Blog Entry #10 - Make way for HTML 5

Who Needs Flash
Scott Gilbertson
May 4, 2010
http://www.webmonkey.com/2010/05/who-needs-flash/

Once again I picked an article that discusses HTML5. I'm not gonna lie Im very intrigued on this topic. This article unlike the other one goes more deeper into HTML5 and how its more beneficiary and better than FLASH. The article talks about how companies, like Apple, Google, and a few others, are slowly trying to force HTML5 to become the industry standard for video streaming. They also took the time to explain HTML5 and how it works. They also take the time to explain the history of Flash and how it works and then compare and contrast the two. After reading this article your knowledge of HTML5 would have increased.

I think this article was really good. I've been having a lot of questions about HTML 5 and how it works. I also wanted to know why apple was pushing for a change. This is going to affect the World Wide Web and how we interact with video on it in the near future. I found the article truly amazing and is now a firm believer in HTML 5.

Blog Entry # 7- Twitter and Ads???

Twitter Ads Test Billion-Dollar Valuation
by Ryan Singal
April 13, 2010
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/04/twitter-tests-worth/

On Tuesday, Twitter launched an advertising service. They now allowed for companies to tweet ads that would show up in the top search results. This new system has potential to really change how advertising is done on a social network. The article talks about how ads will pop up during a search for a tweet of a twitter. The best part of the whole system is that if no one favs the tweet or retweet it the ad will disappear. This feature forces companies to be creative with their tweet ads to allow users to engage in whatever their advertising.

I found this article instersting cause I've been waiting to see what twitter plan was to make money off their site. I know they didn't want to start charging. But they came up with a system almost related to facebook and google combine. Its not something that is entirely sure and stable at the moment but I think it has potential to work.

Blog Entry #4 - Google an ISP

Google's Traffic is Giant, Which is Why it Should be your ISP
By Ryan Singel
March 16, 2010
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/03/google-traffic/

Google as an ISP(Internet Service Provider)?
This article was discussing the possibilities and theories of Google as an ISP. If it was it would be the third's largest. They even talked about Google coming up with a system that possible threatening Verizon and Comcast as Internet Providers.

I think this article is remarkable. Google never ceases to fail. They know what to do to make people lives more livable and easier. Knowing they have the potential to change the ISP game is music to my ears.

Blog Entry #3 - Cisco New Router fast as the Superhero Flash

Just How fast is Cisco's New Router? Really Freaking Fast
By Dylan F. Tweeny
March 9, 2010
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/ciscos-new-router/

This article was talking about Cisco putting out a new router that is super fast. They announced that the router was "capable of delivering 322 terabits per second." Analysis say's now that at the moment it's not to sure of the accuracy of that speed Cisco claims.

I think this article is pretty sweet. Imagine being to truly browse the internet at the speed of light. Never waiting for download of tunes before heading off to work. If Cisco claim is true on this new router it will truly change a lot of things to come with date and the speed we process it.

Entry #2 - Internet Explorer 9 and HTML5

Microsoft to Double Down on HTML5 with Internet Explorer 9

by Scott Gilberston

March 2, 2010

http://www.webmonkey.com/blog/Microsoft_to_Double_Down_on_HTML5_With_Internet_Explorer_9

This article was about Microsoft stepping up their browser game. Microsoft plans to show a beta of their new Internet Explorer 9 at the upcoming MIX 2010. Microsoft also plans to step up HTML5 support in this new browser.

This article is very much related to the class due to the fact that browsers are very important. They are what allows us to get on the internet and determine our whole experience while browsing. A few years ago Microsoft was the main browsing application but now many companies, like Google, have release browsers that revolutionize how we get on and interact with the internet. Microsoft has slowly been falling behind in the browser category. But as they can see HTML5 may seem like the future of browsers and they plan to jump on board.

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"Sophisticated" Hack Hit Intel in January

by Kim Zetter

February 23, 2010

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/02/intel-hacked

The article was about how Intel acknowledge to being hacked in January alongside quite a few other companies like google, adobe, yahoo and quite a few other companies. iDefense, a computer security company confirmed that 34, yes 34 companies were targeted by the these hackers. Most of these companies did not release statements or let the public know of these attacks I guess due to an outbreak of fear, or of simple embarrassment. Intel released a statement but none of which says if anything was taken or who was behind the attacks.

I chose this article due to the fact that it deals with hackers trying to hack into these large corporations which hold a lot of information that deal with our everyday lives. It made me realize that there is a digital warfare going on. We can not only get caught up on physical wars but also be aware their are people trying to attack our countries' information. Information and knowledge is what is needed today to let one country get a greater advantage over another. Not just weapons of mass destruction.