Archive for the 'Technology' Category

October 5th, 2011

My thoughts on the passing of Steve Jobs :: February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011

I know we have a few posts up on TOW about Steve Jobs already, but I wanted to weigh in and wanted to do it in a way that was a little bit more than a facebook post. But, I put my thoughts after the jump as not to hog up too much space. (more...)
October 4th, 2011

In Technology News : Apple introduces the iphone 4S with Siri voice activation (video)

"Now you can use your voice to use your iPhone. Just talk to Siri as you would to a person: "Do I need an umbrella?" or "Any great burgers around here?" or "Where's the closest ATM?" Siri not only understands what you say, it knows what you mean.1 It figures out the right apps to use to find the right answer. Then, just like a personal assistant, it ...
September 28th, 2011

Amazon introduces the Kindle Fire …. anybody wanna buy my NOOK Color?

Books to games to music to movies and all things Amazonian, and for less than 200 bucks. I've gotta assume just an amazing technical innovation if they can offer all that they are and coming in at 1/3 the price of a decent iPad. This thing looks like a beast. image
September 8th, 2011

Nike MAG

Looks like Nike have once again changed the game with the soon to be released MAG sneaker. Remember the self locking Nikes that Michael J. Fox wore in back to the Future 2? Well Nike has finally decided to release these next level sneakers in an equally compelling manner. See the official press release below and check out some more images after the ...
August 24th, 2011

Breaking News :: Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board CUPERTINO, California—August 24, 2011—Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs ...
August 17th, 2011

Budweiser x FA Cup x Facebook :: Live Streaming of Ascot United v. Wembley match

Budweiser's marketing director Iain Newell announce today that the company, who earlier this year signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the FA worth 24 million pounds ($39.4 million), will be streaming a live FA Cup fixture on the global social Facebook. "The FA Cup started 140 years ago this year and what better way to do demonstrate our ...
July 20th, 2011

PUMA Speed Star

PUMA's recent launch of the Speed Star brings the concept of ultra light weight shoes to indoor soccer. "Inspired by the super-light Faas lightweight running footwear collection (“Faas” translates to "Fast" in Jamaica), the Speed Star will have you bolting from one end of the field to the other. Whether you’re a pro, a pick-up player, or a ...
July 19th, 2011

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore is “hopeful” goal line technology in place for 2012-13 campaign

Stop me, if you have heard something like this before ... but its being reported that Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore vows to use the Premier League's position "to deliver progress – increasing standards on and off the pitch" ... progress that apparently includes goalline technology, which could be introduced in time for the 2012-13 ...