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Link Roundup 7/30/2013

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Whew, more news

Living, Working, And Environment:

Are we ready for more superstorms?  The answer is no.  So keep that in mind in your career, your living choices, and perhaps working to make sure we stop messing up the environment.

Phoneix and some other cities are going to have problems in the future.  Not surprising, but just think of what expanding population changing environment, and water issues mean to . . . well, ARIZONA.

OK gang, if you’re interested in green tech, recycling, or want one hell of a story twist for an SF novel, imagine this.  Sweden’s recycling means it’s running out of garbage.

Technology:

Twitter is hiring with an IPO in mind.  You are not surprised.  You know what to do.  Also be fascinating to watch how this IPO goes (I think it’s probably seen as “truly valuable” so will do well).

Look, now Russia is jumping further on the censorship train.  The backer is also big on the anti-gay laws that have been passed as well.  Technical news, yes, but also a cultural and political warning.  I also wonder about the political fallout of this since now censorship efforts (like say, in the UK) have an embarrassing comparison to be wielded by opponents.

Video Technology:

Netflix profiles on Apple TV show a closer alliance.  Not surprised, Netflix partners easy and Apple obviously is making a play for the Living room like . . . well everyone.

– Steven

 

Link Roundup 6/27/2013

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I had so many cool links I figured I’d just round them up for you!

https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/138c5efd45e9 – Don’t go to art school.  REALLY.

http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2013/06/why-i-write-barry-ritholtz/ – He may be talking economics, but we can relate to why Barry Ritholtz writes.

http://makezine.com/2013/06/27/question-block-lamp/ – Changing your processes for your product.

http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/sites/jchs.harvard.edu/files/son_2013_key_facts.pdf – A good overview of housing market changes and the economy.  Not as cheery as it seems.

http://www.themarysue.com/transformer-tardis/ – A Transformer AND a Tardis!

– Steve

Time for a quick roundup on the Game Consoles!

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Thanks to Kotaku they have a good roundup of all the console news:

I also expect a summary of the Wii U as well.

Plus ANOTHER android game console:

It seems the XBox/PS4 rivalry is pretty strong, though I think they’re pitching at different audiences.  As for Android consoles, having three or so now is interesting, since they can draw from a similar install base.

– Steve