Microsoft buys Multimap

So the news is all over the web of Microsoft's acquisition of Multimap. Having worked for Multimap briefly before joining Yahoo, I'm really amazed by this announcement and wish everyone at Multimap all the best for the future, and I look forward to seeing how Multimap is assimilated into Redmond…

Howto: Debrand and Flash a Nokia E61

I've had a Nokia E61 for about 6 months or so. When I first got it I updated the firmware to the latest version, and ever since I regretted not changing the product code so that I could get rid of the Vodafone branding on shutdown and start-up as well…

Python or PHP?

Recently I've been having interesting discussions with Ed and Cyril regarding some of the differences between PHP and Python and what makes each one special. So I'm interested to know what are the things you love about PHP or Python? What features made you choose one over the other? If…

Running a Safari 2 Standalone Alongside Safari 3

Before updating OSX to 10.4.11 I decided to create a standalone Safari with the excellent instructions provided by Michel Fortin on his blog. The main reason to keep Safari 2 is due to the need to continue to test sites with Safari 2 as this is still (at…

Control your Wii à la Minority Report

A nice hack to make it possible to control your Wii with your fingers à la Minority Report. I'm wouldn't be at all surprised if someone at nintendo cribs this idea and starts marketing gloves with reflective fingertips and the appropriate attachment for the Wii-mote. via Russ Weakly…