The Firefox Kid
Blake Ross helped make Firefox one of the biggest open-source success stories ever. Just wait until you see what he's up to now.
October 24, 2006
Easy publishing tools for online journalists
Put your site online, without much money or tech effort, using these blog and content management tools.
Put your site online, without much money or tech effort, using these blog and content management tools.
October 23, 2006
September 25, 2006
Is this a pint I see before me?
Can it be true that Shakespeare often wrote with a hangover? Some experts think so. It would certainly explain why he penned some of the clumsiest lines in English literature, says John Sutherland.
Can it be true that Shakespeare often wrote with a hangover? Some experts think so. It would certainly explain why he penned some of the clumsiest lines in English literature, says John Sutherland.
Do the Math: Will Sony Go Broke?
For video game players, the competition among the three game console manufacturers must seem like a Dead or Alive tournament. There's always a winner and a loser, but someone else is always lined up for another bout with the winner.
For video game players, the competition among the three game console manufacturers must seem like a Dead or Alive tournament. There's always a winner and a loser, but someone else is always lined up for another bout with the winner.
September 02, 2006
August 29, 2006
August 25, 2006
Hair unruffled by furore
What on earth has Billy Doctrove's agent been doing with himself this week? There's his client at the centre of one of the biggest sports stories of the year and all we hear is Darrell Hair this and Darrell Hair that. If I were the Dominican umpire I would be seeking alternative representation.
What on earth has Billy Doctrove's agent been doing with himself this week? There's his client at the centre of one of the biggest sports stories of the year and all we hear is Darrell Hair this and Darrell Hair that. If I were the Dominican umpire I would be seeking alternative representation.
More media, less news
Newspapers are making progress with the internet, but most are still too timid, defensive or high-minded.
Newspapers are making progress with the internet, but most are still too timid, defensive or high-minded.
August 24, 2006
Pluto dissed
The recently demoted member of our solar system responds: "Planets have feelings, too."
Customize me
After looking at the new Nokia E61 (E62 in the States), a colleague and I were discussing what cellphone we would get next.
August 22, 2006
We just need better journalists
In my next life I want to come back as a diversity director. Preferably for a large corporation.
August 18, 2006
The proposed Broadcast Bill -- Part 1
The Hoot presents excerpts from the Broadcast Bill with comments on its key proposals
Coke's GTA-style advt
Pretty cool, I would say, despite all the recent noises about pesticides and colas.
August 17, 2006
Caps lock must die
There's no denying the caps lock key can be a pain. How often have you accidentally found yoUR TYPING ALL UPPER-CAse because you accidentally pressed it? Or been locked out of your computer because Caps Lock keeps messing with your password?
Newspapers in $20b hole
US newspaper groups could face a shortfall in the next five years as readers and advertisers shift to the web, according to researchers .
Wireless works wonders in Tibet
Across the border from Chinese-occupied Tibet, the tech infrastructure in this high mountain village is a mess.
But a former Silicon Valley dot-commer and members of the underground security group Cult of the Dead Cow are working with local Tibetan exiles to change that using recycled hardware, solar power, open-source software and nerd ingenuity.
UK's first computer hacking degree launched
A degree course in computer hacking has been launched by a Scottish university in response to industry demand for IT security experts.
A degree course in computer hacking has been launched by a Scottish university in response to industry demand for IT security experts.
Readers are the new paparazzi
A few days before he planted his head into the chest of the Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the World Cup final, ensuring an inglorious exit to an otherwise stellar soccer career, Zinédine Zidane stepped out onto the balcony of his Berlin hotel and had a smoke.
A few days before he planted his head into the chest of the Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the World Cup final, ensuring an inglorious exit to an otherwise stellar soccer career, Zinédine Zidane stepped out onto the balcony of his Berlin hotel and had a smoke.
