Assorted Technology Bits

Technology tidbits of assorted flavors:

  • I think I just made myself dizzy.
  • Multi-touch to the max, dude!
  • What does it take to build the next Silicon Valley (besides Gallium Arsenide?) Via John Cook's Venture Blog comes this report.
  • Bill Gates uses LinkedIn and asks: "How can we do more to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology?" (Is it wrong that my knee jerk reaction is "eliminate middle school?" :) Oh and look I have more LinkedIn connections than Bill Gates! He has more dollars, though, I guess. I bet I have more joke-like "Bacon" paraphernalia though!
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