A recent CIO Journal post at the Wall Street Journal has us wondering just how stupid some bloggers at mainstream tech pubs really are.
Why Game Center for Mountain Lion is a big deal
Game Center is coming to Mountain Lion, and this is a big deal for gamers. Read on for why.
State Department considers big Kindle deal
The State Department is considering a deal with Amazon that could result in up to $16 million Kindles being sold for overseas language programs. The iPad isn’t being considered.
Klout for iPhone adds Swipe to +K, Search, account switching
Klout for iPhone gets a big bump with its 1.5 release, which is now available for download from the App Store.
Why is it always the high school kids?
Philiip Elmer-DeWitt takes a look at Mark Gurman, an 18-year old wunderkind writing for 9to5Mac.
More confusion, clarification on new iMacs, Mac Pros
Apple PR has further clarified statements from executives about the Mac Pro and iMac’s future.
Messages for Mac beta disappears ahead of Mountain Lion launch
Apple has apparently pulled its Messages beta for Mac ahead of Mountain Lion’s release next month.
Pogue: new iMac, Mac Pro designs in 2013
David Pogue says an Apple executive told him that redesigns to the Mac Pro and iMac are coming in 2013.
Retina display MacBook Pro puts an end to the 17-inch
The Retina Display MacBook Pro has made the 17-inch MacBook Pro an anachronism, which is probably why Apple quietly put the latter model to rest this week.
Apple updates Thunderbolt software for GigE adapter
Apple has updated its Thunderbolt software to support the newly announced Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter.
Apple posts WWDC keynote video
Apple has posted a video feed of its WWDC keynote.
AirPort Express reborn as dual-band base station
Apple introduced on Monday a new AirPort Express with dual-band 802.11n support and a spiffy new case design.
Mac Pro gets stealthy, minor update
The Mac Pro got a very minor refresh on Monday, with a 12-core system replacing the 8-core standard configuration clocked at the same speed.
iOS 6 introduces 200 new features
iOS 6 will bow this fall for iPhone 3GS and higher, iPad 2 and newer and fourth-gen iPod touch, and it sports more than 200 new features.
Mountain Lion ships in July for $20
Apple plans to ship OS X Mountain Lion – with 200 new features, including Game Center support, Power Nap and improvements to Safari – in July for $20.
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro refreshed, MacBook Air Retina Display model offered
Apple unveiled refreshed MacBook and MacBook Air models, with a 15.4-inch “Retina Display” version also available.
Judge is sick and tired of Apple and Motorola’s bullshit, tosses case
The judge responsible for hearing Apple’s case against Motorola has unceremoniously tossed it all together.
Legendary SF author Ray Bradbury dies at 91
Legendary SF writer Ray Bradbury has passed away at 91 years old.
Facebook ‘Privacy Notice’ is utter horseshit
Mat Honan drops some knowledge about the latest Facebook idiocy making the rounds.
TiVo countersues Cisco over DVR patents
TiVo is countersuing Cisco as the two companies escalate hostilities over alleged DVR patent infringement.
Apple denied ban on Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet on procedural grounds
Apple has been denied a request to ban importation of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 until a Federal appeals court rules.
On designing user interfaces for ‘The Avengers’
A look at the process behind the design of the user interface for the computers in The Avengers, along with the tools of the trade.
How Facebook ‘Likes’ become ads
A look at how Facebook turns your personal “Likes” into ads.
iOS gamers will bathe in blood with Carmageddon’s release this summer
The carnage-filled racing game Carmageddon makes its triumphant return on iOS this summer, and it’ll be free – at least at first.
Steve Jobs D: All Things Digital appearances available for download
Steve Jobs’ six appearances at the D: All Things Digital conferences have been compiled and are now available for download as video or audio podcasts.
Geek It Up Radio episode 11
Peter joined Chris Stanton and Gene Marques on their “Geek It Up Radio” podcast this week.
A brief history of HyperCard
It’s HyperCard’s 25th anniversary!
Rolling Stone magazine takes notice of Mastered for iTunes
Steve Knopper for Rolling Stone: Mastered for iTunes unofficially began last year, when producer Rick Rubin was frustrated with his inability to make the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ I’m With You sound as dynamic in the AAC format as it … Continued
The EFF can suck it
The Electronic Frontier Foundation calls iOS a “crystal prison.” Ridiculous.
Facebook stock tumble continues
Facebook’s stock value took another slide in Tuesday trading as investors bet on the stock’s future performance.