AMC, Via Wired
Although the series takes place during a time when federal, state, and local governments have basically failed, it’s important to remember that, assuming some kind of government is eventually reconstituted, the survivors may still have to answer for their actions during the zombie apocalypse.
Because someone has to think of these things. Just in case.
USA Today:
“The iPad is a user-friendly device for people of my generation who were intimidated by the computer. I know how to press Safari and Google and find out the ages of all my friends, and all the celebrities I want some juice on. I know how to send an e-mail, and I can receive an e-mail.”
The Origins of D’oh!
Dan Castellaneta explains Homer Simpson’s “D’oh!”
Puff the Mutant Dragon:
How many TV shows can you name that star a chemist as hero and feature references to reductive amination and x-ray crystallography? I can think of only one.
Breaking Bad is by far and away my favorite show on TV. It’s got a truly addictive combination: intriguing premise, great scriptwriting, great directing and strong acting talent. And honestly, I’m hooked.
Breaking Bad is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Once you start watching, you’ll want to see every episode there is as soon as possible, just to see what happens next.
AI:
Only 16 percent of viewers observing Samsung’s TV commercials realized it was a Samsung product, according to an internal report the company commissioned, and which has been submitted as evidence in its trial with Apple.
“Given Apple’s already strong position in the tablet category,” Samsung’s report stated, “it is critical that attribution of [Galaxy] Tab communications improve and that communication works to differentiate Tab from iPad.”
The report also highlighted that “only 11 percent of customers are aware of and can link the Galaxy Tab back to Samsung, while 65% of consumers are aware and can like the iPad back to Apple.”
Well, if you’re trying to copy something, you don’t want people to know it’s not the original.
Half of the TV audience mistook Samsung Galaxy Tab for iPad in ads
Apple releases new iPad Ad: “All on iPad”
GigaOm:
A rep for TBWA/Media/Arts Lab, Apple’s ad agency, says the ads are not running anymore, but that was the plan all along. The ads were intended only for a “first run” during the Olympics, which meant just the first weekend of the Games, the rep says.
Or, so they say.
La gente de Ubuntu acaba de anunciar en CES la disponibilidad de un sistema operativo para televisores, basado en Ubuntu. Se ve bien, pero la pregunta, los proveedores de contenido, entiéndase Hollywood, querrán otro compañero mas? Los fabricantes de televisores que ya tienen casi todos una plataforma propia, o van a usar Google TV, les interesará?
It’s a simple viewing experience for online video, both your own and routed over the internet,” Jane Silber, Canonical’s CEO told PC Pro
El tiempo dirá, todavía tienen el arduo camino de convencer a las compañías que tienen el contenido, convencer a los fabricantes de televisores, y esperan sacar el producto a finales del 2012. Por ahora, lo clasifico en la categoría de “vaporware” de CES, que es como el 95% de las cosas que se anuncian en ese show.
Fuente PCPRO
Hulu should sell soon rather than later.
NBC, TNT and TBS Bring Full-Length TV Episodes to iOS Devices
