August 2007
98 posts
About the security content of iPhone v1.0.1 Update →
Steve: Downloading iPhone Software Update 1.0.1. Looks like bug and security fixes. No new features yet. (via Twitter / Steve)
July 2007
72 posts
Environment: New Solar Cells Set Record in...
Solar cells just got a boost in efficiency thanks to a couple of scientists at the University of Delaware. The news cells can convert 42.8% of the light that strikes them into electricity, which is a step up from the previous record of 40.7%. The cells do this by splitting light into high energy, low energy, and medium energy chunks. The light is then directed to different materials depending on...
If there's a hell for robots... →
The iPhone: 2nd Impressions or How the iPhone Has... →
Steve: Just dropped my Dad off at the airport. Had a nice visit in the car. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: On a family outing to MOSH. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: It’s before 12 pm and my yard looks awesome. It’s a new record. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: At home. Good trip. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: In Ocala. Made excellent time. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: Driving to Ocala for work. (via Twitter / Steve)
Is this the new iMac keyboard?
Filed under: Peripherals See that? That’s the rumored, “super slim,” brushed aluminum keyboard said to be accompanying Apple’s new iMac computer. It certainly appears to share the key design of the MacBook like we heard but seeing “Photoshop” in the exif data doesn’t give us a high degree of confidence here. Regardless, a forum jockey over at the Rhapsody...
The Telephone EXchange Name Project →
Telephone numbers used to begin with two letters, which were an abbreviation for a word. For example, there was a Glenn Miller song called PEnnsylvania 6-5000, and Liz Taylor made a movie called BUtterfield-8. I’m just barely old enough to remember that m
Me and My Mac - Columns by PC Magazine →
Steve: Why is it that severs located across town take 15 minutes to reboot? To give me a heart attack that’s why. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: Watching the US Grand Pri. First motorcyle race I’ve seen in High Def. (via Twitter / Steve)
Another record quarter: $818 million profit in Q3
Apple earned a profit of $818 million on revenue of $5.41 billion for its fiscal third-quarter ending June 30, the company announced Wednesday. Apple sold 1.764 million Macs and 9.815 million iPods during the quarter, and 270,00 iPhones in that product’s first 30 hours of sales. (via Stephen’s shared items in Google Reader)
Email: Merlin Mann presents on "Inbox Zero"
King of the empty inbox Merlin Mann did an hour-long presentation on dealing with the daily onslaught of email for Google employees this week, and the video’s now available to the rest of us. Hit the play button to see Merlin’s full presentation (slides available here) which is based on his excellent Inbox Zero series at 43 Folders. His system inspired much of the empty inbox...
Apple sold 270,000 iPhones in the first 30 hours
Filed under: CellphonesAccording to Apple’s Q3 financial results call, Apple sold 270,000 iPhones during the first 30 hours of sales — the quarter ended on June 30th. Apple admitted to and apologized for activation problems, which would account for that 146,000 activations figure that AT&T released yesterday. As for sales past June 30th, Apple isn’t saying much, but they do...
Interview with Woz
USA Today posted tiny snippets of an interview with Steve Wozniak, shown above playing Segway Polo. Apparently, the iPhone was the theme of the brief interview. The view from the clouds is that Woz loves the iPhone, but he’s still using his RAZR for voice, though he vastly prefers the iPhone to other smartphones. He’s got a wish list of things he wants to see in the iPhone, and...
iPhone invisible SHIELD →
Steve: Internet banking on the iPhone is a beautiful thing. Need to rethink some of my gtd contexts. (via Twitter / Steve)
TiVo HD DVR is the newest Series3, TiVoToGo coming... →
TiVo HD launches
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Ah, right on time the TiVo HD launches, and with all the expected features and highlights. Users can expect: HDMI / component out up to 1080i
Dual frontal CableCARD slots (plus M-Card compatibility! slots are behind the gray plastic bar), single ATSC tuner, analog NTSC, etc. (Same deal as Series3 though, only two tuners can record at the same time.)
