“ Finding the local weather on a phone in 2000 took 164 seconds; in 2009, it took 247 seconds. He explains that current mobile users tend to be very search-centric, so when asked to perform a task on a handset they are defaulting to the most circuitous route, the mobile version of their preferred search engine. This process entails error-prone typing, which Nielsen correctly fingers as a persistent culprit in mobile usability. It is worth noting that the study had one iPhone user who performed the weather task in record time, 18 seconds. “If any additional evidence were needed for mobile-dedicated design’s benefits, this example should surely suffice,” says Nielsen. „
The ‘Misery’ Of The Mobile Web - MediaPost
07/21/2009
07/21/2009
this is absolutely hilarious - what palin’s resignation speech looks like after Vanity Fair whips it into shape. (via emily vernon)
07/21/2009
» DRM is Dead, RIAA Says
This is one of those embarassing “no duh” moments for the music industry.
Ernesto / TorrentFreak:
For years the RIAA has defended the use of DRM, much to the dislike of millions of honest customers who actually paid for their music. Now, in a shocking turnaround, the outfit seems to have come to the realization that DRM does more harm than good and has officially declared its death.
07/21/2009
did i mention i played rockband with jay-z? definitely one of those ‘i love my life’ moments ;)
What a badass. (via scottwsparks)
07/21/2009
a totally awesome treats club?? with it’s inaugural meeting tonight? in nyc? oh wow.
get excited!
totally awesome treats club is pleased to announce our inaugural meeting!
when: tuesday july 21 at 7:30 pm
where: empire fulton ferry state park (near the pirate ship, by the entrance that’s by smack mellon, at 92 plymouth street)
what to bring: your signature sweet treatquestions, comments, lovemail? yumblr at gmail dot com
we hope to see you there!
yours in sugar,
emily
07/20/2009
p-mo has been up to some cool stuff lately. i’m also still waiting to see a draft of double virgin. c’monnn patrick. ;) patrickmoberg:
Recent Projects
07/20/2009
07/20/2009
» Tumblr: What's in It for You?
Marketers trying to keep pace with Twitter and Facebook may want to check out another emerging social media platform: Tumblr. At first blush, Tumblr, described as a “blogging platform,” which…
07/20/2009
07/20/2009
» My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-7-19)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
07/17/2009
these dudes scratch using four reel-to-reel tape decks. it’s crazy! The Open Reel Ensemble Live (via garudagroove)
