The Kindle has taken off as a successful e-reader but a big failing has been the inability to get ebooks offered by your local public library. The format wars of ebooks has been a long one with no clear winner. The .epub format has been the most widely adopted with almost all devices except Kindle supporting them. Amazon's closed format remains but thanks to a partnership with … [Read more...]
Obama Signs the America Invents Act into Law
From the White House Blog, it was announced that President Obama signed the America Invents Act into law earlier this morning. After passing through both houses last week, Obama signed the bill today at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology saying ideas create jobs. The America Invents Act was passed with President Obama’s strong leadership after nearly a … [Read more...]
Illinois Man Faces 75 Years in Prison For Recording Police
Just a little over an hours drive away from my home is Robinson, Illinois where a man is facing 75 years in prison for recording law enforcement without their consent. Older wiretapping laws haven't kept up with the ubiquitous audio and video recording technology of today. 42-year-old Michael Allison of Illinois could spend the rest of his life in prison for recording police in … [Read more...]
The Concise Resignation Letter of Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs
The news is spreading like a wildfire. Apple's CEO Steve Jobs has provided his resignation letter - stepping down from his CEO responsibilities but remaining as Chairman of the Board. His letter reads: To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community: I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I … [Read more...]
Google Gives Android A Shot In The Arm With Acquisition of Motorola Mobility
Google's CEO Larry Page announced a very big acquisition deal this morning - They are in agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility, the handset division of Motorola that was spun-off at the beginning of 2011, for $12.5 billion. In a joint press release coming from Mountain View, California and Libertyville, Illinois, the two companies listed details of the acquisition. Google Inc. … [Read more...]