump-into-the-internets-top-mom

The Unspoken Etiquette of Facebook Photo Tagging

The Unspoken Etiquette of Facebook Photo Tagging
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/etiquette-of-facebook-photo-tagging.php

Would You Rather Get Into YC, 500 Startups, TechStars, or HBS?

Would You Rather Get Into YC, 500 Startups, TechStars, or HBS?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/joemaddalone/2012/03/28/would-you-rather-get-into-y-combinator-500-startups-techstars-or-harvard-business-school/

Ivy Bridge Quad-Core Desktop and Mobile Processors Reportedly Launching on April 29

Ivy Bridge Quad-Core Desktop and Mobile Processors Reportedly Launching on April 29
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/28/ivy-bridge-quad-core-desktop-and-mobile-processors-reportedly-launching-on-april-29/

Apple Claims the iPad's Charging "Bug" Is Actually a Feature

Apple Claims the iPad's Charging "Bug" Is Actually a Feature
http://gizmodo.com/5897042/apple-claims-the-ipads-charging-bug-is-actually-a-feature

Nokia: Pick Appleâs SIM standard, no patents for you

Nokia: Pick Apple’s SIM standard, no patents for you
http://gigaom.com/apple/nokia-pick-apples-sim-standard-no-patents-for-you/

As Developers Seek More Interactivity, PubNub Raises $4.5M For Its In-App Messaging Solution

As Developers Seek More Interactivity, PubNub Raises $4.5M For Its In-App Messaging Solution
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/as-developers-seek-more-interactivity-pubnub-raises-4-5m-for-its-in-app-messaging-solution/

Op-ed: the Mac App Store needs paid upgrades

Op-ed: the Mac App Store needs paid upgrades
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/op-ed-the-mac-app-store-needs-paid-upgrades.ars

Leaks imply first Ivy Bridge-based Macs could launch in late April

Leaks imply first Ivy Bridge-based Macs could launch in late April
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/first-ivy-bridge-based-macs-could-launch-in-late-april.ars

Potential Mac-bound Intel Ivy Bridge chips to launch at end of April

Potential Mac-bound Intel Ivy Bridge chips to launch at end of April
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/28/potential_mac_bound_intel_ivy_bridge_chips_to_launch_at_end_of_april.html

Like Vanity Searches? Mention Launches Social Media Monitoring For The Rest Of Us

Like Vanity Searches? Mention Launches Social Media Monitoring For The Rest Of Us
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/like-vanity-searches-mention-launches-social-media-monitoring-for-the-rest-of-us/

Did Foxconn invest in Sharp to build Apple TVs?

Did Foxconn invest in Sharp to build Apple TVs?
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/28/2908410/bloomberg-hon-hai-foxconn-sharp-apple-television

Apple's Steve Jobs wasn't a fan of the name 'Siri'

Apple's Steve Jobs wasn't a fan of the name 'Siri'
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/28/apples_steve_jobs_wasnt_a_fan_of_the_name_siri.html

Hands on: Retina-enabled reading apps for iPad

Hands on: Retina-enabled reading apps for iPad
http://gigaom.com/apple/hands-on-retina-enabled-reading-apps-for-ipad/

Thursday, March 29, 2012

The Court Transcript For the Hasbro vs. Asus Transformer Prime Case Is Hilarious

The Court Transcript For the Hasbro vs. Asus Transformer Prime Case Is Hilarious
http://gizmodo.com/5897015/the-court-transcript-for-the-hasbro-vs-asus-transformer-prime-case-is-hilarious

Coping With Twitterâs Unfollow Bug

Coping With Twitter’s Unfollow Bug
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/unfollowbug/

I Quit Path

I Quit Path
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/i_quit_path.php

A Year Later, $41 Million Startup Color Has A Pathetic 30,000 Daily Users

A Year Later, $41 Million Startup Color Has A Pathetic 30,000 Daily Users
http://www.businessinsider.com/a-year-later-41-million-startup-color-has-30000-daily-users-2012-3?op=1

The End of Pagination

The End of Pagination
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2012/03/the-end-of-pagination.html

Bootstrapped Is Better? Smugmugâs Camera Awesome Crosses 4M Downloads, Adds Instagram Support

Bootstrapped Is Better? Smugmug’s Camera Awesome Crosses 4M Downloads, Adds Instagram Support
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/smugmug-camera-awesome/

Facebookâs New S-1: The Impact Of An âUnfavorable Outcomeâ In The Yahoo Lawsuit âCould Be Material To Our Businessâ

Facebook’s New S-1: The Impact Of An ‘Unfavorable Outcome’ In The Yahoo Lawsuit ‘Could Be Material To Our Business’
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/facebooks-new-s-1-the-impact-of-an-unfavorable-outcome-in-the-yahoo-lawsuit-could-be-material-to-our-business/

If Barnes & Noble Wants To Take Its Nook Tablet Abroad, It Has A Lot Of Work To Do

If Barnes & Noble Wants To Take Its Nook Tablet Abroad, It Has A Lot Of Work To Do
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/if-barnes-noble-wants-to-take-its-nook-tablet-abroad-it-has-a-lot-of-work-to-do/

Rupert Murdoch Employed Hackers to Destroy a Pay-TV Rival

Rupert Murdoch Employed Hackers to Destroy a Pay-TV Rival
http://gizmodo.com/5896678/rupert-murdoch-employed-hackers-to-destroy-a-pay+tv-rival

SecureUDID Is An Open Source Solution To The Apple UDID Problem

SecureUDID Is An Open Source Solution To The Apple UDID Problem
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/secureudid-is-an-open-source-solution-to-the-apple-udid-problem/

What Would It Take For Apple to Make a New iPad Truly Exciting Again?

What Would It Take For Apple to Make a New iPad Truly Exciting Again?
http://gizmodo.com/5896631/what-would-it-take-for-apple-to-make-a-new-ipad-truly-exciting-again

The 7 Sneaky Reasons Why Draw Something Is A Hit

The 7 Sneaky Reasons Why Draw Something Is A Hit
http://www.bonobolabs.com/the-7-sneaky-reasons-why-draw-something-is-a-hit/

Turning down Zynga: Why I left after the $210M Omgpop buy

Turning down Zynga: Why I left after the $210M Omgpop buy
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/167244/Turning_down_Zynga_Why_I_opted_out_of_the_210M_Omgpop_buy.php

Please Do Not Buy Cheap Android Phones

Please Do Not Buy Cheap Android Phones
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/please-do-not-buy-cheap-android-phones/

Apple quickly readying iPhoto 9.2.3 update with stability fixes

Apple quickly readying iPhoto 9.2.3 update with stability fixes
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/27/apple_quickly_readying_iphoto_923_update_with_stability_fixes.html

How Pinterest spammer 'Steve' reaps thousands of dollars a day with a network of fashion bots

How Pinterest spammer 'Steve' reaps thousands of dollars a day with a network of fashion bots
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/27/2907302/pinterest-spam-bot-steve

Five Ways James Cameron Could Have Died on His Mission to the Bottom of the Ocean

Five Ways James Cameron Could Have Died on His Mission to the Bottom of the Ocean
http://gizmodo.com/5896428/five-ways-james-cameron-could-have-died-on-his-mission-to-the-bottom-of-the-ocean

Iâm a Junior Developer - You probably are too

I’m a Junior Developer - You probably are too
http://www.diaryofaninja.com/blog/2012/03/27/irsquom-a-junior-developer-ndash-you-probably-are-too#disqus_thread

Rise in allergies linked to war on bacteria

Rise in allergies linked to war on bacteria
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/those-bacteria-in-your-gut-can-protect-against-allergies.ars

Harry Potter And The Great Sideloading Gamble. A âDark Dayâ For Publishers?

Harry Potter And The Great Sideloading Gamble. A ‘Dark Day’ For Publishers?
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/27/harry-potter-and-the-great-sideloading-gamble-a-dark-day-for-publishers/

How I survived a plane crash

How I survived a plane crash
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17476615?ref=nf

Mexican Drug Cartels and Cyberspace: Opportunity and Threat

Mexican Drug Cartels and Cyberspace: Opportunity and Threat
http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/mexican-cartels-infosec/

Runners' Highs Evolved to Make Us Better Hunter Gatherers

Runners' Highs Evolved to Make Us Better Hunter Gatherers
http://gizmodo.com/5896725/runners-highs-evolved-to-make-us-better-hunter-gatherers

What Exactly Is That New Car Smell?

