Apple issues new Boot Camp support software, Compressor fixes

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Now you can run 64-bit Windows on your Mac.

Apple issued two versions of its Boot Camp Support Software on Tuesday, both of which contain Windows Support Software (Windows Drivers) needed to run 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows 8 on Intel-based Macs.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings weighs in on talk of Verizon throttling Netflix streams

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Last week saw a blog post (and no, that’s not me) intimating that Verizon was throttling Netflix streams.

Now there’s an update from a Netflix analyst, quoting Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

That update comes to us via a note from J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth, who says he’s been talking to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and CFO David Wells, and they told him they don’t think cable and telco companies are hampering the company’s video streams.

Anmuth doesn’t have much to report on the topic, so here are his comments in their entirety: ”Netflix does not seem overly concerned regarding Net Neutrality, and continues to believe that violations would be escalated quickly. Netflix also indicated that it has no evidence or belief that its service is being throttled.”

Apple promotes Denise Young Smith to run HR, Joel Podolny to run Apple University

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From Apple:

“We are excited that Denise Young Smith will expand her role to lead Apple’s worldwide human resources organization,” [spokesperson] Huguet wrote in an e-mail. “Apple University is an increasingly important resource within the company as we continue to grow, so Joel Podolny will be focusing full-time on developing and scaling the University he helped establish.”

Everything you ever wanted to know about curling

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OK, maybe not everything, but I did find this a helpful intro to the sport. I’m not sure why, but curling has become my second favorite Olympic sport to watch (behind hockey, of course, and just ahead of the strangely exciting biathlon).

Forbes interview with Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen

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“Flappy Bird was designed to play in a few minutes when you are relaxed,” says Dong Nguyen, in an exclusive interview, his first since he pulled the plug on the app. “But it happened to become an addictive product. I think it has become a problem. To solve that problem, it’s best to take down Flappy Bird. It’s gone forever.”

Fascinating how much this story has grown beyond the traditional Apple press blogs.

Bill Gates does Reddit “Ask Me Anything”

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I love Reddit AMAs. To me, they give a chance to really get to know someone, to learn things you’d never learn otherwise. I would love the chance to share a meal with Bill Gates. This is as close as I’m ever going to come.

Carl Icahn drops his Apple stock buyback proposal

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In an open letter to Apple shareholders, Icahn expressed disappointment that proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services recommended that Apple shareholders vote against the $50B buyback and will drop his proposal. The text of the letter is in the post.

Chevy runs new Siri commercial

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Under the tagline “The New Connected Chevrolet Equinox”, Chevy’s ad shows off their new Siri integration. Continue to the post for the video.

50th anniversary of Beatles on Ed Sullivan celebrated with new Apple TV channel

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Earlier today, Apple celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ appearance on the The Ed Sullivan Show by adding a new Beatles Apple TV channel.

It was 50 years ago Sunday, on Feb. 9, 1964, that 60 percent of American TVs tuned in to watch The Beatles make their U.S. television debut on “Sullivan.” That event is considered a milestone in American culture, bringing about the “Beatlemania” craze that swept the nation.

Apple speaks out against patent trolls

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Apple takes on the patent trolls. There are quotes from a public filing with the FTC as well as from an amicus brief on a patent fees case. Apple makes its position quite clear.

Flappy Bird no longer available on the App Store

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Yesterday, we posted about developer Dong Nguyen’s intent to take the wildly successful app Flappy Bird down from the App Store, tweeting:

I am sorry ‘Flappy Bird’ users, 22 hours from now, I will take ‘Flappy Bird’ down. I cannot take this anymore.

Seems Nguyen followed through on his promise. Flappy Bird is gone.

The very last moment of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

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As has been widely publicized, Jimmy Fallon is moving on from his late night show to become the new host of the Tonight Show. Here’s the very last little bit of his last show. If the muppets don’t do it for you, just skip ahead to 3:40 and watch him walk off into the sunset. Watch to the end. Nice. [Embedded video]

Baxter, the easy to train, affordable, industrial robot

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Baxter is a fascinating step in the evolution of industrial robots. Baxter is relatively inexpensive (far cheaper than the previous generation) and is easy to train to do most physical things a human can do. Targeted at smaller companies who need to do small mechanical assembly line runs, Baxter is to assembly line robotics what the 3D printer is to large die-cut manufacturing.

Be sure to check out the embedded video as well as the linked writeup.

Stories of the Saturday Night Live after-party

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I’m a self-professed comedy nerd and I grew up with Saturday Night Live. The creative people who wrote and produced each week’s show and the actors who brought those memorable characters to life made the after and after-after parties the stuff of legend. Great read.