eWorld was introduced by Apple in June of 1994 as an online service exclusively for Macintoshes.
This article takes me back. The Internet was very different back then.
Internet Explorer parody ad
It’s a parody of Microsoft’s “Child of the 90s” video.
Setting up a Mac media server
Shawn Blanc outlines how he setup his media server and what he’s using it for. I love that he puts “nerd scores” in too.
Microsoft Surface Pro reviews are in
John Gruber rounds up some of the Surface Pro reviews and adds some of his smart commentary. Mac Rumors also posted a few links to reviews.
None of them seem to be particularly good.
iPhone rights in Brazil
Marcus Mendes, who lives in Brazil, posted his thoughts on the “iPhone” situation.
Female Entrepreneurs
Help grow the list.
About iPad market share
The mainstream media had a field day last week when market research firm IDC revealed that Apple’s iPad market share had fallen slightly, while its competitors were on the rise. While organizations like the Wall Street Journal seemed to revel in the news, the stories were a bit misleading.
Two-year-old Android phone receives 15-month-old software update
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Apple warns against jailbreaking
Apple’s position seems clear.
Blogger vs journalist
A New Jersey Superior Court judge recently ordered a blogger to defend her status as a journalist and explain why the state’s shield law applies to her in order to avoid revealing the names of government officials she accused of wrongdoing.
The never ending debate.
HTML5 media players
Good selection of pre-built players and do-it-yourself pointers.
The bizarre company at Macworld Expo
What an incredible story told by Lex Friedman. Especially this part when Lex was asking the guy at the booth some questions:
“I’m done talking to you,” he said, as he moved to position himself directly in front of my face. His expression had gone from brusque to combative. “Did you hear me? I’m done talking to you.”
I’ll tell you what — that wouldn’t have ended the way he anticipated if he did that to me.
Journalist says her tweets are not publishable
Clearly she didn’t understand “public.”
HP picks at Dell’s bones
“Dell has a very tough road ahead. The company faces an extended period of uncertainty and transition that will not be good for its customers. And with a significant debt load, Dell’s ability to invest in new products and services will be extremely limited. Leveraged buyouts tend to leave existing customers and innovation at the curb. We believe Dell’s customers will now be eager to explore alternatives, and HP plans to take full advantage of that opportunity.”
That’s cold.
Bluetooth talking glove
I still want a shoe phone.
Apple highlights independent book authors
Apple began highlighting independent authors in a new section of iBookstore called “Breakout Books.” Great idea.
The goal of the Product Manager
Rian van der Merwe:
Executive buy-in is a prerequisite for success, so make sure that it’s well understood that even though everyone gets a voice, not everyone gets to decide.
That may very well be the most difficult part for a lot of PMs.
Skeuomorphism, what is it?
If you have any questions about Skeuomorphism, you should read this.
Apple’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
There are all kinds of app goodies for that special someone in your life.
iPhone grabs global web usage lead from Nokia
According to the independent website analytics company StatCounter, Apple had a nice 25.86 percent of mobile Internet usage in January 2013. Although that was a decline of 2.81 percent compared to the same month in 2012, Nokia’s share in the same period fell from 37.67 percent to 22.15 percent, a significant decline.
How to listen
Seth Godin:
The best way to honor someone who has said something smart and useful is to say something back that is smart and useful. The other way to honor them is to go do something with what you learned.
Great advice.
Creating a collapsing header effect
Very cool if you want to keep the menus available to your readers.
iPhone survives 2000 foot drop
Chris Santacroce was paragliding Thursday in Draper near Lone Peak when his iPhone slipped out of his pocket and fell some 2000 feet to the ground.
He didn’t even know it. “I land and I’m checking my pockets. It’s not there,” he said.
Tough iPhone.
MGWordCounter
My latest chunk of open-source code is very simple: MGWordCounter provides live word-counting for NSTextViews on OS X and UITextViews on iOS.
Another useful bit of code from Matt Gemmell.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 explodes injuring man
Well there’s something the iPhone doesn’t do.
“Fucking Eric Schmidt is a fucking pussy” and other crazy CEO quotes
There are just so many good ones in here. [Via DF]
Lessons from a founder
Om Malik gives us some valuable lessons that he’s learned over the years.
Google Play apps are perfectly fine, no malware here
Now apps found on Google Play can infect your computer. Brilliant strategy Google.
The BlackBerry 10 problem
I made fun of BlackBerry and its co-CEOs for quite some time. While I had good reason to do it, I wasn’t against a BlackBerry comeback. However, with the launch behind us, I don’t think they did enough to get themselves off the ropes. […]
Microsoft to put $2 billion into Dell buyout
Microsoft Corp is expected to invest around $2 billion in the deal, while private equity firm Silver Lake is expected to put in about $1 billion, the source said. Michael Dell is expected to roll over his roughly 16 percent stake and put in some of his own money so he has control of the company, the source added.