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Will spectrum harvesting be the norm for future telecom systems?
We have covered Spectrum bridge before (An analysis of early white space network success stories and their future implications ..) and at that time, I wanted to write a follow on blog on their MWC demo. White space networks are of interest to me both intellectually and also from a PhD perspective and in this post, I wanted to explore the wider implications of ‘spectrum harvesting’ on the … [Read More...]
Book review – Programming your home by Mike Riley ..
As you know from reading the OpenGardens blog, I have been interested in Arduino Recently, I chaired a successful event in Amsterdam called Apps for Smart cities – bringing the ideas of Open source hardware to a smart cities context. So, when O Reilly offered to send me a review copy of Mike Riley ’s book – Programming your home – I was happy to accept it The book is … [Read More...]
Vintage Steve Jobs – very insightful .. and transhumanist – amplifying human ability
“Man is a toolmaker, has the ability to make a tool to amplify the amount of inherent ability that he has…what we are doing is building tools that amplify a human ability…the industrial revolution was an amplification of a human ability, sweat...What we are working towards now is the ability to amplify another human ability and we are just starting to get glimmerings of where it is going to … [Read More...]
A new business model for spotify based on a ‘replay button’
Like many people, I am a huge fan of Spotify. Spotify has caused me to abandon iTunes completely. There has been much speculation about the Spotify business model - however, a model that would work best would work all THREE groups - Customers - Spotify and the - Artists But it should primarily work for the customer(and the rest will follow ..) I am ofcourse not referring to the … [Read More...]
Does Google really uphold web freedom any more? Mixed signals from Google on Internet freedom and privacy ..
Many people - including me - supported Google because their actions, although commercial, enabled web freedom. Today that is less clear as two headlines demonstrate. On one hand - Google is accused of invading privacy by asking people to identify blurred house numbers from pictures .. but also Google says - Web freedom faces its biggest threats In an interview with the Guardian, Brin … [Read More...]
New book – concepts of programming languages for kids – by Ajit Jaokar and Aditya Jaokar
As a company, our goal has always been to make a difference. The vision of OpenGardens is a case in point. More recently, I have been thinking of expanding our vision beyond technology for business and I have been working on this concept for some time. This blog is based on a presentation for a new book written by me and my eight year old son Aditya. (Concepts of programming languages for … [Read More...]
Digital Policy update – March 2012
Note: I follow policy issues at the Policy bloggers network. If you follow Digital policy, would welcome comments. Please email me to sign up to the policy bloggers network Introduction Spring has sprung .. And a year ago - it was the Arab spring – the repercussions of which, are still being felt. The Internet is at the root of social transformations like the Arab spring. At the policy … [Read More...]
Beyond Apps for Smart cities event – A global playpen for Smart city applications
Next week, I look forward to chairing the Apps for Smart cities event in Amsterdam. Apps for Smart cities started out as an idea round the table and then as a blog post based on a manifesto for apps for smart cities. When I proposed this idea of treating apps for smart cities as an enabler for the city as a platform based on a simple equation, Intelligent places + Data + Mobile apps + … [Read More...]
Apps for smart cities site live – Intelligent places + Data + Mobile apps + Community + Services = City as a platform
Only one week to go .. free for developers Apps for Smart cities The strapline says it all - Intelligent places + Data + Mobile apps + Community + Services = City as a platform … [Read More...]
Book review – Digital Wars – by Charles Arthur
I follow Charles Arthur’s writings both on the Guardian and on social media. So, I pre-ordered his book ‘Digital Wars: Apple, Google, Microsoft and the Battle for the Internet’. Here is a brief review. The book essentially covers the strategies of Apple. Google and Microsoft and their relative competitive positioning over the crucial span of time between 1990s and the death of Steve … [Read More...]
Latest Posts
Will spectrum harvesting be the norm for future telecom systems?
