May 2010
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Batman 3 Gets An Official Release Date | /Film →
July 20, 2012. Mark it down.
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Guess How Many Different Mobile Phone Models... →
The iPhone outsold 117 models — combined.
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“I need to talk to a lawyer. I think I have already said too much.”
– Sage Robert Wallower, the person who sold the prototype iPhone to Gizmodo, in a (short) interview with CNET. This thing keeps getting crazier and crazier.
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Motorola posts profit, strong sales; stock jumps →
The two key quotes:
However, it has lost its position as the largest U.S. maker of phones to Apple Inc. Motorola sold a total of 8.5 million phones in the quarter, while Apple sold 8.8 million iPhones.
and, maybe crazier:
Four years ago, when the Razr was still popular, Motorola sold 46.1 million phones in the first quarter.
Microsoft Cancels Innovative Courier Tablet... →
Microsoft has one product that I’m excited to see — and naturally, they kill it.
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“We think it will eventually ship, but we’re glad we didn’t hold our breath.”
– Steve Jobs on Flash for smartphones. This is my favorite quote from his 1,700 word post. He managed to italicize ”think” without italicizing it.
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The Final Details on the iPad's 3G Data Plans -... →
The details sound good. An easy way to view how much data you’ve used, and notifications when you’re running low. I’m still very much debating getting the 3G version. I have a WiFi test unit, and it’s great, but it would be nice to have the option to use it anywhere.
My biggest holdup, of course, is AT&T’s shit network. I could use a MiFi unit I guess, but...
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iPhone Owners Downloading Opera Mini, But Are They... →
Good question. I know that I, like everyone else, downloaded it immediately. Then I used it once or twice — and haven’t opened it since. It has many of the same problems I outlined here.
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10 Hours
Of all the things that impress me about the iPad so far, definitely one of the biggest is its battery life.
Most of the time when companies (including Apple) claim a certain battery life, actual product usage never comes close to that because those are under optimal conditions using minimal settings. For example, I have one of the new MacBook Pros which Apple says will get 8 to 9 hours of battery...
I didn’t spend my money on Apple stock, and all I... →
Interesting, but one major problem: if everyone bought the stock rather than the products, the company’s stock wouldn’t be $272, it would be $0. Because Apple would be long-since out-of-business.
“Even traveling at the same rate as the fastest rocket ever launched,...”
– ‘Avatar’ renews interest in extra-solar habitats - USATODAY.com Time to where the fictional Pandora is.
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Like-o-matic, a totally random thing by Kyle... →
A simple bookmarklet to add Facebook Like button functionality to any page you’re visiting. Nice.
“Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs personally monitors the so-called carry...”
– Apple Probably Will Limit Pre-Release Use of Devices - Bloomberg.com Micro-managing at its finest.
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“In other words, Agnilux technology could help Google run its software platforms...”
– Brad Stone and Ashlee Vance on Google buying Agnilux. As I said, war.
“For all two of you out there, thank you, FriendFeed users”
– FriendFeed cofounder Bret Taylor (now with Facebook)
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“Someone has it backwards—it is HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and H.264 (all...”
– Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller
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Some Quick Initial iPad Thoughts
So. I finally have an iPad. As you may remember, I was in Japan when it launched, so I had to watch from afar as everyone went ape-shit over it. Now I have mine. And while I’ve used it before (for about 20 minutes after its unveiling at the Apple event in January), I’m going to throughly use it for a while before I do any sort of definitive review. The hype is still just too strong.
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“Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the future of MGM and the failure...”
– Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of Eon Productions Ugh.
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Matthew Weiner wants Mad Men to end in 2012 | The... →
The best show on TV, like the world, will end in 2012.
While I’m a little bummed, I think this is the right call. Far too many great shows go on far too long and stop being great. It’s better to burn out than fade away.
[via Kottke]
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The Glass iPhone? →
Sounds good to me. I never liked the iPhone’s plastic back. It’s the one part of the device that looks and feels somewhat cheap. The first-generation aluminum was much better, but yes, probably raised some radio issues.
Bring on the glass iPhone.
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There And Back Again, A Blogger's Tale
I did it. I survived vacation.
Yes, that sounds lame, but I wasn’t sure how easy it would be to not work for 16 consecutive days since I had never taken a real vacation before. And at times, it wasn’t that easy to just not work. But it was definitely worth it. And I hope to do the same thing at least once a year from here on out.
When Sarah and I set the dates for the trip, early...
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WatchBaseball In Japan (by MG Siegler)
After a grand slam to put the Giants up 4-1 over the rival Tigers.
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Anonymous asked: Isn't Japan awesome?
