In which John Gruber suggests that boredom is affecting the objectivity of tech journalists.
Surface sales weak so far
Microsoft’s Surface sales have been weak, according to sources. Big surprise.
‘Google Reader is dead, so we built it for you in Zite (in six hours)’
Zite built a replacement for Google Reader in less than a day.
Apple and Samsung: Like Coke and Pepsi
Larry Haverty, portfolio manager at GAMCO Investors, told Bloomberg that Apple and Samsung are the new Coke and Pepsi.
10.8.3 released; Windows 8 support, audio stutter fixes
Apple has released OS X 10.8.3, which is now available through Software Update or from the Web site.
‘Don’t fear your kids’ tech tantrums’
Some people are quick to call parents lazy who give their kids iPads and other gadgets. Not so fast, says Gary Marshall.
‘Boy racks up a £1000 iPad bill’
Another kid racks up a huge bill on the iPad because the parent was too stupid to enable restrictions. It’s Apple’s fault, of course.
Twitter now supports line breaks
Twitter added the ability to insert line breaks in your tweets, though the 140 character limit remains.
‘Netflix’s Social Sharing Feature Makes No Sense’
Sarah Perez notes a problem with Netflix Social – shared accounts used by parents and others are going to give a lot of inaccurate info.
Apple offers VESA mount option for iMacs
Apple offers a $40 VESA mount option for new iMacs.
Andy Rubin steps aside as Google’s Android chief
Google’s CEO announced that Andy Rubin, the guy who started Android, is moving on “to start a new chapter at Google.”
‘How to avoid sounding like an idiot when discussing politics’
Lifehacker offers practical suggestions for how to temper your next political discussion with facts and balance, not rhetoric.
iPad photo workflow
Ben Long delves into pro workflow tools for iPad-toting photographers.
Netflix Social lets you share movies with Facebook friends
Netflix’s new Social feature enables you to share details about what movies you like and have recently watched with your Facebook friends.
Bizarre iPhone accessories
Wired has a slideshow gallery of some of the weirdest accessories for iOS devices you’ll ever see.
Miyamoto on Nintendo
Shigeru Miyamoto opens up to Polygon about designing games for Nintendo past, present and future.
Narcissus gazes at his taint in the mirror and sighs in adoration
A Day in the Life of a Douchebag
BookArc for iPad mini
Twelve South makes an insert for the BookArc to provide iPad mini support. It’s an elegant way to present your iPad on your desk.
FileMaker Developer Conference coming Aug. 12-15
FileMaker has announced schedule highlights and details about FileMaker Deeloper Conference, which happens in San Diego this August.
“Why Apple should sidestep the ‘Phablet'”
John Moltz opines on the phablet phad…erm, fad, and what Apple should (or shouldn’t) do about it.
One way to handle a Twitter troll
A pro boxer in England took matters into his own hands recently after being taunted on Twitter.
Developers aren’t owed anything by Apple – it’s about customers
Developers should bear in mind that the App Store is about providing customers with what they want, not developers.
Japanese art college graduation, where graduates cosplay
Graduates at the Kanazawa College of Art in Japan dressed up in costumes for their graduation. The results are remarkable.
On SimCity’s always-on DRM
SimCity’s DRM technology is putting a real burden on legitimate users, who are dealing with server problems and persistent connections that prevent them from playing the game offline. Is it right?
Social media help fuel stock hoaxes
Reuters reports on how social media like Twitter can be manipulated to help unscrupulous investors make money in the stock market.
Mozilla says no new Firefox for iOS in the works, few seem to care
Mozilla says no new version of Firefox for iOS is in the works. Few in the audience seem very put out by the news.
On iWatch rumors, Apple stock trading and more
Peter was a guest on this week’s Tech Night Owl podcast with Gene Steinberg.
Dad hacks Donkey Kong so his daughter can play as Pauline
A game developer dad hacked a Donkey Kong ROM so his daughter can play as Peach instead of Mario.
Seattle bar preemptively bans Google Glass
A Seattle dive bar has preemptively instituted a policy that prohibits its patrons from using Google’s forthcoming Glass eyewear.
EA calls SimCity launch ‘dumb,’ offers free PC game
EA’s disastrous SimCity launch has been marred by server problems, which they’re working hard to correct. They’re giving away a free PC game to afflicted players (and a Mac version is coming).