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The Day After iPhone 4S, IOS5, and Siri Were Released, Steve Jobs Passed Away

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:39:00 +0000

Here are some highlights from his speech given at a Stanford Commencement: -- "When I was 17 I read a quote that went something like, 'If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you will most certainly be right.' It made an impression on me. And since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself, 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something."
-- "Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important."
-- "Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked, there is no reason not to follow your heart."
Jobs recalled when he was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003, and when the doctor told him to "get his affairs in order." Then Jobs shared these words of wisdom.
"No one wants to die ... and yet, death is the destination we all share. Death is very likely the single best invention of life. It's life's change agent."

He added: "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."

His parting words: "Stay hungry, stay foolish."

Baguette Vending Machine: Hot Baguette to Go or Tomorrow's Bakery

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:28:00 +0000

Et Voilà La Baguette Vending Machine: Baguette Prête-à-manger: Hot Baguette-to-go or La Boulangerie de Demain (Tomorrow’s Bakery)
Is this just a fad? Or is the Baguette Vending Machine the beginning sign of a changing way of life for most French? Please stop questioning. It is time to go with the times! Pourquoi tout ce changement? On se demande.
Is this the case of cultural trespassing? Is this the case of American McDonald’s playing a few tricks on the sacred cow or sacred ground of French bakery?
Well, read on to find out more about the invention of this French baker who got tired of people making late-night forage to his bakery only to find there no fresh baguette ready to be purchased. Shoppers were coming to shop at all times at his bakery below his apartment. Necessity being the cause of most inventions, he had been working on this personal project for a number of years. It was not without facing some early failures, but he would not give up. He was determined to bring fresh, warm baguettes to his customers at any time of the day and night.
The French baker’s name is Jean-Louise Hetcht. Mr. Hetcht did not get discouraged by the laughter and name-calling by some of his famous friend or competitor chefs. He knew a few things well. During the months of July and August or vacation time, most French bakeries are closed. They close down for vacation time which is highly looked forward to by everybody. After a certain time, one can not find fresh baguettes from any good bakeries. So he wanted to have a machine that would solve these two problems: installing a 24-hour automated, fresh baguette dispenser that would please his customers all the time.
The idea appears simple but it is loaded with technology. The machine would be loaded with pre-cooked bread. Once a customer has made his/her selection, it would spit out warm and ready-to-eat baguette.
Et voilà! Baguettes en main, de nouveaux clients qui partent heureux comme jamais!

A new Suit for Apple over iCloud Marks by iCloud Communications

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Apple is declared a serial infringer on other people's rights in a recent lawsuit filed by iCloud Communications that listed all the instances the giant company treaded on others' rights. iCloud Communications sued Apple in an Arizona court as soon as Apple concluded its WWDC in San Francisco. iCloud Communications wants all the profits from Apple's iCloud thus far. And it wants the Cupertino company to cease and decease the use of iCloud. What iCloud did not know is that Apple was a little smarter this time by acquiring earlier the website which has U.S patents, icloud.com. So it is not going to be easy for iCloud Communications to have a slam dunk. Read more of the case against Apple at PCMag.

Here is a sample of the content of the case: "The goods and services with which Apple intends to use the 'iCloud' mark are identical to or closely related to the goods and services that have been offered by iCloud Communications under the iCloud Marks since its formation in 2005," the complaint, first obtained by The Next Web, alleges. "Due to the worldwide media coverage given to and generated by Apple's announcement of its 'iCloud' services and the ensuing saturation advertising campaign pursued by Apple,the media and the general public have quickly come to associate the mark 'iCloud' with Apple, rather than iCloud Communications."

"Monetary relief alone is inadequate to fully address the irreparable injurythat Apple’s illegal actions have caused and will continue to cause to iCloudCommunications if this Court does not enjoin Apple. iCloud Communications istherefore entitled to preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to stop Apple’s unfaircompetition"

Microsoft Bought Skype for $8.5 B

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Microsoft wants to be back in the game. It wants to be relevant in the era of Apple's iPad, iPhone, iPod or IOS and Google's Android platform. It goes out a huge way by acquiring Skype, the online communication platform Microsoft wants to make available to its gamers.

