Tag Archive 'apple ipad'

Apple’s patent power play, whiny publishers, and cyberwar

It’s time again to dip into the reader mailbag and pull out some nuggets from the residents of Cringeville. First up this morning is Gene Mosher, who has an issue with Apple’s patent suit over HTC’s touch screen technology (see "Apple vs. HTC: No matter who wins, we lose").
Mr. Mosher’s claim to fame: As [...]

The geeks have taken over Hollywood

James Cameron’s Avatar may have changed how films are made with Avatar, but Steve Jobsis changing how business is done in Hollywood.

Will Apple’s iPad save magazines?

It seems Conde Nast is embracing the Apple iPad as its one and true savior. Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, and Wired are all getting gussied up for Apple’s WonderPad, according to the New York Times. Hey if you’re gonna do it, might as well start with the best.
I say, more [...]

iPad, schmypad. I’m just happy it’s over.

The circus is finally over. The carnies are pulling down the tents, the clowns have packed up their seltzer bottles, and we are basking in the soft sweet afterglow of greatness.
So much for Obama’s State of the Union address. Now about that Apple event earlier today. By now you’ve probably seen or read dozens [...]