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» The Three Technology Ecosystems
February 10, 2012 - Over the last little while, I’ve been predicting the rise of a closed Internet. In my somewhat-of-a-dystopian prediction, I see apps replacing websites, marketplaces replacing web browsers, and international government legislation supporting old business models applied to new technology. The next step towards this reality is the rise of a limited selection of technology ecosystems. These walled gardens will provide the control and administrative oversight necessary to enforce the government legislation, manage the marketplaces, and support native app development.
» John Battelle: What commons do we wish for?
February 4, 2012 - The future of the old internet, the Open Internet, is at risk. John Battelle explains why in a recent blog post. His comments echo my own sentiment that the modern web will be replaced by an ecosystem of apps.
» Programming advice for beginners.
February 4, 2012 - From reddit user TheJBW: “The best answer I can give: start out simple, pick a high level language (so you don’t have to fight with the stupid stuff early on) and have a real goal.”
» The State of Apple in 2012
February 2, 2012 - I’m not an Apple fan, but I enjoy the conversations that surround the company. Check out this special edition of the Macworld Podcast.
» Apps will replace the World Wide Web.
January 27, 2012 - The Internet is maturing, and I believe that the web, as we know it today, will not remain “open” for much longer.
» New Head of CRTC = Former Rogers Executive
January 26, 2012 - Bell and Rogers control the media (print & broadcast), delivery mechanisms (satellite & cable), and communication networks (phone & internet) in this country. The CRTC is in their pocket, and it exists to maintain the status quo.
» Google’s Privacy Policy Update: No Big Deal.
January 25, 2012 - There’s nothing wrong with Google’s updated policies. It’s not an invasion of privacy. It’s simply an acknowledgment of the changes that have already been made. The updated policy says yes, Google services speak to one another! Ultimately, it’s a better experience for users.
» The filter bubble in social search.
January 24, 2012 - Ray Cromwell posted an interesting comment on PandoDaily. Well worth thinking about: “People talk about the “filter bubble”, it’s 10x worse on social networks.”
» Wrangle #blogchat on Twitter with TweetChat
January 22, 2012 - Looking for something productive to do on Sunday evenings? #blogchat takes place every Sunday at 9:00pm EST. To join, all you need is a Twitter handle and an appetite for speed reading. 
Conversation moves quickly — dozens of posts are made every few seconds — so it can be hard to keep up.
» TED Talk on SOPA, PIPA
January 20, 2012 - Yes, SOPA has lost support of the Senate. But everyone needs to understand what lobbyists and politicians nearly did this week. Trust me – this isn’t over. Similar bills will come back, time and time again. The best way to fight it is to educate and inform.