Tag Archives: Apple
The Agony and Ecstasy of Mike Daisey
This week we were all shocked to learn that noted monologuist Mike Daisey’s most recent work The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs was found to be less than completely truthful. In a painful confrontation with This American Life’s Ira … Continue reading
Your Phone Was Probably Made in a Sweatshop
Like any devout follower, writer and performer Mike Daisey was reluctant to ask questions about his favorite religion—the church of Apple. A self-professed gadget freak and number one fan of the ubiquitous technology company, Daisey’s reluctance is probably familiar to … Continue reading
Lost Steve Jobs Interview Showing in Seattle Nov 16-17 at Metro Cinemas
You didn’t really think Steve Jobs mania was over did you? The news that came out today from Silicon Valley may be a sign that it’s only just begun. In the wake of the computing pioneer’s death last month there’s … Continue reading
Niche apps: A future for newspapers?
The Seattle Times has a couple of niche sports apps on the market right now and both are doing very well. Is this a future here for newspapers? There’s certainly money to be made. Continue reading
Storytelling, the new Studio System and the “Death” of the Web
It’s funny how pleased I am that I face yet another high-profile opportunity to have people watch the content that I create for free. Snagfilms.com is currently featuring Independent America: Rising from Ruins on its homepage, and will distribute it … Continue reading
Apple’s Ping: First Thoughts
Can established software giants — Microsoft, Apple, even Google — get “the social web”? From Microsoft, we have the ignored “social” tab on the Zune; from Google, the death of Wave (less than a year) and lackluster response to Buzz. … Continue reading
On Media and AntennaGate
Will Richmond (FierceMobile) tackles AntennaGate today. I didn’t see his referenced Steve Jobs quote when I went looking for facts-and-data on Friday, but I think it sums up the state of much of what passes for “news” on the web today: … Continue reading
Why I Bought An iPad This Weekend
As far as tech toys go, I’m a late adopter. I like playing with free betas, but when it comes down to handing over money, I become very conservative. I like at least one Service Pack on my new OS, … Continue reading