What Exactly Is That New Car Smell?
http://gizmodo.com/5896801/what-exactly-is-that-new-car-smell

Watching Sad Movies Actually Makes You Happier

Watching Sad Movies Actually Makes You Happier
http://gizmodo.com/5896798/watching-sad-movies-actually-makes-you-happier

First Images From the Bottom of the World

First Images From the Bottom of the World
http://gizmodo.com/5896712/first-images-of-the-bottom-of-the-world

AWOL Soldier Tries To Steal the Identity of One of the World's Richest Men

AWOL Soldier Tries To Steal the Identity of One of the World's Richest Men
http://gizmodo.com/5896706/awol-soldier-tries-to-steal-the-identity-of-one-of-the-worlds-richest-men

JetBlue Flight Forced to Land After Deranged Captain Screamed 'There's a Bomb On Board!' (Updating)

JetBlue Flight Forced to Land After Deranged Captain Screamed 'There's a Bomb On Board!' (Updating)
http://gizmodo.com/5896841/jetblue-flight-forced-to-land-after-deranged-captain-screamed-theres-a-bomb-on-board

Origin of Modern Cows Traced to a Single Herd

Origin of Modern Cows Traced to a Single Herd
http://gizmodo.com/5896777/origin-of-modern-cows-traced-to-a-single-herd

Ahead of IPO, Facebook Demands Dismissal of Ownership Suit

Ahead of IPO, Facebook Demands Dismissal of Ownership Suit
http://gizmodo.com/5896755/ahead-of-ipo-facebook-demands-dismissal-of-ownership-suit

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

An Interview with Bitly's Hilary Mason on Dragoneye

An Interview with Bitly's Hilary Mason on Dragoneye
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/03/25/bitlys-hilary-mason-on-their-new-dragoneye-product-the-bitly-bias-and-coming-to-the-next-web-conference/

Why Javascript is a Joy

Why Javascript is a Joy
http://allenc.com/2012/02/why-javascript-is-a-joy/

The Fanboy and the Phone: A Love/Hate Story

The Fanboy and the Phone: A Love/Hate Story
http://gizmodo.com/5896243/the-fanboy-and-the-phone-a-lovehate-story

Jobsâ Rejection Of TV Designs âIsnât A Huge Dealâ Says Former Apple Engineer

Jobs’ Rejection Of TV Designs “Isn’t A Huge Deal” Says Former Apple Engineer
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/24/jobs-apple-tv-margolis/

Mixed-Media Artist Brings the Middle of Nowhere to the Masses

Mixed-Media Artist Brings the Middle of Nowhere to the Masses
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/03/pl_hartley/

Clive Thompson on the Power of Introversion

Clive Thompson on the Power of Introversion
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/03/st_thompson_introvert/

When Catastrophe Strikes, Emulate the Octopus

When Catastrophe Strikes, Emulate the Octopus
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/03/st_essay_octopus/

How One Response to a Reddit Query Became a Big Budget Flick

How One Response to a Reddit Query Became a Big Budget Flick
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/03/ff_reddit/all/1

The Five-Year Engagement Takes Director Nick Stoller Off the Grid

The Five-Year Engagement Takes Director Nick Stoller Off the Grid
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/03/pl_stoller/

Amid Privacy Concerns, Apple Has Started Rejecting Apps That Access UDIDs

Amid Privacy Concerns, Apple Has Started Rejecting Apps That Access UDIDs
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/24/apple-udids/

Think Twice Before Adopting The âShip Or Dieâ Mentality

Think Twice Before Adopting The “Ship Or Die” Mentality
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/25/dont-just-ship-it/

Computer History Day - Part 2

Computer History Day - Part 2
http://www.cringely.com/2012/03/computer-history-day-part-2/

Draw Something Changes the Game Quickly for Omgpop

Draw Something Changes the Game Quickly for Omgpop
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/technology/draw-something-changes-the-game-quickly-for-omgpop.html?_r=3&pagewanted=all

One Kings Lane: From The LAX Arrivals Terminal To $200M In Revenue

One Kings Lane: From The LAX Arrivals Terminal To $200M In Revenue
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/25/one-kings-lane-from-the-lax-arrivals-terminal-to-200m-in-revenue/

Check-In Needs To Work, But How Can We Fix It?

Check-In Needs To Work, But How Can We Fix It?
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/26/check-in-needs-to-work-but-how-can-we-fix-it/

The Pill Can Lead To a Long Marriage of Bad Sex

The Pill Can Lead To a Long Marriage of Bad Sex
http://gizmodo.com/5849089/the-pill-can-lead-to-a-long-marriage-of-bad-sex

Proxy Fight Looms As Yahoo Appoints Three New Board Members

Proxy Fight Looms As Yahoo Appoints Three New Board Members
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/25/yahoo-three-new-board-members/

Blurtt Co-Founder Jeanette Cajide Explains Why We Need Another Photo App

Blurtt Co-Founder Jeanette Cajide Explains Why We Need Another Photo App
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/26/blurtt-co-founder-jeanette-cajide-explains-why-we-need-another-photo-app/

Sean Parker And Shawn Fanningâs New Social Video Startup Airtime Staffs Up For Launch

Sean Parker And Shawn Fanning’s New Social Video Startup Airtime Staffs Up For Launch
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/25/sean-parker-and-shawn-fanning-open-new-social-video-startup-airtime-for-business/

Why âDon't Be Evilâ Is Evil, and Why Google Isn't So Bad

Why “Don't Be Evil” Is Evil, and Why Google Isn't So Bad
http://pandodaily.com/2012/03/24/why-dont-be-evil-is-evil-and-why-google-isnt-so-bad/

AT&T Continues to Harm Windows Phone Users

AT&T Continues to Harm Windows Phone Users
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windowsphone75/att-continues-harm-windows-phone-users-142664

China Demands Physical Perfection from She-Astronauts

China Demands Physical Perfection from She-Astronauts
http://gizmodo.com/5896385/china-demands-physical-perfection-from-she+astronauts

Disconnect: Ex-Googlers Raise Funding To Stop Google, Facebook & More From Tracking Your Data

Disconnect: Ex-Googlers Raise Funding To Stop Google, Facebook & More From Tracking Your Data
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/22/disconnect-me-raise/

i-won-the-windows-phone-challenge-but-lost-just-because

i-won-the-windows-phone-challenge-but-lost-just-because
http://skattertech.com/2012/03/i-won-the-windows-phone-challenge-but-lost-just-because/

Group Wants To Recall Petition Against Apple (Not That It Matters)

Group Wants To Recall Petition Against Apple (Not That It Matters)
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/26/group-retracts-its-petition-against-apple-not-that-it-matters/

How do cats survive falls from great heights?

How do cats survive falls from great heights?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17492802

Flawed sign-in services from Google and Facebook imperil user accounts

Flawed sign-in services from Google and Facebook imperil user accounts
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/03/flawed-sign-in-services-from-google-and-facebook-imperil-user-acconts.ars

Why Mike Daisey isnât done apologizing for his lies

Why Mike Daisey isn’t done apologizing for his lies
http://gigaom.com/apple/why-mike-daisey-isnt-done-apologizing-for-his-lies/

Apple's Glass Stores: A Danger to Birds and Old Ladies? (UPDATED)

Apple's Glass Stores: A Danger to Birds and Old Ladies? (UPDATED)
http://gizmodo.com/5896402/apples-glass-stores-a-danger-to-birds-and-old-ladies

Mike Daisey Finally Gives the Apology He Should Have Given Days Ago

Mike Daisey Finally Gives the Apology He Should Have Given Days Ago
http://gawker.com/5896448

Some Thoughts After The Storm

Some Thoughts After The Storm
http://mikedaisey.blogspot.com/2012/03/some-thoughts-after-storm.html?m=1

Safe Shepherd : Startup chaos, and Crashing our way into 500 Startups

Safe Shepherd : Startup chaos, and Crashing our way into 500 Startups
http://blog.safeshepherd.com/post/19975988812/startup-chaos-and-crashing-our-way-into-500-startups

The Girl Who Cried Sexism

The Girl Who Cried Sexism
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/26/techsexism/

Apple Phlebotomy

Apple Phlebotomy
http://www.mondaynote.com/2012/03/26/apple-phlebotomy/

All That Cash: On Apple, Twitter And The New Bit Factories

All That Cash: On Apple, Twitter And The New Bit Factories
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/25/all-that-cash-on-apple-twitter-and-the-new-bit-factories/

Exclusive: Microsoft knew Android wouldn't always get 'Smoked by Windows Phone'

Exclusive: Microsoft knew Android wouldn't always get 'Smoked by Windows Phone'
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/26/2903838/exclusive-microsoft-smoked-by-windows-phone-android-risks

