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Twitter Firehose Too Intense? Take a Sip From the Gardenhose or Sample the Spritzer

in Social on November 10, 2010 at 11:21 am PT

Twitter is well-known for carefully metering out access to its Firehose, or the real-time stream of all its users’ tweets. Last year, Google reportedly paid $15 million for access to the Firehose, Microsoft $10 million, and Yahoo joined later with a cash and revenue-share deal.

Happy Groundhog Day: Some Lovely Punxsy Phil Video and More, of Course!

in News on February 2, 2010 at 3:19 pm PT

Every year on Groundhog Day, my friends–such as Liz and Treby, from when I was but a wee BoomTown (well, I am still wee)–call me with holiday greetings. Why? Because freakish child that I was, I actually threw an annual Groundhog Day fest at school, complete with a cake–I used a rabbit-shaped pan, cut off its ears and added slivered almonds as teeth. So, as I take off to bake another cake with the kids–passing on a noble tradition–here are some videos to enjoy.

Two Laptops Travel Light, but Flaws Weigh Them Down

in Personal Technology on May 8, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg tries out two laptops that weigh 3 pounds or less. They are worth considering for frequent travelers, but each has its own flaws.

Ford, Microsoft Create Car System That Lets You Ask for a Song

in Personal Technology on November 8, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

The SYNC system from Ford and Microsoft is a big step forward in integrating cellphones and portable music players into cars, says Walt Mossberg.