RIP Google Reader
Today, Google announced that it would be killing Google Reader as of July 1st, 2013. I really can’t believe I’m typing this. …
When Customer Service Isn’t
There was a story circulating the Internet last week about a little girl at an Apple store. It seems this little 10-year-old …
Apple Ping Is Barely Half-Baked
After fighting it since the announcement, curiosity got the best of me and I turned on Ping in the new iTunes v10. …
How To Piss Off Your Paying Customers, By GMAC Financing
In December 2006, I purchased a 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck, financed through GMAC Financing on a SmartBuy. The SmartBuy was an …
The Truth Behind The Nokia Booklet 3G Pricing
I’ll admit, it’s tough to understand the concept of a netbook, for some. I mean, it’s *almost* the regular cost of a …
I’m Bored With Dumb Electronics
In a conversation with my friend Jason Harris yesterday, we were chatting about why I’m bored with cell phones. It’s the same …
The Garden Is Pretty, But Its Walls Are Ugly
When the iPhone was originally launched, the mobile world swooned. What a beautiful device, exceptional UI, etc, etc, ad nauseum. To be …
UPS Shows You How To Upset Customers
So I have a phone for review, and they requested that I use UPS to send it back, and sent me the …
Is Facebook Getting Dumber?
I’ve been on Facebook for several years now – back when you had to have a valid college email address to sign …
On The iPhone Upgrade Plans
So, Apple announced a new iPhone the other day, and everyone got excited. That is, they were excited until AT&T and O2 …