iPhone 2.0 software is a game changer

I took the risk and loaded the unofficial version of the iPhone 2.0 software on my 1st Gen iPhone.  Installation went off without a hitch.  There are a few glitches, like iTunes backing up the whole device every time I sync and a few crashed (in the…


Trying out Friendfeed

You can find my page at http://friendfeed.com/mattd


Interesting predictions

It is interesting to watch a predictive market that is comprised of international security analysts: [Link--->]


Virtual worlds documentary on Cinemax

The long awaited "first-ever" documentary shot entirely in Second Life (as claimed by HBO films which bought the rights to this film) started airing last night on Cinemax. Cinemax Reel Life presents an unusual film that tells the story of a man who…


Slowly bringing all sites back up

Thanks for your patience.  Has not been fun.


Coming flu epidemic

Employers should be informed of a known flu epidemic set to hit mid-week, which could significantly impact employee turn-out and/or performance.  (Link--->)


Test post using MacSpeech Dictate

I am comprising this entire post using MacSpeech Dictate. I'm incredibly impressed at how well the speech recognition works. I've use the software already to send several e-mail messages and to converse with people on Instant Messenger. This…


Second Life Terrorism - Reality Check

Some interesting factoids coming out of the hearings held last week on multiplayer games/virtual worlds like Second Life.  The most insightful (in my perspective) having to do with the amount of money that flows out of SL: To prevent money…


The long tail of the television industry

Laughing Squid notes that CBS is placing its back catalog of television shows online for free.  Brilliant move as this will allow them to gain additional advertising revenue from older shows.  I'd happily watch the old seasons of Star Trek if I can…


I backed the wrong standard...

Well, that sucks. Link--->