Category Archives: Magazine

January 1981: “ZX80 interface micro user”, a vintage computer magazine

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Stefano

For me, it all began with the Sinclair ZX80 I received as a Xmas gift (1981). I recently purchased this magazine from 1981 (January), it was one of the very few Sinclair-related magazines back then; sometimes you may find similar … Continue reading →

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Latest National Geographic Magazine: “The age of disbelief” (about science)

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Stefano

Love National Geographic Magazine: March issue’s cover story is about disbelief, skepticism about science and doubt versus estabilished science. From medicine to space, from history to dinosaur, from evolution to global climate: skepticism is all around us and is, somehow … Continue reading →

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“9-11” eleven years after: what’s today news, press and media coverage? [infographic]

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Stefano

Today, I woke up with a strange feeling. To me 9/11 means several things and, as most people in the world, I remember where I was in that day and what I was doing – something personal and painful. Then … Continue reading →

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What Facebook knows – about human behaviour and a lot more by mining its huge users’ database

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Stefano

Technology Review, published by MIT: if you still don’t know it you’re in trouble. Get a copy, now. I love it, it’s one of the very best publications around. Period. August 2012 issue features a cover story about Facebook and … Continue reading →

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Mac User UK cover: Supercharge your CV

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Stefano

Sign of the times? Mac User UK cover: Supercharge your CV A cover that’s not (only) about iPad, iPhone & Macs: it’s about people growing their skills using these technologies. A headline I really love: “Build on your skills to … Continue reading →

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Cubelets: the modular robotics you’ve been missing!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Stefano

Make Magazine is always a great source of inspiration for tinkering-oriented people like me. In this post, Make introduces the Cubelets from ModRobotics: a great educational tool for kids and adults alike! Just like Lego, but with some brain too! … Continue reading →

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Infographic: the whole social media world seen as a prism

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Stefano

ethority.de a German social media consultancy, comes this prism breaking out the social media world into sub-categories. I think it’s great and does a great job of sorting out all social players each by its business area. [Via ethority.de]

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Collab: a collaborative workspace in Manhattan – probably the best workplace ever

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Stefano

The folks at MakeZine published this video showing Collab, a Manhattan-based workspace where co-working is a common practice. I’m a long-time fan of co-working and have been following co-working expert Massimo Carraro and his CoWO project growing up, so I’m … Continue reading →

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How to manage Social Media in a crisis: communication skills and right timing

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Stefano

Always-excellent SocialMediaToday reports about using Social media in crisis, tragic events and news – before things get worst. Crisis management has been widely used in almost every occasion dealing with dramatic events, bad reputation and media assault. Meet Social Media … Continue reading →

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Wired UK December cover, Steve Jobs and future foreseeing

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Stefano

[Disclaimer: I don’t get a penny out of this, I’m in no way – unfortunately – associated with Wired magazine] Wired covers are usually compelling, pretty much like its content. Cover stories have been so inspiring over the years (to … Continue reading →

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