overstated

a weblog by cameron marlow

Kevin Mitnick on abstract hacking

Ex-hacker Kevin Mitnick’s book-writing escapades might be more interesting than the book itself: Terms of Mitnick’s three years of probation — which ends in January — require that he keep his hands off all computers, software, modems, cell phones and any devices that would give him access to the Internet. His travel and employment are [...]

PS1 Warmup

The PS1 Gallery of Long Island City is starting up it’s ultra fresh Warm Up Series this weekend by hosting S.F. samplophile Twerk. For those that missed this series last year, it’s a perfect combination of art and ambience, drawing great talent for an alternative electronic music experience (at an exceptional price).

Apple acquires EMagic

Apple announced today that it has acquired Emagic, makers of the ever-popular Logic, SoundDiver and USB Audio devices. This will affect the Windows users by.. umm.. making them disappear. As a musician, I’m not particularly fond of Logic, but it has provided cross-platform support for industry professionals for decades. Not anymore. In an industry where [...]

The new anti-film

National Geographic reporters and Kodak representatives concur: new airport x-ray machines for checked luggage are the anti-film.