How to solve the piracy problem.
Slate focussed on China but the observations and suggestions are applicable elsewhere. The single best point: “… products are not worth what the manufacturers say they are worth but what customers are willing to pay for them. The reason pirated products are so wildly popular is that customers love their value proposition.” DVD manufacturers understand this perfectly well but are unlikely to lower prices without pressure from piracy.
Blogs used to spread malware. [via]
Tungsten E2 first impressions.
Non-volatile memory, an improved display and better battery life. I almost wish my TE would die so I could justify getting a replacement.
Teacher is a gaijin. [via]
Hilarious and educational. That kancho scene in Macross Zero was just bizarre and I had no idea kids actually did that in real life. And to their teachers as well. Proctology must be a popular profession over there.
