I'm not sure if it still is, but at one point in time this commercial was the most popular of all time... Now, ironically, Robert Wright of the New York Times says Steve Jobs has become the 'Big Brother' that Apple warned us about in 1984..."Jobs stands accused of what in Silicon Valley is a … Continue reading Steve Jobs: Master of Irony
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Au revoir iPhone!
Yesterday I said goodbye to the iPhone and along with it, Apple as well. While I was working on the AGCO social media project, my good friend and partner on the project David Sauter of Envano had been kind enough to let me use an iPhone [I think he was secretly trying to bring me … Continue reading Au revoir iPhone!
No surprise here!
Image via CrunchBase Apple is dominating the smartphone market and Google is giving them a run for the money with the Android OS... "comScore has released a report on the state of the US mobile market from September to December 2009, and it shows that the recently established trends of Android and iPhone growth don’t … Continue reading No surprise here!
Slate vs. State
Jobs vs. Obama in the ultimate 'reality distortion field' knockdown. Who won? The results may surprise you... "Two events dominated discussion last week: the unveiling of Apple's iPad and President Obama's State of the Union address. Leading up to last Wednesday, many wondered if Apple's event would overshadow Obama's. On social media, that was certainly … Continue reading Slate vs. State
How to fail in 2010
I had the privilege earlier in my career to work closely with the great Jeff Martin [the guy Steve Jobs credits with the 'Think Different' campaign and you know Steve Jobs doesn't often give credit!]. Jeff's response to stupid ideas was to say 'Well, that's a great going out of business strategy'. My friend Dana … Continue reading How to fail in 2010
Buying a new notebook?
Think different! No, I don't mean buy a Mac -- I just mean think before you buy. A friend of mine asked for a recommendation on a big, expensive notebook -- you know, one of the ones with the big 17" monitor? My advice to him was "my recommendation would be to avoid the big, … Continue reading Buying a new notebook?
Moms and smartphones…
They're not just for CEO's anymore..."Smartphones may have started as productivity tools for top executives, but they're quickly finding their way into the hands and purses of "power moms," a.k.a. the CEO of the household. As smartphones become easier to use and in many ways more useful, more women, including busy moms, are buying them … Continue reading Moms and smartphones…
There Is No Such Thing as Intuitive Technology
"When the Apple Macintosh first debuted, it was thought of as the first computer that did not have or ever need a manual. In fact, it did need a manual, and an ever-growing one at that. The computer that doesn't need a manual of some sort has not yet been invented. In the case of … Continue reading There Is No Such Thing as Intuitive Technology
Going mobile!
Here's a little tuneage from the Who while you contemplate this; if you're an iPhone, BlackBerry or Android user, you can now view e1evation.com in a special mobile format. Check it out!
Got Mac problems?
...then you need Pam Lefkowitz of Core Computing. "Core Computing Technologies, Inc. is a technology consulting firm specializing in Apple Computer technologies. At Core, every employee is a Certified Member of the Apple Consultants Network program. We hold more OS X Certifications than any other consulting company — including Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist, Apple … Continue reading Got Mac problems?