Tech News: This Week Was a Doozy of Dooziness

Okay, here we go this week with the Library Tech news that I did not cover because I was hungover or something.  Honestly, I am barely able to read most of these, much less crank out 200 words on each subject.  On to the poopy!

A Wisconsin library has begun to loan out iPads to their public as a way to educate them about technology.  Why not loan them the most expensive and easy to use piece of equipment known to man?  That'll teach them about economics. Consumerist


Facebook began sharing movies, TV shows and music this week as an attempt to keep themselves relevant.  Next they will be mapping your brain to find out what are your exact "likes" so they can better target the ad space.  SF Business Times


IT departments in most large corporations allow their employees to choose whatever mobile device they want.  Whereas in the past and IT department would dole out equipment in a unified manner, now employees have more freedom of choice.  I want one of those huge brick cell phones like Zach Morris used to have.  Can you set me up, library? NYTimes


The Spartanburg library in Spartanburg, SC has suspended use of its elibrary to neighboring county Greenville users citing overuse of resources.  I bet they won't let them ride the monorail or eat from their lemon tree either.  WSPA


Madison, Wisconsin is looking to create a law wherein when you sell a used video game to a retailer, they take a photo of you for their databases in an effort to curb theft.  Next they will require blood, urine and semen samples which should make game stores much more interesting.  If only the library could take pictures of users that try to donate.  "Ratshit's back again with a pile of National Geographics!"  Madison via Kotaku

iPad App Makes Civil War Photos Pop in 3D

Just jumps right out at ya, am I right?

Matt Raymond, the Library of Congress's former communications director, used original Civil War negatives to create 3D images for an iPad app.  Twenty-four of the pictures will be with the first incarnation of the app with more possibly on the way.  The app will cost you $1.99 or you could just hop on over to the LoC where the 3D images have been donated.

This is cool and all, but I want some true to life 4D rocking my mobile, you know?  I want what Harry Potter has and I am not talking Ginny Weasley.  When my newspapers, books and magazines feature people dancing for my amusement without me having to click on a play button, I will be happy.  And do not try to tell me about GIFs either.  They do not count until they stop repeating themselves like a YouTube video with Tourrette's Syndrome.  Until then, my iPhone will keep doing the same things it always does:  playing Angry Birds, dropping calls, and taking blurry photos.

Daily Mail

Ipad 2 Coming Next Week?

Calendar's are made of Ipads!  Ipads!

Apple sent out a press release this morning with the above image in full view, reports Wired.  Is this the coming of the Ipad 2 or a clever marketing ploy as Apple takes over individual days of the year?  You decide.