Monday, March 26, 2012

What The Senateâs Crowdfund Act Means For The Tech Industry Right Now

What The Senate’s Crowdfund Act Means For The Tech Industry Right Now
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/22/crowdfunding-act-passed-impact-tech-industry/

Klout and PeerIndex Donât Measure Influence. Brian Solis Explains What They Actually Do

Klout and PeerIndex Don’t Measure Influence. Brian Solis Explains What They Actually Do
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/klout-kred-peerindex-radian6/

New York startup Profitably loses all but one employee, CEO Adam Neary (exclusive)

New York startup Profitably loses all but one employee, CEO Adam Neary (exclusive)
http://venturebeat.com/2012/03/23/exclusive-new-york-startup-profitably-loses-all-but-one-employee-ceo-adam-neary/2/

Dustin Curtis' Single Mistake with Svbtle

Dustin Curtis' Single Mistake with Svbtle
http://therain.posterous.com/dustin-curtis-single-mistake-with-svbtle

iPad 3 Review: Better Than Anything Else, but Kind of a Letdown

iPad 3 Review: Better Than Anything Else, but Kind of a Letdown
http://gizmodo.com/5895975/ipad-3-review-better-than-anything-else-but-kind-of-a-letdown

OS X Lion tested with unreleased Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip

OS X Lion tested with unreleased Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/23/os_x_lion_tested_with_unreleased_intel_core_i7_ivy_bridge_chip.html

Going Viral: How Codecademy Snagged 200,000 Users in Seven Days

Going Viral: How Codecademy Snagged 200,000 Users in Seven Days
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jjcolao/2012/03/22/codecademy/

Upcoming changes in Googleâs HTTP Referrer

Upcoming changes in Google’s HTTP Referrer
http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2012/03/upcoming-changes-in-googles-http.html

NSA Chief Denies Reports of Huge Domestic Spy Center

NSA Chief Denies Reports of Huge Domestic Spy Center
http://gizmodo.com/5895243/nsa-chief-denies-reports-of-huge-domestic-spy-center

OMGPOPâs Sale to Zynga Is One Of Y Combinatorâs Biggest Exits To Date

OMGPOP’s Sale to Zynga Is One Of Y Combinator’s Biggest Exits To Date
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/omgpop-iminlikewithyou-ycombinator/

Senate Passes Crowdfunding Bill

Senate Passes Crowdfunding Bill
http://allthingsd.com/20120322/senate-passes-crowdfunding-bill-with-added-protections-for-non-accredited-investors/

The Secret Nuclear Drone Tech Our Government Hid

The Secret Nuclear Drone Tech Our Government Hid
http://gizmodo.com/5895554/the-secret-nuclear-drone-tech-our-government-hid

iPhone Games That Fell From Grace

iPhone Games That Fell From Grace
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/03/pl_bannedgames/

Journey Gamers Trek Through Exile and Loneliness

Journey Gamers Trek Through Exile and Loneliness
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/03/pl_journey/

Maybe the New iPad Is Hot Because Its Processor Is 310% Huger

Maybe the New iPad Is Hot Because Its Processor Is 310% Huger
http://gizmodo.com/5895299/maybe-the-new-ipad-is-hot-because-its-processor-is-310-huger

The death of Firefox

The death of Firefox
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/116885-the-death-of-firefox

What, Exactly, Will Kevin Rose Do at Google?

What, Exactly, Will Kevin Rose Do at Google?
http://gizmodo.com/5894036/what-exactly-will-kevin-rose-do-at-google

RIM Officializes Stance Against Jailbreaking

RIM Officializes Stance Against Jailbreaking
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/rim-officializes-stance-against-jailbreaking/

Mary H. K. Choi on When to Ignore Web Memes

Mary H. K. Choi on When to Ignore Web Memes
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/03/pl_column_memes/

The one interview question I always ask

The one interview question I always ask
http://codercofounder.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/the-one-interview-question-i-always-ask/

Welcome to the Post PC Era

Welcome to the Post PC Era
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2012/03/welcome-to-the-post-pc-era.html

Tim Cookâs latest promise to Appleâs employees

Tim Cook’s latest promise to Apple’s employees
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Asymco/~3/kyfMakswtGo/

Appleâs Legal Team Has Misplaced Priorities: Ivy League Teenagers Are Fair Game, Influential Global Liars Are Not

Apple’s Legal Team Has Misplaced Priorities: Ivy League Teenagers Are Fair Game, Influential Global Liars Are Not
http://gizmodo.com/5894858/apples-legal-team-has-misplaced-priorities-ivy-league-teenagers-are-fair-game-influential-global-liars-are-not

Sprint CEO defends company's decision to bet it all on Apple's iPhone

Sprint CEO defends company's decision to bet it all on Apple's iPhone
http://www.bgr.com/2012/03/21/sprint-ceo-defends-companys-decision-to-bet-it-all-on-the-iphone/

Another Crystal Clear Sign That OS X Is Going to Die Really Soon

Another Crystal Clear Sign That OS X Is Going to Die Really Soon
http://gizmodo.com/5894679/another-crystal-clear-sign-that-os-x-is-going-to-die-really-soon

Why Apple Should Grab Twitter

Why Apple Should Grab Twitter
http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2012/03/why-apple-should-grab-twitter/

Breakthrough Opens Door for 60Tb Hard Drives

Breakthrough Opens Door for 60Tb Hard Drives
http://gizmodo.com/5894934/breakthrough-opens-door-for-60tb-hard-drives

Here's Why Nokia Should Never, Ever, Mess With the Windows Phone UI

Here's Why Nokia Should Never, Ever, Mess With the Windows Phone UI
http://gizmodo.com/5894693/this-is-why-nokia-should-never-ever-mess-with-the-windows-phone-ui

Should Apple buy Twitter?

Should Apple buy Twitter?
http://gigaom.com/2012/03/20/should-apple-buy-twitter/

Duqu Framework's Mystery Language Identified as Custom C

Duqu Framework's Mystery Language Identified as Custom C
http://gizmodo.com/5894698/duqu-frameworks-mystery-language-turns-out-to-be-an-custom-c-compile

Mozilla: Firefox needs H.264 support to survive shift to mobile

Mozilla: Firefox needs H.264 support to survive shift to mobile
http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/03/mozilla-firefox-needs-h264-support-to-survive-shift-to-mobile.ars

Firefox Aurora 13 is out - SPDY on by default and a list of other improvements

Firefox Aurora 13 is out - SPDY on by default and a list of other improvements
http://hacks.mozilla.org/2012/03/firefox-aurora-13-is-out-spdy-on-by-default-and-a-list-of-other-improvements/

Firefox Aurora 13 Developer Tools Updates

Firefox Aurora 13 Developer Tools Updates
http://hacks.mozilla.org/2012/03/firefox-aurora-13-developer-tools-updates/

The Case for Buying iPads for Your Kids

The Case for Buying iPads for Your Kids
http://gizmodo.com/5894430/the-case-for-buying-ipads-for-your-kids

Is the FAA About to Allow Electronic Device Use During Takeoff?

Is the FAA About to Allow Electronic Device Use During Takeoff?
http://gizmodo.com/5894423/is-the-faa-about-to-allow-electronic-device-use-during-takeoff

Elections: Building a following with NationBuilder

Elections: Building a following with NationBuilder
http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2012/03/building-a-political-empire-with-nationbuilder.html

Let's Not Get Too Excited About Those New iPad Sales Numbers (Updated)

Let's Not Get Too Excited About Those New iPad Sales Numbers (Updated)
http://gizmodo.com/5894520/lets-not-get-too-excited-about-those-new-ipad-sales-numbers

Apple's Three Million New iPads Sold Show That the Future Is Here to Stay

Apple's Three Million New iPads Sold Show That the Future Is Here to Stay
http://gizmodo.com/5894643/apples-three-million-new-ipads-sold-show-that-the-future-is-here-to-stay

In-App Ads Are Destroying Your Battery Life

In-App Ads Are Destroying Your Battery Life
http://gizmodo.com/5894572/in+app-ads-are-destroying-your-battery-life

Apple to spend $45B of cash on dividend, share buyback

Apple to spend $45B of cash on dividend, share buyback
http://gigaom.com/apple/apple-to-spend-45b-of-cash-on-dividend-share-buyback/

What Apple's dividend and buybacks mean to you

What Apple's dividend and buybacks mean to you
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/what-apples-dividend-and-buybacks-mean-to-you.ars

Teardown Reveals the Apple TV's New Guts

Teardown Reveals the Apple TV's New Guts
http://gizmodo.com/5894421/teardown-reveals-the-apple-tvs-new-guts

Apple's plans for its $100 billion cash pile: dividends and share buyback (Updated)

Apple's plans for its $100 billion cash pile: dividends and share buyback (Updated)
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/apples-plans-for-its-100-billion-cash-pile-dividends.ars

With dividend, Tim Cook thinks differently about Apple

With dividend, Tim Cook thinks differently about Apple
http://gigaom.com/apple/with-dividend-tim-cook-thinks-differently-about-apple/

Apple's A5X versus Nvidia's Tegra 3: benchmarks compared

Apple's A5X versus Nvidia's Tegra 3: benchmarks compared
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/19/2883294/a5x-tegra-3-benchmark-comparison

SendHub Crosses Messaging Platforms To Get Real Stuff Done - And Starts To Take Off

SendHub Crosses Messaging Platforms To Get Real Stuff Done - And Starts To Take Off
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/16/sendhub-crosses-messaging-platforms-to-get-real-stuff-done-and-starts-to-take-off/

Why Mike Daisey Lied About Foxconn According to Mike Daisey

Why Mike Daisey Lied About Foxconn According to Mike Daisey
http://gizmodo.com/5894297/why-did-mike-daisy-lie-about-foxconn-according-to-mike-daisy

Zynga No Longer Has The Biggest Game On Facebook By Daily Users. OMGPOP Does.

