Rwanda’s Internet Revolution
Rwanda, a country torn apart by genocide is now attempting to radically transform itself into a knowledge-based economy via the Internet. This short video documentary, courtesy of Internet Evolution, shows the progress and the pitfalls to Rwanda becoming a digital country.
Read MoreThe Best of the Blogosphere Right in Your Pocket
Regator is the popular directory of “the web’s best blog posts from the web’s best blogs.” We touched on Regator in finding news relevant to you and later in more detail after their redesign. The directory is maintained by the Regator staff to ensure the highest quality content from the blogosphere. Earlier this week, they [...]
Read MoreDiverse Reviewers Sought for Broadband Stimulus Grants
The federal government is looking for reviewers to help ensure stimulus money earmarked for broadband projects goes to the right places. $7.2 billion was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to boost broadband growth in underserved areas. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a division of the Department of Commerce, is overseeing grants from organizations and communities seeking funds from the stimulus package.
Read MoreThis Week in Review 8-21-09
A new 99-cent application from Tiverias Apps called GPush (iTunes link) aims to change that. Calling GPush simple would be an understatement – this app literally has a one-track mind. The only thing it does is provide push notifications for new emails in Gmail. It doesn’t open emails, or send emails, it just lets you know when new ones arrive, as soon as they arrive, and no matter what you’re doing.
Read MoreXM Satellite Radio gives you a Daily Dose of Tech
New to the XM Sirius line up is the only DAILY Tech show to air on satellite in PRIME TIME, “The Mario Armstrong Show.” So if you just can’t get enough of Tech afer you shut down your computer you can tune into ch. 169 (The Power) Monday – Friday 6pm EDT. – It premiers [...]
Read MoreAn Uncommon Partnership: Common and Microsoft Create ‘Softwear’
Softwear by Microsoft marks one of the smartest collaborations and partnerships between the ginormous software creators and rapper, actor Common. Read about Common’s role as a designer and spokesperson for the clothing line (Common and Microsoft Create Geek Chic) and watch the following videos featuring Common discussing the partnership and re-branding of two icons: hip hop and Microsoft.
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