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Why does it seem that only old people win stuff?

When it was announced yesterday that the winner of the iTunes 10 billionth song giveaway was 71 year-old Louie Sulcer, I was torn. On the one hand, I was happy for Louie – he seems like a nice fellow, easy going, and into Johnny Cash apparently. But on the other hand, I HATE Louie with a passion. Why? Because he’s OLD, that’s why. Now granted, Louie appears to be more with it than your average 71 year-old in that he not only owns an iPod but actually knows how... Read More

Attention Time Travelers: Your iPhone may not work in 1990

I knew there was a reason I didn’t throw out my Motorola MicroTAC 9800X! Faithful Macenstein reader Colin writes: I was bored and trying to find something to watch on Hulu when I saw this: I thought you’d get a kick out of it, apparently going back in time 17 years totally screws with the iPhone. Wow Colin. You know, I’ve been bored before, but I guess I’ve never achieved the “Let’s see if there’s any old Journeyman episodes on Hulu”... Read More

Can’t afford a snowboard? Just use two PowerBooks!

These things may not be able to run snow Leopard, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have fun in the snow! Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Florian for the tip! [via Zweck Entfremder]  Read More

“Felicity” predicts iPad in 1999

Felicity‘s writers might not have been able to predict that letting their star cut her hair would doom the show, but the DID predict the iPad a full11 years before Steve unveiled it. Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Mike for the tip!  Read More

Wow, I wish “Flash” were playing… get it? Flash?

I just happen to be experiencing a TON of beachballs today with my Adobe products (After Effects, mainly) and remembered this pic. (BTW, Photoshop is clearly hotter than Illustrator.) [via 9gag]  Read More

iBook Slippers keep your feet toasty while pole dancing

It’s long been known the number one problem facing strippers during the winter months is frostbite. Well, one inventive gal has come up with a solution that doesn’t get in the way of her chosen profession. Behold the iBook slippers. Given the current value of the iBook, these might actually be cheaper than regular slippers. (Warning, do not watch this video on your iPhone, as it is probably considered “overtly sexual” by Apple)  Read More

(Slightly Used) Glass step from Apple’s 5th Avenue store staircase up for grabs on eBay!

“And you’re buying… a stairway… to heaven…” Or at least the next best thing! A stair from Apple’s 5th Avenue store! Faithful Macenstein reader Mark sent us this link to an eBay listing for one slightly used (ie CRACKED) glass riser from the infamous glass staircase at Apple’s 5th Avenue store staircase. As you can see, the crack is hardly noticeable! Hey guys! So, this is a weird one. I’m moving on March 11th and I can’t... Read More

Why is Apple treating apps differently than movies and songs?

For quite a few years now Apple has been selling R-rated movies and sexually explicit songs on its iTunes store. In fact, half of the current Top 10 movies on iTunes are either Rated R or Unrated for scenes of nudity and sexual content. Currently 20% of Apple’s top 100 iTunes music chart are labeled as “explicit”, due to profanity and strong sexual material. Despite having the same ratings and parental controls in place for Applications as they do for movies... Read More

Apple Store Wedding looks as uncomfortable as you’d think

As big a fanboy as I am, and as understanding as the Bride of Macenstein is, I don’t think I would ever attempt to get married in an Apple store. It’s sort of like getting married in your mistress’s apartment. Yet that’s what the Li’s did this Sunday (Valentine’s Day). Yes, there’s nothing like committing to spend the rest of your life with someone as strangers shop disinterestedly for iPod cases nearby. It’s GOT to be what Mrs.... Read More

Enter our “What Will Steve Call His Book?” Sweepstakes!

This contest is closed. Congrats to faithful Macenstein reader Dr. Who who won with his entry of “One More Thing…” With news that the notoriously private Steve Steve jobs has hired former managing editor of Time magazine Walter Isaacson to write his official autobiography, one can only wonder what Steve’s masterpiece will be titled. Will it be something cutesy, with an “i” in the front, like “iLife”, or “iAm So Rich”?... Read More