August 14, 2006
Reuters Asia boss to join HT as Editor-in-Chief
Chaitanya Kalbag, till recently Managing Editor, Reuters Asia, is joining Hindustan Times as Editor-in-Chief from September 1, 2006. HT Editor Shekhar Bhatia will be reporting to him.
Chaitanya Kalbag, till recently Managing Editor, Reuters Asia, is joining Hindustan Times as Editor-in-Chief from September 1, 2006. HT Editor Shekhar Bhatia will be reporting to him.
August 09, 2006
Online: where obituaries go to be interactive
You're born, you work, you die. Jeff Taylor has already harnessed the power of the Internet to remake one of those three life events: He founded the job-search site Monster.com in 1994. Depending on which set of statistics you pick, Monster.com is either the largest or second-largest online hiring hall. Now, Taylor is ready to take on death.
You're born, you work, you die. Jeff Taylor has already harnessed the power of the Internet to remake one of those three life events: He founded the job-search site Monster.com in 1994. Depending on which set of statistics you pick, Monster.com is either the largest or second-largest online hiring hall. Now, Taylor is ready to take on death.
What every webmaster must know about copyright
Make sure you know your rights, and the rights of others.
Make sure you know your rights, and the rights of others.
August 04, 2006
Microsoft rolls out Windows Vista soft drink
Presumably to get lackadaisical coders back on track, Gates and Co has ordered a supply of Windows Vista beverages to complement the plethora of other free refreshments available at the office.
Presumably to get lackadaisical coders back on track, Gates and Co has ordered a supply of Windows Vista beverages to complement the plethora of other free refreshments available at the office.
Star may beam channels on Zee's Dish TV
Star India said it has agreed to supply its television channels to Zee promoted Direct-to-Home platform Dish TV following a direction by the broadcast tribunal.
Star India said it has agreed to supply its television channels to Zee promoted Direct-to-Home platform Dish TV following a direction by the broadcast tribunal.
Uproar over satire on Westminster 9/11 attack
The BBC has been urged to pull a 'sick' new comedy show which features spoof news reports of Tony Blair being assassinated and a 9/11-style video of terrorists crashing an airliner into the Houses of Parliament.
The BBC has been urged to pull a 'sick' new comedy show which features spoof news reports of Tony Blair being assassinated and a 9/11-style video of terrorists crashing an airliner into the Houses of Parliament.
First 10 Netscape Navigators revealed
Jason Calacanis has been struggling to convert the old Netscape portal (now ownd by AOL) into a community news site pretty much like Digger (Read the first comment too!)
Jason Calacanis has been struggling to convert the old Netscape portal (now ownd by AOL) into a community news site pretty much like Digger (Read the first comment too!)
Google pays for AP news content shocker
Google has agreed to pay the Associated Press for use of its news stories and pictures, according to the two companies.
Headliner (Techdirt): Google pays AP to help put the F(U) in AFP
Google has agreed to pay the Associated Press for use of its news stories and pictures, according to the two companies.
Headliner (Techdirt): Google pays AP to help put the F(U) in AFP
July 23, 2006
Only 5% of Bloggers are journalists
A recent study has concluded that only 5% of bloggers have news as their primary topic. The study was conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
A recent study has concluded that only 5% of bloggers have news as their primary topic. The study was conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Is it possible to take AFP content off Google News?
After the French news agency AFP sued Google for $17.5 million in damages last year, Google agreed to stop posting AFP content on its news aggregator. But as it turns out, AFP is still there
After the French news agency AFP sued Google for $17.5 million in damages last year, Google agreed to stop posting AFP content on its news aggregator. But as it turns out, AFP is still there
What does it mean to be an American?
Do you have what it takes to become a US citizen? Take this test!
Do you have what it takes to become a US citizen? Take this test!
Top 10 dumbest online business ideas that made it big time
1. Million Dollar Homepage
1000000 pixels, charge a dollar per pixel – that’s perhaps the dumbest idea for online business anyone could have possible come up with. Still, Alex Tew, a 21-year-old who came up with the idea, is now a millionaire.
