Tech News October 22, 2009
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Facts of the Day
Bird’s Custard was invented in 1837 by Alfred (later Sir Alfred) Bird. A fellow of the Chemical Society, after his death in 1878, his obituary in the Journal of the Chemical Society noted his interests in chemistry, physics and meteorology; his construction of a water barometer in 1859; and his glass harmonica: ‘a beautiful set of harmonised glass bowls extending over four octaves which he used to play with much skill’. It made no mention of custard. (qi . . .)
Quote of the Day
“Custard: A detestable substance produced by a malevolent conspiracy of the hen, the cow, and the cook.” AMBROSE BIERCE
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US Sales Up, Virtually
Americans look set to spend $1,000,000,000 on virtual goods in 2009, claims a report. (bbc . . .)
3 Strikes You’re Out Internet Policy
France is getting tough on download crimes. Those who chronically share unauthorized movies and music online may lose web access for up to a year. (nyt . . .)
Amazon Reacts
Drops Sprint from Kindle. (cnet . . .)
You Missed It!
Yahoo gives free lap dances to developers. My first reaction . . . geek on geek action -- Yuck! (daily tech . . .)
Kindle Going Windows
Amazon has unveiled Kindle software for Windows, showing off the new ebook reader app at Microsoft’s Windows 7 launch. (the register . . .)
Drug Affects Legally
Just 15 Minutes of Sensory Deprivation Triggers Hallucinations, 15 mins. (wired . . .)
Google OS Coming Soon
Chrome OS-based netbooks are expected in 2010, when they will have to challenge Microsoft’s claim of 96 percent of the netbook market share via Windows XP. (eweek . . .)
Rotten Apple
Nokia is suing Apple because the iPhone infringes on 10 Nokia patents related to GSM, UTMS and WiFi. Apple didn’t agree to ‘appropriate terms for Nokia’s intellectual property,’ which sounds like there have been negotiations about those patents. (engadget . . .)
Internet Debate
“The Great Digital Debate: Free vs. Paid Content Online†a luncheon conversation sponsored by KPMG with Steven Brill, Cofounder, Journalism Online and Vivian Schiller, CEO of NPR. (shellypalmermedia . . .)
Social Networking Good For You?
A public charity dedicated to promoting critical thinking, created the new explore the core stupid question “Are social networking sites good for our society?” (prcon . . .)
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