Fitbit looks to challenge Apple Watch with new acquisitions

Fitbit looks to challenge Apple Watch with new acquisitions: "Fitbit in December bought indie smartwatch firm Pebble in a deal that gives the company access to software, patents and engineering talent it needs to fight Apple in the wearable arena. "

The glove has been thrown down!

Apple on track to launch three new iPads in spring 2017, but none of them mini

Apple on track to launch three new iPads in spring 2017, but none of them mini: "Though it hasn't been updated since 2015, the 7.9-inch iPad mini won't be among the trio of new iPads Apple is expected to introduce this spring, instead sticking to larger form factors, according to a new report."

You can't improve on perfection. OK, maybe a little.

Video demonstrates old 'Acorn OS' interface considered for iPhone prior to iOS

Video demonstrates old 'Acorn OS' interface considered for iPhone prior to iOS: "Avid product leaker Sonny Dickson has published looks at the Apple "Acorn OS" operating system, thought to be at the core of early Apple iPhone prototypes.

Reako, leako!

Fraud in Silicon Valley: Startups Show Their Unethical Underside

Fraud in Silicon Valley: Startups Show Their Unethical Underside: "That’s not what startups are about. Same for WrkRiot, the startup that abruptly shut down after an employee accused it of forging wire-transfer documents. Or Skully, the failed maker of smart motorcycle helmets, being sued for “fraudulent bookkeeping.” Or ScoreBig, the struggling ticketing site being sued by brokers."

It's like 1999 all over again.

Twitter debuts live 360-degree video posts powered by Periscope

Twitter debuts live 360-degree video posts powered by Periscope: "With the new feature rolling out today, users can view and interact with live 360-degree footage directly in the Twitter or Periscope apps. "

All for one and one for all.

Stoicism: Silicon Valley tech workers are reading Ryan Holiday to use an ancient philosophy as a life hack — Quartz

Stoicism: Silicon Valley tech workers are reading Ryan Holiday to use an ancient philosophy as a life hack — Quartz: "to give a simple overview, Stoicism advocates developing four virtues: courage, temperance (namely self-control), justice (which they saw as treating all others with fairness), and having the practical wisdom to navigate complicated situations. "

Be stoic, of course, and check the stock price on your Apple Watch.

Twitter iOS app integrates Periscope-based live video, Instagram adds bookmarking support

Twitter iOS app integrates Periscope-based live video, Instagram adds bookmarking support: "Though Twitter previously supported live video, until today tapping on a button simply redirected people to the separate Periscope app. Now users can tap a "live" icon when composing a tweet and broadcasting will start from within Twitter, complete with normal Periscope features like hearts and comments, and links on Twitter timelines."/p>

Twitter is so undervalued. You don't see any other mobile apps toppling world governments or breaking critical news stories. Yeah, it's about Flappy Bird and Khardashian selfies, riiiiight.

Silicon Valley Owes Its Success To This Tech Genius You’ve Never Heard Of | Smart News | Smithsonian

Silicon Valley Owes Its Success To This Tech Genius You’ve Never Heard Of | Smart News | Smithsonian: "Born on this day in 1927, Noyce was responsible for a number of computer firsts: he was instrumental to inventing the microchip, he co-founded Intel and he played an important part in lobbying Washington on behalf of Silicon Valley. All this, and he even mentored Apple founder Steve Jobs, writes Leslie Berlin in The Man Behind the Microchip: Robert Noyce and the Invention of Silicon Valley. "

So long and thanks for all the fish.

A decade later, ad team behind iconic 'Get a Mac' campaign recounts development & production

A decade later, ad team behind iconic 'Get a Mac' campaign recounts development & production: "Stars John Hodgman, Justin Long and the ad team responsible for Apple's 'Mac vs. PC' campaign —launched in conjunction with the Intel Mac —recently got together and talked about the evolution of the concept, other celebrity ad campaigns proposed and scuttled, and the difficulties of working with perfectionist Steve Jobs."

Dang!