1. Million Dollar Homepage
1000000 pixels, charge a dollar per pixel – that’s perhaps the dumbest idea for online business anyone could have possible come up with. Still, Alex Tew, a 21-year-old who came up with the idea, is now a millionaire.
July 22, 2006
Is this the most happening paper in the world?
One of India’s two best editors—keep guessing!—says The Independent, London, the paper started by a journalists’ co-operative, may probably the most buzzing publication in the world. This frontpage on the bombing of Lebanon by Israel shows us why.
July 17, 2006
Indian gov blocks Blogspot, Typepad blogs
The Department of Telecommunications passed an order to ISPs on Friday to block several websites. The list is confidential.
Also read
The dnaindia.com report
The rediff report
The Department of Telecommunications passed an order to ISPs on Friday to block several websites. The list is confidential.
Also read
The dnaindia.com report
The rediff report
July 14, 2006
New desk is also a PC
Michiel van der Kley has designed a PC desk. No, not a desk designed to be used with a PC -- the DESK IS THE PC.
July 11, 2006
July 08, 2006
Self-watering plant pots
If you do not like to grow plants just because it requires a lot of care and content yourself with artificial plants then I.V. Self-Watering Plant Pots will drift-you back to the natural ones!
June 23, 2006
Flatulence as edit writing
What do the editors do when their assistant editors for economics show off like this? Don't they feel competent enough to dumb the copy down?
What do the editors do when their assistant editors for economics show off like this? Don't they feel competent enough to dumb the copy down?
10 things I hate about India
Many years ago a friend wrote The Wonder that IS India. Both of us have lived more for than 30 years in the Land of the Bharatiyas and share a love for this nation. When he showed me the manuscript of his book, I had pointed out that his representation of India was too rosy and suggested one more chapter -- 'The Horror that is India'. I think he did. I have the same feelings for India today.
Many years ago a friend wrote The Wonder that IS India. Both of us have lived more for than 30 years in the Land of the Bharatiyas and share a love for this nation. When he showed me the manuscript of his book, I had pointed out that his representation of India was too rosy and suggested one more chapter -- 'The Horror that is India'. I think he did. I have the same feelings for India today.
June 18, 2006
Time for the Word
If you are a Catholic, then here is one nice trick to make your morning a beautiful one!
India's influence soars
You may not be aware of it, living in the United States, but your world is increasingly being shaped by India.
In the name of the father
Mum’s usually the word in Hindi cinema, but let’s recall moments down the decades that were about Dad.
Mum’s usually the word in Hindi cinema, but let’s recall moments down the decades that were about Dad.
Play Sudoku on toilet tissue
Must say Sudoku is going places… places that you cannot even think it can go.
June 04, 2006
June 01, 2006
Baghdad Blog to become a film
The daily dispatches penned by the Iraqi architect known as Salam Pax are to be turned into a film.
The daily dispatches penned by the Iraqi architect known as Salam Pax are to be turned into a film.
The column ‘Hindu’ didn’t have the guts to carry
Nearly two-dozen staffers of The Hindu have written in to Churumuri in response to the story Under N Ram, the Hindu becomes a 'Sorry' paper, providing more chilling evidence of life under the great red warrior, a hyphenated champion of free expression.
Nearly two-dozen staffers of The Hindu have written in to Churumuri in response to the story Under N Ram, the Hindu becomes a 'Sorry' paper, providing more chilling evidence of life under the great red warrior, a hyphenated champion of free expression.
May 31, 2006
May 28, 2006
Will Doug Bowman Make Google Beautiful?
Good news folks… Enough for me to get out of bed, put my back at risk and write a blog post - Doug Bowman, uber designer has joined Google which means, a likely end to the mishmash, drab and boring user interfaces from Google. Yeah!
