Archive | April 26th, 2010
Steve Jobs’ advice to Nike CEO: “Get rid of the crappy stuff”
When Mark Parker took over CEO duties at Nike back in 2006, it wasn’t long before Apple CEO Steve Jobs gave him a buzz and imparted some words of wisdom. “Nike makes some of the best product in the world,” Jobs told Parker, “Products that you lust after, absolutely beautiful stunning products. But you also […]
Continue reading...Police warrant issued for Jason Chen’s home is 100% kosher
26. April 2010
In response to the California police raid on Gizmodo editor Jason Chen’s home, Gawker Media is arguing that the search and seizure was illegal because California law precludes a warrant being used to ascertain the name of a journalistic source. Gizmodo’s interpretation of the law, however, entirely misses the point. The impetus for the warrant […]
Continue reading...The original leaked iPhone prototype, from 2006
26. April 2010
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An entertaining read from Ziggity’s Blog Substitute detailing when iPod co-creator Tony Fadell accidentally revealed a prototype of the original iPhone back in 2006 while giving a speech at his alma mater, The University of Michigan. The events of the talk itself are unimportant. The interesting part is the FAQ that happened afterward. An individual […]
Continue reading...Shit just got real! California Police seize Jason Chen’s computers
26. April 2010
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What a difference a week makes. Last week at this time, millions of people were watching Gizmodo’s Jason Chen show off Apple’s next generation iPhone. Now, Gizmodo is reporting that California’s Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team entered Chen’s home on Friday evening, with a warrant of course, where they proceeded to confiscate four computers and […]
Continue reading...How the iPad is poised to change gaming on the iPhone platform
26. April 2010
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Hardcore gamers may scoff at the iPhone as a gaming platform, but the iTunes App Store is a force to be reckoned with whether you like it or not. Gaming on the iPhone or iPod Touch is admittedly not as an immersive gaming experience when measured against console titles, but that that type of comparison […]
Continue reading...They still make these?
26. April 2010
Sony recently announced that beginning in 2011, they will stop selling 3.5-inch floppy disks in Japan, an area where Sony enjoys a 70% marketshare with sales of 12 million disks in 2009. Wow, so many thoughts come to mind it’s hard to know where to begin. First, they still manufacture these things? Second, there are […]
Continue reading...Dilbert on the iPhone 4G [Comic]
26. April 2010
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Dilbert creator Scott Adams delivers comedy gold in the form of two, count ’em two, comics which poke fun at the leaked iPhone 4G story. Adams notes that if he waited the usual amount of time from draft to finished product, the iPhone 4G comic wouldn’t drop until June 18th. Figuring that the story would […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs email: No Mac app store
26. April 2010
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If you had to describe Apple’s control of the iTunes App Store in one word, I think “inconsistent” would best fit the bill, though I’m sure a large, or perhaps vocal, contingent would make a case for “draconian.” Regardless, the fact remains that if you want to get an app onto the iPhone, it first […]
Continue reading...Multitasking and Fast App Switching in iPhone OS 4 [Video]
26. April 2010
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A stealthy YouTube video has emerged showcasing fast app switching via multitasking on the upcoming iPhone OS 4. Note the nifty animations when switching between open apps. Overall, it looks awesome. Now if only Apple would do something about that horrid water drop background. via TUAW
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26. April 2010
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