Bryen's Notebook

Star Wars Main Title Theme (Vocal Cover) (by nmckaig) My son...

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:41:52 -0400

Star Wars Main Title Theme (Vocal Cover) (by nmckaig)

My son loves all things Star Wars. We had some fun watching this.

Macally iKey30 Keyboard for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch Accessory Review | Macworld

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:03:53 -0400

Macally iKey30 Keyboard for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch Accessory Review | Macworld:

Now this is an interesting take on an iPad keyboard. It’s neat to see something other than the standard Bluetooth assortment.

Send to Kindle for Mac

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:14:56 -0400

Send to Kindle for Mac:

Definitely going to get some use out of this.

Convergence: First our iPhone, now our furniture? Georgia,...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:21:47 -0400

Convergence: First our iPhone, now our furniture?
Georgia, imore.com

A phone. An internet communicator. A widescreen iPod. That’s how Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone, and since then one little device has gone on to replace so many single-purpose, single-tasking gadgets I’m starting to lose count. Th…

I could see designing a whole apartment with furniture like this. Wonder when we’ll see it in the local Walmart?

thedailywhat: Love Story of the Day: When G-Male — the imagined...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:19:14 -0400

thedailywhat:

Love Story of the Day: When G-Male — the imagined Google version of the perfect boyfriend — meets Siri — the imagined Apple version of the perfect girlfriend — data flies.

[thanks, andrea! comediva]

Apple releases Flashback removal tool

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:58:58 -0400

Apple releases Flashback removal tool:

I figured this would be coming at some point.

What you need to know about the Flashback trojan

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:29:27 -0400

What you need to know about the Flashback trojan:

Here’s a great summary of the Flashback Trojan threat against Mac computers.

Find Out if Your Mac Has the Flashback Trojan — the Fast and Easy Way

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:30:57 -0400

Find Out if Your Mac Has the Flashback Trojan — the Fast and Easy Way:

If you have a Mac, this is worth checking out.

The Bayeux Tapestry Animated

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:10:38 -0400

The Bayeux Tapestry Animated:

Cleverly done. An artistic representation of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Interesting and engaging to watch - check it out.

‘Keep Calm and Carry On’: The Story of the Iconic World War II Poster

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:09:09 -0400

‘Keep Calm and Carry On’: The Story of the Iconic World War II Poster:

Interesting story about a phrase that is becoming more and more relevant.

U.S. Government Warns Apple and Publishers of Antitrust Lawsuit over e-Book Pricing

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:07:34 -0500

U.S. Government Warns Apple and Publishers of Antitrust Lawsuit over e-Book Pricing:

This is certainly an interesting development. I’ll be watching closely to see how this plays out.

Apple confirms iPad event for March 7th in San Francisco

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:12:41 -0500

Invitation reveals higher-res display

Apple has announced the date of a long-anticipated press event for the next-generation iPad. Media invitations point to an event taking place on March 7th, at 10AM Pacific time. It will be hosted in a favorite Apple venue, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.
“We have something you really have to see,” the invitation reads. “And touch.” Notably, a photo in the email depicts an upgraded, extremely high-resolution display, confirming widespread reports. What Apple will call the new tablet is unknown, but most news accounts have simply referred to it as the iPad 3.
Other rumored features include support for LTE 4G on cellular-equipped models, and a new quad-core processor. The device should also become the second piece of Apple hardware to support Siri, the voice command system currently restricted to the iPhone 4S. One rumor has Apple launching a new Apple TV alongside an iPad 3.

via electronista.com

Now, the real question is when is the new iPad 3 going to be available for purchase?

“The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore”...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:42:00 -0500

“The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” wins the Oscar for best animated short film. A great piece for anyone who loves books and reading.

Apple announces Mountain Lion without a major press event

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:11:50 -0500

Apple announces Mountain Lion without a major press event:

John Gruber at Daring Fireball put together a great post on how Apple is changing things up with press interaction. In years past, we certainly would have seen the announcement of an operating system heralded by a major press event. Not so with their latest news of OS X Mountain Lion. Click the link above and read what John has to say about his personalized press event.

