by Thomas Beutel

Archive for January, 2007

Podcast Player Ideas

Friday, January 26th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

Dave compiled a list of podcast player features suggested by participants at the mobile identity workshop.

Enso

Thursday, January 25th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

Walt Mossberg writes about Enso, a tool that let's you type commands rather than use a mouse. It hijacks the caps-lock, which I have to admit I never use. Very cool - I'll need to try this out.

The Audio Side of this CD Does Not Conform to CD Specifications

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

I haven't bought a CD in a while - I'm buying my music on iTunes these days. But yesterday I picked up Weird Al's Straight Outta Lynwood. It's a Sony BMG dual disc. And in two places it says this:The ...

The Democrat Party

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

It nice to hear a number of mainstream news sources call out the President on his use of the phrase "the Democrat Party". Perhaps if it is pointed out enough times it will change from being distasteful to just being ...

What Does It Mean To Discover?

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

Teller pens his thoughts on Columbus and what it means to discover.

Fractional HTTP in your TV

Monday, January 22nd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

Dave has a post about fractional HTTP in your settop, and in your TV.Makes sense - fractional HTTP is the "remote control" of the new century. Done right, it will be scriptable too.

Little Mosque on iTunes?

Thursday, January 18th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

CBC's "Little Mosque on the Prairie" has been getting a lot of buzz with it's debut this past week. Being stateside, I don't have access to CBC television, so I'm hoping that they will release it on ...

iPhone Hobbled By Smart Network

Thursday, January 11th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

Steve Jobs gave a indication as to why the iPhone needs to remain a closed box. Namely:'You don't want your phone to be an open platform,' meaning that anyone can write applications for it and potentially gum up the ...

Er, I Meant To Say Phone

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

I guess it's time to drop the i and add the . After all, Apple already has the TV. By the way, the code for  is 

Just To Drive It Home

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized |

VC Michael Eisenberg chimes in on why he is disappointed with the closed nature of the iPhone.