1. 14 May



    That’s where McCain’s Aereo provision fits in. The Fox broadcast network operates on a license granted by the government. In exchange, Fox and other networks are expected to provide local news, weather and emergency alerts to consumers. McCain’s bill is essentially a response to Carey’s threat: stop providing your public service, and you’ll lose your license to air your content on the broadcast airwaves.
    — “Aereo’s Unexpected Ally: John McCain,” Mashable
     

  2. 9 May



    A new bill making it legal to unlock your cellphone or other mobile device has arrived in the House of Representatives.

    The Unlocking Technology Act of 2013 would also make it legal to circumvent digital rights management (DRM) locks to use protected content in a way that doesn’t violate copyright law and to develop and sell cellphone unlocking software.

    — “New Bill Legalizing Cellphone Unlocking Introduced in House,” Mashable
     

  3. 2 May


    whitehouse: President Obama just took off from the South Lawn of the White House. He’s headed to Mexico and Costa Rica to reinforce the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans share with Mexico and Central America. Marine One ludicrous speed, GO!

    whitehouse:

    President Obama just took off from the South Lawn of the White House.

    He’s headed to Mexico and Costa Rica to reinforce the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans share with Mexico and Central America.

    Marine One ludicrous speed, GO!

     

  4. 1 May



    A forward-thinking futurist Silicon Valley-type ought to be a progressive, right?

    Well, it’s not quite that simple.

    — “Is Mark Zuckerberg a Liberal or a Conservative?,” Mashable. New analysis from me.
     

  5. 29 Apr


    Really nice work from Newsday’s Walt Handelsman as One World Trade Center is set to reach 1,776 feet this week.

    Really nice work from Newsday’s Walt Handelsman as One World Trade Center is set to reach 1,776 feet this week.

     

  6. 28 Apr


    Obama at last night’s 2013 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

     

  7. 26 Apr



    This episode shows whose problems Washington takes seriously. The FAA debacle is bad for the whole economy, but it particularly hurts people who fly a lot, who tend to be affluent. Members of Congress themselves also happen to fly a lot. As a result, we’ve gone from problem onset to legislative solution in about five days.
    — “Airport Fight Shows Who Washington Works For,” Josh Barro for Bloomberg 
     

  8. 26 Apr



    The Official White House Tumblr: The White House, Tumbling Things

    whitehouse:

    We see some great things here at the White House every day, and sharing that stuff with you is one of the best parts of our jobs. That’s why we’re launching a Tumblr. We’ll post things like the best quotes from President Obama, or video of young scientists visiting the White House for the science…

    Welcome to Tumblr, White House!

     

  9. 25 Apr



    A measure that would require law enforcement to get a warrant to read citizens’ emails regardless of their age or whether they have been opened passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a voice vote Thursday.
    — “Email Warrant Measure Gets Senate Judiciary Nod,” Mashable
     

  10. 24 Apr



    Criticizing all of Reddit for the work of a few misguided users in one subreddit is like criticizing Facebook for your distant cousin’s constant Obama birther posts: absolutely ridiculous on its face.
    — “Don’t Blame All of Reddit for Boston Bombing Witch Hunt,” Mashable. New op-ed from me.