BoingBoing, a popular news site, is paying homage to Steve Jobs by changing their WordPress theme to a custom theme called Retro MacOS. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Steve Jobs Has Passed Away
Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple, has passed away today. The Apple website has changed to honor the loss of this industry leader. Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only … [Read more...]
TV Content Comes To Your Xbox 360
Microsoft announced today that more entertainment options are available through the Xbox 360. You can now watch select TV content live or on-demand on your Xbox 360 with an Xbox Live Gold account. This isn't exactly surprising given Microsoft's industry lead with IPTV but bringing it to another platform is always welcome.A new era in television begins this holiday where your … [Read more...]
Google To Follow Apple and Microsoft With Its Own Store?
In what has been relatively quiet coverage, Google opened a small, 285-square foot "store within a store" across the pond on September 30th. Dubbed the Chrome Zone, the small marketing spot is being used to promote Google's Chromebooks. The first store opened inside a Curry's and PC World on London's Tottenham Court Road. A second location is to open this Friday at the Lakeside … [Read more...]
Is Your Wi-Fi Secure or Do You Just Think It Is?
The Wi-Fi Alliance sent out a press release this morning sharing the results of their Wi-Fi Security Barometer Survey. The survey was conducted in August and involved interviewing 1,000 people regarding the security of the wireless networks they use. 97% of those responding thought their network was secure but when it came down to brass tacks and follow-up questions that asked … [Read more...]