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Crenshaw Communications, technology • February 28, 2009

Newspaper 2.0?

Friday’s report that Hearst will launch a wireless e-reader for magazines and newspapers, similar to Amazon’s Kindle, is deeply encouraging news for those of us who hope that reports of the death of traditional media are exaggerated. It’s a risky venture, to be sure; hardware is a completely different business from content, and not all […]

social media, technology • February 12, 2009

Random Thoughts In Defense of “25 Things”

Given the backlash, it’s hard to admit that I can’t get enough of “25 Random Things About Me,” the annoying, addictive chain-letter-cum-confessional that got started on Facebook and now is taking over the world. Yes, it typifies what many don’t like about Facebook and Twitter — the over-sharing, time-sucking, sometimes self-indulgent posts, games, applications and invitations […]

Crenshaw Communications, technology • February 2, 2009

I Want My DTV…Now!

But, it’s not happening. As everyone who follows the digital TV transition drama knows, the postponement is back on. The House had overturned the Senate bill that would postpone the switch until June, but in yet another twist, the delay is expected to stand after a second House vote later this week. Read more here. […]

Crenshaw Communications, technology • January 8, 2009

What Happens in Vegas….Seems Like Less Than Usual

The Consumer Electronics Show, one of the most well-attended and splashy tech conferences on earth, is decidedly more subdued this year. You don’t have to read the news and blog accounts to feel the difference. On the one hand, it’s easier to get a taxi, a restaurant reservation, or show tickets. It also seems to […]