I guess I'm missing the point of this press event. The primary mainstream feature of the phone is the hologram display (and a video chat app that will only work holographically with two of the same phones), but we can't see it ? RED is primarily a camera company, but no discussion of the camera or sample images/clips?
So basically the presser was about the case. Good luck guys.
Unfortunately in the eyes of the law that's probably true.
Our lawmakers and representatives have no idea what is going on, and are so ill-equipped to deal with the problem we'll probably never see a proper resolution.
The trend since the early 2000s has been client server because VC backed companies couldn't monetize email. So instead of having an open protocol blogging system (RSS), or open protocol instant messenger (XMPP), we get Facebook and Twitter owning 90+% of the market.
Just promote protocols instead of websites and this will sort itself out.
Another vote for Apple TV, if you're in the ecosystem already. I had a 2nd gen Apple TV that sat in the rack for years, while I opted to use a long HDMI cable between my laptop in the office and the receiver (it helps to have access to a hole saw and the crawlspace). Using a remote control app on my tablet I was able to watch anything I wanted, including the Xfinity web/flash player for live TV -which is blocked from using airplay on the Apple TV screen sharing. Comcast has an app for Roku in beta so I picked up a stick to try it out, and started using it more often than my laptop mostly for connivence, and also because I find my use of the Xfinity app to be waning in light of all the available content online. But the quality of playback on Roku was just OK, at least on the cheaper model I bought. When Amazon and Apple added support for Amazon Prime on Apple TV I went back to it and noticed an obvious difference in audio quality over the (much cheaper) Roku. Video quality I'm sure is limited by my circa 2010 TV though. And that was with the older Apple TV. Yesterday I picked up a 4K Apple TV in anticipation of possibly upgrading my equipment this year and while a little pricy for a plain upgrade, as an add-on to moving to 4K it isn't that bad of a hit. Although I haven't really priced other 4K alternatives either.
I looked at these as an option but a little too expensive for what you get. Better to go with a NUC or something small that can be tucked out of the way, and is powerful enough for casual games too.
I rode the monorail from MGM Grand to the Hilton (now Westgate Las Vegas) the first time I visited Las Vegas, to check out the Star Trek Experience. Now with the STE closed I see no reason to ride it again.
Expensive, not very scenic and now a road to nowhere.
Hollywood doesn't make movies for the United States. They're targeting Asian audiences and competing with Bollywood, where it is pretty typical to see serial-style films with the same characters and plot lines over and over. Not to say that doesn't happen in the US and western film (Bond, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc), but it is on a whole new level.
The difference is that the US produces spectacles using a lot of technology. Bollywood produces spectacles using a lot of people.
The reason many of us like the imperial system is because it is fairly easy to use fractional measurements. This carries over throughout most of the trades, from cooking to construction.
The press and manufactures are very much promoting self driving vehicles. The tech blog sites' posters are all in for self driving vehicles. But out here in the physical world, any time someone mentions self driving vehicles the response usually involves a reference to BSOD and maybe that story about the hacked Jeep a few years ago.
In 2016 40,000 people were killed in automobile accidents (nationwide. I can't get reliable numbers for California due to ambulance chaser web sites clogging search results). 4.6 million people seriously injured. These are real, recordable factual numbers, not some foggy "might possibly be but can't really see anything conclusive" epidemiological study.
But when a solution is offered, AKA self-driving vehicles, the outcry from the nut jobs is that there's no way they'll ever trust those darn confusers to shuttle them around. Even when you point out that aircraft with advanced autopilots are one of the primary reasons for their excellent safety record. Even when you point out that human error is the primary reasons for vehicle accidents. Even when they don't remember the last time they had to reboot their phone.
Apple stores are doing just fine. But Apple stores are about the experience, much like a movie. Going to Sears or Target or Walmart is like taking a dump. You have to do it so just get it over with and get back to your life.