We have covered Spectrum bridge before (An analysis of early white space network success stories and their future implications ..) and at … [Read More...]
Review – The Middle Ages in the Internet-era: What is happening around us?
Frans van der Reep has written a long article about a theme that he has covered before i.e. The Middle Ages in the Internet-era: What is … [Read More...]
Book review – Programming your home by Mike Riley ..
As you know from reading the OpenGardens blog, I have been interested in Arduino Recently, I chaired a successful event in … [Read More...]
Vintage Steve Jobs – very insightful .. and transhumanist – amplifying human ability
“Man is a toolmaker, has the ability to make a tool to amplify the amount of inherent ability that he has…what we are doing is building … [Read More...]
Book review – connected services by Paul Golding
I have had the pleasure of reviewing Paul Golding's books before Like his previous books, his latest book Connected Services: A Guide to … [Read More...]
A new business model for spotify based on a ‘replay button’
Like many people, I am a huge fan of Spotify. Spotify has caused me to abandon iTunes completely. There has been much speculation about … [Read More...]
response to Mark Ballard’s article – Proprietary lobby triumphs in first open standards showdown
I attended a cabinet office meeting just before going on holiday last week. Mark Ballard (who did not attend) posted about that meeting. My … [Read More...]
Does Google really uphold web freedom any more? Mixed signals from Google on Internet freedom and privacy ..
Many people - including me - supported Google because their actions, although commercial, enabled web freedom. Today that is less clear … [Read More...]
I will be attending the first neurosky developer event in London
London Tech Hub UK Event - April 17th I will be attending the first Neurosky developer event in London from their press … [Read More...]
New book – concepts of programming languages for kids – by Ajit Jaokar and Aditya Jaokar
As a company, our goal has always been to make a difference. The vision of OpenGardens is a case in point. More recently, I have been … [Read More...]
Latest Posts
Digital Policy update – March 2012
Note: I follow policy issues at the Policy bloggers network. If you follow Digital policy, would welcome comments. Please email me to sign … [Read More...]
Beyond Apps for Smart cities event – A global playpen for Smart city applications
Next week, I look forward to chairing the Apps for Smart cities event in Amsterdam. Apps for Smart cities started out as an idea round … [Read More...]
Apps for smart cities site live – Intelligent places + Data + Mobile apps + Community + Services = City as a platform
Only one week to go .. free for developers Apps for Smart cities The strapline says it all - Intelligent places + Data + Mobile … [Read More...]
Dentsu
Dentsu Introduces the ";Dcloud" Cloud Platform to Provide Emoji1 for Email, Blog, SMS, SNS and Other … [Read More...]
OSS watch – Trinity college talk – Billions of sensors in the Cloud – Open source, Cloud and Smart cities
Speaking at Oxford Trinity college next week on 'Billions of sensors in the Cloud - Open source, Cloud and Smart cities' - … [Read More...]
Book review – Digital Wars – by Charles Arthur
I follow Charles Arthur’s writings both on the Guardian and on social media. So, I pre-ordered his book ‘Digital Wars: Apple, Google, … [Read More...]
A manifesto – Apps for Smart cities ..
Apps for Smart cities is a unique event at the intersection of technology and society. Putting people and ‘grassroots/ Long Tail’ … [Read More...]
Is it time for Crowdfunding and P2P banking?
The growvc blog has an interesting discussion on Crowdfunding. Topical Discussion on the Regulation in … [Read More...]
Privacy – Hindsight makes us wiser: Will we NOW think of privacy from first principles after the Google privacy changes?
Privacy – hindsight is a wonderful thing .. This week, the rubber hits the road for privacy – with the new Google privacy … [Read More...]
Paper review – Open Wireless vs. Licensed Spectrum: Evidence from Market Adoption Yochai Benkler
The paper Open Wireless vs. Licensed Spectrum: Evidence from Market Adoption by Yochai Benkler is in draft form but it is very … [Read More...]
