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Like Coffee and Donuts, Starbucks and Passbook in iOS 6 are Delicious Together
My weekly Starbucks run landed on the morning after Starbucks updated their iOS app with Passbook support. Made my morning that much brighter.
HTC Plays The Name Game, Nokia Gets Pwned
Who wins the Windows Phone name game? How about the one actually called "Windows Phone"?
The iPhone 5 I Would Have Released
iPhone 5 looks good enough for me, but let's face it, "good enough" isn't what people expect from Apple. If I was in charge, it would have been more awesome
iPad Mini: How It Might Look Based on Our Exclusive Photos
Based on our exclusive photos of an iPad Mini engineering sample, this is what we think it might look like in the glass and plastic flesh.
One Slate, One Convertible, Windows 8-Ready Tablets on the Way From Fujitsu
With or without Windows 8, Fujitsu's product cycle is moving forward. But worry not, their new Windows 7 tablets are built with the next version of Windows in mind.
Microsoft’s Perceptive Pixel Purchase a Plus for PixelSense
Microsoft's purchase of Perceptive Pixel, a giant touchscreen computer maker, points to big things to come.
Five Years Later and the iPhone is Almost an Adult
The iPhone launched five years ago, forever changing the computing landscape. And yet the iPhone's life has barely begun.
Did Microsoft Look at OEM Designs Before Launching Surface?
Analyst Patrick Moorhead claims Microsoft's OEM partners are "enraged" that Microsoft used their inside knowledge of OEM designs to build their new Surface tablet.
How Hardware Missteps Led to the Microsoft Surface (and Why The Tech Needs to be Licensed)
The New York Times describes the "hardware missteps" that led to the new Microsoft Surface. Reinforces my idea that Microsoft should license their Surface technology.
Keyboards Don’t Sell Tablets
Attention everyone who thinks a keyboard is the key to beating the iPad: 2009 called. They want their thoroughly disproved idea that tablets need keyboards back.
Microsoft Threw All Their Friends Under The Bus
Stunned. That's the only word to describe my reaction this week after seeing Microsoft turn on all their hardware partners as they reboot their entire strategy.
Microsoft Could Win It All With Surface
With the Surface tablet, Microsoft is now in direct competition with their hardware partners. Here's why it had to happen and how it might help not hurt relations.
The New Microsoft Surface, A Tablet for People Who Don’t Like Tablets
Okay, Microsoft, I admit it: I am impressed. As of right now, I expect to make the new Surface my next Windows tablet. I just wish it didn't look like it was designed for people who don't like tablets.
Leaked Tech Specs Describes “XBox Surface” with Tablet Device
Ahead of today's expected tablet-related announcement from Microsoft, gaming site Shifted2u has posted tech specs for "XBox Surface," a "Tablet Computing Device."
Apple’s iPad Siri Images Hint at Taller iPhone
Examining Apple's site for unannounced details on iOS 6, I noticed the Siri dialogue on iPad is too tall. Art error or hint of what's to come?
Steve Jobs Made First Call to an iPhone, Was Sent to Voicemail
How Steve Jobs' first iPhone call went to voice mail and other gems shared by former Apple "F**kchop", Andy Grignon.
Dual-Screen ASUS Taichi Convertible Tablet Goes Both Ways
Finally a convertible tablet that A) actually converts between slate and laptop modes and B) innovates over all the usual designs - the dual-screen ASUS Taichi.
ASUS 810 and 600 Windows 8 Tablets Debut at Computex
ASUS has shown off Intel-based Windows 8 and ARM-based Windows RT convertibles.
Two Things an Apple HDTV Set Needs
If Apple wants to get into the TV set business, the hardware needs to be great. No, not great. Superior to anything currently on the market, far beyond what most are predicting.
Why a Bigger (and Slower) iPhone Makes Sense
Lot of chatter recently about the next iPhone being bigger. I'm not quite buying it, but I do think a larger iPhone makes sense IF it's targeting the right audience, and that's not power users.
Bump Photos To Your Web Browser (Plus a Tip to Make it Work Better)
Sharing service Bump launches a service to bump photos to your PC over the web. Fun! Plus, I have a tip to make it work better.
John Malkovich Talks to Siri in New iPhone Ads, Not At All Creepy
Continuing their celebrity-based ad campaign for the iPhone 4S, Apple has released two new spots featuring John Malkovich, and they are everything you'd expect.
Three New ARMOR Rugged Tablets Deploy, Two Windows and an Android
Rugged tablets are on the march. DRS Technologies is deploying three new models, an update to the Windows 7-based X7, one with the same body running the Android OS, and a good old Windows 7 convertible.
Voice Control is for (Beach) Bums
While iCloud helped make my Hawaii trip worry-free tech-wise, the element of my iPhone I found most relaxing was Voice Control. If you ever question the value of voice control, an easy cure is to use it while walking to and along the beach.
Staying Blissfully Connected in Hawaii
Took a trip home to Hawaii the other week. A bit last minute so I had to leave the wife (and cats) behind. It was basically a repeat of a trip I'd taken six years ago. Not much changed there, but my connectivity options this time sure did.
iPhone Pummels Droid Again, A Sign More to Come?
I said all eyes should be on Verizon this quarter to see if Droid could push back the iPhone's advance. Well, it's here and it didn't.
Steve Who? Tim Cook Kneecapped Apple’s Rivals
With the news that Apple contract manufacturer Foxconn will raise wages to compensate for cutting hours, people are starting to wonder what this will mean for manufacturing costs in China.
Android Isn’t a Platform; It’s a Meta-Platform
Android isn't a platform; it's a meta-platform, a platform upon which other platforms are built.
Marvel Comics Saving Print Books with Digital ReEvolution
Marvel Comics rolled out a three-pronged digital strategy over the weekend intended to use digital power to save print comics. Will it work?
Super-Responsive Touch Tech from Microsoft Research (Video)
Today's touchscreens may seem instantly responsive, but Microsoft Research shows us how they could be so much faster.
Rumor: Senseg Touchscreen Texture Tech May Be the “Touch” in New iPad
Apple has something for us to see today. And touch. Could that "touch" be textured touchscreen technology from Senseg?
Ten Biggest Surprises Apple Could Unveil Today
Who knows what surprises the super-secretive Apple might have tomorrow? Here are ten Apple announcements that would be truly surprising.
Real artists ship
"Real artists ship" is one pearl of wisdom left by Steve Jobs that Apple seems to have taken to heart lately, and it's one that everyone else really needs to apply.
All Eyes Should Be On Verizon This Quarter
After losing on its home turf to the iPhone last quarter, the Droid brand is stepping up with its strongest showing yet, backed by new models and great deals. But will it be enough?
Windows 8 on ARM Shows Weakness, Not Strength
No support for current Windows applications. Office is still desktop-only. Windows on ARM (WOA) is a compromised "no-compromise experience" at a time when Microsoft needs to show more strength.
