Daily Friction #307
Twist your media and make it accessible with DoubleTwist, check out the analog cellphone timeline, learn why Google wasn’t added to the Dow index, watch the evolution of car logos, memorize the conversion chart for dating and much more in today’s edition of the Daily Friction.
Software and Services
- Twist your media and make it accessible - The man notorious for cracking the DVD code, and Apple’s FairPlay DRM, is looking to make a legitimate business out of his expertise. The first product from his company, DoubleTwist Ventures, will enter open beta. The software called DoubleTwist, which is a free desktop client that essentially allows any kind of music, photo, or video file to be shared between a long list of portable media players, and through Web-based social networks. You can download DoubleTwist right here
Hardware
- The Analog Cellphone Timeline - As of today, the analog cellphone is no more. Here’s the complete timeline of its development, since Greece in 490BC to February 18, 2008.
Information
- Why Google wasn’t added to the Dow index - Nothing against Bank of America and Chevron. Both are fine companies that will make splendid additions to the Dow Jones industrial average. But why did Google not make the cut? Here’s a clue: Look at the company’s gargantuan stock price.
Fun
- Evolution of Car Logos - Let’s take a look at the fascinating stories behind the logos of some of the most popular cars in the world.
- Mario Kart - new Information and new screenshots.
- The Worlds Most Inspiring and Creative Hotel Rooms - For those who want to make their room an individual piece of art, here are a few examples made by 21 international artists from the fields of graphic design, urban art and illustration. These amazing rooms are from the Fox Hotel ( the former Park Hotel ), that is located in the center of Copenhagen.
- Conversion Chart for Dating… Sad but True (Picture).
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