You know you've made it big when the Big Man of late night TV "David Letterman" starts cracking jokes about you.
Last night Dave took it upon himself to show off the iPad and then poke a few puns at it too. But the nice thing was he gave people a bit of a taste of things to come from the iPad with a comical twist.
Letterman's nightly "Top Ten" installment was the top 10 questions to ask yourself before waiting in line for the iPad. The Late Show host then pulled out an actual iPad, and attempted to demonstrate its ability to automatically rotate before he accidentally hit the lock button on the device and turned off its screen.
Letterman then slapped the iPad, banged it against the table, and shook the device in a humorous attempt to turn it back on. Unable to turn it back on, he even jokingly tried licking it, earning laughter and applause from the audience at the Ed Sullivan Theater.
"The radiation this thing gives off is incredible," he joked. "You're supposed to wear a lead apron when you operate it."
Later in the episode, the first guest, Sam Worthington, noted he doesn't know how to use an iPad, and then placed it under his coffee mug as a very expensive coaster.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Apple iPad App Store is now Live on iTunes
Just in time for this weekends debut of the Apple iPad.
Apple released (March 30) a new version of iTunes (version 9.1) that supports the iPad. Also the iTunes store is now giving the public, access to iPad Apps. There are rumored to be over 1,000 iPad apps ready to go with the launch. Plus, over 30,000 free books that are available too. But, lets not forget that there are over 150,000 iPhone/iPod Touch apps that work with the iPad too. So this is one great Easter Egg given to us from Apple....
iTunes iPad Edition Section
Keynote, Pages & Numbers - iPad Edition Apps
Brushes - iPad Edition App
Apple released (March 30) a new version of iTunes (version 9.1) that supports the iPad. Also the iTunes store is now giving the public, access to iPad Apps. There are rumored to be over 1,000 iPad apps ready to go with the launch. Plus, over 30,000 free books that are available too. But, lets not forget that there are over 150,000 iPhone/iPod Touch apps that work with the iPad too. So this is one great Easter Egg given to us from Apple....
iTunes iPad Edition Section
Keynote, Pages & Numbers - iPad Edition Apps
Brushes - iPad Edition App
Let the Apple iPad Videos Begin
I figured i would do my part to burn up the web waves with some of the assorted iPad videos now flooding the web. Enjoy..
Steve Jobs hits front page of Time Magazine - April 12, 2010 issue
Just in time for the Apple iPad release, Time magazine has the man himself Steve Jobs featured on the front cover of its upcoming issue (April 12, 2010).
Steve is interview by British Actor Stephen Fry. He gives us a look into the new Apple iPad, his career and his amazing life.
Some great wording about the article was found on AppleInsider, Thursday April 1, 2010 segment on this issue.
"I think the experience of using an iPad is going to be profound for many people," Jobs reportedly said. "I really do. Genuinely profound."
Fry asked Jobs if he believes the iPad is the high point of his career, and if the CEO intends to go out on top, given his recent health issues. In January 2009, Jobs took a leave of absence from Apple due to health-related issues, leaving Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook at the helm. Jobs eventually returned to work in June after receiving a liver transplant.
"I don't think of my life as a career," Jobs told Fry. "I do stuff. I respond to stuff. That's not a career -- it's a life!"
In addition to Jobs, Fry also spoke with Jonathan Ive, senior vice president of industrial design; Phil Schilller, senior VP of worldwide product marketing; and Eddy Cue, VP of Internet services. Schiller said while many have criticized the iPad as being "just a big iPhone," he actually views that comment as a compliment.
"Luckily, millions of people have those, so there is an instant ease and familiarity when they first encounter the iPad," he said. "As for everything else, it's not about the features -- it's about the experience. You just have to try it to see what I mean."
Fry also asked Ive about features missing from the iPad, such as a forward-facing camera for video conferencing.
"In many ways, it's the things that are not there that we are most proud of," Ive said in the latest issue of Time. "For us, it is all about refining and refining until it seems like there's nothing between the user and the content they are interacting with."
This awesome issue will also feature a history of the tablet computer by author Lev Grossman with some interesting perspectives on how things have influenced the Apple iPad. I would definitely recommend you pick this issue up and keep it aside. Because one day years from now it will most likely be a collectors item.
