January 2010
The iPad And Chrome OS Netbooks Are On A Collision... →
by MG Siegler
“We don’t know how to build a $500 computer that’s not a piece of junk.”
“Netbooks aren’t better at anything.”
Those two quotes are both from Apple CEO Steve Jobs. The first was during an earnings call in late 2008 when Jobs fielded a question about why Apple wasn’t cutting prices amid the rising success of netbooks. The second came on Wednesday as Jobs was unveiling the iPad.
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Amazon's recommendations for me today:
• Bodum Brazil French Press
• The French Laundry Cookbook
• Classic Pipe with leather case
• Larousse Gastronomique
• The United States of Tara
It’s a little scary how well they know my tastes.
Get real, geeks: The iPad is the Apple for Mum,... →
This is a guest post by Daniel Tenner, CTO and co-founder of Woobius, a web-based document sharing tool for architects, engineers and designers. Woobius is his second start-up. Daniel spent four years consulting at Accenture with large investment banks. One day, he decided that there were more exciting and fun things to do in the world, and went start-upping instead. He holds a Masters in Physics...
The state of the union - The Atlantic
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Little sign of a reset that I could see. The speech emphasized jobs and the economy over healthcare reform, but that would have made sense even if the political landscape had not shifted. As for the poll numbers, as for Massachusetts, they might never have happened. He mentioned Scott Brown’s victory only obliquely, and in way that denied it any significance.
I know it’s an election...
RELEVANT Magazine - Straight Talk About Debt →
Dave Ramsey helps you tackle that New Year’s Resolution to get out of debt.
It’s the beginning of 2010 and if you’re like a lot of people, getting a tighter reign on your finances is one of those big New Year’s Resolutions. And it’s a good resolution to make. In the face of hard economic times, it’s absolutely critical to be a good steward of your resources. It all starts with getting out...
I like you so much better when you're naked!
(via skycandy)
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Is America Addicted to Information? - The Atlantic... →
by Derek Thompson
All information wants to be free is the the unofficial slogan of the Internet age, but is true? Nick Carrargues that we spend more on information now than ever before — what with Internet service, cable service, phone bills, and other information service fees. Alan Jacobs from The New Atlantis takes Carr’s observation somewhere very interesting…
One of...
Pirates Are The Music Industry’s Most Valuable... →
Once again the music industry has come out with disappointing results for physical music sales, which they blame entirely on file-sharing. What they failed to mention though, is that their findings show that music pirates are buying more digital music than the average music consumer. Since digital music is the future, pirates are the industry’s most valuable customers.
Have you ever heard one of...
Can't believe this is really Conan's last show.
Bioshock 2 DRM: SecuROM, activation limits, and... →
Does DRM enter into your buying decisions? Bioshock 2 on the PC will utilize both SecuROM and a low number of activations to try to keep the game safe from those dirty pirates… who are probably already playing it and laughing at you.
Comatose - Skillet
Gluttony, Greed, Wrath and Other Taxable Sins -... →
Katherine Mangu-Ward
New York is out for blood, wine, and cola. This week, Gov. David Paterson released a budget proposal. His goal: To eliminate the state’s $7.4 billion budget deficit. His budget includes $5.5 billion in cuts and $1 billion in tax increases. The coverage of his budget might make you think that Paterson decided to do what other governors (ahem, Arnold) have shied away...