Article archive - page 9
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Phorm over function?
Phorm's ISP-level tracking raises serious privacy concerns even if the data is anonymous. Opt-out tracking erodes trust and could spark a privacy-first backlash or new laws.
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Can Yahoo really get things so wrong?
Yahoo's spam filters began deleting legitimate customer emails with no clear appeal path. Debugging the trail of why, and the frustration of opaque email filtering.
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Security 101 : The user should be able to authenticate
Security needs to be appropriate to the value of the asset it protects.
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DVD Jon strikes again
DVD Jon's latest hack targets iTunes lock-in and revives the argument that purchased media should be playable anywhere.
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Why industries can still be revolutionised on the web
Too many industries still ship broken, confusing websites, which means basic design and information architecture can still be disruptive. The web still has plenty of room to be rebuilt.
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The state of Oz technology
From mobile data to broadband and open-source adoption, Australia's tech scene feels stuck compared to Europe. Why progress is stalled and it needs a reset.
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The warm glow of site launch
A site launch brings equal parts exhaustion, relief and adrenaline, and it's a feeling shared across all engineering disciplines. Reflections on teams, pride and shipping real work into the world.
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Potent messages of impotent industries
The TorrentSpy case is another skirmish in the MPAA's war on file sharing, but the lawsuits only spur new tools. The real fix is better distribution and pricing, not courtroom victories.
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My top 5 jQuery seasonal wishes
jQuery is a joy to use, but a few missing pieces still hurt productivity. Festive wishes includes better docs, a wait function, fadeToggle, display-state helpers, and easy DOM access.
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SMS Bamboozlement...
A client nearly derailed a simple SMS donation idea after being dazzled by more advanced services. Focus on building what solves the problem first, then add sophistication later.