Good news folks… Enough for me to get out of bed, put my back at risk and write a blog post - Doug Bowman, uber designer has joined Google which means, a likely end to the mishmash, drab and boring user interfaces from Google. Yeah!
Breaking news, from the source
Internet search engine Topix.net and The Associated Press are teaming up in an attempt to send more visitors to newspaper sites responsible for breaking stories that are picked up across the web.
Internet search engine Topix.net and The Associated Press are teaming up in an attempt to send more visitors to newspaper sites responsible for breaking stories that are picked up across the web.
May 26, 2006
What makes a great logo?
If you are a consumer, or a marketer, or a CEO of a company looking for branding, you should be interested in logos.
If you are a consumer, or a marketer, or a CEO of a company looking for branding, you should be interested in logos.
Interns? No bloggers need apply
On the first day of his internship last year, Andrew McDonald created a Web site for himself. It never occurred to him that his bosses might not like his naming it after the company and writing in it about what went on in their office.
On the first day of his internship last year, Andrew McDonald created a Web site for himself. It never occurred to him that his bosses might not like his naming it after the company and writing in it about what went on in their office.
The online journalism challenge: speed vs. accuracy vs both
(If this posting seems to begin on a strange note, just keep reading. It'll all make sense in the end). Ahhh! The joys of live television!
(If this posting seems to begin on a strange note, just keep reading. It'll all make sense in the end). Ahhh! The joys of live television!
May 25, 2006
Steambots promise to delight, terrify
In a troubling development for the eventual war between man and machine, scientists in Germany have invented a steam-powered robot that will presumably be able to fuel itself with wood and water even after our descendants have managed to disable the rest of their mechanical enemies by cutting off their power supplies.
May 24, 2006
5 reasons to be optimistic of Indian journalism
India's media market is at a point of strategic inflection. And nothing illustrates that more than Raju Narisetti, editor of Wall Street Journal Europe., and deputy managing editor of Wall Street Journal., packing his bags to return to India to set up the new business paper that the Hindustan Times wants to launch by this year-end.
India's media market is at a point of strategic inflection. And nothing illustrates that more than Raju Narisetti, editor of Wall Street Journal Europe., and deputy managing editor of Wall Street Journal., packing his bags to return to India to set up the new business paper that the Hindustan Times wants to launch by this year-end.
SOS: A 12-point survival kit for ‘Dr’ Prannoy Roy
It is now obvious that Prannoy Roy's NDTV 24×7 has been well and truly eclipsed by Rajdeep Sardesai's CNN-IBN. In just a few short months, the ground beneath Roy's feet has completely shifted.
It is now obvious that Prannoy Roy's NDTV 24×7 has been well and truly eclipsed by Rajdeep Sardesai's CNN-IBN. In just a few short months, the ground beneath Roy's feet has completely shifted.
May 23, 2006
Make free Skype calls with regular phone
The Skype USB to RJ11 Adaptor lets you make and receive free Internet VoIP calls using your regular home phone -- and your cell phone.
Pierced eyeglasses: Nailed vision
What can you expect a body modification and gadget enthusiast to do?
VOA's Baghdad bureau closed for six months
The government-funded Voice of America withdrew its only reporter in Iraq after she was fired upon in an ambush and her security guard was later killed.
The government-funded Voice of America withdrew its only reporter in Iraq after she was fired upon in an ambush and her security guard was later killed.
May 02, 2006
O Click All Ye Faithful
The nun who launched the Vatican's Web site is at work on a MySpace for Catholics.
The nun who launched the Vatican's Web site is at work on a MySpace for Catholics.
May 01, 2006
Love special: Six ways to woo your lover
We all hunt for the perfect chat-up line, but in reality, our body gives away a great deal before we open our mouth.
We all hunt for the perfect chat-up line, but in reality, our body gives away a great deal before we open our mouth.
Naughty toothbrushes
Even something as innocent as a toothbrush can be found is some pretty compromising positions. Very creative.
