Category Archives: Internet
Rickrolling Inflection Point
I asked on Twitter the other day, if “Rickrolling” was reaching an inflection point of popularity. I have been Rickrolled three times in the past couple of weeks. I’m thinking I’m correct, as the New York Times has written up … Continue reading
Explain To Me Why Push Is Important
I’m reading around about the iPhone SDK announcement, and I see people making a big deal about ActiveSync and ‘Exchange Push.’ My web-based mail client pings home frequently (a couple of times a minute, perhaps) via AJAX techniques. Phone apps … Continue reading
Refreshing Stats
I really am mesmerized when companies open up their kimonos and reveal some inside info. Last week, Google shared some information on the prediction markets inside Google. I have Markus Frind’s blog in my feed reader because he feels very … Continue reading
San Diego Fires: Twitter Shines
I’m starting to better understand the value of Twitter, beyond quick-blogging with a list of friends. KPBS in San Diego, my hometown, is using Twitter to provide fire updates. The platform seems to be benefitting both KPBS (who also puts … Continue reading
Strategic Ad Placement
Yahoo ad spotted in center field at AT&T Park in San Francisco: