Vegas Tech
Debating the Future of Google+
February 2nd, 2012
Google+ is to Facebook as Sony’s doomed Betamax format was to VHS: It is more compact, more versatile and presents a clearer picture. Yet VHS trounced Betamax, because Sony’s marketing campaign, which stressed the format’s superior technical aspects, made Betamax look like a walled garden. Read more »
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Just Between You and Me (and Gmail)
Remember privacy? Soon you won’t anymore.
September 22nd, 2011
So the U.S. Postal Service has a $10 billion deficit. Who doesn’t? That’s no reason to say goodbye to good-old, undeterred-by-rain/sleet/snow/dogs, hand-carried mail. Never mind the nostalgia. There is real value in being able to stuff something in an envelope, seal it, and send it with reasonable confidence it’ll make it to your intended recipient. Most importantly, no one else will read it. Read more »
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There’s a Map for That
May 6th, 2010
Whether you bike to work or bike to work out, Google Maps can help. While you probably know how to get to and from the office in your car, the online search giant’s enhanced mapping software can help you avoid busy thoroughfares when you’re on two wheels. Read more »