Zynga No Longer Has The Biggest Game On Facebook By Daily Users. OMGPOP Does.
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/16/zynga-omgpop/

Rails Is A Ghetto (2007-12-31)

Rails Is A Ghetto (2007-12-31)
http://web.archive.org/web/20080102040259/http://www.zedshaw.com/rants/rails_is_a_ghetto.html

I will not learn Rails

I will not learn Rails
https://tyler.menez.es/articles/i-will-not-learn-rails.html

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Safe, Smart, and... Fun? The Surprising Science of ATMs

Safe, Smart, and... Fun? The Surprising Science of ATMs
http://gizmodo.com/5895379/smarter-safer-and-fun-the-surprising-science-of-atms

Address Bar Security Issue Found in iOS 5.1 Safari

Address Bar Security Issue Found in iOS 5.1 Safari
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/22/address-bar-security-issue-found-in-ios-5-1-safari/

Five Reasons Why the Stupid 4.6-Inch iPhone Rumor Won't Happen

Five Reasons Why the Stupid 4.6-Inch iPhone Rumor Won't Happen
http://gizmodo.com/5895583/five-reasons-why-the-stupid-46+inch-iphone-wont-happen

Google Charging for Maps API Access Is Good for Developers

Google Charging for Maps API Access Is Good for Developers
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/the_shifting_landscape_of_online_maps.php

Hack the Lottery or, the worst $90 investment ever

Hack the Lottery or, the worst $90 investment ever
http://ssikes.com/post/19800951554/hack-the-lottery-or-the-worst-90-investment-ever

The Story Of Flint Police Operations, A Group Saving A Crime-Ridden Michigan City With Social Media

The Story Of Flint Police Operations, A Group Saving A Crime-Ridden Michigan City With Social Media
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/23/the-story-of-flint-police-operations-a-group-saving-a-crime-ridden-michigan-city-with-social-media/

6waves Lolappsâ CTO and Chief Product Officer Rue And Sethi Step Down

6waves Lolapps’ CTO and Chief Product Officer Rue And Sethi Step Down
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/23/arjun-sethi-steps-down-as-chief-product-officer-from-6waves-lolapps/

Trying to compete with the iPhone - a sad story

Trying to compete with the iPhone - a sad story
http://williamedwardscoder.tumblr.com/post/19672761261/artwork-based-layout

Twitter Brings Back The âRTâ Option With TweetDeck Update (And More)

Twitter Brings Back The “RT” Option With TweetDeck Update (And More)
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/22/twitter-brings-back-the-rt-option-with-tweetdeck-update-and-more/

A Twitter Conversation With NASA Led To Angry Birds Space

A Twitter Conversation With NASA Led To Angry Birds Space
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/23/angry-birds-space-twitter/

Tumblr Has the Only Likable Terms of Service We've Ever Seen

Tumblr Has the Only Likable Terms of Service We've Ever Seen
http://gizmodo.com/5896017/tumblr-has-the-only-likable-terms-of-service-weve-ever-seen

How OMGPOP scaled to 36 million users in three weeks

How OMGPOP scaled to 36 million users in three weeks
http://gigaom.com/cloud/how-omgpop-scaled-to-36-million-users-in-three-weeks/

Dave Morin: Path is Growing Fastest in Asia

Dave Morin: Path is Growing Fastest in Asia
http://thenextweb.com/asia/2012/03/23/path-is-growing-faster-in-asia-than-the-west-says-founder-dave-morin/

This App Lets You Chat With Nearby Usersâ¦And Call Them On The Phone

This App Lets You Chat With Nearby Users…And Call Them On The Phone
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/23/this-app-lets-you-chat-with-nearby-users-and-call-them-on-the-phone/

The Devious, Unstoppable Way to Stalk People on Facebook (Updated)

The Devious, Unstoppable Way to Stalk People on Facebook (Updated)
http://gizmodo.com/5895936/the-devious-unstoppable-way-to-stalk-people-on-facebook

Facebook The Patent Buyer: Even Before IBM, The List Includes HP, Friendster, BT⦠And Halliburton

Facebook The Patent Buyer: Even Before IBM, The List Includes HP, Friendster, BT… And Halliburton
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/23/facebook-the-patent-buyer-even-before-ibm-the-list-includes-hp-friendster-bt-and-halliburton/

I canât stop reading this analysis of Gawkerâs editorial strategy

I can’t stop reading this analysis of Gawker’s editorial strategy
http://www.niemanlab.org/2012/03/i-cant-stop-reading-this-analysis-of-gawkers-editorial-strategy/

Mysterious Giant Titanium UFO Fragment Falls In Siberia

Mysterious Giant Titanium UFO Fragment Falls In Siberia
http://gizmodo.com/5895985/mysterious-giant-titanium-ufo-fragment-falls-in-siberia

How to Spot a Sucker from 50 Paces

How to Spot a Sucker from 50 Paces
http://gizmodo.com/5895446/how-to-spot-a-sucker-from-50-paces

The Case Against Google

The Case Against Google
http://gizmodo.com/5895010/the-case-against-google

Booze Legends: Debunking the Myths Every Drinker Believes

Booze Legends: Debunking the Myths Every Drinker Believes
http://gizmodo.com/5889786/booze-legends-debunking-the-myths-every-drinker-believes

Seesmic Lays Off Half Its Staff As It Pivots to Social Cross-Posting

Seesmic Lays Off Half Its Staff As It Pivots to Social Cross-Posting
http://allthingsd.com/20120322/seesmic-lays-off-half-its-staff-as-it-pivots-back-to-social-cross-posting/?mod=googlenews

RIM is Hiring Developers for Apple's iOS - John Paczkowski

RIM is Hiring Developers for Apple's iOS - John Paczkowski
http://allthingsd.com/20120322/why-is-rim-hiring-ios-app-developers/

Drug resistant malaria takes new ground, raising fears of global spread

Drug resistant malaria takes new ground, raising fears of global spread
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/drug-resistant-malaria-takes-new-ground-raising-fears-of-global-spread.ars

A Mouse Made Just For You Will Be Your Medical Avatar

A Mouse Made Just For You Will Be Your Medical Avatar
http://gizmodo.com/5895585/a-mouse-made-just-for-you-will-be-your-medical-avatar

Some real Paul Graham bashing (Because no one else is succeeding)

Some real Paul Graham bashing (Because no one else is succeeding)
http://phlunk.com/office-hours/some-real-paul-graham-bashing

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Days After Major Aol Layoffs, AIM Is Experiencing Suspicious Login Issues

Days After Major Aol Layoffs, AIM Is Experiencing Suspicious Login Issues
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/dont-kill-aim-tim/

Which Government Spies Are Buying These Shameless Hackers' Secrets?

Which Government Spies Are Buying These Shameless Hackers' Secrets?
http://gizmodo.com/5895301/which-government-spies-are-buying-these-shameless-hackers-secrets

Draw Something Sucks, But Hereâs Why Zynga Was Smart To Buy and Not Clone It

Draw Something Sucks, But Here’s Why Zynga Was Smart To Buy and Not Clone It
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/draw-something-sucks/

Done Deal: Zynga Gets âDraw Somethingâ Phenom By Acquiring OMGPOP. (Weâre Hearing $210M.)

Done Deal: Zynga Gets “Draw Something” Phenom By Acquiring OMGPOP. (We’re Hearing $210M.)
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/done-deal-zynga-gets-draw-something-phenom-by-acquiring-omgpop-were-hearing-210m/

The Inside Story of The OMGPOP-Zynga Deal From The CEO, Investors & More!

