Another collection of photographs posted by the Big Picture, depicting the complex issue of Afghanistan. My hope is that we’ll find a way other than violence to deal with the problems facing this nation. To help them help themselves without resorting to try and kill the problem away. I don’t think we can just pull [...]
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More developments towards gadget consolidation
A new Apple patent points towards using your iPod (and I think iPhone) as recording and playing device for TV media. Basically creating a great portable DVR. This falls nicely in line with my Gadget Consolidation thoughts. Just add streaming to the mix and we’re halfway there.
Apple Patent Shows iPods Capable Of Receiving and Recording [...]
Haiti 48 hours later
Gripping images of the devastation 48 hours after the 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti.
Haiti 48 hours later (The Big Picture)
First online court in the Netherlands online
After two months of hard work we launched our biggest project to date today. e-Court is the first online court in the Netherlands. It’s a complete web-based solution to resolve your legal dispute (monetary claims mainly). Within 8 weeks and for a fraction of the cost of a regular court process, you can come to [...]
Three days in Iran
The Big Picture has posted a great photo essay depicting the recent protest in Iran. Taken by anonymous photographers they show both the opposition and pro-government demonstrations, their massive scale and the sad consequences of demonstrating against a totalitarian regime.
Three days in Iran (The Big Picture)
Nexus One launched
Google launched it’s first Google branded phone today, the Nexus One. It looks like a great product and should be the start of the next generation of smart phones. One feature that I can see setting this phone apart from other smart phones is its voice feature (see video below). They’ve implemented this very nicely [...]
DigitalColor Meter
Daniel Brusilovsky found a great little tool with which you can analyze the RGB value of every pixel on your screen. Like him, I didn’t even know it existed. Should come in handy for anyone who works with colors on a Mac.
Hidden Mac Gem: DigitalColor Meter (TechCrunch)
First song “The High Road” of Broken Bells available as free download
The Broken Bells, a collaboration between producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer (The Shins) will be releasing their debut album March 9. I’m looking forward to this one and it’s cool to be able to listen to their first song, The High Road, for free.
Broken Bells Website
iTunes link to The High Road