Interesting article over at SFGate detailing how Steve Jobs studies early Sony product development culture and Zen-like approach to design: “It was very nearly fetishistic, in fact — he even had a collection of Sony letterhead and marketing materials,” laughs Deutschman. “Sony was a company that Jobs instinctively admired and saw as model from the…
Month: January 2011
Charlie Sheen: Should He Be Fired?
Charlie Sheen was released from the hospital on Friday after a brief stay related to complaints of severe abdominal pains. Read the original post by TheStreet.com
Camden awards contract for surveillance cameras
After years of delays and promises, a plan to monitor Camden’s street corners from a bank of surveillance cameras could soon be a reality. Read the original post by Courier News
How Facebook halted the theft of an entire country’s passwords
Facebook’s security has been lampooned before, but right around the New Year, its security team helped stop a country from stealing the passwords of all its users. The country was Tunisia, and its citizens, bloggers, and activists were using Facebook as a means to disseminate information. Read the original post by Courier News
Yamaha EPH-50 In-Ear Headphones for $30 + free shipping
For its newsletter subscribers, newegg.com offers the Yamaha EPH-50 In-Ear Headphones for $79.95. Apply coupon code “EMCYTZT274″ to drop them to $29.95. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $9. They feature a 20Hz-21KHz frequency response. Deal ends January 30. Read the original post by dealmac.com
A Guide to iPad SIM Cards
There’s no doubt that the Apple iPad is one of the hottest gadgets currently available and is top of many wants lists. Read the original post by Gizmos for Geeks
ASUS 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter for $3 after rebate + $2 s&h
newegg.com offers the ASUS 802.11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter, model no. WL-167G, for $12.99. This $10 mail-in rebate slashes it to $2.99. With $1.99 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $17 and the least expensive 802.11n USB adapter we’ve seen. It features a max speed of 150Mbps and supports WEP,…
Expo Notes: App maker brings touch of Bavaria to show floor
Apps-and-More.com found a way to stand out on a crowded Macworld 2011 show floor to promote their iPhone offerings. Read the original post by Sam Felsing
Expo Notes: App maker brings a touch of Bavaria to show floor
Apps-and-More.com found a way to stand out on a crowded Macworld 2011 show floor to promote their iPhone offerings. Read the original post by Sam Felsing
Amazon.com password system flaw means ‘close’ is good enough
“Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades,” says the old saying, but it appears that close is good enough for some Amazon.com passwords. A flaw in Amazon.com’s password validation system is allowing password entries that are close, but not exactly a match, to be used to log in to some customers’ accounts. Read the…
Expo Notes: OmniOutliner coming to iPad
Omni Group showed off a development version of OmniOutliner for iPad at Macworld 2011. The app is expected to ship later this year. Read the original post by Jason Snell
58mm Camera Lens Hood for $3 + free shipping (updated)
Everydaysource.com offers the 58mm Camera Lens Cap with Lens Hood for $10.99. Coupon code “S0129BKJY” cuts it to $3.49. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $8. It fits a lens with a 58mm filter thread. Coupon ends after 1,000 uses….
58mm Camera Lens Cap with Lens Hood for $3 + free shipping
Everydaysource.com offers the 58mm Camera Lens Cap with Lens Hood for $10.99. Coupon code “S0129BKJY” cuts it to $3.49. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $8. It fits a lens with a 58mm filter thread. Coupon ends after 1,000 uses….
H&R Block At Home Premium Online (2011)
H&R Block At Home Premium Online gives TurboTax a run for its money every year. Premium’s Best of Both option provides beginning-to-end support that no one else has ever offered, at a reasonable price. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
3 Kingdoms TD for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
Today only, The iTunes App Store offers downloads of 3 Kingdoms TD for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s $3 off and the best deal we’ve seen for this tower defense game. Read the original post by dealmac.com