Chris Anderson and the folks from Adobe shared a tiny morsel of what Wired might look like on a tablet last week at TED. What they showed was “live code” with actual copy from Wired and not a fancy mockup video like this one. What’s most interesting is that the design team that puts together the print edition of Wired in Adobe …
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Verizon and Skype Sitting In a Tree, So On and So Forth
A bit of MWC news that’s actually applicable to the US. Huzzah!
Skype and Verizon Wireless announced today that an exclusive Skype mobile app would be available for 3G smartphone users with data plans. No need to connect over Wi-Fi to use said app and there’s even unlimited Skype-to-Skype calls. I’m not entirely sure how much …
Toy Fair 2010: We Came, We Saw, We Picked The Best
Allie alluded to our Toy Fair adventures yesterday in the Daily Dose and today we bring you Techland’s Best of Toy Fair 2010. Selections were made for kids ranging in age from 6-90. Some are motorized and interactive while others need to be under lock and key, but mostly, they’re fun and enjoyable for all.
So, without further ado, …
Xbox On WP7: Is Microsoft Finally Ready To Get Serious About Mobile Gaming?
When Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 7 this morning, they showed that they were finally ready to bring something stronger than NERF guns to the increasingly contentious smartphone street fight. They also indicated a level of commitment to a business that’s been even more neglected: mobile gaming. Games will be one of the six primary …
Microsoft Reboot: Windows Phone 7 Hands-on
When you think about Microsoft, a lot of adjectives come to mind, but hip and cool are probably not among them. Many consumers associate Microsoft only with the Windows machine they’re using. And all those “I’m a Mac, I’m a PC” ads have made Apple users like me feel kinda sorry for PCs.
But it’s a brand new decade, and …
Urban Signals: Helping Nerds Get a Little Nookie This Valentine’s Day
“My true love is out there somewhere and they can go f— themselves.”
Oh, someecards, the way you make trivial commercial holidays like Valentine’s Day bearable is priceless. Thank you.
The modern day dating scene is a cold, unfriendly and vile environment filled with introverted, earbud wearing, awkward individuals who rarely …
First Impressions: Official Twitter for BlackBerry App
RIM’s official Twitter app for BlackBerry devices has been rumored to be coming for the last few weeks. It was released into beta yesterday and I’ve been test-driving it for the last 24 hours. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s not very good and here’s why:
• It’s incredibly slow to load and each tab (timeline, @s, …
Surprise! Bill Gates Isn’t a Fan of the iPad, Prefers Netbooks
Is it really surprising that Bill Gates isn’t a fan of the iPad?
“So, it’s not like I sit there and feel the same way I did with iPhone where I say, ‘Oh my God, Microsoft didn’t aim high enough.’ It’s a nice reader, but there’s nothing on the iPad I look at and say, ‘Oh, I wish Microsoft had done …
Opera Promises Better iPhone Browser
The thought of writing another story about cell phones induces the need to vomit but who am I to disappoint Matt Selman? Hey, Matt, I’m going to push down your limerick genius with posts about cell phones and cameras, k?
Opera will unveil Mini 5 beta for the iPhone next week in Barcelona at MWC and promises the experience will be …
Google Buzz = Facebook + Twitter + Flickr + GChat + YouTube + Wave
Today in Mountain View, CA, Google revealed Buzz, a Twitter- and Facebook-like social networking feature that’s been integrated into Gmail that also extends into Android devices and iPhones. It does a little more than inform your followers or friends as to what you’re eating for breakfast, though. Buzz allows you to share links, …
Things I Didn’t Know Existed Until Today: ZoomIt
Welcome to another edition of “Things I Didn’t Know Existed Until Today.” This week I’m taking a look at the ZoomMediaPlus zoomIt app-enabled accessory for the iPhone/iPod Touch. It’s similar to the AirStash, but streams content directly off a plugged in SD card. This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for, people!
A …
Rumor: Windows Phone 7 Detailed In Full
Rumors of the Zune Phone have been swirling since early 2007 and haven’t quite panned out. Three years later, we might actually get to see the fabled Zune Phone at Mobile World Congress next week. According to the PPC Geeks, they have exclusive intel on Windows Phone 7, so get out your salt shakers. Since I can neither confirm nor deny …