December 2008
Contract-free iPhones selling in France →
Filed under: iPhone
When Apple was planning to sell the iPhone in France, Orange was identified as the exclusive carrier. The problem was that France prohibits a carrier lock to extend…
HP's MediaSmart works with Time Machine, iTunes →
Filed under: Hardware, Peripherals, iTunes
Earlier this week, HP announced the availability of two new home servers, the MediaSmart ex485 and ex487. It’s true that both are based on…
Rumors swirling around new iMacs →
Filed under: Macworld, Rumors, iMac
It seems that an upgraded iMac is a shoe-in at Macworld Expo in January. It’s a consumer show, and the iMac is Apple’s consumer desktop. Plus, it…
Mac vs. PC - More than meets the eye →
Filed under: Humor, Multimedia
We’re late to the party on this one, but it absolutely still deserves attention. Created by Nick Greenlee as a short visual effects piece,…
Windows XP availability extended to May →
Twitter as a search engine →
Pale Imitation →
Apple Expo Paris has been cancelled →
Filed under: Other Events
You may remember that Steve Jobs attended Apple Expo Paris in 2005 after undergoing successful pancreatic cancer surgery, but didn’t deliver the keynote speech….
Portable Wiki →
StickyScreen →
Apple pulls out of Macworld Expo →
Thoughts on Apple's last Macworld Expo keynote →
Filed under: Macworld, Analysis / Opinion, Steve Jobs
Late yesterday, Apple surprised pundits, fans and presumably IDG by announcing that Macworld Expo 2009 would be their last as an…
How we record →
Gifts for the Twitter addict →
Gift Guide for the Twitter addict →
Filed under: Hardware, Humor, Software, Internet, Internet Tools, Holidays
From applications to new friends, finding the right gift for the Twitter addict isn’t as easy as…
Record a multi-participant podcast with GarageBand →
Filed under: Multimedia, Podcasting
A few months ago, I started recording a podcast with some friends. At that time, our process was to gather everyone into one Skype call and record…
What’s your Greatest Hit story? →
What’s your greatest story? →
Somedays, you just can’t get rid of a bomb →
Let’s revamp talk shows →
Burger King’s revolting “Whopper Virgins” campaign →
The Enterprise Finds Her Voice →
Activate your iPhone from home →
Filed under: iPhone
For me, the best part of buying my original iPhone was the activation process. After giving the guy at the AT&T Store my money, he popped my unopened iPhone into a bag…
Test →
Happy birthday, mouse! →
Filed under: Hardware, Apple History
It was 40 years ago this week that Douglas Engelbart gave the first public demonstration of what would become the modern computer…
iPhone coming to South Korea →
Filed under: iPhone
After much delay, the iPhone is finally coming to South Korea. The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) had been requiring handsets to use the locally-built WIPI…
iPhone is #3 on Time's gadgets list →
Filed under: Apple Corporate, iPhone
Apple has long been a darling of Time Magazine’s tech writers. Just take a look at the history The iPhone is 2007’s Gadget of the Year The…
Very useful iPhone tips →
Filed under: Hardware, Tips and tricks, iPhone
The blog Tap Tap Tap has posted a wonderful list to 10 iPhone tips and tricks you should know, including taking a screenshot (here’s …
Long day is over →
An Apple in your kitchen →
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Hardware, Apple
“Welcome to Audrey.” With those three words, I experienced my first Internet appliance. 3Com’s Audrey was meant to deliver…
An Apple in your kitchen →
OpeniMac is now selling Mac clones →
Filed under: Hardware, OS
The thing about clones is, they keep regenerating. The latest manufacturer we’ve noticed, Argentina-based OpeniMac, has begun selling Mac clones.
As if…
Munich Apple Store opening draws huge crowd →
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Retail
Here’s a familiar story — an Apple Store opening draws a huge crowd. This time, the store in question was Germany’s very first….
Silicon iPhone case aids the visually impaired →
Filed under: Accessories, iPhone
The Invisual iPhone case by Critica is unique, having been designed for the blind and visually impaired. It encloses the entire device and features…
Your iPhone and salty language →
Filed under: Tips and tricks, iPhone, iPod touch
Some of you may have noticed that your iPhone or iPod touch is a bit prudish. Type a salty word and you’ll likely be presented with a…
If this doesn’t move you, nothing will →
iRingPro offers "professional" ringtones →
Filed under: Multimedia, iPhone
Like many of you, I love the convenience and fun of owning a mobile phone. However, I detest loud and obnoxious ring tones, not to mention the…
Flickr videos now iPhone compatible →
Filed under: Multimedia, Portables, Internet, iPhone, iPod touch
The folks at Flickr have released some good news today. Specifically, their mobile site at m.flickr.com has…
Apple: Psystar clones part of a larger conspiracy →
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware
Earlier this year, manufacturer Psystar began selling computers capable of running Mac OS X Leopard. They’ve gotten the Mac community’s…