Announcing an Announcement

Apple famously pulled out of trade shows a few years back, and like most Apple decisions, time has shown that they were right on target.

The Greatest Mystery of Them All

Agatha Christie’s elderly detective Miss Marple is getting the big-screen treatment from Disney. After months of negotiations, the studio has closed a deal to capture the movie rights to the character, who first appeared in 1927.

Who’s On Top

Doctor Who has topped the list as the most purchased TV Series from iTunes, according to figures released by Apple in the US.

Siri can’t do nothin’… Yet.

“Remind me to get trash bags when I go to Target.”

Kindle Math

SARAH ROTMAN EPPS, Forrester Research Tech Analyst: You could buy four Kindle Fires for the price of one souped-up iPad.

Journalism Today

I offer this image as an example of what passes for news today. From the NBC Washington website: after viewing some photos of a construction crane that toppled at the Washington National Cathedral, I was offered these additional slideshows I “might like.”

Bug Infestation

When the bugs, the Chyrons, the tickers, the logos, and the graphic finally leave us with a Cinerama-shaped slot through which a tiny bit of poorly-framed picture is glimpsed, what is the point? Just turn on the radio.

Fill ‘er up with irrationality

The other day I tried to get into a shopping center with a Costco and was thwarted by ridiculous lines of cars, blocking the entrances and the side streets. It looked like a 1970s gas line, but there was no shortage of gas — it’s just that the Costco gas was a dime cheaper than elsewhere.

Can you switch me now?

Ah, the dilemma — do I switch to Verizon, or stick with AT&T?
Let’s check out the pros and cons.

Watch out for the latex gloves

Going to the airport today is pretty similar to having surgery.
First you plan ahead, make sure you’re showered and disinfected. You pack a small suitcase and pay special attention to what you can and can’t take with you – often referring to a list of prohibited items.
You call a cab, ’cause you can’t really drive yourself and you can’t afford to park there anyway.
Once you go though the reception activities and the paperwork it involves, you get an intimate physical exam.
Then you wait. And wait.

All I Want For Christmas Is My Box Delivered

I present to you the saga of a single box of Christmas gifts, destined for my Dad’s house.