Seems like Steam/Valve games would be an awesome addition to an Apple-branded television.
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Obviously they only do so to benefit themselves, but it's quite clear from their actions that Apple does care about developers.
In-N-Out's deducation to quality and top-notch customer service is actually quite similar to Five Guys. The reason they're only in the Southwestern US is to ensure that each restaurant is close to a food distribution center. That way all their food is made with the freshest ingredients. They've been family-owned and operated since the 50's.
The interface looks so intuitive and just plain fun. Plus the battery life and 1.5 lb weight is fantastic. I can see myself spending the vast majority of my non-coding time on the iPad.
Being able to use my bluetooth keyboard with it is also a big plus.
The only thing I'd like to see is the ability to incorporate commentary from fans. ESPN and others already do live chats on various games and it seems like you could extrapolate meaningful events from that data if you had access to it.
To be honest, I'm surprised it's taken Google so long to do this. The potential benefits for Google are even greater than Apple's because Google is working hard to become a dominant player in TV advertising.
Late or not, this is very good news for consumers because hopefully it will lead to iPhone/Android apps being accessible on your TV. The possibilities for gaming would definitely make me worried if I were Nintendo, Microsoft or Sony.
I actually agree, but it would be better than forcing developers to adhere to a static memory quota.
Ultimately there isn't any simple answer for the iPhone multitasking issue. Maybe Apple should create tools that let developers create "background modes" of their apps, which would take up less memory and dynamically cede control to other apps with higher priority, like the Phone.
I think it would be much smarter for Apple to just give the iPhone user some sort of notification when there isn't enough memory to run the app he's trying to open. Kinda like the classic Mac OS for those that remember.
Although their growth has slowed, Facebook's still growing traffic at a decent rate, having passed Yahoo for the #2 most visited site last month.
Also, according to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg (ex-Googler who oversaw the creation of AdWords) more than half their users log into Facebook at least once a day. Seems like Facebook's firing on all cylinders to me.
Some downsides to using flash drives over DivvyShot: a) Not everyone has one; b) Not everyone knows how to use one; c) Limited space; d) Inconvenient--everyone has to be together and wait around while the other guys transfer their files over. With Divvyshot, you can upload/download photos whenever you want.
one of Facebook's greatest contributions to my life was that it completely solved the photo sharing problem
Facebook is definitely a convenient way to share photos, if you and all your friends have profiles and set them up properly. For people who just want to share photos and not deal with all of Facebook's features, DivvyShot is quite compelling.
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Because it's so cheap to start/run a company, and only getting cheaper, there's much less need for gov't/VC/university money.
The ability to download a full HD movie in <5 minutes opens up a treasure trove of revenue possibilities. It makes content delivery much more convenient and thus much more compelling for customers.
It reminds me of how Archimedes discovered the principles of buoyancy and density in the bathtub.
One of my jobs was to set up Blackboard course websites for instructors. It was about as much fun as filling out a tax return. Nothing but filling out forms, selecting options, and other monotonous things like that.
Using it in my classes was about the same experience. We really just used to it download the syllabus, assignments, and other documents the instructor posted. No one used the Discussion Board or any of the other Blackboard features.
He had an unbelievable ability to create building designs that blended perfectly with their surroundings. I've never seen any architect achieve a better harmony between man and nature. Wright's most famous designs are Fallingwater: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum in New York: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_R._Guggenheim_Museum
Many of his design ideas were beyond the technological limitations of the day, but Wright never let that slow him down.
He was unquestionably one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.
I can't believe how much irrational hatred has been directed at StraighterLine, a company working so hard to make education more affordable.
Basically what this gentleman and other StraighterLine-bashers are saying is that no one should even try to offer the same educational content at a more affordable price because it would potentially make richer peoples' degree less valuable.
This kind of protectionism is one of many factors stifling innovation in Higher Ed today.
To me, the physical keyboard is just a burden that adds thickness and weight.
Aside from that, the Droid looks fantastic and is the first iPhone alternative to make me think about switching.
This quote and the other comments about overestimating your competition really stood out to me. It's true that as a Founder, your own ability to execute and find what customers want is what matters.