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Steve: Posting to Flickr. It’s been a long time since I copied photos off my Canon. Some great shots of iPhone Launch Day and Stephen Jr’s b’day. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: It was take your parent to Sunday School. Felt like I was 8 years old again. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: Adele just said, “What are you doing?” She’s such a little person … a little person that wants to know what I’m doing. (via Twitter / Steve)
How to Configure an $80 File Server in 45 Minutes →
Twitter SMS commands →
Steve: My cb900f owners manual was at the bottom of a large storage box. I would have never found it. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: While I do have an emotional attachment to pc 100 zip disks, they have no practical use … Sad. Gone. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: Why do I have so many ps2 and serial cables? Gone. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: Ruthlessly cleaning my home office. (via Twitter / Steve)
DS Lite gets another new look
(Credit: Future Shop)
Ducati isn’t the only company fond of color schemes in red and black. Nintendo is apparently planning a limited-edition “Crimson/Black” DS Lite to mark the coming release of its Brain Age 2 title, accompanied by the game and a matching traveling case in a special … (via Stephen’s shared items in Google Reader)
Beautiful: HDR Airplane Graveyard Photos Show...
These HDR shots of an airplane graveyard are some of the coolest and most beautiful photos we’ve seen in a long time. I’ve picked a few of my favorites as an appetizer below, but the set has 30 shots, and the quality is all as good as these, so do yourself a favor and go see them all. [Flickr via Neatorama] (via Stephen’s shared items in Google Reader)
Apple's MacBookPro 85W MagSafe adapter finally...
Filed under: Laptops It only took ‘em a year and a half to do it, but the ginormous monstrosity that is Apple MacBookPro 85W MagSafe power adapters have finally seem to have been reduced to a more manageable size. (Scale comparison above.) The same $80 that before got you the rather large 1st gen A1172 brick will now bring you home a 2nd gen MA938LL/A model that’s sized closer in size...
Ducati takes memory for a spin
(Credit: Sandisk)
Maybe it’s just us, but we never really thought digital storage products would ever be considered sexy enough to merit the attention from the likes of Ducati. But the motorcycling legend must see something we don’t, because it’s lent its famous name to SanDisk to … (via Stephen’s shared items in Google Reader)
Twitter User Interface Changes →
Charging: Bedford Smart Recharge Station is...
Although the Gomadic charge station, the Chargepod, the Mahogany charge station, or even the DIY charge station are good enough for us males, our wives may have something entirely different in mind. For them, the Bedford Smart Recharge Station from Pottery Barn could be just the thing to charge your gadgets and keep your decorative style intact—just the way she wants. The bad news is that it costs...
Steve: Stopping at starbucks on the way home. Good day today. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: Scott brought me an Egg mcMuffin. Today is gonna be McAwesome. (via Twitter / Steve)
An Enterprise to battle Khan one more time
(Credit: StarTrek.com)
Want to feel old? It’s been 25 years since the release of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan—yes, Sparky, a quarter-century. But for those who are in denial about your advancing years, StarTrek.com is offering a new toy to play with in celebration of … (via Stephen’s shared items in Google Reader)
iPhone: Enable or disable call forwarding -... →
TiVo Series 3 Lite pics and specs revealed
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Falling right in line with the news TiVo CEO Tom Rogers hinted at back in March, the struggling company is readying the highly anticipated HD Series 3 “Lite,” which will target a much wider range of consumer with a price point of around $299. Some tenacious (and possibly connected) fans posted specs and pics on the TiVo Community forums, much to...
Steve: Funny how a margarita at lunchtime can change your whole outlook on life. (via Twitter / Steve)
Steve: Lunch at la Napolera on Flemming Island. (via Twitter / Steve)
Florida may become 12th state to adopt CARB...
Filed under: Government/Legal, GreenAs the nation’s fourth-largest state, Florida is about to take a big step forward in the war against car emissions, which might be a tipping point for the whole nation. It looks like Gov. Charlie Crist is about to join the CARB crowd and add his state to the list of those with limits on greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Although we are waiting for...
Steve: Took the day off to run a few errands. Got a very busy weekend coming up. (via Twitter / Steve)
WatchDeath Star Orientation. Every Imperial Officer has to learn a few things about dealing with Darth Vader.