Thursday, January 15, 2009

1-15-09

New iTunes songs may not have copy protection, but they do have tracking information. Each song contains account information of the owner.

Microsoft has a new phone app that turns the camera and WiFi into a barcode reader that links to information. Sources: istartedsomething analysis (courtesy of slashdot) and CNet article about the amusing origins.

The rules for nominating Nebula awards have been changed. I'm curious to see how this will change the selected works in the next few years.

This year the UK and US airings of Torchwood will only be a few hours apart, but we'll have to wait until summer.

UK scientists have found a way to spur the body to produce more stem cells for repairing tissue.

CNet has an article about a new puzzle game that looks great: KenKen. It can be played online at the NY Times.

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