First look at Fassbender and Rogen as Steve Jobs and Wozniak in upcoming Sorkin biopic | 9to5Mac

First look at Fassbender and Rogen as Steve Jobs and Wozniak in upcoming Sorkin biopic | 9to5Mac: "As filming for the announced Steve Jobs biopic continues, first at Steve Jobs’ childhood home, then at the Flint Center where the original Macintosh was unveiled, the first photos of Michael Fassbender and Seth Rogen as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak have appeared."

I think Ashton Kutcher was a much better fit than Fassbender.

Steve Jobs biopic filming at Flint Center for key Macintosh unveiling scene (Pictures) | 9to5Mac

Steve Jobs biopic filming at Flint Center for key Macintosh unveiling scene (Pictures) | 9to5Mac: "Filming for the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic written by Aaron Sorkin has been spotted at the Flint Center at De Anza college, the venue where Steve Jobs unveiled the original Mac in 1984."

1984

Android hits historic sales landmark: one billion smartphones shipped last year | 9to5Google

Android hits historic sales landmark: one billion smartphones shipped last year | 9to5Google: "We noted 18 months ago that Android could be on track to ship a billion devices in 2014, tablets included, and Strategy Analytics has just revealed that the tablets weren’t needed: more than a billion Android smartphones were sold last year."

I think the most interesting number in this article is the Microsoft number (40M).

Apple announces 1 billion iOS devices sold | 9to5Mac

Apple announces 1 billion iOS devices sold | 9to5Mac: "Today during Apple’s Q1 earnings call with investors, CEO Tim Cook announced that the company sold its billionth iOS device back in November."

That's a lot of millions. Let's get that iOS lean and mean so the older devices are functional again. I'm talking iPad2 & iPod 4G.

Facebook Acquires QuickFire To Bolster Its Video Streaming Speeds

Facebook Acquires QuickFire To Bolster Its Video Streaming Speeds: "In 2015, Facebook looks as if it will place a significant focus on its video capabilities. To further that goal, it has acquired a company that will help improve its streaming speeds. The social media giant has scooped up QuickFire Networks, a technology company that focuses on network infrastructure."

QuickFire is the new Akamai.

Google will reportedly launch their own wireless service this year

Google will reportedly launch their own wireless service this year: "After what seems like years of rumors and speculation, the oft hit-or-miss publication The Information is now reporting from several sources close to the matter that Google is gearing up to launch their own wireless service later this year. Codenamed ‘Nova,’ the service — which will run on a combination of T-mobile and Sprint towers — will see Google acting as an MVNO, similar to StraightTalk, Simple Mobile, and other competing prepaid wireless services."

I love the Google.

Amazon expands original content program with feature films as Apple TV adds more live sports

Amazon expands original content program with feature films as Apple TV adds more live sports: "Amazon's plans include the production of 12 movies each year, Amazon Studios chief Roy Price said on Monday. Each film will debut in theaters before arriving on Amazon Prime Instant Video less than two months after their theatrical release, compared to the typical 9-month lag time for Hollywood films."

Hoyo!

Samsung hires former president of Jony Ive's old design studio for global initiative

Samsung hires former president of Jony Ive's old design studio for global initiative: "Looking to freshen up its product range, Samsung in January found a new head of global design in Don-tae Lee, former co-president of a London-based design consultancy called Tangerine, which had Apple SVP of Design Jony Ive as one of its earliest employees."

Hey-oh!

Camera crews arrive at Steve Jobs’ childhood home as production on biopic finally begins | 9to5Mac

Camera crews arrive at Steve Jobs’ childhood home as production on biopic finally begins | 9to5Mac: "The Sony- Universal-produced Steve Jobs biopic starring Michael Fassbender has finally started filming after what seemed like an endless array of cast and crew changes. CNET spotted production crews setting up at the Los Altos childhood home of Steve Jobs earlier today."

Steve Jobs biopic (another one). I liked the Ashton Kutcher film. I was glad they covered some of the true, less flattering aspects of Jobs.