The Inside Story of The OMGPOP-Zynga Deal From The CEO, Investors & More!
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/21/zynga-omgpop-porter-sabet-david-ko/

Paul Grahamâs âFrighteningly Ambitiousâ Ideas

Paul Graham’s “Frighteningly Ambitious” Ideas
http://blog.helioid.com/2012/03/paul-grahams-frighteningly-ambitious-ideas/

Paul Graham has lost the plot

Paul Graham has lost the plot
http://mishandrob.com/paul-graham-has-lost-the-plot/

Aspirin Doesn't Just Cut Cancer Risk, It Stops It Spreading Too

Aspirin Doesn't Just Cut Cancer Risk, It Stops It Spreading Too
http://gizmodo.com/5895168/aspirin-doesnt-just-cut-cancer-risk-it-stops-it-spreading-too

When Earbuds Attack: A Cautionary Tale (NSFW)

When Earbuds Attack: A Cautionary Tale (NSFW)
http://gizmodo.com/5895380/when-earbuds-attack-a-cautionary-tale-nsfw

How Long Does Your LTE iPad Data Allowance Last?

How Long Does Your LTE iPad Data Allowance Last?
http://gizmodo.com/5895115/how-long-does-your-lte-ipad-data-allowance-last

Does the New iPad Have Wi-Fi Reception Problems? (Update 2)

Does the New iPad Have Wi-Fi Reception Problems? (Update 2)
http://gizmodo.com/5895145/does-the-new-ipad-have-wi+fi-reception-problems

Are You Part of Today's AIM Apocalypse? (Updated)

Are You Part of Today's AIM Apocalypse? (Updated)
http://gizmodo.com/5895333/are-you-part-of-todays-aim-apocalypse

You Can Post Photos to Instagram With Hipstamatic Now

You Can Post Photos to Instagram With Hipstamatic Now
http://gizmodo.com/5895152/you-can-post-photos-to-instagram-with-hipstamatic-now

Calling Out Googleâs Bullshit

Calling Out Google’s Bullshit
http://startupdispatch.com/opinion/calling-out-googles-bullshit/

Apple's Nano-SIM Comes Under Fire From Nokia, Motorola and RIM

Apple's Nano-SIM Comes Under Fire From Nokia, Motorola and RIM
http://gizmodo.com/5895118/apples-nano+sim-comes-under-fire-from-nokia-motorola-and-rim

The Real Reason Google Bought Kevin Rose And Milk: It Needs Designers

The Real Reason Google Bought Kevin Rose And Milk: It Needs Designers
http://www.businessinsider.com/google-snubbed-three-ios-superstars-when-it-bought-milk-2012-3?op=1

How it feels when EVERYONE you know gets laid off

How it feels when EVERYONE you know gets laid off
http://staringispolite.com/blog/2012/03/20/how-it-feels-when-everyone-you-know-gets-laid-off/

Microsoft details how iPad app development compares to Windows 8

Microsoft details how iPad app development compares to Windows 8
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-details-how-ipad-app-development-compares-to-windows-8/12232

Marine worm rewrites theory of brain evolution

Marine worm rewrites theory of brain evolution
http://www.nature.com/news/marine-worm-rewrites-theory-of-brain-evolution-1.10226

New iPadâs A5X Processor Holds Few Surprises Despite Enormous Size

New iPad’s A5X Processor Holds Few Surprises Despite Enormous Size
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/20/new-ipads-a5x-processor-holds-few-surprises-despite-enormous-size/

Consumer Reports Recommends New iPad As Your Next Home Grill

Consumer Reports Recommends New iPad As Your Next Home Grill
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/20/dangerously-lukewarm/

consumer-reports-sensationalism

consumer-reports-sensationalism
http://www.marco.org/2012/03/20/consumer-reports-sensationalism

People Are Having Trouble Charging Their New iPads

People Are Having Trouble Charging Their New iPads
http://gizmodo.com/5894988/people-are-having-trouble-charging-their-new-ipads

US Nuke Stockpile Control Systems Are "Under Constant Attack"

US Nuke Stockpile Control Systems Are "Under Constant Attack"
http://gizmodo.com/5895033/us-nuke-stockpile-control-systems-are-under-constant-attack

A new chapter for Pivotal Labs

A new chapter for Pivotal Labs
http://pivotallabs.com/users/rob/blog/articles/2053-a-new-chapter-for-pivotal-labs

Reports of my Death have been Greatly Exaggerated

Reports of my Death have been Greatly Exaggerated
http://mikedaisey.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/reports-of-my-death-have-been-greatly.html

Should Apple Make The iPad User-Serviceable? Nope, Thatâs Anti-Consumer

Should Apple Make The iPad User-Serviceable? Nope, That’s Anti-Consumer
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/should-apple-make-the-ipad-user-serviceable-nope-thats-anti-consumer/

It's the battery, stupid: The looming 4G smartphone crisis

It's the battery, stupid: The looming 4G smartphone crisis
http://pandodaily.com/2012/03/17/its-the-battery-stupid/

Why Highlight Wasnât A Breakout Success At SXSW

Why Highlight Wasn’t A Breakout Success At SXSW
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/18/why-highlight-wasnt-a-breakout-success-at-sxsw/

App Cameras

App Cameras
http://www.mondaynote.com/2012/03/19/app-cameras/

Why Can't Apple BUY Anything With Its $100 Billion?

Why Can't Apple BUY Anything With Its $100 Billion?
http://www.readwriteweb.com/enterprise/2012/03/why-cant-apple-buy-anything-wi.php

Mozilla loses Web technology guru Chris Blizzard

Mozilla loses Web technology guru Chris Blizzard
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57399735-264/mozilla-loses-web-technology-guru-chris-blizzard/

Execs: At $2.65 Per Share, Apple To Become One Of Largest Dividend Payers In The U.S.

Execs: At $2.65 Per Share, Apple To Become One Of Largest Dividend Payers In The U.S.
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/apple-cash/

Zynga Is In Talks To Buy âDraw Somethingâ Maker OMGPOP

Zynga Is In Talks To Buy “Draw Something” Maker OMGPOP
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/zynga-is-in-talks-to-buy-draw-something-maker-omgpop/

Zyngaâs bid for Draw Something may top $200 million

Zynga’s bid for Draw Something may top $200 million
http://gigaom.com/2012/03/19/zyngas-bid-for-draw-something-may-top-200-million/

Notes of interest from Apple's dividend & stock buyback conference call

Notes of interest from Apple's dividend & stock buyback conference call
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/19/notes_of_interest_from_apples_dividend_stock_buyback_conference_call.html

Apple Will Tell Us Monday How It Plans To Use Its $100B In Cash

Apple Will Tell Us Monday How It Plans To Use Its $100B In Cash
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/18/apple-will-tell-us-monday-how-it-plans-to-use-its-100b-in-cash/

Why Tomorrow's Apple Conference Call Is A Really Big Deal

Why Tomorrow's Apple Conference Call Is A Really Big Deal
http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2012/03/18/why_tomorrow_s_apple_conference_call_is_a_really_big_deal.html

Apple Announces Mysterious Conference Call to Tell What They Will Do With All Their Billions Tomorrow

Apple Announces Mysterious Conference Call to Tell What They Will Do With All Their Billions Tomorrow
http://gizmodo.com/5894359/apple-announces-mysterious-conference-to-tell-what-they-will-do-with-all-their-billions-tomorrow

What I want in OS X

What I want in OS X
http://www.macworld.com/article/1165949/what_i_want_in_os_x.html

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Facebook Bans Source Code Extraction In Proposed Governance Changes

Facebook Bans Source Code Extraction In Proposed Governance Changes
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/16/facebook-governance-changes/

What SendHub Learned Building a Single-Page Backbone.js App

What SendHub Learned Building a Single-Page Backbone.js App
http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2012/03/what-sendhub-learned-building.php

Transfer files inside Facebook, thanks to Pipe

Transfer files inside Facebook, thanks to Pipe
http://gigaom.com/2012/03/16/transfer-files-inside-facebook-thanks-to-pipe/

Why "More Bars in More Places" Means Nothing

Why "More Bars in More Places" Means Nothing
http://gizmodo.com/5893864/why-more-bars-in-more-places-means-nothing-anymore

The One Yahoo Patent That Facebook Canât Claim Is Too Vague To Enforce

The One Yahoo Patent That Facebook Can’t Claim Is Too Vague To Enforce
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/15/one-patent-to-fear/