Steve is interview by British Actor Stephen Fry. He gives us a look into the new Apple iPad, his career and his amazing life.
Some great wording about the article was found on AppleInsider, Thursday April 1, 2010 segment on this issue.
"I think the experience of using an iPad is going to be profound for many people," Jobs reportedly said. "I really do. Genuinely profound."
Fry asked Jobs if he believes the iPad is the high point of his career, and if the CEO intends to go out on top, given his recent health issues. In January 2009, Jobs took a leave of absence from Apple due to health-related issues, leaving Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook at the helm. Jobs eventually returned to work in June after receiving a liver transplant.
"I don't think of my life as a career," Jobs told Fry. "I do stuff. I respond to stuff. That's not a career -- it's a life!"
In addition to Jobs, Fry also spoke with Jonathan Ive, senior vice president of industrial design; Phil Schilller, senior VP of worldwide product marketing; and Eddy Cue, VP of Internet services. Schiller said while many have criticized the iPad as being "just a big iPhone," he actually views that comment as a compliment.
"Luckily, millions of people have those, so there is an instant ease and familiarity when they first encounter the iPad," he said. "As for everything else, it's not about the features -- it's about the experience. You just have to try it to see what I mean."
Fry also asked Ive about features missing from the iPad, such as a forward-facing camera for video conferencing.
"In many ways, it's the things that are not there that we are most proud of," Ive said in the latest issue of Time. "For us, it is all about refining and refining until it seems like there's nothing between the user and the content they are interacting with."
This awesome issue will also feature a history of the tablet computer by author Lev Grossman with some interesting perspectives on how things have influenced the Apple iPad. I would definitely recommend you pick this issue up and keep it aside. Because one day years from now it will most likely be a collectors item.
Google changes its name....
Talk about a great April Fools Day welcome from Google.
If you are like most people you touch Google at least once a day. I love using their site features throughout my day as often as i can. But, much to my surprise when i fired up my browser this morning and went to Google.com i was greeted not by Google but by the following. I guess we aren't in Silicon Valley any more....
Now don't forget to also click below the Google Search button on the "Not in Kansas: learn about our new name"
I guess Google is off to see the Wizard.....
If you are like most people you touch Google at least once a day. I love using their site features throughout my day as often as i can. But, much to my surprise when i fired up my browser this morning and went to Google.com i was greeted not by Google but by the following. I guess we aren't in Silicon Valley any more....
Now don't forget to also click below the Google Search button on the "Not in Kansas: learn about our new name"
I guess Google is off to see the Wizard.....
iPad hands on Videos begin on the web today
With the much anticipated launch of the new Apple iPad the media has been given the go ahead to start showing the iPad and speaking more about it. Just last night on the ABC show "Modern Family,", the new device was featured and shown to have a cool app available for it that gives you a virtual cake with lit candles that you can blow out.
Also here is an Apple iPad unboxing clip by Chicago SunTimes columnist Andy Inhatko. Andy takes you through opening the box and displaying what you get with your unit.
I will be posting my thoughts and feelings on the iPad when i get it this weekend.
Personally, I think the iPad will open up a new day for many people and its a great new platform to do some developing on. Its a great device because it appeals to users of all ages and backgrounds.
Where else can you find a simple device that you can take out and do many of the things that take more then one click to do. It boots up quick, has an incredible 10 hour plus battery life, and just works. Apple has done an amazing job here because they've given us a device that you don't need to worry about or deal with file structure. Its so simple a child can use it.
Also here is an Apple iPad unboxing clip by Chicago SunTimes columnist Andy Inhatko. Andy takes you through opening the box and displaying what you get with your unit.
I will be posting my thoughts and feelings on the iPad when i get it this weekend.
Personally, I think the iPad will open up a new day for many people and its a great new platform to do some developing on. Its a great device because it appeals to users of all ages and backgrounds.
Where else can you find a simple device that you can take out and do many of the things that take more then one click to do. It boots up quick, has an incredible 10 hour plus battery life, and just works. Apple has done an amazing job here because they've given us a device that you don't need to worry about or deal with file structure. Its so simple a child can use it.
Internet archaeology and the collapse of civilizations
Click below for this fascinating story:
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Enjoy the beginning of April!
Or, see the video here in YouTube.
Enjoy the beginning of April!
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