The documentary about Aaron Swartz, The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz has been available for renting on streaming services like Amazon Instant Video for a while. Now it's available in full to stream for free on YouTube thanks to The Documentary Network. The film follows the story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz's help in … [Read more...]
CNBC’s “Amazon Rising” documentary about Amazon.com
CNBC aired an hour (with commercials) documentary by David Faber about the start and rise of Amazon.com. Amazon Rising was up to date including the recently announced Amazon Fire Phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmuTunxgoUo It aired on Sunday, June 29th and Monday, June 30th. I was able to record and watch it from that original airing. It is airing for repeat airing on … [Read more...]
Apple iPhone ad showcases how the smartphone role has expanded for parents
When you are frustrated with your device, you might ask how it can be called a smartphone. It can seem like it's smart about everything but making and receiving phone calls. On the bright side, how many other things can they do now? Phone calls might be a staple that often gets overlooked for all of the other whiz-bang features but you have to admit, they can do some pretty … [Read more...]
HP Labs shows off The Machine with Universal Memory
At HP Discover, HP's CTO Martin Fink discussed their new approach with Universal Memory to create faster and more efficient servers in the future. HP Labs is the company's research wing and works on the next technology revolutions in broad categories like systems, security and cloud, analytics, networking and mobility, printing and content delivery. In this session from the … [Read more...]
BitTorrent’s billboard against the FCC fastlane proposal
BitTorrent has taken the FCC net neutrality fight to the streets with a billboard. The billboard reads: The future of the Internet belongs to the highest bidder. everyone. The billboard is pictured below and BitTorrent is promoting the image currently on Twitter. You can learn more about their stance with net neutrality at the dedicated site internetbetter.com. … [Read more...]




