Fine Gael TD Patrick O’Donovan has discovered that our way of life is under threat from anonymous internet users and their nasty “open source” browsers. But never fear, gentle citizens, he’s on the case. Anxious to be seen as a tech-savvy Guardian of All that is Good, Patrick appears to have spent about an hour […]
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Mandela’s Science & Technology Legacy
Nelson Mandela brought peace to a divided nation. The work of development in South Africa and other countries in the region is an ongoing challenge, and Mandela believed that science and technology have a central role in that. Calestous Juma writes in New Scientist: Apartheid did not just separate races. Probably the most destructive of its […]
Simple Answers
Today’s xkcd cartoon is a good one, providing some simple answers to simplistic questions about technology. Related articles Go Art: xkcd’s latest A Chrome Extension for XKCD Substitutions Lego Minifigs Will Outnumber Humanity By 2019
Randi Zuckerberg says Kids Need a Break from Technology!
Randi Zuckerberg used to work for Facebook, the company her brother founded. Now she runs Zuckerberg Media, a digital content company. However, you might be a little surprised at her latest publication. ‘Dot’ is a children’s book about a little girl who loves technology. And the message it carries is that sometimes kids need a […]
George’s Tech
George Hook presents one of the most enjoyable technology segments on radio on his Newstalk show. That’s because he’s all-in, fully invested, curious and ready to play. And that enthusiasm comes across whether you hear him on the radio, or meet him on the ground at the National Ploughing Championships! This is the first of […]
Blast From the Past : Internet Guide From 1997
Remember surfing the ‘net back in the 90s? Remember when the internet was a big mystery? The Kids’ Guide to the Internet from 1997 features the Jamison family .. Worth watching 🙂
Pioneers Festival Opens Application Window For Startups
Pioneers Festival is being held in Vienna, Austria in late October. The main event is being held on October 30 – 31, but there’s also an event for startups on the 29th. They’ve opened applications today. Full details here.
With and Without Makeup [Podcast #58]
It’s makeover time for websites,as the Irish Times and Irish Independent try out new looks. Google Plus gets a touch up – nobody notices. Facebook announce a new look – has anybody actually seen it yet? Anyway, Facebook is uncool. Again. Google reader gets culled. Conn and Michele go and wallow in aggregator nostalgia. […]
Infographic: The Internet Explained
Explaining the internet is probably a lot easier using visuals, so here’s a very nice one that we got courtesy of Open Site:
New TLDs, Plants And Playing Cards [Podcast #40]
This week Conn wasn’t able to do the show, so it’s my first solo gig. Thankfully I was joined on the show by a very gracious and understanding special guest – Pinky Brand. Sorry if the audio quality isn’t up to standard – I usually leave the audio stuff to Conn! Pinky has been working […]