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The personal website of Alex Weber

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Mostly links from around the web, presented with quotes and commentary. Sometimes I write long-form pieces too.

Posted on 20120125

Wikileaks announces Julian Assange TV show, world governments fire up their DVRs

via Engadget

Ready or not, Julian Assange is heading toward a TV set near you. Wikileaks announced this week that its … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120124

Homebrew, 3D printed Fisher-Price record-player disc plays "Still Alive"

via Boing Boing

Pittance sez, “This is my brand new 3D printed Fisher-Price record player record (for the old clockwork music box one, not the … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120124

Megaboned? Long odds against legal success, say law profs

via Ars Technica

On Thursday, the US government unsealed a 72-page indictment against Megaupload. … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120124

Vortex, a USB keytar

via Boing Boing

A $250 USB keytar with DAW automapping, MIDI-assignable motion sensitivity and an internal battery for optional use with an … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120124

The President’s challenge: What more does government want — or deserve — from the tech world?

via Boing Boing

There’s an old joke. Heavy rains start and a neighbour pulls up in his truck. “Hey Bob, I’m leaving for high ground. Want a … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120124

After terrific year, music biz demands that world adopt "SOPA plus"

via Ars Technica

In order to protect itself from piracy, the worldwide recording industry needs a … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120122

Why Don’t We Have Abundant Solar Power? Blame Financing, and Industry, not Science

via Singularity Hub

In the world of renewable energy resources, solar power is the epitome – abundant, reliable, and green. For decades … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120122

Facebook Apps: Highlights of the 60 New Integrated Applications

via Mashable!

If you enjoy using Spotify or Foursquare on Facebook, imagine having the same integration with a bevy of other apps. Now you … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120122

DLD 2012 – @Jack Dorsey: “Twitter Has A Business Model That Works”

via TechCrunch

Earlier this fine Sunday afternoon, Twitter and Square founder Jack Dorsey took the stage at the DLD Conference, the annual … Read More >>

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Posted on 20120122

Google doubles Plus membership with brute-force signup process

via Ars Technica

Google CEO Larry Page trotted out an impressive statistic during last week’s … Read More >>

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