Monthly Archives: January 2010

It’s time we take responsibility when it comes to a fundamental human right like privacy

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

[disclosure: a bit of shameless self promotion below] Last month the BBC contacted me about a feature they were preparing for their Fast Track show. They invited me over to give my opinion on a trend where people are using … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, You are the CEO of one of the most fastest growing and remarkable companies in the world. You’ve created a place where 350 million people get together online and have a great time. A place where 350 … Continue reading →

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The one thing that Google Nexus One has over the iPhone

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

Lots of posts up this morning about the launch of the Google Nexus One. While I fully understand that most of them focus on a (technological) comparison between the Nexus One and the iPhone (the king of the smart handhelds), … Continue reading →

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5 predictions for 2010

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

Since everyone seems to be doing them I thought I’d give a shot at some predictions for 2010. No, I don’t carry a magic ball. And since I am primarily  interested in the usage of technology, instead of the technology … Continue reading →

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