The Daily Loper – May 22, 2006

Today’s links of interest:

• Tivo launches Guru Guide – TV Squad
  More information on the new TiVo service. Probably not going to be used much in half the ‘Loper households.
• Security Pro: Skype Can Foil NSA Wiretappers
  Let’s see. AT&T installs secret rooms in it’s data centers for the NSA to tap into phone calls and internet traffic. Skype lowers their North American calling prices to %%description%%. Which service am I most likely to use? I’ll have to get back to you on this on
• Macy’s to add iPod vending machines
  Pay no attention to the disturbing ‘thunk’ you’ll hear as your new iPod drops through the dispensing slot.
• Whistle-Blower’s Evidence, Uncut
  Wired news goes public with documents supporting an AT&T whistle-blower’s claims that the company assisted the NSA with illegal wiretaps. If you’re reading this it’s probably already too late. Move to Canada – quickly.
• Live From the Quad, Student TV on the Web
  Turns out the college kids of today can do a quality production. This shouldn’t be news, but there you have it.
• Fox’s ‘Upfront’ Event Feels Like 24-Hour Ordeal
  Is it possible that the upfront is going the way of the dinosaur (fuel for oversized vehicles that are uber-macho, but quite costly)?
• TiVo Taking Tune From Mag Editors
  The notoriously slow-loading New York Post looks a venture between TiVo (yay!) and magazines, where we will have "virtual TV channels with content hand-picked by magazine editors". We will refrain from making any snarky comments. For now.
• washingtonpost.com Wins Three EPpy Awards
  Honoring old media as it moves into new media. The article is also notable for the editorial decision made regarding the treatment of the Washington Post’s domain name.
• Attorney Gen.: Reporters Can Be Prosecuted
  Sigh. Makes you wonder if anyone has read a little document called the Consitution.
• The One Bit of Info Google Withholds: How It Works
  Revealing Google’s secret sauce would be like revealing the Colonel’s secret recipe.