April 9th, 2010

Nikkei, Japan's business newspaper, pulls some 2001 anti-linking tricks

Remember back during the days of Netscape when folks tried to use Javascript to prevent you from copying their images? You’d get a little window that says “YOU ARE A THIEF! HOME HOTLINKING IS KILLING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!” and then you’d view source, grab the image tag, and be on your way? Well Nikkei just pulled out its Learn HTML 1.0 in 48 Hours book and is now preventing links to its articles and… → Read More

November 17th, 2009

Report: Sony and Sharp shake hands in another LCD TV deal

Globally speaking, there is one clear leader in the LCD TV business: Samsung. The company commands a 23.2% share in this segment, with Sony (13.7%) and Sharp (7%) almost hopelessly behind (according to DisplaySearch). So in June this year already, Sony and Sharp inked a joint venture deal to produce LCD TVs together. And today, the Nikkei (Japan’s biggest business publication), reports that the… → Read More

February 22nd, 2008

Inside the MacBook Air: Screws, screws, more screws

  The Nikkei Electronic Teardown Squad recently tore down the MacBook Air. What did the team find? Surprises abound. Also, screws. Many, many screws. → Read More