The news on Carrier IQ software embedded in smart phones seems to be heating up. Carriers are starting to talk, a little, and Congress is taking notice. Senator Al Franken is asking pointed questions the company no doubt will not…
Posts Tagged ‘Company’
Bloomberg v Thomson: Playing Risk for World Domination
29
Nov
In The Daily Beast article titled Bloomberg’s Plan for World Domination, Nick Summers profiles media giant Bloomberg (the company) while observing that It’s impossible to talk about the aspirations of Bloomberg the business without addressing Bloomberg the man: it is…
Regulating the Unseen Search Engine Algorithm
11
Oct
Reg Chua ponders how public policy can address questions about fair play when a web search company embeds algorithms and personalization into its core product. In Regulating The Algorithm?: How can you regulate what you can’t see [i.e. the algorithm]?…
Welcome To Macintosh
08
Oct
Synopsis: “Filmmakers Josh Rizzo and Rob Baca trace the evolution of Apple computers from the Apple-1 to the iPhone in this documentary. They combine criticism and history with an unapologetic celebration of the company that helped revolutionize home computing.” [JH]
Hein Turns the Table on the Anniversary Gift-Giving Tradition!
24
Jun
Normally landmark anniversaries means you give presents to the person(s) who achieved that milestone. Well, that not how the fine folks at William S. Hein & Co., Inc., see it. To mark the Company’s 50th anniversary, Hein is offering the…
