Category Archives: Technology

Just Because I Can…

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Max Sidman

These days you can pretty much do anything on a mobile phone. From internet browsing to social networking, direct text communication and photo sharing to making travel plans and restaurant reservations, watching movies and listening to (and even making) music, … Continue reading →

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Nerd: Laptop Hard Drive Backback

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Max Sidman

I have nerdy leanings — I like technology and so-called life hacking stuff…though I’m not much a life hacker, I think the whole concept is cool and I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty when the need arises. And, … Continue reading →

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The Death of Music Journalism at the Hands of Crowdsourcing

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Max Sidman

Christopher R. Weingarten is my new hero (and not just because he’s wearing an Ego Trip T-shirt in the video clip below). A music writer for Rolling Stone, the Village Voice, Decibel, Idolator and others, Weingarten took the stage at … Continue reading →

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Ion iPTUSB: Record Rediscovery

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Max Sidman

I used to have a pretty beefy record collection. It certainly wasn’t the kind of impressive mass of vinyl that some DJ friends of mine have — the kind that requires specific insurance or an additional room in my house … Continue reading →

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Siftables, The Smart Blocks

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Max Sidman

From the TED.com video series, David Merrill demos Siftables, the smart blocks. These are essentially little computers that interact with each other and users in a totally new and unique way. UI design is about hit a whole new phase … Continue reading →

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iTunes 8 Rant: You Are a Target Market

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Max Sidman

I downloaded and installed iTunes 8 for my PC and my MacBook, and it’s fine — it’s still got the same clean interface, still organizes and plays my music, and still syncs with my iPod, so it’s everything I really … Continue reading →

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