Daily Friction #271
Learn what to do with recycled computer ware, Check out about the new design for computer chips, read Rich Skrenta’s thoughts on Mahalo, know when to use email and when not to, find some bargain and not much more in today’s edition of the Daily Friction.
Hardware
- A New Design for Computer Chips - An MIT spinoff introduces the first commercial chip with a mesh architecture.
- Recycled Geekwear: old computer parts given new life - Wondering what to do with all those old floppy disks, scratched CDs and random computer parts you can’t get yourself to throw away?
Information
- Rich Skrenta thoughts on Mahalo - Rich Skrenta gives Jason Calacanis some SEO advise.
- The man who collects Apples (Video).
- When To Use Email & When Not To - Sometimes email isn’t the right communication tool. Either you’re trying to get too much information from someone - or too many people - or you’re conveying too much information.
Wed Development
Bargains
- Remember: Many of these bargains may be discontinued hours or less after they are announced, check the specified price to see if you arrived on time.
- Memorex Mi8000BLK iFlip 8.4-Inch Portable Video System for iPod ($109.99).
- Harman Kardon AVR 247 Home Theater Receiver with iPod Control ($399.90).
- Underworld - Evolution ($8.99).
Fun
- Good thing they have this Warning (Picture).
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