Month: August 2009
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Spotify approved for the iPhone
BBC News: Spotify represents the future of music and now it’s on iphone
I really do think that the streaming model typified by Spotify is the future of the recording industry. This will almost certainly mean that there is less income for the record companies in comparison to CD sales or MP3 downloads, but I think that companies that do not embrace the change will get left behind.
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Wireless electricity
Truly fascinating 10-minute talk given by Eric Giler about MIT’s breakthrough version, WiTricity — a near-to-market invention that may soon recharge your cell phone, car, pacemaker without the need for wires.
The 7 vices of highly creative people
Gambling is at the heart of every worthwhile accomplishment in life. Consequently, vice three is essential for the success of your creativity. Instinctively, the highly creative person knows that nothing matters except the throw of the dice.
Wise words, but this vice can be the downfall of many a good person. Life isn’t worth living without a little risk and little truly worthwhile can be accomplished without putting something on the line.
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Altered Carbon movie news
Altered Carbon is to be adapted as a movie by V for Vendetta director James McTeigue.
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