Sparrow for iPhone: Finally, Email That Doesn't Suck

Sparrow for iPhone: Finally, Email That Doesn't Suck
http://gizmodo.com/5893535/sparrow-for-iphone-finally-email-that-doesnt-suck

iOS game developers cautiously excited about new iPad

iOS game developers cautiously excited about new iPad
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/03/ios-developers-express-cautious-excitement-at-opportunities-presented-by-new-ipad.ars

iPad Test Notes: Speed (Versus Tegra 3)

iPad Test Notes: Speed (Versus Tegra 3)
http://gizmodo.com/5893970/ipad-test-notes-speed-versus-tegra-3

On Second Thought, the Nook Simple Touch Is the Best eReader

On Second Thought, the Nook Simple Touch Is the Best eReader
http://gizmodo.com/5881056/on-second-thought-the-nook-simple-touch-is-the-best-ereader

No 4G chip magic in the iPad, just a big battery

No 4G chip magic in the iPad, just a big battery
http://gigaom.com/mobile/no-4g-chip-magic-in-the-ipad-just-a-big-battery/

Google Investigated by the FTC Over Safari Privacy Debacle

Google Investigated by the FTC Over Safari Privacy Debacle
http://gizmodo.com/5893832/google-investigated-by-the-ftc-over-safari-privacy-debacle

Google Search Changes In A Nutshell: Please Stop Talking Trash About SPYW, We Have Semantic Search!

Google Search Changes In A Nutshell: Please Stop Talking Trash About SPYW, We Have Semantic Search!
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/15/google-search-changes-in-a-nutshell-please-stop-talking-trash-about-spyw-we-have-semantic-search/

Why China Matters To Apple, Others: This Year It Will Become The Worldâs Largest Smartphone Market

Why China Matters To Apple, Others: This Year It Will Become The World’s Largest Smartphone Market
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/15/why-china-matters-to-apple-others-this-year-it-will-become-the-worlds-largest-smartphone-market/

Australia, Japan, Singapore Begin Selling the new iPad

Australia, Japan, Singapore Begin Selling the new iPad
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/03/16/queues-and-midnight-launches-as-apples-new-ipad-goes-on-sale-in-australia-japan-and-singapore/

Super-Secret Google Builds Servers in the Dark

Super-Secret Google Builds Servers in the Dark
http://gizmodo.com/5893502/super+secret-google-builds-servers-in-the-dark

Here's why apps won't be ready for the new iPad

Here's why apps won't be ready for the new iPad
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57396760-37/heres-why-apps-wont-be-ready-for-the-new-ipad/

Aol Snaps Up Hyper-Local Photosharing App Hipster

Aol Snaps Up Hyper-Local Photosharing App Hipster
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/15/aol-snaps-up-hyper-local-photosharing-app-hipster/

Tim Cook reportedly questioned Path CEO directly on address book snafu

Tim Cook reportedly questioned Path CEO directly on address book snafu
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/16/2876766/tim-cook-reportedly-questioned-path-ceo-address-book-snafu

Twitter: An Increasingly Great Platform For Instagram

Twitter: An Increasingly Great Platform For Instagram
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/16/twittergram/

Is Anonymous Spinning Out of Control?

Is Anonymous Spinning Out of Control?
http://gizmodo.com/5893542/is-anonymous-spinning-out-of-control

What Everyone Dislikes About The New iPad

What Everyone Dislikes About The New iPad
http://www.businessinsider.com/what-everyone-dislikes-about-the-new-ipad-2012-3?op=1

Meditation Makes Your Brain Quicker

Meditation Makes Your Brain Quicker
http://gizmodo.com/5893527/meditation-makes-your-brain-quicker

Hiring of Kevin Rose by Google sends all the wrong signals to Silicon Valley

Hiring of Kevin Rose by Google sends all the wrong signals to Silicon Valley
http://www.siliconbeat.com/2012/03/15/hiring-of-kevin-rose-by-google-sends-all-the-wrong-signals-to-silicon-valley/

Britney Spears Gets On Path, Which Is Raising Up To $30M At A $250M Valuation

Britney Spears Gets On Path, Which Is Raising Up To $30M At A $250M Valuation
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/15/britney-spears-joins-path-which-is-raising-up-to-30m-at-a-250m-valuation/

How Y Combinator Started

How Y Combinator Started
http://ycombinator.com/start.html

Scientific Proof That Women Hate Beards

Scientific Proof That Women Hate Beards
http://gizmodo.com/5893506/scientific-proof-that-women-hate-beards

Will Retina-ready iPad apps explode in size? Not necessarily

Will Retina-ready iPad apps explode in size? Not necessarily
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-57398378-248/will-retina-ready-ipad-apps-explode-in-size-not-necessarily/

Yahoo Decides to Fire Its Brightest Tech Minds. Facebook Will Gladly Take Them.

Yahoo Decides to Fire Its Brightest Tech Minds. Facebook Will Gladly Take Them.
http://pandodaily.com/2012/03/16/yahoo-decides-to-fire-its-brightest-tech-minds-facebook-will-gladly-take-them/

Boston's Mobile Mafia: Why Facebook Should Have Stayed in New England

Boston's Mobile Mafia: Why Facebook Should Have Stayed in New England
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/bostons_mobile_mafia_why_facebook_should_have_stay.php

Why Users Don't (And Shouldn't) Trust Startups

Why Users Don't (And Shouldn't) Trust Startups
http://tech.li/2012/03/why-users-dont-and-shouldnt-trust-startups/

This Weirdly Hot Weather Even Has the Weather Peeps Freaked

This Weirdly Hot Weather Even Has the Weather Peeps Freaked
http://gizmodo.com/5894051/this-weirdly-hot-weather-even-has-the-weather-peeps-freaked

retracting-mr-daisey-and-the-apple-factory

retracting-mr-daisey-and-the-apple-factory
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/blog/2012/03/retracting-mr-daisey-and-the-apple-factory

Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and _why: The disappearance of one of the worldâs most beloved computer programmers.

Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and _why: The disappearance of one of the world’s most beloved computer programmers.
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/03/ruby_ruby_on_rails_and__why_the_disappearance_of_one_of_the_world_s_most_beloved_computer_programmers_.single.html

This American Life Retracts Its Damning Episode About Apple And Foxconn

This American Life Retracts Its Damning Episode About Apple And Foxconn
http://www.businessinsider.com/this-american-life-retracts-its-damning-episode-about-apple-and-foxconn-2012-3?op=1

NPR Retracts Mike Daiseyâs This American Life Piece On Foxconn For âSignificant Fabricationsâ

NPR Retracts Mike Daisey’s This American Life Piece On Foxconn For “Significant Fabrications”
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/16/npr-retracts-mike-daiseys-incendiary-foxconn-this-american-life-piece-for-significant-fabrications/

This American Life's Damning Foxconn Report Was Mostly Made Up

This American Life's Damning Foxconn Report Was Mostly Made Up
http://gizmodo.com/5893998/this-american-lifes-damning-foxconn-report-was-mostly-made-up

The Agony And Ecstasy Of Mike Daisey

The Agony And Ecstasy Of Mike Daisey
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/16/the-agony-and-ecstasy-of-mike-daisey/

An acclaimed Apple critic made up the details

An acclaimed Apple critic made up the details
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/ieconomy/acclaimed-apple-critic-made-details

Excerpts from 'This American Life' on Mike Daisey: 'Why not just tell us what really happened?'

