Monthly Archives: September 2008
Support me in private
I noticed something today, which really made me think! Whenever I get a comment from a well-known tech celebrity (especially in support of something I have said) they ALMOST ALWAYS do it in private! For example, although Cali Lewis, Molly … Continue reading
Filed under cnet, geekbrief.tv, Tech celebrities, Tech Opinion, twitter
The ‘NEW’ MacBook Pro!
I was on Twitter yesterday when Cali Lewis; star of Geekbrief.tv, decided to send a message to her 19,000 Twitter followers. Cali’s message was simply: “Is this the new MacBook Pro?” – (with a link to a dodgy looking image) … Continue reading
Filed under apple, geekbrief.tv, mevio, sponsors, Tech celebrities, Tech Opinion, twitter, Uncategorized
The Tech News Blog 2.0
As all my regular readers will know, I have very seriously considered finishing this blog, because the more I saw of ‘the tech news industry’, the more I realised it was extremely crooked. As you know, Professional Tech News Journalists, … Continue reading
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Filed under cnet, geekbrief.tv, google, leo laporte, loaded, mevio, News, pcmagcast, podshow, Revision3, sponsors, Tech business news, Tech celebrities, Tech Opinion, twit, twit network, twitter, Uncategorized, ziff davies
The Tech News Blog ‘says goodbye?’
I started this blog a few months ago – to report on tech news and the people who bring us out tech news. Just 4 months after joining ‘the tech news industry’ I realise it’s probably time for me to … Continue reading
Filed under News, sponsors, Tech business news, Tech celebrities, Tech Opinion
Pay WordPress to remove Google adwords?
Yesterday, WordPress.com announced that it will deliver Google AdWord adverts into the posts and tags of its users blogs – unless they pay WordPress.com $30 a year NOT TO! Steve Crudden said “It’s like downloading a FREE software program, which … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Patrick Norton says ‘don’t drink and drive!’
I am not usually a fan of sponsors messages. In 99.9% of cases, for me, they often ruin programming. “When I’m listening to a ‘tech podcast, I really don’t want to be sold an audio book on a subject not … Continue reading
Filed under Revision3, Tech Opinion
Trust me!
Tim Berners-Lee, creator of The World Wide Web, is voicing some serious concerns; about the Internet’s inability to seperate real science from rumours. He mentions last weeks rumour, that when the switch was flicked on the Large Hadron Collider (LCH) … Continue reading
Google Chrome – Homepage and reload please!
So, Google Chrome launched last week to a predominantly positive reception. I like Chrome – but it needs work! I am not a fan of Google’s ‘near‘ monopoly of the search market – or the way their founders fly a … Continue reading
Filed under browsers, google, google chrome, search engines, Software, Tech Opinion
The new Apple iPod Nano
Everything announced by Apple today was so heavily leaked, there’s no need to blog about it! Next!
Filed under apple, News, Tech business news, Tech Opinion
Ninety nine percent crap!
I saw a piece of technology marketing earlier today, which clearly demonstrated the power of a well-written marketing message and how smart tech companies are at manipulating figures! It was an advertisement for an Internet hosting company. It makes what … Continue reading
Filed under dreamhost, Tech Opinion
