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Posts from 2004 to 2017. This was a personal blog during a fairly chaotic decade in independent publishing — some of it tech commentary, some of it Australia, some of it ephemera. It’s kept here in full for anyone who arrives via an old link.
Current writing lives at SiliconANGLE.
Cool, I’m in Hindi
Apparently the quote from this aritcle says “Compared to Twitter Plurk seems to appeal more to non-tech inclined people.” The English version is still being worked on, but I gave a fairly comprehensive interview on Twitter and Plurk. Also in the article (and some of these names are familiar to me, top names from the […]
iPhone 3G Unboxing
The full video up on The Inquisitr here (Vimeo, so available in HD). The YouTube version as follows. I haven’t stopped playing with it since I purchased. Never seen people lining up in suburbia before like I did for the iPhone today, Optus Camberwell they were 100-200m up the street. The little phone store on […]
On Race
There’s been a debate/ discussion raging this week around race online. It started with Loren Feldman’s 12 month old “Tech Nigga” video then went in various directions, including an appalling example of racism targeted at SheGeek’s Corvida during a YLive show. I’ve not long finished this weeks things you can’t say on the Internet podcast, […]
Travel Plans: Seattle, LA in August
I finally have some dates booked for August. I’ll be in Seattle for my first ever Gnomedex from the afternoon of August 18 through to August 25. I’ll be in Los Angeles from the afternoon of August 25 until late night August 27. Why the stopoever? Did you know Qantas allows one free stopover if […]
Microsoft Mix Remixed
It’s interesting that Animoto chose to show Ballmer during the low point in the song 🙂
State of the (Australian) Union c/- Crikey
Finally a brilliant opening from Crikey to justify my (again renewed) 2 year subscription Things seem to going along nicely. In Western Australia the government has clawed its way through a crony-strewn corruption inquiry that seemed to implicate half the cabinet. Now, thus rejuvenated, it is facing down an opposition led by a creep who […]
Possible Storm in a Miniature Tea Cup
I’ve had a lot of questions following yesterdays announcement, and I’ve tried to respond to all of them where I can (the direct ones anyway, haven’t worked through the comments yet). Ed Sutherland at Problogging News wanted to interview me so I responded to his questions; there was a slightly odd angle but I never […]
For the Love of God Troy, Resign
I’ve been watching the whole Troy Buswell, chair sniffing scandal from afar, having left WA in February. For those not familiar with the story, WA Liberal leader Troy Buswell, having managed to become party leader last year despite a “bra-snapping” scandal, was exposed as a chair sniffer. The short version is that Troy apparently sniffed […]
Anzac Day 2008
Anthem for Doomed Youth What passing-bells for these who die as cattle? Only the monstrous anger of the guns. Only the stuttering rifles’ rapid rattle Can patter out their hasty orisons. No mockeries for them from prayers or bells, Nor any voice of mourning save the choirs, – The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells; […]
New on duncanriley.tv this week
Nearly a week in and slowly getting the hang of things, might try some higher-rez stuff next week. In case you haven’t dropped by yet, I’ve devised a cure for cancer and bought peace to the world….or not. Hangover Cures Linux Open Source Canvas for WordPress Blockbuster & Circuit City To subscribe, click here, and […]
It’s Alive
duncanriley.tv I still haven’t settled on the exact format, and I’m going to mix it up, but thought I should at least come out swinging a little. Visuals on Ustream aren’t great once you download the thing then syndicate them out, might switch to quicktime or even my video camera instead of sticking with a […]
New template, lots of bugs
It’s been a year since I’ve last updated this site, so it’s time for a new look. At the time of writing I’m still working on it, the blogroll is still very dead (as it was on the last template), and I’m still tweaking colors etc from the original template, but getting there. Apologies if […]
Going To Gnomedex + A Broadcast Suggestion From Chris Pirillo
I’ve purchased a ticket for this years Gnomedex in Seattle, my first. Buggered if I know how I’ll get there, the airfare will work itself out in the coming months, they always do. Just a shame Virgin doesn’t start the pacific route till October, finally some competition on Qantas’ cash cow route. The occasion coincided […]
What To Broadcast About?
(language warning for video) So I’ve been playing with Live streaming services and I want to do something more regular, but not 100% on what. I love what Chris Pirillo does, but the subject matter is a little tame for me. Open to suggestions, on topic, format and even streaming service of choice. Note I […]
To All The Haters
Timothy Sykes has a brilliant post up, and this video (NSFW), I know how he feels.
Live Streaming Test
Now I finally have a half decent internet connection (it’s only half because it only delivers 11mb/800k not 24mb/1mb as advertised) it means I can stream video. Been playing with a few of the services and I’m just going to leave one running for a while each day and see what happens. First up is […]
Antedote
Wendy’s Song from South Park (lyrics NSFW)
How Rooted Is The Valley?
I’m back home, and I’m still seeing people defending the work till you drop and bugger your family and those you love argument put forward by Calacanis + friends. So how rooted is the Valley? I found this on Amazon via Google DOWN AND OUT IN SILICON VALLEY presents a side of high-tech, dot-com culture […]
Australian Media = Corporate Tools Again
I was hard on the SMH the other day, now it’s time for News Corp, who are running shots of Qantas’ new Premium Economy service. See if you can spot what’s wrong with EVERY photo. Did you guess that every shot shows premium economy seats WITHOUT seats in front in the sample shots, giving a […]
Suburban Slums?
They’ve obviously not been to certain parts of Western Sydney 🙂 From the Atlantic: The subprime crisis is just the tip of the iceberg. Fundamental changes in American life may turn today?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s McMansions into tomorrow?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s tenements. (full article here). Exactly the same thing happening in Australia.