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Great Commentary out there on TiVo new product that they have introduced. I cannot say I am surprised that TiVo is adding technology to prevent consumers from having Fair Use of the media that they record. More companies are getting on the DRM bandwagon because organizations like the MPAA and RIAA are putting the squeeze on them. All of these
John Sununu a Republican Senator wants to keep VoIP unregulated. Wanting something and actually doing something to assure it will not be regulated is what I will be watching for. I like it when Senators talk like this now let's see if he will introduce legislation to put words into action. Some states are already putting pressure on the VoIP
I will be in San Diego Sunday thru Wed Evening the upcoming week and I would like to schedule a blogger dinner in San Diego. If you are interested drop me a note. Seems they are always having these things in San Francisco and out on the East coast but I don't hear of people having them many other places.
New York Times was too chicken to publish it but the Author isn't [Aaron Swartz]
This is a cool face manipulation site if anyone figures out how to upload a pic let me know. [Morphases]
The 2004 Bloggies nominations continue. We would appreciate your support if you feel we are worthy of a nomination. This is your chance to nominate those sites that are the top weblogs. [2004 Bloggies]
Seems HP's CEO doesn't like the fact that people are using their and other companies products to share files online and is set to add DRM controls to it's media products. Well if they want to shoot themselves in the foot and piss off the people that bread their butter they can go ahead and implement all of the control
In order to prevent counterfeiting Adobe and other companies that produce Image manipulation software have added code to prevent opening of images of money. With color printers and scanning hardware getting more sophisticated some currencies have been relative easy to copy. [CNet]
Seems the RIAA is planning on sending the RIAA police out on patrol. Soon we will have a Federal Bureau of the Recording Industry. So don't be surprised when we see RIAA stenciled on the back of bullet proof vest alongside FBI and ATF. [TechDirt]
Spirit is one step closer to roving the red planet. The Rover was stood up and it's front legs extended and locked into place. Needless to say everyone over at JPL is very happy. [marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov]
I have been digging around for a good source of information for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Gizmodo has a list of resources that are very good and hits some of the key highlights. [Gizmodo]
If you are a Windows user and have ever considered switching to a Mac you may have some nagging questions about exactly what are you going to get and what exactly is Mac OS X. I being a Windows user and having done my fair share of Mac bashing in the past found the article a interesting read. [www.kernelthread.com]
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