Many industry insiders are saying that this is one of the greatest buys by Microsoft in the recent memories. It is on a levl-playing field with the likes of Google, Apple, and others as the competition for eyeballs increases.

Microsoft is now a major player in the smartphone business. It wants to integrate Skype with its outlook, office and online games.

Gmail Motion is Google's April's Fool's Day Best Prank Ever

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:24:00 +0000

I forgot it was April's Fool's Day. After all it was April 1. I watched the convincing video of the Gmail motion and started believing until I watched it a second time. It was the best prank ever by a team of researchers! Way to go!

iPad2: All-new Design, Thinner, Slimmer, and Faster iPad2: Return Your Recently Purchased iPad, Get $100 Down on iPad2

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Steve Jobs came back from emergency leave to unveil the beautiful, faster, slimmer, and all-new design iPad2. Apple has a new tablet to throw the copycatters back to the drawing board. The iPad 2 makes use of the A5 "system-on-a-chip" dual-core processor, which Apple promise will lead to dramatic improvements in gaming and multi-tasking performance. Clocked at 1.2 GHz, it's twice as fast as its predecessor the A4, without putting any extra strain on the battery life.

What are some of the new features that come with the iPad2?

Processor: There are two engines to power the iPad2. The A5 chip is very fast.

Size and build features

Screen and Cameras

Longer battery life and more storage

iOS 4.3

Connectivity

Accessories, smart covers and HDMI out connectors

Price, apps etc.

Some of the Hot Gadgets for This Holiday Season: Windows Phone 7, Apple MacBook Air, IPad 3G + WiFi, Kindle with Free 3G + WiFi, iPhone4, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Droid Phones

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:22:00 +0000

2010 Consumer Electronics Show: Connected TV or Internet TV and IPAD Tablet Rivals

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:26:00 +0000

This year's consumer electronics is all about Internet-connected TV. Skeptics are wondering wether it will even take off and allow viewers to watch web videos and traditional television shows. Web-capable TV is on the mind of all the manufacturers. The idea is that these new TV sets already have the capability built in. But this year is specially marked by the ipad which has garnered a lot of attention. Well, let us just say that the Apple's IPad is the top dog that all the competitors are trying to emulate. Some of its rivals include the devices developed by the likes of Hewlett Packard Inc., Blackberry-maker Research in Motion Ltd., Microsoft Corp that have already developed some forms of tablets. Web-connected TV will have to come with high resolution screens. Web-connected TV is here to make its firm debut, but mobile technology facilitated by companies such as AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sony's Blu-Ray players and home theater, Broadcom, Google with its Android software are quickly making mobile connectivity the next big thing. Internet-TV services are now possible. The companies just need to refine things up. The jury is still out on Google TV software which is supposed to marry the Web and traditional TV with its most recent TV set. There may not be too much consumer's enthusiasm for it right now. Do not expect much info from the manufacturers this year because Google has to refine its software. It needs to work out the kinks.

Atomic Kommie Comics: Cyber Monday Bargains...iPad, iPhone Cases & E-Reader/Messenger Bags

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:07:00 +0000

Atomic Kommie Comics: Cyber Monday Bargains...iPad, iPhone Cases & E-Reader/Messenger Bags

✔Black Friday sales Ipad Apple deals, Cyber Monday 2010 ~ Tokeria News

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:06:00 +0000

✔Black Friday sales Ipad Apple deals, Cyber Monday 2010 ~ Tokeria News

From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, and Christmas Eve Deals, Should We Expect the Ipad Discounts and Where to Find them?

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:01:00 +0000

It is never too late to put your hands on a good ipad deal. From Best Buy to Target, Apple made this gadget available. It is a must-have gadget this year. From kids to adults, everyone wants one. Here are a few places, stores where you can find the ipad:

apple.com

Bestbuy.com

walmart.com

target.com

Many block and online stores offer the apple product.

On Black Friday, Apple decided to cut the price down for just one day. Many consumers expect the deal to go on for far more days. They expect Apple to offer some deals on Christmas Eve too.

