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    Meditating on Media Formats

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    131 days ago in The Lede - Breaking News - New York Times Blog · Authority: 3,156

    Meditating on Media Formats By Mike Nizza In scanning for news today, we noticed the same lesson for two media formats: The DVD isnt dead, and neither is the cassette tape. If you see any signs of life for 8-tracks and Betamax, let us know.

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    Guest blogger posts for Salon’s Machinist column

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    121 days ago in JOEyGADGET · Authority: 5

    On Friday I filed my last post as guest blogger for Salon’s Machinist column (complete list below). Special thanks to readers for taking time to comment - especially those who left very kind words for my final post. So long! How I spent (two weeks of) my summer as Machinist’s guest blogger. Joe Hutsko 2008.08.0 A Grimm take on games Video game designer American McGee loves the darkest tales best. Joe Hutsko 2008.08.01 One-minute review: Jawbone 2 headset A new Bluetooth is supposed to cancel noise, but all that’s canceled is the conversation you want to hear. Joe Hutsko 2008.08.01 Give us a (virtual) kiss Facebook gift designer Susan Kare on Mac icons, computer kisses and everything in between. Joe Hutsko 2008.08.01 Leave my phone alone! New software for protecting iPhones and smart phones. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.31 The movie-download food chain From big screen to hard disk, how Hollywood doles out digital media. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.31 All you can eat — for cheap? Comparing unlimited cellphone plans. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.30 Mini-Note has many problems The diminutive computer scores high on design but low on functionality. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.30 Noisy and oh-so-nice Das’ new keyboard has the look and feel of a classic. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.29 Searching 101 Three tips for better search results. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.29 Can Cuil kill Google? Not yet The new search engine has its perks, but so far, it falls short. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.29 How safe is safe? Security expert Doug Camplejohn on building a smarter firewall to outsmart cyber slimeballs. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.28 A bookmark for the iPod Books on tape turn to books on iPod, and listeners must learn to find their places accordingly. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.28 (World wide) web of intrigue A high-tech mystery and more are on Machinist’s summer reading list. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.25 Do-good phone doesn’t look good Credo, a new green cellphone company, has great intentions but not such great gear. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.25 E-books galore Sony expands its e-library, challenging Amazon.com. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.25 Knol lacks knowledge Google’s would-be Wikipedia competitor doesn’t have the goods to challenge the Free Encyclopedia. Yet. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.24 Phoning it in Blogging from your mobile: Tools for the writer on the go. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.24 The DVD isn’t dead More movie and TV downloading devices have entered the ring, but the DVD hasn’t gone down (yet). Joe Hutsko 2008.07.24 User friendly XBox Live for Windows gets cheaper and adds gamer-generated content. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.23 A stickies situation Simplify your workspace by squishing your stickies and separating your screens. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.23 Remember typewriters? Adios distractions, hello single-task focus, thanks to word-processing programs that re-create the simplicity of blank paper and ink. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.22 One-minute review: A balancing act for small spaces Staying cool in an upright and mostly locked-in position to get things done. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.22 Digital disasters friends and family should have prevented Oops, I was going to back up my computer, but… Joe Hutsko 2008.07.21 Why the iPhone is the best and worst e-book reader ever Reading a long novel on a tiny screen is claustrophobic, but if the book is good your brain will get the message. Joe Hutsko 2008.07.21