Even something as innocent as a toothbrush can be found is some pretty compromising positions. Very creative.
April 30, 2006
Can newspapers do blogs right?
Top online journalists weigh in after two major newspapers embarass themselves with staff bloggers' misbehavior.
Top online journalists weigh in after two major newspapers embarass themselves with staff bloggers' misbehavior.
Journalism is getting less and less important
It’s not often that TJ S George speaks his mind on journalism. At least, not in public.
Founder-editor of Asiaweek magazine, editorial advisor to the New Indian Express group, and the author of numerous books ranging from music (MS), to words (Enquire Dictionary), George is the ultimate wordsmith but also, paradoxically, a man of few words.
It’s not often that TJ S George speaks his mind on journalism. At least, not in public.
Founder-editor of Asiaweek magazine, editorial advisor to the New Indian Express group, and the author of numerous books ranging from music (MS), to words (Enquire Dictionary), George is the ultimate wordsmith but also, paradoxically, a man of few words.
April 29, 2006
The Next 35 Sexiest Designed Websites You've Forgotten
Last time the CSS Reboot came to town, in November, I had included both this site (philrenaud.com) and Mixtaping.com (which is entered, coincidentally, again), and had a major problem finding inspiration in the days before the big launch date.
Last time the CSS Reboot came to town, in November, I had included both this site (philrenaud.com) and Mixtaping.com (which is entered, coincidentally, again), and had a major problem finding inspiration in the days before the big launch date.
April 27, 2006
Couric grills Viswanathan, world cringes
For once, we actually missed a moment of the Today show yesterday, specifically the moment in which Katie Couric grilled Harvard sophomore Kaavya Viswanathan about the numerous passages in her book that seem to be plagiarized from the novels of Megan McCafferty.
Much ado about blogging
There’s a lot of chatter about the blogosphere this week. Here are some of the best quotes and ideas laid by the mainstream press about the medium some consider threatens its own business.
There’s a lot of chatter about the blogosphere this week. Here are some of the best quotes and ideas laid by the mainstream press about the medium some consider threatens its own business.
Airlines to cram more butts with standing room?
Airbus has been quietly pitching the standing-room-only option to Asian carriers, though none has agreed to it yet. Passengers in the standing section would be propped against a padded backboard, held in place with a harness, according to experts who have seen a proposal.
Airbus has been quietly pitching the standing-room-only option to Asian carriers, though none has agreed to it yet. Passengers in the standing section would be propped against a padded backboard, held in place with a harness, according to experts who have seen a proposal.
April 26, 2006
April 19, 2006
The worst commercials on Indian television
A few months ago, I would have told you that the Pan Masala ads were the worst since they target the wrong people.
A few months ago, I would have told you that the Pan Masala ads were the worst since they target the wrong people.
April 18, 2006
This Guy Filled His Gmail Account... In 24 Hours!
I was bored so I decided to see if I could fill my 2.7 GB of storage in my Gmail account...
I was bored so I decided to see if I could fill my 2.7 GB of storage in my Gmail account...
How Indians drive
Oh my God. It is awesome! I think the adrenaline in the traffic is very high. All those bikers and cars are driving with their own rules. Watch the white car.
Oh my God. It is awesome! I think the adrenaline in the traffic is very high. All those bikers and cars are driving with their own rules. Watch the white car.
Understanding turbans
Sikh men commonly wear a peaked turban that serves partly to cover their long hair, which is never cut out of respect for God's creation.
Sikh men commonly wear a peaked turban that serves partly to cover their long hair, which is never cut out of respect for God's creation.
Ten things every Microsoft Word user should know
Most people use word processors like MS Word like they would use a typewriter — manually making section headers bold and centered, inserting hard breaks between paragraphs, etc.
Most people use word processors like MS Word like they would use a typewriter — manually making section headers bold and centered, inserting hard breaks between paragraphs, etc.