Many stores use the ipad as the bait to lure many consumers this year. Keep checking the various sites to find out which one is offering one.

Holiday Season iPad Deals Rush: From Black Friday Ipad Discounts to Christmas Day Deals: Stores That Offer Great Deals on Must-Have Items

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:48:00 +0000

One of the must-have items, this holiday season, the Apple's IPad. Adults as well as kids want it. They dream about it. And parents will join the yearly post Black Friday frenzy to score a few ones for their kids and friends.

The good news is that the iPads are being sold at many stores. It is not exclusive to AT&T. Verizon Wireless, Target, Wal-Mart and many online stores are carrying the much coveted gadget this holiday season. Just go to Apple.com to find the ipads. Yes, they will arrive for the holiday season. Free shipping is also included!

Go to BestBuy.com and its brick stores to find its offerings.

The question to ask is why rush to get hurt or even get trampled on a day when everybody is expected to go out? Why not wait until a few days before Christmas when the stores are forced to lower their prices and offer deep discounts? They have to do it. If you wait after Christmas, you will have even better deals.

The Good and The Bad: Windows Phone 7 Helps Microsoft Get into the Smartphone League

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Microsoft is trying to get into the smartphone business just like Google's popular Droid phones run on Android. The only thing is that Windows Phone 7 has nothing to do with Windows. It is not run on Windows. And it is the first generation of phone released by Microsoft on the new platform. It is by most measures release 1.0. We must quickly say that Microsoft is tinkering with the app phone software in that this release is a new creation, a new design for the company.

If you are used to the features found on Android and iPhone, it will be hard for you to settle for those offered by Windows Phone 7. You will be surprised to find out that WP7 does not offer the following features: You can not add new ringtones. You can not organize your apps in folders. You can not copy and paste. You can not send videos as MMS messages. Forget about video chat. WP7's browser does not allow you to play flash videos. As far as the HTML5, the new kid on the block, WP7 will not play it either. It can not even play videos in its own Microsoft's Silverlight format. Forget about Online news videos, Hulu, youtube and more.

Now what are some of the good features of WP7?

Windows Phone 7 comes equipped with Word, Excel and Powerpoint. This way, just any Microsoft products, it allows you to be productive. It is fast or as fast as its competitors. By paying $15 a month, you can play your music on Zune through the phone. Based on all of this, I would say this is a Me-too gadget. The only good thing is the new rethinking of the app software.

Good luck with your new WP7 if you receive it in your Christmas bag!

Here is a summary of the phone's main features: The Good vs. The Bad

What better place to start than the beginning?
Good

* Responsible for user interface
* Crisp text and graphics (almost like e-Ink)
* Seamless integration of Facebook
* Quick Start from the camera to capture fleeting moments
* Interface clear
* Attractive aesthetic design that calls for a high concept magazine
* Easy Google, Facebook, installing Windows Live
* Did we mention that the elegant, new, eye-candy user interface?

The Bad

* Not compatible with external storage
* The lack of cut-paste functionality / (coming in early 2011)
* Does not have WiFi hotspot
* The lack of integration of Twitter (coming soon)
* Finnicky Google integration
* No unified inbox and e-mail thread
Applications * not persist in the background
* Most of the operating system is optimized for vertical view (horizontal orientation is not as ubiquitous as we would like)

Start Your Christmas Shopping Early: Consider Taking a Look at Samsung Epic 4 G, A phone with Major Kicks!

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:19:00 +0000

Here are some of the great things, specifications you want to know about this phone: 5.1 Megapixel camera, Wi-Fi connectivity, 4" display and touch screen, android 2.1 OS, bluetooth capability.

It has the new hummingbird processor which makes games and movies easier to watch. And the good thing is that you have great battery consumption.

Epic 4 G is the best deal you can get in phone out there. The super Amoled touchscreen allows you to use the phone in sunlight with no major problems. It is a great phone to have with you.