Excerpts from 'This American Life' on Mike Daisey: 'Why not just tell us what really happened?'
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/16/2878833/excerpts-this-american-life-mike-daisey-transcript

Friday, March 16, 2012

Winning A Bidding War With Facebook, Google Picks Up The Entire Milk Team

Winning A Bidding War With Facebook, Google Picks Up The Entire Milk Team
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/15/winning-a-bidding-war-with-facebook-google-picks-up-the-entire-milk-team/

Firefox in 2011 - Firefox plans for 2012

Firefox in 2011 - Firefox plans for 2012
http://hacks.mozilla.org/2012/03/firefox-in-2011-firefox-plans-for-2012/

Idealism vs. pragmatism: Mozilla debates supporting H.264 video playback

Idealism vs. pragmatism: Mozilla debates supporting H.264 video playback
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/idealism-vs-pragmatism-mozilla-debates-supporting-h264-video-playback.ars

Yahoo-Facebook scrum: more than meets the eye

Yahoo-Facebook scrum: more than meets the eye
http://gigaom.com/2012/03/13/yahoo-facebook-scrum-more-than-meets-the-eye/

To Boost Windows Azure, Microsoft Launches Companyâs First-Ever Startup Accelerator

To Boost Windows Azure, Microsoft Launches Company’s First-Ever Startup Accelerator
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/13/to-boost-windows-azure-microsoft-launches-companys-first-ever-startup-accelerator/

Multiple Usernames & Passwords No More: OneID Unveils Its Next-Gen Identity Service

Multiple Usernames & Passwords No More: OneID Unveils Its Next-Gen Identity Service
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/13/oneid-beta-launch/

Foursquareâs Facebook Integration Gets Prettier, Adds Activity Summaries

Foursquare’s Facebook Integration Gets Prettier, Adds Activity Summaries
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/13/foursquares-facebook-integration-gets-prettier-adds-activity-summaries/

Kickstart Your Own SXSW: Hear It Local Lets You Crowdfund Private Concerts

Kickstart Your Own SXSW: Hear It Local Lets You Crowdfund Private Concerts
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/hear-it-local/

AIM: The Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

AIM: The Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
http://gizmodo.com/5893453/aim-the-reports-of-my-death-have-been-greatly-exaggerated

What Developers can do to Limit App Theft on Jailbroken Devices

What Developers can do to Limit App Theft on Jailbroken Devices
http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/03/what-developers-can-do-to-limi.php

How a Pimp's Android Pattern Lock Foiled the Feds

How a Pimp's Android Pattern Lock Foiled the Feds
http://gizmodo.com/5893410/how-a-pimps-android-pattern-lock-foiled-the-feds

Google's Overhauling Search to Make It Semantic

Google's Overhauling Search to Make It Semantic
http://gizmodo.com/5893494/googles-overhauling-search-to-make-it-semantic

Lessons from Redmond

Lessons from Redmond
http://www.cringely.com/2012/03/lessons-from-redmond/

To Bootstrap or Not?

To Bootstrap or Not?
http://blog.baregit.com/2012/bootstrap-or-not-bootstrap

What Company Provides the Best HTML5 Framework and Toolset?

What Company Provides the Best HTML5 Framework and Toolset?
http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/03/poll-what-company-provides-the.php

Why Doesn't the New iPad Allow FaceTime Over LTE?

Why Doesn't the New iPad Allow FaceTime Over LTE?
http://gizmodo.com/5893492/why-doesnt-the-new-ipad-allow-facetime-over-lte

The New iPad Makes Appleâs Tablet Domination Clearer Than Ever

The New iPad Makes Apple’s Tablet Domination Clearer Than Ever
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/the-new-ipad-review/

iPad (3)

iPad (3)
http://daringfireball.net/2012/03/ipad_3

Apple TV review (2012)

Apple TV review (2012)
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/14/2870779/apple-tv-review-2012

The New Apple TV Will Finish What The Mac Started: Killing Off Discs

The New Apple TV Will Finish What The Mac Started: Killing Off Discs
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/the-new-apple-tv/

InstaGamer makes a game out of Instagram

InstaGamer makes a game out of Instagram
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/14/2870252/instagamer-instagram-ios-game-download-now

Google Cozies Up to the Pentagon

Google Cozies Up to the Pentagon
http://gizmodo.com/5893145/google-cozies-up-to-the-pentagon

Kevin Smith on going indie, podcasting, and "saving his career"

Kevin Smith on going indie, podcasting, and "saving his career"
http://boingboing.net/2012/03/13/kevin-smith-on-going-indie-po.html

Camera+ gets API for easier sharing of edited photos

Camera+ gets API for easier sharing of edited photos
http://gigaom.com/2012/03/14/camera-gets-api-for-easier-sharing-of-edited-photos/

Camera+ 3.0 for iPhone Snaps Prettier Photos and Makes Sharing Easier

Camera+ 3.0 for iPhone Snaps Prettier Photos and Makes Sharing Easier
http://gizmodo.com/5892821/camera%252B-30-for-iphone-snaps-prettier-photos-and-makes-sharing-easier

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse: beset on all sides

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse: beset on all sides
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/14/2870259/sprint-ceo-dan-hesse-board-pressure

Walmart Cloud Movie Plan Won't Work With Disney, Google

Walmart Cloud Movie Plan Won't Work With Disney, Google
http://allthingsd.com/20120313/walmarts-disc-to-digital-hard-sell-will-be-a-hard-sell/

Laser Pulses Can Erase a Printed Page

Laser Pulses Can Erase a Printed Page
http://gizmodo.com/5893186/laser-pulses-can-erase-a-printed-page

Mark Pincus of Zynga received threats in 2011 that led company to spend $1 million on additional security

Mark Pincus of Zynga received threats in 2011 that led company to spend $1 million on additional security
http://www.siliconbeat.com/2012/03/14/mark-pincus-of-zynga-received-threats-in-2011-that-led-company-to-spend-1-million-on-additional-security/

Slime Mold and Highways Take the Exact Same Paths

Slime Mold and Highways Take the Exact Same Paths
http://gizmodo.com/5893196/slime-mold-and-highways-grow-in-the-exact-same-way

Why I doubted Facebook could build a billion dollar business, and what I learned from being horribly wrong

Why I doubted Facebook could build a billion dollar business, and what I learned from being horribly wrong
http://andrewchenblog.com/2012/03/14/why-i-doubted-facebook-could-build-a-billion-dollar-business-and-what-i-learned-from-being-horribly-wrong/

Is CO2 Making You Fat?

Is CO2 Making You Fat?
http://gizmodo.com/5893164/is-co2-making-you-fat

The Taboo Treatment: How Fecal Transplants Save Lives

The Taboo Treatment: How Fecal Transplants Save Lives
http://gizmodo.com/5893234/the-taboo-treatment-how-fecal-transplants-save-lives

Kevin Roseâs Oink Shuts Down

Kevin Rose’s Oink Shuts Down
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/kevin-roses-oink-shuts-down/

Scientists Manipulate Electrons Into Material Never Seen on Earth

Scientists Manipulate Electrons Into Material Never Seen on Earth
http://gizmodo.com/5893211/scientists-manipulate-electrons-into-material-never-seen-on-earth

Spy Blimp Caught Rogue Soldier on Tape After Shooting Spree

Spy Blimp Caught Rogue Soldier on Tape After Shooting Spree
http://gizmodo.com/5893332/spy-blimp-caught-rogue-soldier-on-tape-after-shooting-spree

HP's three-year plan for Palm cut short by Leo Apotheker, says former CTO

HP's three-year plan for Palm cut short by Leo Apotheker, says former CTO
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/14/2870116/hp-palm-three-year-plan-cut-short-leo-apotheker-says-former

Neutrinos shot through 780 feet of stone, spell out their name

Neutrinos shot through 780 feet of stone, spell out their name
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/neutrinos-shot-through-780-feet-of-stone-spell-out-their-name.ars

Missions Update

Missions Update
http://blog.empireavenue.com/2012/03/14/missions-update/

Will Apple merge the MacBook Pro and Air lineups?

Will Apple merge the MacBook Pro and Air lineups?
http://gigaom.com/apple/will-apple-merge-the-macbook-pro-and-air-lineups/

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Nearly All Lost Smart Phone Finders Will Snoop Through It, Only Half Might Return It

Nearly All Lost Smart Phone Finders Will Snoop Through It, Only Half Might Return It
http://gizmodo.com/5893110/nearly-all-lost-smart-phone-finders-will-snoop-through-it-only-half-might-return-in

The Scary Consequences of A Lost Smartphone

The Scary Consequences of A Lost Smartphone
http://boingboing.net/2012/03/13/the-scary-consequences-of-a-lo.html

Pre-existing conditions: The real reason insurers wonât cover people who are already sick.

Pre-existing conditions: The real reason insurers won’t cover people who are already sick.
http://www.slate.com/articles/business/the_dismal_science/2012/03/pre_existing_conditions_the_real_reason_insurers_won_t_cover_people_who_are_already_sick_.single.html

What Role Did Accused Soldierâs Brain Damage Play in Afghan Massacre?

