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http://www.my3cents.com

My3cents.com - Let your voice be heard! Consumer Review ... websnapr

a leading source of real consumer advice. Visitors come to learn, interact and voice opinions regarding companies, products and services in our open community. Learn from other consumer experiences, a
>30 days ago by infomaniac, 2 Users, more info save
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060821.gtdecision19/BNStory/Technology/home

Think small to make a big comeback websnapr

Various authors had input into a list of what sources to monitor for PR/marketing.
>30 days ago by ericeggertso, 1 User, more info save
http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2007/02/drm_in_windows.html

Schneier on Security: DRM in Windows Vista websnapr

"Windows Vista includes an array of "features" that you don't want. These features will make your computer less reliable and less secure. They'll make your computer less stable and run
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2095-2557728,00.html

Google plots e-books coup websnapr

"The internet search giant is working on a system that would allow readers to download entire books to their computers in a format that they could read on screen or on mobile devices..." Han
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.wired.com/news/columns/0,72412-0.html?tw=rss.index

Who's Killing MP3 and ITunes? websnapr

"When CD sales finally tank completely, record labels will be faced with a tough decision: distributing music nearly exclusively through Apple's iTunes store or rethinking their approach to digit
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://techdirt.com/articles/20061116/093907.shtml

Breaking Down The Problems Of DRM For Everyday Users websnapr

"... explain to the average person what DRM means to them: that music they've bought from one service that works with one device may not work if they get a different brand of device."
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=printarticlebasic&articleid=9005047

Vista and More: Piecing Together Microsoft's DRM Puzzle websnapr

"By any standard, Vista's new DRM capabilities [...] hardly qualify as a selling point; after all, it's hard to sing the praises of technology designed to make life harder for its users." Wo
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/08/guilty_associations/

"I have nothing to hide" - or the Sainsbury's ... websnapr

"The beauty of the system was that data mining requires no intellectual engagement. [...] All you do is look for patterns. The more frequently you find a pattern, the better it is to guide you.&q
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,71965-0.html?tw=wn_culture_1

Second Life's Must-Have Stuff websnapr

"Second Life residents are spending $7 million a month on digital goods and services." And Wired has a top-ten of the most desirable or useful items.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/17/rfid-enabled-smart-shelves-heading-into-stores/

RFID-enabled smart shelves heading into stores? - Engad ... websnapr

"...an intelligent shelving system that tracks information on the amount of folks who pondered a purchase, how many tossed it in their carts, which items attracted little to no attention ... anyt
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uocp-kpb080906.php

Kodak pianos? Buick aspirin? websnapr

Research indicates that big brand names 'have their reputation damaged' by other products with the same name, no matter how unconnected they are. A million lawyers grin in glee
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://technology.guardian.co.uk/weekly/story/0,,1823959,00.html?gusrc=rss

What is the 1% rule? websnapr

Oooh, new meme alert! The creator/consumer ratio and YouTube, and more.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ref/net-neutrality-news.htm?cid=rss1

Net Neutrality Primer websnapr

You've heard the words, but do you know what they actually mean? Get the lowdown, right here. Link via Lifehacker.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.redherring.com/article.aspx?a=17599

German Group Blasts DRM Law websnapr

The Germans leverage their consumer power and start hassling against the implementation of draconian DRM systems. Good on them, too.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.forbes.com/2006/07/07/ip-glut-capacity-cx_ck_0710chip.html?partner=alerts

The Coming Chip Glut websnapr

Make silicon while the sun shines...well, it'll probably be a good thing for us consumers, but I'd offload those chip-manufacturer shares if I were you. Link via FutureWire.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.economist.com/printedition/printerfriendly.cfm?story_id=7121669

Shop affronts websnapr

China gets savvy to the 'wisdom of crowds' - the internets producing a bit of leveage for the people at the bottom of the stack. See my post later today for more on this...Link via The Huge Entity.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 2 Users, more info save
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