Here is what you can find about this phone on Samsung:

"Android 2.1 Platform

Android™ Market: 65,000 apps and rising. Here you’ll find useful apps for every aspect of your life – from popular games to travel guides to financial tools. Powered by the latest Google OS, the WiFi-enabled Epic™ 4G gives you Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Search and other great Google Mobile apps – not to mention the rest of the Web – at a touch. Speaking of Google Search, use voice-activated search to tell the Epic 4G what you’re searching for and watch it serve up results based on your location (when GPS is enabled)."

Pre and Post Black Friday Shopping Options, Deals, Discounts, Stores and Must-have Items: What You Should Search For

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:09:00 +0000

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The Most Recent Best Android Phone on the Market: The Droid X Through Verizon Wireless and Google Collaboration

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:21:00 +0000

If you are on the market to buy a new smartphone or a superphone, consider yourself lucky because you will have many choices. The state of the art app phone changes quickly. Some say that the technology does not give you time to adapt to it. A New York Times reviewer sums it up this way, "Last November, you might have been tempted by the Motorola Droid, “the best Android phone on the market.” A month later, the HTC Hero was “the best Android phone on the market.” By January, “the best Android phone yet” was the Nexus One. In April, “the best Android device that you can purchase” was the HTC Incredible. In May, “the best Android phone on the market” was the Sprint Evo...."

What's the hoopla all about the Droid X?

The Droid X allows you to do your typing onscreen. That is a major leap from the original Droid. There is no way you will not notice the size of the Droid. It is the biggest app phone on the market these days. One of my colleagues has one. She could have bought two of them, but decided to go against the idea of giving his daughter such an advanced phone as her first phone. He thought it is too big for the little girl. At this size (5 by 2.6 by 0.4 inches), it allows its users to do a lot with ebooks, GPS and other applications.

The Droid X comes equipped with many features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, two mikes for noise cancellation, powerful speaker, unusually powerful vibrate mode, FM radio and Verizon’s expensive but not-call-dropping network.... Do you want more? How about this? The Droid X has an 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flashes.

Find out more info about this phone by reading this article.

Long Lines of Buyers of iPhone 4 all Over The US at Apple Stores

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:07:00 +0000

The promise of facetime chatting, crisp HD videos and longer batteries life drew throngs of buyers to the stores run by Apple all over the country. People have been camping in the front of the stores to be the first ones to lay their hands on the iPhone 4. Those who can't make it to the lines due to work and busy life pay others to stand in line for them. That is how much users of iPhone want the new release of the iPhone series. iPhone 4 has created a lot of demand from users all over the world. ATT will start selling on June 29. Apple has reported that they had to shut down and increase the production to keep up the high demand.

Steve Jobs Revealed Slimmer iPhone4 with FaceTime Video, Front-face Picture Taking, HD Capabilities at 2010 WorldWide Developers Conference

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:15:00 +0000

At this year's WorldWide Developers Conference, Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone4 and talked about its features as a revolutionary step in the right direction. He is a showman, a marketing strategist. He added that this new phone is the best thing that Apple can produce since the original iphone came to the market.

What are some of the features of the iPhone4?

There is no doubt that being able to use facetime video to talk to friends, family members and business partners is a great addition to the phone. How many times that we want to talk to someone and see this person in real time? Iphone4 FaceTime allows you to do just that.

In addition, with this phone, you have a front-face camera that allows you to take pictures. It also comes read with HD video recording and making capabilities which you can edit right on the phone itself.

The 5-megapixel camera built into iPhone 4 captures amazingly detailed images. A built-in LED flash illuminates low-light scenes. And the 5x digital zoom gets you closer to the action

Here is a list of some of the features you will encounter on the new iphone:

iMovie, iBooks, iTunes store, iPod, phone, photo, keyboard, safari, voice control,mail, appstore, iphone, folders, camera, messages, maps and compass, photos, search etc.

Pre-order starts June 15 and available on June 24!

Apple iPad's Pros and Cons, iPad's Friends and Fiends: What in the World Will Make Somebody Adopt or Reject It

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:32:00 +0000

Apple iPad's Pros and Cons, iPad's Friends and Fiends: What in the World Will Make Somebody Adopt or Reject It

Welcome to the times of touch-screen gadgets! Welcome to Apple's newest touch-screen ipads! Apple and other touch-screen companies want us to embrace this new technological spin. How many of us are for the taking?

