In researching stories for our upcoming “Real Tech for Real People” podcast, I came across this story in the Washington post about efforts to outlaw
Category: Commentary
Seriously, Petroleum may not be “Fossil Fuel” (and may not be running out!)
I have written a few times about the theory of petroleum/crude oil production. Specifically, I have been interested in the argument that says essentially that
Are Cries of Racism Necessary? Or, Are We a Narcissistic Society?
Yesterday, on NPR, Juan Williams presented a story entitled “Is Race A Factor In Protests Of Obama Initiatives?” I must admit, I had somewhat of
NEW Podcast! Real Tech with Tony Pittman and Steve Brady
I have entered into a new podcasting venture with Tony Pittman (@TonyPittman). We have decided to start talking about tech from the perspective of
United Breaks Guitars (Ouch!)
Faithful reader(s) knows that I rarely post videos, or comics, or other such things. But I couldn’t pass this up. As you know, I
Apple’s Rumored Tablet rumored to have been Touched…
An interesting CNet story posted today, Report: Analyst has seen Apple tablet, predicts September launch, gives anonymous teeth to the story that Apple has a
Why Google Voice Won’t Kill Skype (or Cell Phones, or…)
Simply put: They aren’t the same thing! I am reminded of the old BASF motto “They don’t make the things we use, they make
Ubiquitous Digital Reading
With all the discussion about the Kindle, the Sony eReader, and other “digital book” devices, it is sometimes hard to remember we are at the
Digital Textbooks: Fairness in Pricing after DRM is Hacked
In my last post, I put forward my argument for how digital textbooks can result in a win-win for publishers, students and authors. (Okay, so
Results from “How do you Watch TV?”
A while back my brother and I asked in a Survey “How do you watch TV?” The survey came from a discussion my brother
