So today Apple launched their long expected/anticipated/wanted/drooled over tablet-like device. [I have to say… gdgt.com’s live coverage was the only live blogger that didn’t time-out on me while I was watching. Gizmodo and Engagdet both went down, possibly because of the larger (?) viewership. Yay for gdgt.com!] Here are the crucial specs: 1/2inch thick 1.5lbs … Continued
Yelp = Yahoo?
Yelp.com has reportedly turned down an offer from Google for over $500million (everybody says “half a billion dollars!!!” to make it sound bigger). Hmmm. If you haven’t heard of Yelp, seriously, what rock are you living under? Arguably the best place on the net to find reviews of restaurants, businesses, etc. It’s the place to … Continued
Internet Surveillance
Oh you thought Big Brother was just a story in a book did you? Interesting posting from Christopher Soghoian on his blog slight paranoia. “8 million Reasons for Real Surveillance Oversight” Here’s a little snapshot from the article (emphasis mine): Sprint Nextel provided law enforcement agencies with its customers’ (GPS) location information over 8 million … Continued
Avatar. Must. See.
From IGN, via AICN. Click the image below to visit IGN.com and see this video (you can also download HD versions). It details all the tech of the Humans in the Avatar movie. There are big robots, big guns, helicopter looking things, some stuff that looks like the Marine’s equipment in Aliens. GREAT stuff. This … Continued
iPhone has been RickRolled
At first glance it’s kinda funny. There is a worm on the loose (specifically in Australia) that will login to your iphone and change the default wallpaper to Rick Astley, essentially RickRolling you. (link from Gizmodo) Yes, laughs and chuckles, my friends… However, the problem is the “how” they changed your wallpaper. You see, if … Continued