Adobe’s John Nack says that wi…

Adobe’s John Nack says that without Flash for video “we’d all still be bumbling along.” My gripe is that maybe we would be *more* advanced.

A piece by Matt on January 29, 2010


It’s amazing how someone else’…

It’s amazing how someone else’s broken down car can cause a really crummy start to your day.

A piece by Matt on January 29, 2010


So glad that the LAPD can just…

So glad that the LAPD can just pull over and park right on Highland in Hollywood thus blocking 1 of 3 lanes during rush hour. Awesome.

A piece by Matt on January 28, 2010


There’s a lot of complaints ab…

There’s a lot of complaints about the “iPad” name (not a big fan myself) but from a marketing POV the iPod lineage/relation is a huge asset.

A piece by Matt on January 27, 2010


Time for the SOTU now that I’m…

Time for the SOTU now that I’m home from work. One of the major downsides of the west coast is never getting to watch politics live.

A piece by Matt on January 27, 2010


My two surprises about iPad: …

My two surprises about iPad:

1. Thought it would be 1280×720 widescreen HD rez.
2. Real keyboards? Totally didn’t see that coming.

A piece by Matt on January 27, 2010


I don’t really see my iPad usa…

I don’t really see my iPad usage requiring the 3G model/monthly fee but it sure would be nice if it could tether to the iPhone if needed.

A piece by Matt on January 27, 2010


My iPad prediction is looking …

My iPad prediction is looking spot on. People may be underwhelmed but I don’t think anything else was realistic. It’s for media. I want one.

A piece by Matt on January 27, 2010


Jobs says it will be “magical …

Jobs says it will be “magical and revolutionary” – that’s a lot to live up to…

A piece by Matt on January 27, 2010


Oregon voters approve tax hike…

Oregon voters approve tax hike on rich and business. That’s the populism Obama needs to be part of. NYT: http://bit.ly/b5a7AO

A piece by Matt on January 26, 2010


OK, my Apple tablet prediction…

OK, my Apple tablet prediction: Kindle-sized media device. Books, movies, magazines, newspapers, apps from the store. Variant of iPhoneOS.

A piece by Matt on January 26, 2010


How pissed must Obama be that …

How pissed must Obama be that he has to go on after Steve Jobs introduces a new product. Who gets the next day headline in papers?

A piece by Matt on January 25, 2010


If Obama holds to the budget f…

If Obama holds to the budget freeze it’ll be bad economics and if he doesn’t, it’s just political fodder about big spending. Dumb politics.

A piece by Matt on January 25, 2010


Budget freeze. For air traffic…

Budget freeze. For air traffic control, education, national parks etc. When the USGov is spender of last resort in a cratered economy. Rad.

A piece by Matt on January 25, 2010


Betty White accepts the SAG Li…

Betty White accepts the SAG Lifetime Achievement to a well-deserved standing ovation. And Betty is as sharp as ever: http://bit.ly/4CkEvq

A piece by Matt on January 24, 2010


Spotted a giant old school Hum…

Spotted a giant old school Hummer H1 parked with a hand-written ‘for sale’ sign. If that isn’t emblematic of the times I don’t know what is.

A piece by Matt on January 23, 2010


OK, I love reading The Atlanti…

OK, I love reading The Atlantic but Megan McArdle is a moron.

A piece by Matt on January 23, 2010


With all its blood, dirt and c…

With all its blood, dirt and cynicism, Fight Club, one of my all-time favorite movies, looks and sounds absolutely fantastic on Blu-ray.

A piece by Matt on January 22, 2010


So today the same stoplight is…

So today the same stoplight is flashing red instead of completely dead. Aweome. #YayLA

A piece by Matt on January 21, 2010


Look, Democrats, you got caugh…

Look, Democrats, you got caught with your pants down and have a single healthcare play: House eats it and passes the senate version. Done.

A piece by Matt on January 20, 2010


Look, Democrats, you got caugh…

Look, Democrats, you got caught with your pants down and have a single healthcare play: House eats it and passes the senate version. Done.

A piece by Matt on January 20, 2010


Obama said the senate shouldn’…

Obama said the senate shouldn’t try to pass healthcare before Repub Scott Brown is seated. WTF? You gladly kowtow to the 41 vote minority?

A piece by Matt on January 20, 2010


Obama said the senate shouldn’…

Obama said the senate shouldn’t try to pass healthcare before Repub Scott Brown is seated. WTF? You gladly kowtow to the 41 vote minority?

A piece by Matt on January 20, 2010


What the fuck is up with Massa…

What the fuck is up with Massachusetts?

A piece by Matt on January 19, 2010


I try to stay classier than *z…

I try to stay classier than *z0mg s3xy!!!* but… Christina Hendricks, Joan on Mad Men, at the (ahem) Golden Globes: http://bit.ly/5y4VG9

A piece by Matt on January 18, 2010