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- The Mountain Lion Experience by Chris
- WWDC 2012: The Train Keeps on Rollin' by Tarun
- From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 3 (The Verdict) by Tarun
- From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 2 (The Experience) by Tarun
- From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 1 (The Motive) by Tarun
- A Month With Metro for Xbox 360 by Chris
- 2012 by Tarun
- Redefining Reading and Sharing: Flipboard for iPhone by Tarun
- Dropping Their Guard by Tarun
- Design Unification with Google Apps by Tarun
Podcasts
- Weekly Download #38: Google I/O, Podcasts.app, Mansfield
- Weekly Download #37: WWDC, Microsoft Surface, Windows Phone 8
- Weekly Download #36: Nokia's Abysmal Quarter, More on Instagram, Sony, Nest, Apple & Gaming, Patents
- Weekly Download #35: RIM, IE, iPad, Lumia and Windows Phone 7.5
- Weekly Download #34: Windows Phone, Google, RIM
- Weekly Download #33: the New iPad, Apple TV, Draw Something, Mike Daisey
- Weekly Download #32: Apple "New iPad" Press Conference Event
- Weekly Download #31: iPad 3, Google Goggles, T-Mobile, Facebook, iFactory, Chomp, Microsoft, Nokia, Siri
- Weekly Download #30: Mountain Lion, iPads, Browser Cookies, Nook, Playbooks, Blackberry
- Weekly Download #29: iPad 3, Apple TV, Patent Uselessness, Facebook, Bing & Social, Google's Living Room
Category Archives: Design
Link: Kinect 2 Sensors Show Great Improvement →
This would make the Kinect a great solution for applications beyond just gaming — like physical therapy or fitness exercises. The amount of depth is pretty amazing.
Link: John Siracusa’s OS 10.8 Review →
It’s always a pleasure to read his reviews, and that’s largely due to his intense attention to detail. Here are some highlights of things that I found to be “additional” of what most already know about the OS: Coverage of … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Business, Design, Mountain Lion, News
Tagged ars, macos, mountainlion
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Link: Yahoo! CEO’s Priority →
Newly appointed CEO Marissa Mayer: Companies are all about people and the companies with the best talent win. Joining was an easy decision, because the strength of Yahoo!’s talent and the whole team here is apparent. We will continue to … Continue reading
Link: Windows 8 Mail Lackluster →
I couldn’t quite put my finger on why Mail was so bad in Windows 8. Luckily, Jon Brodkin has spelled it out succinctly here. It’s just too stripped down to really appreciate your mail. I find myself constantly pulling out my Windows Phone.
Weekly Download #37: WWDC, Microsoft Surface, Windows Phone 8
Tarun and Chris return from a two month hiatus and get right back to business. This episode recaps three tech main news events from the past three weeks: WWDC 2012 (Apple’s annual conference); Microsoft Surface (Microsoft’s entry into the tablet … Continue reading
Link: How Bad Is A 256MB Windows Phone? →
Rafe Blandford, reporting for “All About Windows Phone,” reveals stats on applications in the WP7 Tango marketplace and the compatibility with phones that have 256MB of RAM (Lumia 610 being the most important): However, if we look at the 10,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Microsoft, Mobile, Research, Windows Phone
Tagged lumia, ux, windowsphone
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Link: Ads You Draw, By Zynga →
Gruber quips: Draw your own ads, how fun! I’d rather have to draw Doritos and make it a game then have to see an annoying banner ad. Even this is better than an iAd.
Posted in Business, Design, Games
Tagged advertising, draw something, zynga
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Link: iPad Keyboard Prototype →
This is a slick solution to a really big problem with using the iPad as a production device. Typing is really great, but editing could be way better.
