speeches

Sunday, June 21, 2009
Entertainment

John Hodgman: “Barack Obama Is The First Nerd President”

6:30AM Dan Nosowitz | John Hodgman, now perhaps best known as the PC in the “I’m a Mac” ads, spoke at the Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner about nerds, Trekkies, and President Obama’s favourite “name-brand smartphone [he] shall not name, for contractual reasons.” More »
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Gadgets

Orator’s Briefcase PA System For Impromptu Speeches

6:20AM Sean Fallon | With the Orator’s Briefcase, you never know when a speech might break out unexpectedly. This relatively normal looking briefcase opens up to reveal a lectern, a microphone on a gooseneck arm and a PA system with two 4-inch speakers and a 20-watt amplifier. If you are delivering your crazy propaganda to uninterested crowds on the go, the whole system can be powered with eight C batteries for up to four hours. It can also be connected to AC power for more long-winded speeches. Plus, exercising your First Amendment rights anytime, anywhere only sets you back US$350. [Hammacher Schlemmer via Neatorama via Dvice]
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Gadgets

Microsoft’s Stevie Ballmer, Sony’s Sir Howie Stringer Headlining CES Keynotes

2:58AM Brian Lam | With Bill Gates’ part time transition in full effect, Steve Ballmer will be picking up Keynote duties at 2009’s CES, but only for the pre show speech. Opening night honours go to the charming and witty Sir Howard Stringer, who is like Sony’s CEO answer to Benny Hill. I’d say I’m satisfied with these two as speakers, considering how entertaining they’ve been on previous occasions. [CES] More »
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