Archive | June 3rd, 2010
New York Times interviews Brian Lam
The New York Times recently interviewed Brian Lam where the Gizmodo editor discussed his love of surfing, how he got his first job at Gizmodo, and of course, the infamous iPhone 4G escapade … So did the “spy shot” era play a part in your decision to write about the iPhone 4G? I can’t get […]
Continue reading...Amazon planning to release thinner Kindle this Summer; multitouch and color not on the agenda
3. June 2010
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Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that Amazon is eyeing August as a launch window for the next iteration of its Kindle e-book reader. The device will be thinner and have a more responsive screen with a sharper picture, the people said, who didn’t want to be identified because the plans aren’t public. […]
Continue reading...An interesting take on the notion of a “walled garden”
3. June 2010
Apple’s App Store is often referred to negatively as a “walled garden.” But is it possible that there’s actually a benefit to exerting some control over what type of apps are allowed into iTunes? Is it possible that the app store is thriving precisely because Apple keeps a watchful eye over it? In an admittedly […]
Continue reading...If Ballmer were to show up at WWDC [Spoof Video]
3. June 2010
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It didn’t take long for Microsoft to dispell a wacky rumor that Steve Ballmer was going to give a short presentation at next week’s WWDC. But if Ballmer did show up, it might look a little something like this.
Continue reading...The algorithms behind Apple’s iTunes Genius
3. June 2010
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For as much flack as Apple’s iTunes tends to get, we gotta say that the iTunes Genius feature works like a charm. If you’re curious about the underlying algorithm used to make iTunes Genius such a success, Apple engineer Erik Goldman recently explained some of the more technical aspects behind the suggestion technology. To uncover […]
Continue reading...Google adds iTunes app listings to mobile search results
3. June 2010
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Google announced on Wednesday that iTunes and Android listings for mobile apps will now appear in Google search results initiated from mobile devices. Users can then hit the links to take them directly into the iTunes app page or Android’s Marketplace where they can then purchase the app. As mobile apps continue to proliferate in […]
Continue reading...Verizon spokesman says no plans to carry iPhone in the immediate future
3. June 2010
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Beet.tv recently asked Verizon spokesman John Johnson about the prospects of the iPhone hitting Verizon. As expected, Johnson dismissed the question before moving on to discuss “exciting” Android devices. Q: Let me ask you first of all about Verizon and the iPhone. What is happening, if anything? What is the status? A: No one ever […]
Continue reading...Jason Chen’s computers taken to FBI crime lab
3. June 2010
By now, you’re all familiar with the story. An Apple engineer loses a next-generation iPhone, and through an unusual series of events, the device ends up in the hands of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen who parades the device around on Gizmodo’s website. Shortly thereafter, Apple called the police, reported the iPhone stolen, a search warrant […]
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3. June 2010
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