One reason restaurants are still hot is because they can be an experience. If more small retailers began to understand that it's not about inventory it's about the experience maybe we can get things turned around. Adding things like customer education (advice on accessories for clothing, for example), and of course competent employees (who are actually permitted to help the customer) are always welcome too.
Memo to: All HQ employees From: tcook@apple.com Subject: Food and Drink Policy
Just reminding everyone that there's no food or drink permitted outside the cafeteria and designated break areas. In the past week we've had over 50 coffee spills on the (Apple white) carpet. Also remember that fingerprints detract from the beautiful views from our custom windows and it is very time consuming for the cleaning staff to remove them. And remember to use the shoe covers provided at all entrances during inclement weather.
Also, remember that the pet policy is in full effect -many of you have heard about the "incident" outside Jony's office and that is unacceptable in my opinion no matter who's dog it was. So going forward no pets, no exceptions.
Together we can all do our part to keep the HQ in good shape for years to come.
There were only 2 fatal accidents involving space shuttles, but that was 35% of the fleet and 2% or so of the total number of missions.
The number of self-driving cars on the road today isn't probably known, but I'll bet it can be counted on a few hands. Comparing that to the millions of automobiles in total isn't useful.
The cost of programming is the primary reason why there's little price variation in pay television.
And who's to say that someone might not come along with a ride model that lets you ride for free but has snack machines? Or a retail store or mall offering free trips to their establishments? There's precedent for both models, and even things like the shuttles run from hotels to airports (which I suppose are considered to be included in the room price) are already well established as "free rides."
Heck I see where casinos and resorts would be able to supply free transportation to guests just to get them to stay.
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I guess I'm missing the point of this press event. The primary mainstream feature of the phone is the hologram display (and a video chat app that will only work holographically with two of the same phones), but we can't see it ? RED is primarily a camera company, but no discussion of the camera or sample images/clips?
So basically the presser was about the case. Good luck guys.
Unfortunately in the eyes of the law that's probably true.
Our lawmakers and representatives have no idea what is going on, and are so ill-equipped to deal with the problem we'll probably never see a proper resolution.
Perhaps if Radio Shack had priced everything $.99 instead of $.95 they'd still be in business today.
The trend since the early 2000s has been client server because VC backed companies couldn't monetize email. So instead of having an open protocol blogging system (RSS), or open protocol instant messenger (XMPP), we get Facebook and Twitter owning 90+% of the market.
Just promote protocols instead of websites and this will sort itself out.
Another vote for Apple TV, if you're in the ecosystem already. I had a 2nd gen Apple TV that sat in the rack for years, while I opted to use a long HDMI cable between my laptop in the office and the receiver (it helps to have access to a hole saw and the crawlspace). Using a remote control app on my tablet I was able to watch anything I wanted, including the Xfinity web/flash player for live TV -which is blocked from using airplay on the Apple TV screen sharing. Comcast has an app for Roku in beta so I picked up a stick to try it out, and started using it more often than my laptop mostly for connivence, and also because I find my use of the Xfinity app to be waning in light of all the available content online. But the quality of playback on Roku was just OK, at least on the cheaper model I bought. When Amazon and Apple added support for Amazon Prime on Apple TV I went back to it and noticed an obvious difference in audio quality over the (much cheaper) Roku. Video quality I'm sure is limited by my circa 2010 TV though. And that was with the older Apple TV. Yesterday I picked up a 4K Apple TV in anticipation of possibly upgrading my equipment this year and while a little pricy for a plain upgrade, as an add-on to moving to 4K it isn't that bad of a hit. Although I haven't really priced other 4K alternatives either.
I looked at these as an option but a little too expensive for what you get. Better to go with a NUC or something small that can be tucked out of the way, and is powerful enough for casual games too.
Technology typically gives an advantage to lower and middle classes, although it begins in upper classes.
Mass production of identical product tends to concentrate wealth.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
whoops! clicked on the wrong post...
