Future Steve

Google Go

Steve — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:02:23 +0000

Google introduced a new programming language: Go

It’s a merging of Python and C++. Read more about it at GoLang.org

Microsoft Courier Tablet

Steve — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:42:53 +0000

Gizmodo has a story about a new tablet that Microsoft is working on.

As far as the software goes, that at least looks interesting, but I really not sure of that hardware.

Between the two screens that will touch each other when the thing closes, the middle bar that looks like it’ll get in the way, and the pen interface that will make you write out URLS… I’m not sure I’m sold.

One would hope that they create a whole new OS for this thing, and won’t rely on Windows Anything for the programming side. There’s just too much baggage there, and with a completely new device they have a chance to break away.

Do I think they’ll do that? Nope. I can hope though.

The “Impending Apple Slate”

Steve — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:53:38 +0000

Bill Keller of the NY Times mentions, “the impending Apple Slate” in this video, after about the 8:15 mark

Bill Keller speaks to the digital group at The New York Times from Nieman Journalism Lab on Vimeo.

Sony 360 Degree 3D Display

Steve — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:43:11 +0000

Apple’s Magic Mouse

Steve — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:24:22 +0000

Apple intro-ed the Magic Mouse today… Hope it’s better than the Mighty Mouse. I hated that thing. New models of the Mac mini, iMac and Macbook were also introduced.

AMD and Pixelux Announce Open Physics Initiative

Steve — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:30:39 +0000

AMD and Pixelux Entertainment have announced the Open Physics Initiative. Pixelux is the developer of the physics system used in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

Wii Price Drop

Steve — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:01:31 +0000

Amazon is now selling Nintendo Wii systems for $199. That’s a $50 price drop!

Breakthrough in LED Lightbulbs?

Steve — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:05:35 +0000

I’ll be all over getting affordable LED lightbulbs. Lots better than those mercury filled bulbs. Looks like Philips might have done it.

Software Engineer Designs Breakthru Medical Device

Steve — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:23:36 +0000

Robert Goldman created a device that can target tumors in cancer patients. It just got FDA approval.

Snow Leopard includes a new Static Analysis tool

Steve — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:52:25 +0000

XCode 3.2, which ships with Snow Leopard, includes a static analysis tool, which will check your code for things like memory leaks. Good stuff.