Competition in Internet, Mobile Services Boosts Democracy
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) such as the Internet and mobile phones are often recognized for their role in helping…
Better Coordination Needed to Map Local Media Ecologies
Back in 2008, I co-organized a conference called Beyond Broadcast. That year’s theme was “mapping public media,” and was designed…
4 Minute Roundup: Google Uncensored in China; iPad Mania for Mags
This episode of 4MR is brought to you by GoDaddy, helping you set up your own website in a snap…
A New Battle Cry: Release the Raw Data for Better Visualization
The most elegant, user-friendly data visualization program is useless without data to visualize; and, historically, those who possess data are…
PayPal Hopes to Lure Publishers to Its Micropayment System
With all the talk about paid content coming back into vogue (thanks, Rupert Murdoch!), it’s a wonder that PayPal hasn’t…
SocialTech 2010
Location: San Jose, California SocialTech focuses on how social media is being used by B2B tech companies. Speakers include Robert…
Photo Essay: Location Apps Battle, Geeks Gather at SXSW
Every March, the city of Austin, Texas, welcomes the world for its annual South by Southwest Festival, otherwise known as…
News Service Uses Mobile Voice Messages to Inform Rural India
One call can bring news to hundreds in rural villages in India. Gaon Ki Awaaz, which means “Village Voice” in…
Top 5 March 25, 2010
Gothamist sold to Cablevision Price roughly $5 million; Felix Salmon breaks down the sale Newsroom of the future Must emphasize…
The Pitfalls of Using Self-Publishing Book Packages
The rise of self-publishing has made it possible for anyone to be an author. Now, some people are also choosing…