Although HTML 5 is still a draft specification, it’s impact is being felt across the technology landscape as this is written. In creating a new standard, the W3C was mindful of the latest developments in applied web application technologies, such as the growing popularity of media-rich Web sites over static brochure-ware, and innovations like AJAX. [...]
Eco-Realistic: A Proposal for Non-profit Development
In reading a well-articulated yet unsurprising article on the eco-friendly sub-trends emerging in 2009 by TrenWatchers, I was reminded of a non-profit idea I had decades ago.
We all throw out things we shouldn’t. The VCR remote that has a single broken button, the microwave that simply had its turntable belt snap yet still warms food [...]
Thoughts on ‘The Future of the Internet III’
It’s that time of year again when PEW / Internet reports on the not-so-distant future via its predictions for our internet-enabled lives. Here’s my take.
Here are the key findings on the survey of experts by the Pew Internet & American Life Project that asked respondents to assess predictions about technology and its roles in the [...]
Internet erodes middlemen: Why is Scoble Surprised?
Das Scoble recently discussed what he thought was a trend in which Chinese manufacturers are creating new avenues of direct sales via internet commerce. I personally have been using DealExtreme to snatch up my favorite Canal Street goodies since 2005. A pioneer in this revolution, we’ll see more and more manufacturers and wholesalers cut out [...]
iPhone: Redemption with a Splash of Doubt
Yes. Yes. YES, the iPhone is finally out. Nearly the entire IT industry came to a grinding halt as Steve Jobs announced the iPhone officially. Alongside some of the moust highly receptive praise from the analysts, comes the near certain barrage of doubts. We all know that fame begets criticism, and I’d like to share with [...]
