In which we link out to the tech news from Philly and elsewhere (when it matters) that slips through the cracks and make it way fun. See others here.
- OK, first the Daily News reports this morning that the city would not continue its freshly rolled out policy of allowing access to online election-day voting results. By noon, KYW reported that Michael Nutter was sufficiently embarrassed by Philadelphia’s primitive take on Web access that the money was found to keep it going — something about $30,000 for hosting. Hell, we’ll do it for $300 and hot pretzels.
Brian Tierney talks about the Web, libraries get faster online and five other tech stories you should read — including our most trafficked post of the week.
More:
- Daily News columnist Jenice Armstrong reports on The Skorpion Show, which we first tweeted about, then PW covered and we followed the fallout. So, that’s sloppy.. thirds?
- Editor & Publisher reports on the latest Web outlook from Brian Tierney, Philadelphia Media Holdings CEO. Oh, and he says it’s, um, good.
- The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon launches a Kindle for textbooks, targeted universities. Alas, no Philadelphia colleges were among the first get on board. Predictable. Come on, Moore College of Art and Design.
- The Associated Press reports on libraries seeking federal stimulus funds to increase their Internet speeds. Books serve as fine stands for my laptop.
- The Associated Press reports that the credit crunch has slowed the process of bringing new innovations to market. My electric toilet paper dispenser will be available soon.
- Digital Media Wire reports on rumors of Apple investigating the possibility of buying Twitter. Weird. Hat tip to Philly Tech News.
- A press release on the new LEED-certified extension to SAP’s Newton Square complex. SAP, if you bring them headquarters to Philly, I’ll take a photo of it.
- Our Most Trafficked Story of the Week: Ignite Philly packs Johnny Brendas � again
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