Harvard professor debunks the Long Tail

Anita Elberse collaborated on some of “The Long Tail” author Chris Anderson’s research. She’s followed that up with a Harvard Business Review article that skewers the premise of the Long Tail.

Traditional Media vs. Bloggers

OK, so the headline is admittedly a bit sensational, but it got you reading, didn't it? I've been meaning to share some observations and thoughts on the changing media landscape for a while, but just haven't gotten around to it. Until now.

7 Million Search For iPhone In April 2008

According to comScore, the company that measures searches on the web, we searched seven million times for the Apple iPhone during the month of April, 2008. They also are reporting that Google delivered a disproportionate number of iPhone-related clicks.

Facebook Wins Lawsuit

Social networking site ConnectU sued Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for stealing their idea. They allege he used the source code they hired him to create for their site.

Scotland May Jail Indecent Emailers

While it's strangely comforting to know daft, prudish politicians aren't restricted to petering along on American marble, join me in echoing any middle-fingered dissent arising in Scotland (and you know their kilts are flying up over this one) around lawmakers' plan to criminalize people who "communicate indecently" via email, text message or other media.