2013-01-30

Steve Jobs action figure rears articulated head again

Steve Jobs action figure rears articulated head again: "A 12-inch collectible action figure depicting late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is once again for sale on a Japanese site, marking at least the second time in a year that a figurine company has attempted to cash in on Jobs' likeness."

sJobs Mini.

2013-01-27

Wozniak on jOBS biopic: 'So far from anything that really happened'

Wozniak on jOBS biopic: 'So far from anything that really happened': "Wozniak's comments came after a sneak peek of Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad as Jobs and Wozniak debuted on the Internet Thursday. Speaking to 'Good Morning America' this week, the Apple co-founder was harshly critical of the first footage to emerge from the film."

This is entertaining! I'm only Woz, was there, was alive at the time.

2013-01-24

First footage of Ashton Kutcher as Apple's Steve Jobs emerges

First footage of Ashton Kutcher as Apple's Steve Jobs emerges: "The clip, obtained by ETonline, shows Kutcher (as Jobs) excitedly attempting to convey to Gad (as Wozniak) how important the Wozniak's nascent operating system is. "

Ashton Kutcher announces the Apple ][e.

2013-01-18

Crowdfunding Efforts Draw Suspicion - Jean Eaglesham - News - AllThingsD

Crowdfunding Efforts Draw Suspicion - Jean Eaglesham - News - AllThingsD: "Regulators are scrutinizing about 200 websites set up by entrepreneurs to profit from a more lenient law on the sale of shares in small companies."

Bankers will always find novel ways to steal investor money. It's endemic.

2013-01-16

With Help From Fusion-io, Facebook's Data Centers Are Going All Flash - Arik Hesseldahl - News - AllThingsD

With Help From Fusion-io, Facebook's Data Centers Are Going All Flash - Arik Hesseldahl - News - AllThingsD: "Flynn, who only half in jest refers to hard drives as ‘spinning rust,’ says that once data centers convert to all flash, their energy requirements become a little looser."

Say goodbye to spinning rust!

2013-01-11

Apple to receive technical Emmy award for streaming TV content to mobile devices

Apple to receive technical Emmy award for streaming TV content to mobile devices: "Apple will be awarded a Technology & Engineering Emmy on Thursday for its work on streaming tech that allows mobile device users to view TV content in real time without requiring specialized production hardware. "

I stream, you stream, we all stream for ustream.

2013-01-09

Cox reveals future live streaming, remote control iPad app | Electronista

Cox reveals future live streaming, remote control iPad app | Electronista: "Cox Communications has shown off a new version of its mobile app, which it hopes will give a more personalized TV experience to customers."

I call this the future of "television".

America in Need of National and Local Bandwidth Initiatives - Blair Levin and Ellen Satterwhite - Voices - AllThingsD

America in Need of National and Local Bandwidth Initiatives - Blair Levin and Ellen Satterwhite - Voices - AllThingsD: "South Korea is now number one in the world for computer download speeds, and the U.S. has fallen to number 15."

It's amazing how such seemingly small things can have a marked impact on the economy.

2013-01-03

'jOBS' biopic to hit theaters in April

'jOBS' biopic to hit theaters in April: "Open Road Films and Five Star Feature films on Thursday announced that distribution agreements are in place for the Steve Jobs biopic 'jOBS,' which will arrive in theaters sometime in April. "

The photo comparison between Kutcher and the real Jobs is compelling. Check it!