Top 10 Best Designed Blogs
When you’re looking for the next leader in web 2.0 blog design, Hicks starts to look a little too plain, Santa Maria wicked-worn out, and Zeldman like something you might print out, not read online. Where are the leaders of modern blog design?
When you’re looking for the next leader in web 2.0 blog design, Hicks starts to look a little too plain, Santa Maria wicked-worn out, and Zeldman like something you might print out, not read online. Where are the leaders of modern blog design?
Firefox Bus
While coming from Mysore, we suddenly saw a big Firefox logo pasted on a bus. We stopped the car and and stopped the bus which was about to leave and took these photographs. I wonder if the artist knew where the logo came from :)
While coming from Mysore, we suddenly saw a big Firefox logo pasted on a bus. We stopped the car and and stopped the bus which was about to leave and took these photographs. I wonder if the artist knew where the logo came from :)
April 17, 2006
Wooden motorcycle
This wood motorcycle popped in the suggest a site mail box -- don't know anything about it, but it looks great. (www.makezine.com)
April 13, 2006
Why Yahoo can't deliver eEmail
Have you ever wondered why senders complain so much about Yahoo Mail's poor delivery? So did Email Battles.
Have you ever wondered why senders complain so much about Yahoo Mail's poor delivery? So did Email Battles.
The End User: Where are they now?
What ever happened to ... the Simputer? The Minitel? Or other hot technology ideas and products that once grabbed all the headlines?
What ever happened to ... the Simputer? The Minitel? Or other hot technology ideas and products that once grabbed all the headlines?
What do you do when someone steals your content?
Having been the target of copyright thieves, and working with writers, authors, and photographers on copyright protection and laws for over 25 years, I thought I’d talk a little about what to do when someone steals your content.
Having been the target of copyright thieves, and working with writers, authors, and photographers on copyright protection and laws for over 25 years, I thought I’d talk a little about what to do when someone steals your content.
April 10, 2006
Why I won't live among Hindus
As a rule I would not stay in a Hindu locality. It is not that I dislike Hindus or anything like that -- some of my closest friends are Hindus -- but the Mumbai riots of 1993 made me realise for the first time that we Muslims in India are different from Hindus, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
As a rule I would not stay in a Hindu locality. It is not that I dislike Hindus or anything like that -- some of my closest friends are Hindus -- but the Mumbai riots of 1993 made me realise for the first time that we Muslims in India are different from Hindus, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Webaroo offers mini-search
While Google, Yahoo and Microsoft are busy building legions of data centers to capture the contents of the Web, a fledgling company has decided that it will squeeze the essential Internet onto a single laptop.
While Google, Yahoo and Microsoft are busy building legions of data centers to capture the contents of the Web, a fledgling company has decided that it will squeeze the essential Internet onto a single laptop.
Google brain drained - but he'll be back
It has been a big few weeks for Ori Allon, the University of NSW student behind the you beaut internet advanced text search algorithm that Google has secured the rights to develop.
It has been a big few weeks for Ori Allon, the University of NSW student behind the you beaut internet advanced text search algorithm that Google has secured the rights to develop.
April 07, 2006
Calendar Girls grin and bare it
Six members of the Rylstone and District Women's Institute, who tastefully posed nude six years ago to raise money in aid of Leukaemia Research, have done it again.
Six members of the Rylstone and District Women's Institute, who tastefully posed nude six years ago to raise money in aid of Leukaemia Research, have done it again.
April 01, 2006
10 best internet spoofs
"It must be true. I read it on the internet." Au contraire, mon frere. Internet hoaxes have been around for as long as the internet itself, and we never run out of people willing to fall for them.
Also read: The best of 2006.
"It must be true. I read it on the internet." Au contraire, mon frere. Internet hoaxes have been around for as long as the internet itself, and we never run out of people willing to fall for them.
Also read: The best of 2006.
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