Windows BSoD takes the Gold at the Beijing Olympics
Faithful Macenstein reader Adam Davie sent us these shots he found on the River Cool forums showing that once again, Windows’ Blue Screen of Death has crashed another event, this time the Opening Ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympics Games. Above: hmm… maybe no one will notice… Perhaps this is simply Microsoft’s idea of “product placement”, as... Read More
Apple no longer cares about Unlocked iPhones?
Remember that exciting game of cat and mouse Apple was playing with hackers of the 1st gen iPhone? Each and every iPhone update, in addition to some bug fix or throw away feature, also broke the ability of the device to be jailbroken and unlocked for use on other carriers. Well, although with multiple international carriers and the new app store there is less reason than ever to... Read More
“Plastic” iPhone 3G actually stronger than the 1st gen? Made of zirconia?
Everyone loves WillItBlend.com, the site where Tom blends all sorts of gadgets (but only gets page hits when they are made by Apple) in his TotalBlender. Well, a little bird asked us to check out the latest WillItBlend video of the new “plastic” iPhone 3G being destroyed, and then compare it to the original, “metallic” iPhone’s blended experience. See... Read More
The 3G iPhone purchasing checklist – don’t wait in line without it!
Thinking of buying a 3G iPhone? Well, it won’t be quite the brainless affair that buying the 1st gen model was. Here’s some helpful hints a little birdy told us for all of you planning to waste your lives show your Apple pride by waiting in line for the device: – Have your social security number and government ID ready (that means license or equivalent, NO SCHOOL... Read More
Orange reveals French iPhone details
Our good friend Arnaud over at French site Mac4Ever.com has uncovered exclusive details about Orange’s French 3G iPhone rollout. On the odd chance we have a French reader besides Arnaud, here’s the skinny… iPhone 3G in France : -will be 149 € for the 8 GB Model with one of the specific iPhone contracts or other high end contract (iPhone Contract + Origami... Read More
What’s your favorite keyboard shortcut combination?
As someone who has more or less raised laziness to an art form, I am obviously a huge fan of keyboard shortcuts. This afternoon, it occurred to me that my current all time favorite must be hitting the “U” key in Adobe After Effects. This simple button press (when a layer is selected) brings up all the current properties that you have applied keyframes to in a layer,... Read More
The most realistic (but still probably fake) 3G iPhone pics we’ve seen so far
So, what do we make of these shots from web-mobile.net? Read More Read More
Apple looking for “Average to mildly attractive people with nice hands”
According to an unverified MacRumors source, Apple has placed the following casting call ad for actors and actresses for a commercial for an upcoming, unreleased product. “Apple is look[ing] for a man and woman in their mid-20’s to film a demo of a new Apple product. They are not looking for recognizable faces or names, and ideally the person would be “average... Read More
Win the unannounced 3G iPhone by pre-ordering the 3G iPhone invisibleSHIELD
Boy, Apple BETTER release the 3G iPhone this week, or else ZAGG is going to have to… Check out this ad for the 3G iPhone invisibleSHIELD. (Is it just me or is that a hint of Maroon on that 3G iPhone…?) 🙂 Pre-Order the invisibleSHIELD for the new 3G iPhone and get 20% off The next generation of iPhone is almost here, and everyone is excited to see Apple’s latest... Read More
Rumor: Voodoo releasing a laptop that’s thinner than MacBook Air on Tuesday?
Uh-oh… Looks like Voodoo may be getting ready to unleash an ultra thin laptop on June 10th that is even thinner than the MacBook Air. Faithful Macenstein reader Michael writes: Check this out… I was reading a story on Engadget, so I decided to Facebook the CEO of Voodoo. I pretended that I was greatly interested in his offerings, and told him I only wanted the thinnest... Read More
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