David Carr has written about media for over 25 years, from his early days in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Washington, D.C., to his current post at The New York Times, where he’s been for almost a Continue reading…
It's been a year since The New York Times erected a paywall limiting users to 20 free articles per month and requiring that they pay for a digital subscription of $15 or more per month to continue Continue reading…
This American Life made waves this morning when it announced it was retracting its episode about Foxconn's factories because performance artist Mike Daisey misrepresented several facts to the program. Continue reading…
It's no secret that Tim Cook isn't happy about the recent New York Times piece on Apple's labor practices, but Apple isn't alone in disputing the claims and conclusions of the report. Aron Cramer, the Continue reading…
The New York Times has posted a couple of articles recently that have gained a lot of traction: Sunday's exploration of why American companies such as Apple choose to outsource to China, and y Continue reading…
Social sharing and online collaboration may be buzzwords of the modern-day internet, but that doesn't mean they aren't useful tools for all manner of endeavors, including the scientific process. The Continue reading…
In 1983, Stephen King published "The Word Processor," which hinged on the ability of the device to insert or delete words without leaving a trace. According to Professor Matthew Kirschenbaum, the Continue reading…
A cross-continental study of consumer and manufacturer opinions has found that "48 percent of consumers feel high-tech manufacturers bring new products to market faster than people need them." Continue reading…
As the widespread adoption of mobile gadgets makes us ever more connected to each other, some people are finding the opposite in their closest relationships. The New York Times' "Divisive Continue reading…
After Steve Jobs passed away, Apple and others celebrated his life through various tributes. Now, the United States Patent and Trademark Office is paying respect to Jobs and his patent legacy in the Continue reading…
