Links 2-25-11: Verizon and 911 can’t hear you now, Is slacktivism a myth?, Lies you were told about TBD
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Top of the Interwebs:
Verizon’s dropped calls having been making the rounds online. Apparently, about 10,000 or so emergency calls did not go though over Verizon’s network on January 26th. Cue the jokes about the Verizon ‘Can You Hear Me Now’ Guy.
However, in a world where mobile phones are becoming the only phones, the FCC didn’t think it was very funny. Even worse, reports are coming out now that at least one woman was trapped inside her house during the period, leaving those witnessing the blaze with no way to reach emergency services.
On top of all that, apparently iPhone 4s on Verizon’s network are experiencing the same antenna issues that plagued the phone during its first release.
Self-aggrandizement:
I’m trying something new with this Friday’s post. Today I blogged about the ideas I’ve posted over this week and how they can work together. Combined concepts include directional speakers in bookstores, local twitter chats and NaNoWriMo competitions in real-time.
Play me!:
The remake of Kings Quest 3 is now out. Fun!
Worth looking at today:
So, slacktivism may not be valid after all. It turns out that digital literacy education makes youth more engaged citizens.
“Hyperlocal News Can’t be Monetized and Other Lies You Heard This Week About TBD.com”
Remember when I ruthlessly mocked Sony for trying to make an ‘unhackable’ PS3? Well, Make blog did something more productive with their time, instead creating a list of all the offences Sony has perpetuated on hackers, makers and innovators.
Apparently some folks in Michigan don’t understand that when you post on a public website it’s quotable. Idiots.
Quora on designing an organization that designs better products.
Is Apple prepping for a Places product?
Worth watching today:
My university’s Pep Band playing Rage Against the Machine.
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