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Derrick Story on the Canon 5D Mark II

By Thomas on March 3, 2012 in Technology

So what do I get for that additional $1,000? 61-point autofocus, 6 fps, DIGIC 5 processor, and better weather sealing. Yes, yes, I know about better high-ISO performance and those other under-the-hood refinements. But I expect those when it's been 3 years since the camera has been updated.

Derrick Story

Derrick Story expresses what I suspect many people have felt about the new Canon 5d Mark III. It seems that the new 5D addresses the complaints people had of the Mark II. In many ways, it is what the mark II should have been, but for the privilege you have to pay a $1000 premium over the Mark II. I know it’s not that straight forward, but I see his (and others) point and I have to agree.

[updated with some edits to my comments]

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Rebecca Greenfield doesn’t understand economics. Blames Apple

By Thomas on March 3, 2012 in Apple, Technology

The other 210,000 jobs Apple attributes to the app economy, which Apple has a lot to do with, but again, involves other technology companies. And it's not clear how dependent on Apple any of these app makers are

Rebecca Greenfield at the Atlantic

It’s not clear to you Rebecca. It’s clear to most other people, especially those in “the App Economy” which wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for Apple.

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Phrase of the day

By Thomas on February 21, 2012 in Technology

ubernerd passive-agressiveness

MG Seigler on Paris Lemon.com

MG Seigler discussing the growing spat between Google and Microsoft over Google’s alleged bypassing of Internet Explorer’s security settings.

Could also be the dictionary definition of the personality of one Sheldon Cooper.

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Israeli scientists develop prototype of Geordi’s Star Trek VISOR

By Thomas on February 16, 2012 in Science, Technology

It never ceases to amaze me how many things from Star Trek are coming true

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Incredible Lego Prosthetic Arm

By Thomas on February 12, 2012 in Technology

Check out this incredible prosthetic arm made entirely of lego. It was designed to mimic the full range of human movement and I have to say, it’s one of the most impressive lego creations I’ve seen to date

Via Make

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The Miraculous NASA Breakthrough That Could Save Millions of Lives

By Thomas on February 9, 2012 in Technology

Fascinating article from Gizmodo on a subcutaneous medical device developed by Nasa. Worth a read.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Prototype Image Leaked

By Thomas on February 9, 2012 in Technology

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Scientists Produce Transparent Aluminium: Scotty Was Right!

By Thomas on February 6, 2012 in Science, Space, Technology

This will be of interest to those who have seen Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Another piece of science foretold in Star Trek that is now becoming a reality.

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A Sneak Peak at Photoshop 6

By Thomas on February 2, 2012 in Design, Technology

I like the new dark interface. Looking forward to see what else is in the final version.

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Business for Social Responsibility Challenges the facts in the New York Times Piece on Apple’s China Suppliers

By Thomas on January 29, 2012 in Apple, Technology

Earlier this week, BSR asked the New York Times to correct inaccurate and misleading information in the story that ran on January 26, 2012 entitled “In China, the Human Costs That Are Built Into an iPad.” Here we present our letter to the editor that we submitted following publication of the article, as well as the main points we made to the New York Times in a letter sent on January 17, prior to publication. While some changes were made to the story, we believe that several important inaccuracies and misleading information remained in the story that was published on January 26.

Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR

It’s worth reading the letter as it highlights what they believe are some pretty big flaws in the New York Times article.

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