January 2006
5 posts
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Google Video Store - the downfall of a giant?
Its a sad, sad day, at least in my opinion! Google has entered the video purchase/download business, and is officially the biggest competitor to Apples iTunes for TV show purchases. Google was one of my favorite tech companies, one that always delivered innovation to the consumer, using open source and free products. Google always seemed to be focused on what was best for the consumer delivering...
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MacWorld: Mactels are here, as is the MacBook Pro!
The first Intel-based Mac are finally here , just not the one’s I was expecting. I was expecting Apple to announce Intel-based Mac Mini’s and iBooks, but they released instead a new iMac running on Intel’s new Core Due (Yonah) chips. This is a little surprising, considering that the iMac was updated just 3 months ago. Everything about the iMac remains the same, except for the...
Gov. prosecutors being bribed by the RIAA???
A few prosecutors in the Maricopa County District Attorney’s office were awarded with Gold Records today (and they’re not musicians) by the recording industry (specifically, the RIAA) to commend them for their relentless prosecution of illegal music and movie downloads. Does anyone else, besides me, think this represents bribery by big business? And, of course, the prosecutors were awarded their...
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My MacWorld Predictions….
My predictions for MacWorld, which is occurring at the Moscone Center in San Francisco next month. The big ticket item: the first Intel-based Macs. I expect new Mac Minis and iBooks, using Intels new Yonah processor. The new iBooks are supposed to come with a 13.3 inch widescreen (long overdue) and hopefully, be incredibly thin! The new Mac Minis are supposed to further Apples advancement into the...
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Google's Future?
What will the future hold for Google? Thats anyones guess. But, as one of my favorite tech companies, and a real innovator when it comes to creating Web 2.0 apps. (can anyone say Gmail?), I certainly have my own not so little wish list.
The major thing Id like to see come out of the Googleplex is tagging. Think de.lic.ious meets Windows Live favorites Google? Favorites. Tagging search could be...