Technology
“Features for China” in Mountain Lion
You think the Chinese market is important to Apple when they devote a whole section to China for their Mountain Lion release?
11ms vs 14 minutes latency
My Spektrum DX8 radio control plane transmitter has a 11ms latency which is slightly better than the 14 minute latency from Earth to Mars.
Nike+ SportWatch GPS
Love the smaller size of this GPS watch vs. my old Garmin 205.
Fortune magazine, what is a “nube”?
In the March 12, 2012 issue of Fortune, there’s a cover story on Facebook. It’s a good overview of the company although much of it will be familiar to those who’ve been following company. I mention the article since they must have copy editors who lack any online gaming experience. They’re all probably a bunch … Continue reading
When Gaming Is Good for You – WSJ.com
A growing body of university research suggests that gaming improves creativity, decision-making and perception. The specific benefits are wide ranging, from improved hand-eye coordination in surgeons to vision changes that boost night driving ability. People who played action-based video and computer games made decisions 25% faster than others without sacrificing accuracy, according to a study. … Continue reading
Even Farhad’s talking about Apple P/E ratio!
Even Farhad’s talking about Apple P/E ratio! The way I look at it, if I sold some AAPL now, where would I put it? I can’t think of another company poised for more growth in so many different markets. http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/02/why_apple_stock_is_still_a_great_buy_at_500_a_share_.html
Steve Jobs and the Mackay he grew up in
My parents live in the same Mountain View neighborhood and type of home that Steve Jobs grew up in before he moved to Los Altos. I love the amount of light the Mackay floor to ceiling windows let in, but their single pane design can make for a cold home in the winter. The original … Continue reading