Can you make a phone call with iPad, the new Apple gadget that costs up to $500? Can you take a picture with it? No. Can you find free content that goes with it? No. You have to buy the content that you never wanted to pay for now.

Many Apple users are already complaining that the iPad is too expensive. They do not know what to do with it. They have already bought the ipods, the iphone touch and iphones. They do not see a major need for the touch-screen ipad now. They are complaining despite their past devotion to the company. Many potential consumers of Apple may want to wait until the price comes down. By then, they will be able to gauge the value that ipads have. Thus far, more people see the iPhone as a source of entertainment than the iPad. This may be due to the lack of information and advertising. For sure, teenagers will still want to lay their hands on this new product. Parents who have to cough up the money will shoot back, "this ipad thing is a fad. It is a desire. It is not a need. It is a want. These kids do not realize we are facing a recession." But there again, this is Apple. Steve Jobs is at the helm. He may have some marketing tricks up to his sleeve. More people may rush to buy the iPad before you know it.

The detractors, the late adopters of new technology and enemies of Apple are casting their vote of disgust on the ipad. They are saying that ipads have bad streaks that stay after you turn off the machine. Here is the truth, "Fingerprints are greasily, streakily visible when you turn off the screen. But the iPad has the same oleophobic (oil-resistant) coating as the iPhone..."

The Good vs. the Bad in iPad's World:

First, the good:

The glass just doesn’t scratch with everyday jostling. Expect long battery power time from the ipad. Apple gives you the rotation lock on the iPad to prevent you from being annoyed by sideways rotation when you are watching your favorite show or reading your favorite epub or ebook material.

The way you use the iPad is by tapping and dragging on the glass with your fingers, just as on the iPhone.

Now, the Bad:

In portrait view, the keyboard is too small to touch-type normally. No USB. Well, for the right price you can get an apple's kit. For $30, Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit gives you two adapters. iPhone apps that are rewritten for the larger print ipad cost more. Get ready to pay more than the $1 or $2 charges for iPhone apps.

There is no multitasking with the iPad. It is still one app at a time. Apple seems to be reserving a lot of updates for later versions. At the same time, everything costs. For example, A $70 keyboard dock will be available in April.

The iPad can’t play Flash video. That is why there is a rush to convert videos to iPad-compatible formats. Youtube, Vimeo, TED.com, CBS.com and some other sites are converting their videos to iPad/iPhone/Touch-compatible formats

Enjoy the shopping! Get ready to see lots of Apple enthusiasts waiting in long lines at Apple stores all over the country!

Official Google Blog: Search with fewer keystrokes and better spelling

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:33:00 +0000

Official Google Blog: Search with fewer keystrokes and better spelling

Official Google Blog: Google Apps highlights – 4/16/2010

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:32:00 +0000

Official Google Blog: Google Apps highlights – 4/16/2010

Official Google Blog: The art of search results

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:30:00 +0000

Official Google Blog: The art of search results

Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Places

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:26:00 +0000

Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Places

Official Google Mobile Blog: Google Buzz Layer Now Available for Google Maps On Your Computer

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:24:00 +0000

Official Google Mobile Blog: Google Buzz Layer Now Available for Google Maps On Your Computer

Linux on the iPhone: Android running on iPhone!

noreply@blogger.com (The StrandedTraveler) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:17:00 +0000

Linux on the iPhone: Android running on iPhone!

Programmer David Wong posted an April 21 video on the "Linux on the iPhone" blog demonstrating how Google Android can be booted onto a first-generation iPhone. Wong suggested that Android could be ported onto all versions of Apple’s popular smartphone, a move that seemed greeted positively by many of the blog’s commenters. At some point this summer, Apple will release the iPhone OS 4, which will include features such as multitasking and an "iAd" mobile-application advertising platform. Lack of multitasking has been one of the traditional complaints lodged against the iPhone, and used as a selling point for smartphones running the multitasking-capable Google Android.