Month: January 2023
What is chokepoint capitalism with authors Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin
Last year, I spoke with Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin about their new book, Chokepoint Capitalism. It’s a book about artists and technology and platforms and how different kinds of distribution and creation tools create chokepoints for different companies to capture value that might otherwise go to artists and creators.…
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Google One hits a billion downloads
Audio player loading… Google One, the tech giant’s service expansion to its cloud storage platform, has passed one billion downloads on Android devices, the company has revealed. The storage app began life as a paid subscription service, expanding the storage capacity of Google Drive, but also provides users with more…
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Kobo Clara 2E review: slow reader
I don’t know what to do during thunderstorms. I’m from Southern California, after all, where we’re accustomed to warm, sunny days, even during the winter. So when the first raindrop fell on the Kobo Clara 2E I was reading while in the park, my bewildered self naturally thought a bird…
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16 Best Laptop Backpacks (2023): Weather-Proof, Sustainable, Stylish
Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job. Source
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New GitHub code scanning tech should make it easier to spot security flaws
Audio player loading… GitHub now allows developers to scan their code for the “default setup” repository, hopefully helping them to spot any security issues before they escalate. With this new feature, Github says developers (opens in new tab) will be able to configure the repository automatically, and with as little…
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The best fast chargers for 2023
Now that companies like Apple, Google and Samsung are no longer including power adapters with new phones, getting the right charger for your device is a little trickier than it used to be. And while it hasn’t happened yet, given the increased focus on reducing e-waste and expanded support for…
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