Supernova 2008 – Part 5
I learned a lot at Supernova as I do every year. It is difficult to explain the depth and breadth of what transpired at the conference, but hopefully I will hit some highlights and provide links where you can learn more. One of the many interesting topics was “networks” — something that we take for […]
How To Remove AOL Advertising From Your Email
In the last Supernova story I opined about how bad TV advertising is. The broadcast networks are not the only culprits who are bombarding us with their messages. In fact one of the worst perpetrators is AOL. Millions of people use AOL for their email service. No problem with that but AOL appends an ad […]
Supernova 2008
3-6 billion mobile phones with up to ten sensors each. Trial with 150 students driving around and providing anonymous information about where they are, how fast they are going, etc. and have it centrally integrated and then made available to everybody who is driving.– traffic prediction. Further out possibilities include tracking of influenza through personal […]
Privacy
There have been many emails about the PepperBall, but perhaps the most emotional feedback has been about my short stories on healthcare. The cry for more efficient, effective, and affordable healthcare is universal. One reader said, "I was happy to see your take on healthcare in your recent blog. This is a field where some […]
Privacy City
One element of privacy on the Internet is "Opt in" versus "Opt out". When you register at a web site you will often see a small box to be checked giving you the “option” to be included or not included in subsequent emails making offers to you. Opt in means you proactively choose to be […]
