Imagine logging into any service on the web and being told that it’s probably a good idea to stop using a browser extension that you’ve installed. That’s what happened to one of our faithful readers, Derek. The Missing e Chrome extension, which has a name that pokes fun at Tumblr’s lack of a second...
If you haven’t yet visited Honda Civic UK’s YouTube channel, you’re in for a surprise. As the page loads, you’re greeted with the explanation: “We took a 360 degree camera off the grid. Now it’s your turn to explore.” When it’s ready, click the arrow and “venture into the unknown”. The experience mirrors that of...
People have many different opinions on the role technology plays in their daily lives. Some believe that social networks cheapen friendships, while others find that they stay closer with friends than ever before, thanks to Facebook and Twitter. The controversy is sure to spread amongst couples, likely because lovers have never had a social...
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Those words seem to encapsulate Apple’s 2011 perfectly. The year saw the company both became the most valuable company in the world and lose its founder, savior, visionary, and leader. Earlier, Erick published his roundup of the bigger stories and themes in...
Upstart digital cinema company RED, which has been the bane of many established camera companies for several years now, has filed suit against Arri, a leading camera manufacturer. They allege that Arri employed one Michael Bravin, a former employee of camera kit maker Band Pro, who hacked the email account of his former employee...
According to The BBC, Jonathan Ive, Apple’s senior vice president of design, has just been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honors list. Sir Jony Ive, the famed designer behind the iPod and the iPhone, said the honor was “absolutely thrilling,” and considers himself “both humbled and sincerely grateful.” From The BBC: Raised...
In case you haven’t noticed ;), it’s an especially slooooooooooooooooooooow time for the tech industry. So slow that some Aol employees — the only one I recognize is Sol Lipman — made a video about the recent Aol talent exodus, using ZOMBIES as a metaphor for all the people who’ve decided to leave Aol. If...
Considering Apple and Samsung’s recent battles, this is rather amusing. Two ads, both featuring the same little girl with seemingly equal passions for both the iPhone 4S and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab. Each to their own I suppose… OR Did Samsung intentionally plot this to mock Apple? Samsung’s ad is unashamedly similar to your typical...
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series we call Redux, where we’re re-publishing some of our best posts of 2011. As we look back at the year – and ahead to what next year holds – we think these are the stories that deserve a second glance. It’s not just a best-of...
It is remarkable to think that we’re in the early days of the app era, when there are already close to 600,000 iOS applications and nearly 400,000 on Android (source: Distimo). The growth of these app ecosystems has been rapid, exponential and shows no signs of slowing down. As well it shouldn’t: the untapped,...