The music industry is still unsure if they should change anything in their business model or move into completely new territory.
This article in “FAST Company” with statements from the music industry is showing that there is some movement happening: Fast Talk: Sounds of the Future

And new music matching services are coming up and grow in usage: Last.FM or Pandora (Article in FAST Company: Algorhythm and Blues)

But until now mostly the only real change that we have seen remains the added copy protection to the music disc….. Or?

Yahoo has launched a public beta of their new DVR-Music-Video-DPG Platform: Yahoo! Go. You get all the Content of Yahoo and more aggregated into a PC-Media Platform. The beta looks promising. You can even see what films are playing in a theater near you and watch previews. What else: share Photos, News etc.
But still I have the impression that we still speak of a PC not a TV with Internet…. What do you think? Is this the future?

Often you wonder what website or platform service is best to use for networking or sales.
To help you leverage the advantages for networking and personal goals read Of Hammers, Wrenches, and Screwdrivers on FastCompany.com.

I will add more recommendations for sources when I come across them.

Today, I came across this interesting article on AdAge.com: Should Local TV Embrace Consumer-Created Content?

It shows that there is (finally) something changing in the TV arena!
Added to the facts that we are able to buy TV contents at e.g. iTunes or watch the shows on the broadcasters Website. On their websites you can watch for free but have to see a (no-skip) commercial up-front… Will we ever get rid of the 30 sec. spots?

But until then we can enjoy all the little videos of all the people out there. If we want…

Cheers,
Marco

Ever wondered where all the cabs are going in the city? Check out cabspotting.org and look for yourself! You will the the cabs of San Francisco, CA.
I think this idea is so brilliant and yet simple! And so beautifull to see the technology used in this way. Have fun looking at these pictures.

Cheers,
Marco

From time to time I would like to present the different web tools I am using. Feedback very welcome! Today it’s time for: RSS-Feed Reader.

I have tested the RSS Reader bloglines.com for the past few days and do highly recommend it. I do use the reader to have all my RSS Feeds in view and I am able to read then anytime an Internet connection is at hand.

I run it along with the RSS Reader of Thunderbird. Until now bloglines.com wins. Due to higher flexibility and better integration to all the other nifty web tools. What do you use?

More tools do follow.

Cheers,
Marco

I can highly recommend to read this article about the (short) history of the web by Wired Mag: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.08/tech.html. Enjoy reading!

This post marks my first entry for the Bayview blog. I have inserted a picture on the top taken in Oakland (CA) at Lake Merritt. Did I mention that this Lake is a fantastic spot?
Cheers,
Marco