Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page 2
Computing

Bill Gates On The iPad: “It’s A Nice Reader, But…”

Bill Gates doesn’t seem very impressed with the iPad. Sure he’s throwing out some nice compliments to Apple, remarking about how great the iPhone is and all that. But beneath all the pleasantries, he’s pretty much dismissing the product.


Online

Google Buzz Ad Parody… This IS A Parody, Right?

The best parodies start with a laugh before leaving us with the hollowness of their truth. Sorry, Google Buzz. Sorry, under-lived life. Sorry, sweet butterfly.


Read This Article On 3D TV Before You Consider Buying One

Gizmodo AU

I tried to explain Mark Pesce’s arguments against 3D TVs last week after his Byteside appearance, but he’s gone and written a much more eloquent version on the ABC Unleashed website. I thoroughly recommend reading it – whether or not you were considering purchasing a 3D television later this year.

[ABC Unleashed]


Entertainment

Apple Could Drop iTunes TV Prices To $US1 Per Episode

This sounds like a great plan, but is it true? The FT seems to think so, claiming that the changes will hit the iTunes store at the end of April, to coincide with the launch of the iPad.


Gadgets

Now Taking Your Dog For A Walk Helps You Save On Torch Batteries

There was a power outage earlier and I sat in the dark. Not because I don’t have torches, but because I couldn’t find the right batteries. Oh, if only I had a dog and one of Fido Fashion’s power-generating leashes.


Geek Out

Send Us Your Valentine’s Day Tech Horror Stories

Between Twitter-holic dates, Facebook relationship status changes, sexting, gadget mishaps, and that time you emailed nude pictures to your ex, there are plenty of ways for tech to affect relationships. What we want are your Valentine’s Day tech horror stories.


Online

Google Buzz Is A Dirty Snitch

When you join Google Buzz, it automatically provides you with followers and followees based on prior communication. These people are then listed on your Google profile, which can be seen by all your friends. So, affair havers: maybe hold off.


Gaming

But Does It Play Doom II RPG? (Yes, Yes It Does)

A sceptic might see the Doom II RPG ($5, iPhone/iPod touch) as a lame reboot of the Wolfenstein 3D RPG which was a lame reboot of the original Doom RPG. And… wait… that’s kinda true. How absolutely soul-crushing.


Cameras

Olympus Pen E-PL1 Priced And Dated For Australia

Gizmodo AU

Yesterday morning the guys from Olympus had a little event in Sydney for their latest range of cameras, including the new Pen EPL-1. The good news is that it’s coming soon, at a reasonable price!


Gadgets

Remainders – The Things We Didn’t Post: Snow Day Edition

In today’s Remainders: Snow! Stay in and watch the video podcast infinite recursion on YouTube or go outside and toss the new Panasonic Toughbook tablet in a snowbank (it can handle it). Crowdsourced snow shovelling in DC and more!