Monday, November 21, 2011

Kindle Fire Phone

Harry McCraken says:
"I’m not saying that a Kindle Fire phone would be an antidote to Android fragmentation. Actually, if it’s like the Kindle Fire tablet, it would be one of the most fragmented Android phones of all, since Amazon would utterly rework the operating system to serve its purposes. But the Kindle Fire, with its simpler interface and deeply-integrated services, is fragmentation with a point, rather than the random, unsatisfying fragmentation that otherwise pervades Android.
I have no reason to believe that Amazon is planning to make a Kindle phone. Then again, I’d be startled if it hadn’t at least pondered the possibility. I’d consider buying one–would you?"
But why not see this as a way to start chipping away at Apple's strengths. Amazon has often said it is not just a book seller. As General Neyland would say... Carry the fight to our opponent and keep it there.

IC-7000 Mobile

Not mine, but a sweet setup... KF9ZA - HF Mobile 2004 Chevrolet Blazer and a cool video of it in action. Bonne chance DX!

Tablets for the whole family!

joshuatopolsky So @futurepaul and I just realized you could buy two Kindle Fires AND a Kindle Touch for the price of an iPad 2.Mon, Nov 14 00:35:29 from Twitter for Mac

Retry

adamhirsch No joke, my fortune cookie said "fortune not found: Abort, Retry, Ignore?" pic.twitter.com/EwD1d5NNSun, Nov 20 20:45:57 from Twitter for iPhone
retweeted by msuster


Opposite or Opportunity

ev Must be a tough spot when you run an ad campaign to stress the opposite of what your brand is known for. pic.twitter.com/YLQDl7ZoMon, Nov 21 11:51:02 from Camera on iOS
retweeted by sarahcuda


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Electronics Basics: How to read schematics

My father-in-law got me a little gift project for my birthday. I'm brushing up on some basics as they will come in handy.

Video: Collin’s Lab: Schematics
Link: Skill Set: Reading circuit diagrams

Baby Skynet

Here (Rock-Paper-Scissors: You vs. the Computer) is where it all begins. Can the machine learn enough to beat you?

Google AdWords

Even if you aren't trying to sell something, I think it is interesting to see how ads are selected for display to you. It isn't just about the price an advertiser is willing to pay - there is a quality rating. How does Google AdWords work? - infographic
Infographic by Pulpmedia Online Marketing

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Airsoft

It is all the rage.(And a follow-up.) I see the potential value. I just don't need another hobby right now or I might be more enthusiastic.