(via A Soldier’s IPod Is Found 6,000 Miles Away In Cone...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:57:00 -0500

(via A Soldier’s IPod Is Found 6,000 Miles Away In Cone Hospital | digtriad.com)

Neat story about how a soldier’s lost iPod is found and returned. It’s nice to know there are still people out there doing the right thing.

laughingsquid: Mr. Happy Man, Documentary About A Man on a...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:48:29 -0500

laughingsquid:

Mr. Happy Man, Documentary About A Man on a Mission to Spread Happiness One Motorist at a Time

I had a chance to see Mr. Barnes in person while visiting Bermuda. He actually is as well regarded by the people there as this video represents. His story is inspirational and well worth sharing.

The Real Reasons Apple Will Ship a 7-Inch iPad Mike Elgan,...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:48:45 -0500

The Real Reasons Apple Will Ship a 7-Inch iPad
Mike Elgan, cultofmac.com

Samsung is going all-out to promote the Galaxy Note as the company’s new iPhone killer.
The now-famous Superbowl ad imagines a scenario in which iPhone fans waiting in line outside Apple stores for the next phone see a guy using a Galax…

Here’s a persuasive argument on why Apple will eventually roll out a 7-inch iPad. I remember when the party line was that Apple wasn’t going to get into ebooks - and we all know how that changed. So let’s hope a mid-sized iPad is really coming sooner rather than later.

Penguin Group Terminating Its Contract with OverDrive

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:50:59 -0500

Penguin Group Terminating Its Contract with OverDrive:

libraryjournal:

In a stunning development, Penguin Group has extricated itself from its contract with OverDrive, the primary supplier of ebooks to public libraries.

Starting February 10, Penguin, which had recently instituted limitations on library lending for ebooks and audiobooks, will now no longer offer any ebooks or audiobooks through OverDrive.

“Looking ahead, we are continuing to talk about our future plans for ebook and digital audiobook availability for library lending with a number of partners providing these services,” said Erica Glass, in a prepared statement.

Somebody That I Used to Know - Walk off the Earth (Gotye -...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:50:10 -0500

Somebody That I Used to Know - Walk off the Earth (Gotye - Cover) (by walkofftheearth)

Just came across this video. Very cool.

Apple said to hold 'iPad 3' event first week in March

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:14:43 -0500

Apple said to hold ‘iPad 3’ event first week in March

By AppleInsider Staff
Published: 08:40 AM EST (05:40 AM PST)

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Apple will reportedly hold a media event the first week in March in San Francisco to unveil its third-generation iPad, which is expected to go on sale soon after it is unveiled.
Citing unnamed sources, AllThingsD reported on Thursday that Apple’s so-called “iPad 3” will debut at a special event to be held the first week in March. That means the next-generation tablet will be shown off in the next three to four weeks.
Author John Paczkowski said the device will be largely the same as rumors have suggested, with a high-resolution Retina Display in the range of 2,048-by-1,536 pixels along with a “much faster” processor and improved graphics processing.
Paczkowski also asked a source whether 2012 will be “the year of the iPad 3,” and they reportedly said, “what do you think?” Last year at the iPad 2 unveiling in March, Apple killed off rumors that a new iPad model would launch later in the year by declaring 2011 the “Year of iPad 2.”
Last year, the iPad 2 was unveiled at a media event at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on Wednesday, March 2. Thursday’s rumor suggests that the new iPad will debut at a similar point in the year. The month of March kicks off on a Thursday in three weeks.
The rumored date comes as a flurry of pictures claim to show components for Apple’s third-generation iPad, including one that purports to be a high-resolution Retina Display manufactured by Sharp for the anticipated tablet’s 9.7-inch touchscreen. Separately, a pair of reports claim to show both the outside and inside of the device’s back panel, suggesting it will include space internally for a larger battery.

via appleinsider.com

I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that this is the case. I was an early adopter of the original iPad, but skipped the iPad 2. Now I’m ready for an upgrade.