We all learned a lot about Barbie on her 50th birthday. We learned where she grew up, how many pets she's owned, and how many times she's been knocked-up. (Zero.)
However, yesterday, the thing that struck me most about Barbie is that sometime in 2009, Barbie will start out on a new career: Fashion Magazine Intern. ...
BITCH:LIFE
10 Mar 2009 15:00 GMT
I’ve been hearing whispered predictions of ‘revolution’ from several corners of the music industry recently, and am currently taking bets on which company will be next in line to come up with the goods. It’s not unusual to hear people talking in this way, and is something that every new business tries to achieve. However, there are some really promising contenders currently making waves.
BITCH:TECH
10 Mar 2009 14:00 GMT
I named my iPod Touch Ianto. Yes, I'm a geek. Doubly so, I must admit for not only naming my equipment, but for taking a name from a histrionic SF show of uneven quality (although, it must also be admitted, it is one of the few shows around where hot guys get it on, a motif I certainly want to encourage television producers to produce).
BITCH:TECH
05 Mar 2009 14:00 GMT
Hot on the heels of releasing their Kindle 2, Amazon released a Kindle application for the iPhone. They've either realized that iPhone and iPod Touch users are less likely to want to carry around another device, or they want to increase their market share. The iTunes store wouldn't be such a success if it worked only with iPods, afterall. But is Kindle for iPhone a sorry excuse for an ebook reader, or does it get the job done?
BITCH:TECH
04 Mar 2009 18:57 GMT
Yesterday, SpinVox - the 'Big Daddy' of voice to text (GigaOm's words, not mine) - announced a partnership with Skype. It's a great move for the UK-based company, and proves the real standing they have as leaders in the voice-to-text industry. However, as positiv...
BITCH:TECH
04 Mar 2009 12:31 GMT
Getting an email from someone you've never met in real life - of presumably someone that you *have* met but would never invite over for dinner - asking why it is that you've unfollowed them on Twitter is pretty annoying.
Even more annoying is when you get confronted in real life by someone you've unfollowed, or just have never bothered following because, well, they're annoying. If you've ever run into someone who was angry that you unfollowed them - you know how awful it is.
BITCH:TECH
27 Feb 2009 14:00 GMT
Researchers from a consumer group released results from their study on "brain trainers". You know, those video games and other applications that are supposed to improve your brain power? They claim that the pricey video games don't live up to the hype.
The popular Brain Age (available on Nintendo DS and other systems) comes to mind when I read this. Because, you know, if a celebrity endorses it, it must be true. Just look at Proactiv!
BITCH:TECH
26 Feb 2009 19:30 GMT
A Gamestop training video has been leaked on the internet that is supposed to train employees how to interact with potential female shoppers. In the totally sexist and stereotyped video, a woman guides hopeless male employees in their interactions with women.
The video is meant to educate employees on Gamestop's new promotion, which is blatantly targeted towards ...
BITCH:TECH
25 Feb 2009 21:00 GMT
It goes without saying: the internet is pretty amazing. But I feel like we need to keep reminding ourselves of this, especially when researchers mouth off with opinions about just how bad it can be for you. The latest opinion? The internet may cause autism. Right...
Researchers in the UK are considering the possibility that increased time spent online may cause autism.
BITCH:NEWS
25 Feb 2009 19:00 GMT
Yesterday, Apple launched a public version of Safari 4. Although it’s still in beta, this is an impressive browser that has a few smart features and is well worth the upgrade. I’m normally the first to buck against upgrading my software unless I’m going to see a real difference, as multiple versions of the same programmes and browsers clog up my machine. They often hide them...
BITCH:TECH
25 Feb 2009 15:33 GMT