It was only a matter of time. The merit badges that make Foursquare and unique and fun, have infiltrated real-life. John Young took a picture of a tray-full of them. Image Source: Foursquare Nerd Merit Badges!!! by tikaro
Weren’t happy with the iPad announcement? Neither was Hitler. This video is hilarious and is worth watching in its entirety.
When I wrote about the significance of the iPad, one of my main points was usability. The UI of the iPad is significant, because it changes how a user interacts with a computer. I wrote: The user interface is designed to do what you would expect it to do. Beyond the most simple functions, like [...]
Milind Alvares has some very interesting thoughts on the idea of multi-tasking as it relates to the iPad. The entire article is worth the read, but this conclusion sums things up well. Instead of holding on to your old notions of how computers should work, take a look at what the new offers. The iPad [...]
The reason Apple has been so successful with their devices is because their products solve problems. The iPod (coupled with iTunes) solved the problem of music distribution and portability. While the iPhone solved the problem of mobile Internet access and smartphone usability. Just like its close cousins, the iPad solves several longstanding problems with data [...]
I made an easy prediction to my wife yesterday about Steve Jobs’ iPad presentation. I predicted that McGraw-Hill would be intentionally removed from his presentation, because of Harold McGraw’s gaff on CNBC the day before. Around minute 2:50, he spills the beans about the announcement, and looks completely clueless about it. That move kept Jobs [...]
Here’s several iPad images. I’m looking forward to getting my own iPad and reviewing it here on Mobile Meandering.
It looks like L5 Technology may have a hit on their hands. They’re releasing a remote control for the iPhone called the L5 Remote. The cost is going to be about $50 when it’s released in February, 2010. It will also come with a free iPhone app. How Does L5 Remote Work? Consumers purchase the [...]
The Kindle is the rotary phone of e-readers. Similar to the rotary phone’s requirement of turning a dial for each number, so is Amazon.com’s joystick and non-touch screen. When I’m not engrossed in book, and I’m trying to navigate the system or content like a newspaper, I’m constantly annoyed by the limitations and slowness of [...]
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