From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 3 (The Verdict)
Tarun wraps up his Windows Phone Review by giving his ultimate verdict. He also tells us the next steps to make the Windows Phone a serious competitor. Continue reading
Weekly Download #36: Nokia’s Abysmal Quarter, More on Instagram, Sony, Nest, Apple & Gaming, Patents
In this episode, Chris and Tarun discuss Nokia and what “restructuring” means, more on the Instagram+FB deal; Sony’s downfall story and how it relates to similar Apple competitors; Nest vs. Honeywell; Apple and a potential partnership with Valve; our favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Android, Apple, Business, Design, Facebook, Games, Google, iOS, Microsoft, Mobile, Mountain Lion, Podcast, Politics, Social Networking, Twitter
Tagged business, nokia, podcast
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Weekly Download #35: RIM, IE, iPad, Lumia and Windows Phone 7.5
Tarun and Chris cover some news from last week on RIM’s continued failures, IE’s rise in marketshare, and (what else) the iPad doing amazing. Then, Tarun discusses his thoughts on Windows Phone and provides an overview of the Mango experience. … Continue reading
From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 2 (The Experience)
Tarun dives into the experience of the Windows Phone with the Lumia 800. Continue reading
From iOS to Windows Phone: Act 1 (The Motive)
Tarun takes an in-depth look at the history of the Windows Phone and Nokia, while also setting the stage for his own opinions about the device itself. Continue reading
Link: Lumia 900 Target Market →
According to Sebastian Anthony: The Lumia 900 isn’t targeting iPhone or Galaxy users; it’s targeting the 41% of the US public who still own a feature phone. If you’re already firmly set on getting an iPhone, the Lumia won’t stop … Continue reading
Link: Topolsky on the Lumia 900 →
He’s a fan of the design and build quality, but thinks the OS falls short still. John Gruber agrees with him, and notes that if he were in the market for a Windows Phone, it would be for the 800 … Continue reading
Weekly Download #33: the New iPad, Apple TV, Draw Something, Mike Daisey
This was some amazing, top-notch reporting by Chris and myself. Chris griped about the new iPad (and we discussed why there is no “number”); the Apple TV as a hobby; Zynga acquiring OMGPOP; the entire nonsense of Mike Daisey and … Continue reading
Weekly Download #31: iPad 3, Google Goggles, T-Mobile, Facebook, iFactory, Chomp, Microsoft, Nokia, Siri
Big big show kicks off with the iPad 3 Apple Event announcement; Google’s Glasses/Goggles product development; T-Mobile whining about poor earnings; Facebook interleaving ads in your news feed; the ABC News piece on Apple factories; Apple’s acquisition of Chomp; Microsoft … Continue reading
Weekly Download #30: Mountain Lion, iPads, Browser Cookies, Nook, Playbooks, Blackberry
At the crack of dawn, Apple surprisingly announces Mountain Lion for developer preview. We cover the implications of the next OS, including what it means to be iOS-ified. We also discuss iPad sales; cookies being exploited, Nook/Playbook/Tablet B-lists, and the … Continue reading
Weekly Download #29: iPad 3, Apple TV, Patent Uselessness, Facebook, Bing & Social, Google’s Living Room
This week we talk about the iPad rumor mill; Apple & Google’s war in the living room; More on patent uselessness; Facebook’s push to show more ads; Bing & a look at social media SEO. This show could be sponsored … Continue reading
Link: Facebook Pushes Ads on Photos →
As pointed out by the Huffington Post: The new design moves caption, comments and advertisements to the right-hand side of the picture. Previously, users could view captions and post comments directly below the photo. I thought the new design puts … Continue reading
Link: Dangers of Fracking →
Just scroll (becoming a common theme with modern web design). (via Daring Fireball)
Weekly Download #27: Apple Earnings Call, iBooks Author, iPhone Supply Chain, RIM, Google+, Patent Laws, Regulation, Privacy
This week, Chris and Tarun discuss the Apple’s blockbuster earnings (as it was happening during the recording); iBooks author release; more on the iPhone supply chain; RIM’s cleaning of house; Google+ engagement numbers; Patent law uselessness; Storage sites being regulated; … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Android, Apple, Business, Design, e-books, Google, iOS, Microsoft, Mobile, News, Podcast, RIM, Social Networking
Tagged apple, ibooks, podcast
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Weekly Download #25: CES and 2012 Predictions
We’re back! Tarun and Chris talk about the trends and latest from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — tablets, mobile phones, and cameras too! Tarun also lays out his predictions for 2012. What do you think? Get in touch with … Continue reading
Link: Today’s Best Executing Startup →
Anil Dash: I think we need more stories that celebrate the success of what seem like small, iterative product launches, but actually reflect triumphs in unsung disciplines such as systems operations, design process, business development and product management. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Design, Social Networking
Tagged design, foursquare, startup
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2012
Tarun makes 5 calculated predictions for the technology industry in 2012. Continue reading