Monthly Archives: January 2011

The launch of Wolfram Alpha has both interested and confused many.  Here is an interview with Stephen Wolfram conducted by Leo Laporte. It is the last half hour of this podcast so move to approximately that location unless you want … Continue reading →

I write a commercial textbook so I have mixed feelings about those who criticize textbooks and the textbook industry. No need to get into this debate here, but as is often the case the issues are complex and most people … Continue reading →

CoolIris – a plugin that provides a unique interface for exploring images on the web and on your computer has been updated. I had forgotten how interesting their approach is, but now I remember.

All of Me may be the ultimate web vanity machine. Explore yourself online – we found content back before 1980 (early traditional publications) – not sure what happened in the time frame 2002-2004. You can save your timeline. Serious applications … Continue reading →

If you are a Flock user, version 2.5 offers a way to integrate Twitter as a sidebar. MacWorld analysis

The finches are back.