What Role Did Accused Soldier’s Brain Damage Play in Afghan Massacre?
http://gizmodo.com/5892772/what-role-did-accused-soldiers-brain-damage-play-in-afghan-massacre

How Bioengineered Humans Could Solve Climate Change

How Bioengineered Humans Could Solve Climate Change
http://gizmodo.com/5892810/how-bioengineered-humans-could-solve-climate-change

Sega "not planning" more Sonic 4 after upcoming Episode 2

Sega "not planning" more Sonic 4 after upcoming Episode 2
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2012/03/sega-not-planning-more-sonic-4-after-upcoming-episode-2.ars

Mysterious hog farm explosions stump scientists

Mysterious hog farm explosions stump scientists
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2012/03/mysterious-hog-farm-explosions-stump-scientists.ars

Walmart Announces Disc To Digital Program To Convert Your Old DVDs

Walmart Announces Disc To Digital Program To Convert Your Old DVDs
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/13/walmart-disc-to-digital/

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

An Introduction to HTML 5 Web Workers

An Introduction to HTML 5 Web Workers
http://cggallant.blogspot.com/2010/08/introduction-to-html-5-web-workers.html

NASA Pimps a 246-Foot Blimp

NASA Pimps a 246-Foot Blimp
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/02/st_zeppelin/?pid=8447&viewall=true

Cultivating Genius in the 21st Century

Cultivating Genius in the 21st Century
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/02/st_essay_genius/

MVP to PandoDaily in 10 Days

MVP to PandoDaily in 10 Days
http://blog.meeteor.com/mvp-to-pandodaily-in-10-days/

The House Y Combinator Should Have Built

The House Y Combinator Should Have Built
http://hellobubs.com/post/18452778324/house-ycombinator-should-have-built

What's Inside: Tap Water

What's Inside: Tap Water
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/02/st_whatsinside_tapwater/

Who Gets the Mobile Money?

Who Gets the Mobile Money?
http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2012/03/04/Mobile-Money

Five Things You Can Do With the New Raspberry Pi

Five Things You Can Do With the New Raspberry Pi
http://gizmodo.com/5889245/five-things-you-can-do-with-the-new-raspberry-pi

Siri is Struggling to Master Japanese

Siri is Struggling to Master Japanese
http://thenextweb.com/asia/2012/03/13/apples-siri-is-struggling-to-master-japanese-as-docomos-clone-puts-it-to-shame/

Paypal Does it Again

Paypal Does it Again
http://www.regretsy.com/2012/03/12/paypal-does-it-again/

Empire Avenue turns social media upside down!

Empire Avenue turns social media upside down!
http://blog.empireavenue.com/2012/03/12/empire-avenue-turns-social-media-upside-down/

Facebook acquires team behind YC alum Caffeinated Mind

Facebook acquires team behind YC alum Caffeinated Mind
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/29/facebook-caffeinated-mind/

Fix reportedly coming for iOS photo uploading loophole

Fix reportedly coming for iOS photo uploading loophole
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2012/02/fix-reportedly-coming-for-ios-photo-uploading-loophole.ars

Empire Avenue Revamps Interface, Adds Google+ Scoring

Empire Avenue Revamps Interface, Adds Google+ Scoring
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/empire-avenue-revamps-interface-adds-google-scoring/

Scoop: Vox Media Raises $17 Million

Scoop: Vox Media Raises $17 Million
http://thenextweb.com/media/2012/03/12/building-a-digital-media-empire-sb-nation-and-the-verge-owner-vox-media-raises-17-million/

Intel Eyes Web TV As Aereo Turns Legal Screws On Networks

Intel Eyes Web TV As Aereo Turns Legal Screws On Networks
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/aereo-countersues-broadcasters/

The Google that never was: how the search giant killed a 2007 redesign

The Google that never was: how the search giant killed a 2007 redesign
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/12/2863705/google-redesign-2007-kanna-killed-strawman

CNN Rumored to Buy Mashable for $200 Million+

CNN Rumored to Buy Mashable for $200 Million+
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/03/12/cnn-to-buy-social-media-blog-mashable-for-200-million-a-little-bird-tells-reuters-reporter/?awesm=tnw.to_1Dcix&utm_campaign=social%20media&utm_medium=Spreadus

Facebook Display Ads On Third-Party Sites? Itâs Already Doing It For Facebook.com (On Googleâs Network)

Facebook Display Ads On Third-Party Sites? It’s Already Doing It For Facebook.com (On Google’s Network)
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/facebook-display-ads-on-third-party-sites-its-already-doing-it-for-facebook-com-on-googles-network/

Pete Cashmore Denies CNN Acquisition Rumor To Mashable Staff

Pete Cashmore Denies CNN Acquisition Rumor To Mashable Staff
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/pete-cashmore-denies-cnn-acquisition-rumor-to-mashable-staff/

Yahoo Pulls the Trigger, Sues Facebook for Patent Infringement

Yahoo Pulls the Trigger, Sues Facebook for Patent Infringement
http://gizmodo.com/5892677/yahoo-pulls-the-trigger-sues-facebook-for-patent-infringement

SXSW In A Nutshell: Homeless People As Hotspots

SXSW In A Nutshell: Homeless People As Hotspots
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/sxsw_in_a_nutshell_homeless_people_as_hotspots.php

The Damning Backstory Behind "Homeless Hotspots" at SXSWi

The Damning Backstory Behind "Homeless Hotspots" at SXSWi
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/03/the-damning-backstory-behind-homeless-hotspots-at-sxswi/

Geoloqi, Solver of the Great Location Problem, Partners Up

Geoloqi, Solver of the Great Location Problem, Partners Up
http://pandodaily.com/2012/03/11/geoloqi-solver-of-the-great-location-problem-partners-up/

Stephen Wolfram Thinks Instagram is "Completely Nuts" For Writing Its Own Photo Filters

Stephen Wolfram Thinks Instagram is "Completely Nuts" For Writing Its Own Photo Filters
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/stephen_wolfram_thinks_instagram_is_completely_nut.php

How Secure Are NASA's Servers?

How Secure Are NASA's Servers?
http://gizmodo.com/5892408/how-secure-are-nasas-servers

Intel Wants to Start a Web-Based TV Service?

Intel Wants to Start a Web-Based TV Service?
http://gizmodo.com/5892641/intel-wants-to-start-a-web+based-tv-service

The First Pathetic iPad Line Goons Appear

The First Pathetic iPad Line Goons Appear
http://gizmodo.com/5892437/the-first-pathetic-ipad-line-goons-appear

Posterous Finds A Home In The Arms Of Twitter

Posterous Finds A Home In The Arms Of Twitter
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/posterous-finds-a-home-in-the-arms-of-twitter/

AppCod.es Launches App Store Prediction Tool, Tells Developers Which Keywords Work

AppCod.es Launches App Store Prediction Tool, Tells Developers Which Keywords Work
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/appcod-es-launches-app-store-prediction-tool-tells-developers-which-keywords-work/

Social Discovery Apps Like Highlight Are A Recruiterâs Wet Dream At SXSW

Social Discovery Apps Like Highlight Are A Recruiter’s Wet Dream At SXSW
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/social-discovery-apps-like-highlight-are-a-recruiters-wet-dream-at-sxsw/

Credit Card-Thin Batteries Could Power a Display On Your Visa

Credit Card-Thin Batteries Could Power a Display On Your Visa
http://gizmodo.com/5892490/credit-card+thin-batteries-could-power-a-display-on-your-visa

10 Facts About Working at a Startup vs. a Big Company

10 Facts About Working at a Startup vs. a Big Company
http://alexlod.com/2012/03/12/10-facts-about-working-at-a-startup-vs-a-big-company/

With Redesign Done, Dropboxâs Houston Focuses On The Big Picture

With Redesign Done, Dropbox’s Houston Focuses On The Big Picture
http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/12/dropbox/

Chinese Spies Friended NATO Officials With a Fake Facebook Account

Chinese Spies Friended NATO Officials With a Fake Facebook Account
http://gizmodo.com/5892538/chinese-spies-friended-nato-officials-with-a-fake-facebook-account

Microsoft Can Make Your Voice Speak Foreign Languages

Microsoft Can Make Your Voice Speak Foreign Languages
http://gizmodo.com/5892506/microsoft-can-make-your-voice-speak-foreign-languages

Why Daylight Saving Time Is Pointless

Why Daylight Saving Time Is Pointless
http://gizmodo.com/5892438/why-daylight-saving-time-is-pointless

Colossus: how the first programmable electronic computer saved countless lives

Colossus: how the first programmable electronic computer saved countless lives
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/12/2864068/colossus-first-programmable-electronic-computer

The Dark Side of Being an Organ Donor

The Dark Side of Being an Organ Donor
http://gizmodo.com/5892470/the-dark-side-of-being-an-organ-donor

Steve Jobs Was Smacked Down by CBS CEO Over Apple TV

Steve Jobs Was Smacked Down by CBS CEO Over Apple TV
http://gizmodo.com/5892405/steve-jobs-was-smacked-down-by-cbs-ceo-over-apple-tv

Stop Calling It Curation

Stop Calling It Curation
http://gizmodo.com/5892582/stop-calling-it-curation

Apple preparing for first external betas of OS X 10.7.4

Apple preparing for first external betas of OS X 10.7.4
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/03/12/apple_preparing_for_first_external_betas_of_os_x_1074.html