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Reading the Future  11/3/2009 10:30:00 AM
alix paultreRecently the number of book-related applications in the iPhone App Store has surpassed the number of game apps in sales, sending rumbles throughout the nascent eBook marketplace. Will the smartphone unseat the eBook before it can even begin its reign?

Talking Tomorrow  10/28/2009 10:00:00 AM
As far as recent terms go, only “Bluetooth” (both descriptive and poetic) ranks up there with novel vernacular worthy of preserving. Many engineering terms are simply sounded-out acronyms like “vick-sell” and “row-hass”. Again a comparison can be drawn to terms created earlier, like the tech acronyms created to be used as terms, like Laser and Radar.

Autonomous Military Robots: A Short Survey  10/19/2009 1:26:00 PM
Phalanx-Close-In-Weapon-System-sumThe four soldiers move from their concealed position and “stack” themselves, one behind the other, parallel to the door. The #2 man throws an M84 grenade (flashbang) into the room, then yells “frag out!” The flashbang detonates, and the fire team storms through the “fatal funnel” (door). In those first moments, the #1 man must instantaneously: 1) Distinguish between combatants and non-combatants, and 2) Determine the most immediate threat...

Tennis Players Encouraged to Watch what they Tweet  8/31/2009 11:54:00 AM
Even tennis isn’t sacrosanct—competitors in the US Open are being warned to watch what they tweet. The warning is purportedly to ensure compliance with tennis’ “Anti-Corruption Program Rules.” Posted in conspicuous locations, the warning reads: "Many of you will have Twitter accounts in order for your fans to follow you and to become more engaged in you and the sport - and this is great…however popular it is, it is important to warn you of some of the dangers posted by Twittering as it relates to the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program Rules."

Try Before You Buy: MP3s and Digital Media Rights  8/25/2009 1:54:00 PM
The UK is considering a law that would force ISPs to cut off service to those accused of illegally downloading movies and/or music. This has the potential to reignite an old debate—one that’s persisted since the term “digital media” was invented. Our handling of this issue has profound ramifications for the future of the entertainment industry.

Marijuana, Cocaine, and Video Games?  8/5/2009 5:08:00 PM
Nintendo_entertainment_system-sumAre video games the equivalent of crack? That's the alarm sounded by a hyperbolic Fox News Live Science article titled, “Analysts: Video Gamers Get Hooked for Life, Could Become Addicted.” The author's bias is readily apparent (emphasis mine)-- “that's no surprise to the industry that peddles the games and the hardware," and thus, the piece deserves a strong rebuttal.

Government Intervention May Stifle Tech Industry  8/4/2009 11:17:00 AM
Jason- 45On October 20, 2005 Congress passed the Digital Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. The act mandated the cessation of analog broadcasting by February 18, 2009, and the subsequent reign of digital. The program floundered, leaving the public woefully unprepared for the February deadline. This example illustrates how badly the government can mangle an enterprise.

Failed at Physics, Successful in Publishing?  7/30/2009 11:30:00 AM
While a student at Susquehanna University for the past 3 years I have often had reservations regarding my decision to major in creative writing.  The inevitable question ‘What am I going to do with my degree?’ has been on my mind more intensely as I approach my senior year.

Industry Groups Sue over NYC E-waste Recycling Law  7/30/2009 11:06:00 AM
Jason- 45The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) have filed a legal challenge against a New York City law mandating door-to-door collection of e-waste. Local Law No. 13, taking effect July 31st, forces all electronic manufacturers doing business in NYC to provide free door-to-door collection services for covered equipment.

Digital Property Rights: Renting vs. Buying  7/28/2009 5:00:00 PM
Jason- 45The Amazon Kindle fiasco brings up a host of issues related to digital property management and individual rights. For those with a personal (read: financial) stake in E-reader technology, it’s a shot across the bow. It puts them on the defensive, as one company (that would be Amazon) has unwittingly put out a negative ad campaign against E-readers. For bibliophiles, the incident is succinct proof that the physical medium is preferable.



 




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