Earlier than that.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
I rode the monorail from MGM Grand to the Hilton (now Westgate Las Vegas) the first time I visited Las Vegas, to check out the Star Trek Experience. Now with the STE closed I see no reason to ride it again.
Expensive, not very scenic and now a road to nowhere.
In fact, forget about the monorail...
Hollywood doesn't make movies for the United States. They're targeting Asian audiences and competing with Bollywood, where it is pretty typical to see serial-style films with the same characters and plot lines over and over. Not to say that doesn't happen in the US and western film (Bond, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc), but it is on a whole new level.
The difference is that the US produces spectacles using a lot of technology. Bollywood produces spectacles using a lot of people.
The reason many of us like the imperial system is because it is fairly easy to use fractional measurements. This carries over throughout most of the trades, from cooking to construction.
The press and manufactures are very much promoting self driving vehicles. The tech blog sites' posters are all in for self driving vehicles. But out here in the physical world, any time someone mentions self driving vehicles the response usually involves a reference to BSOD and maybe that story about the hacked Jeep a few years ago.
I was referring to the general public's perception of autonomous vehicles. Admit I should have been a little more specific.
http://fortune.com/2017/02/15/...
In 2016 40,000 people were killed in automobile accidents (nationwide. I can't get reliable numbers for California due to ambulance chaser web sites clogging search results). 4.6 million people seriously injured. These are real, recordable factual numbers, not some foggy "might possibly be but can't really see anything conclusive" epidemiological study.
But when a solution is offered, AKA self-driving vehicles, the outcry from the nut jobs is that there's no way they'll ever trust those darn confusers to shuttle them around. Even when you point out that aircraft with advanced autopilots are one of the primary reasons for their excellent safety record. Even when you point out that human error is the primary reasons for vehicle accidents. Even when they don't remember the last time they had to reboot their phone.
'Cause, I was, you know-
I was definitely in prison, okay?
I got sat on my face and everything.
The white one in profile looks little like a stormtrooper mask, especially with the blacked out windows.
Apple stores are doing just fine. But Apple stores are about the experience, much like a movie. Going to Sears or Target or Walmart is like taking a dump. You have to do it so just get it over with and get back to your life.
One reason restaurants are still hot is because they can be an experience. If more small retailers began to understand that it's not about inventory it's about the experience maybe we can get things turned around. Adding things like customer education (advice on accessories for clothing, for example), and of course competent employees (who are actually permitted to help the customer) are always welcome too.
Stick to software. Stick to admin'ing an HP supplied server. Don't get into hardware more complicated than a t-shirt.
Memo to: All HQ employees
From: tcook@apple.com
Subject: Food and Drink Policy
Just reminding everyone that there's no food or drink permitted outside the cafeteria and designated break areas. In the past week we've had over 50 coffee spills on the (Apple white) carpet. Also remember that fingerprints detract from the beautiful views from our custom windows and it is very time consuming for the cleaning staff to remove them. And remember to use the shoe covers provided at all entrances during inclement weather.
Also, remember that the pet policy is in full effect -many of you have heard about the "incident" outside Jony's office and that is unacceptable in my opinion no matter who's dog it was. So going forward no pets, no exceptions.
Together we can all do our part to keep the HQ in good shape for years to come.
thanks.
Tim.
Summary: Salary is for suckers.
There were only 2 fatal accidents involving space shuttles, but that was 35% of the fleet and 2% or so of the total number of missions.
The number of self-driving cars on the road today isn't probably known, but I'll bet it can be counted on a few hands. Comparing that to the millions of automobiles in total isn't useful.
The cost of programming is the primary reason why there's little price variation in pay television.
And who's to say that someone might not come along with a ride model that lets you ride for free but has snack machines? Or a retail store or mall offering free trips to their establishments? There's precedent for both models, and even things like the shuttles run from hotels to airports (which I suppose are considered to be included in the room price) are already well established as "free rides."
Heck I see where casinos and resorts would be able to supply free transportation to guests just to get them to stay.