I’m sure if you are even passingly interested in technology news you are probably aware that we are once again on the cusp of a big Apple event. This happens every year to some degree. Since the world went gaga for the iPod some time back this means tons of media coverage. Even the morning news shows now tart up a 4 day old story as Tech Bytes and feed it to the masses.

The iPod, the iPhone, iMac, iaM tired of it. Even the i fixture in front of the word speaks less of original thinking and more of branding, and its fast becoming hackneyed

I like a machine that does what it is supposed to do, hopefully with as much transparency as possible and then goes about its business. I have never been one to give in to devotion or cultish following of any tech products. At their core they are purchases to be made, or not. Ecosystems to support, as someone in tech support, and liars. All products lie to you either through omission, or through outright deception. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: apple, Bill Gates, devoted, fanboy, functionalism, Linux, Mac, Microsoft, open source, PC, Steve Jobs, Windows, your rights

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Today’s Show:  Autorun, cloud computing, Bill gates, Steve Jobs, Sand Playstation, Multipass, Andriod Phones, iPhone, Photoshop, Cupcakes, Ms Pacman, Pasta,and  Wookies

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I hope everyone is having a great week. Its the tail end of the semester and we have never been busier in work.but that doesn’t mean that the world around us stops. There is a ton of fun and interesting thing happening I just need everyone’s help to stay on top of things. Send all your comments and feedback in.

We’re running on espresso and fumes right about now, which sounds like fun but honestly leaves something to be desired.

Enjoy the show and Stay Caffeinated!

• CaffiNation Back Channel: All the Cruft, non of the Chaff
  
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Quick Hits

• Microsoft to disable AutoRun
• Web designers beware, IE8 is being pushed
• A little out of place, makes with the funny
• New fireman helmets looks pretty cool

Geek Cruft:

• Cloud based AV coming? why did this take so long?
• New camera fast enough to capture the moment, almost before it happens
• Bill gates is a Junior, and was a bit of smart mouth
• Andriod coming to Verizon? Possible iPhone too
• Photoshop your house
• Bring a knife to a gunfight
• Awesome kids Playstation, sand and water noting better
  
• Oh wow the colors, LEDS for growing
• Tri-force cufflinks
• Game controller cufflinks
• Multipass to world saving

Caffeinated Bits

• Espresso demitasse love
• Ms Pacman cupcakes
• Way to a geek is through his flux capacitor
• No for battles but real brick oven taste
• Hairy ordeal, a bit of an obstacle there
• Mini Japanese pasta machine
• Wookie cookies and so much more, from Norbert

Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People!

Tags: 5th Element, Andriod Phones, autorun, Bill Gates, cloud av, cloud computing, Cupcakes, iphone, Ms Pacman, Multipass, Pasta, photoshop, Sand Playstation, Steve Jobs, wookies

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Today’s Show: Toaster, George Carlin, Bill Gates, Ray Guns, Paperclips, Nostalgia, and Absinthe

After a bit of tribute to my favorite comedian ever you’ll get a fun filled episode packed with the best and brightest stories from around the net today. As well as a special introduction to some of the best resources online for security information and tools.

Back channel tidbits over at my Tumblr Blog Grinds

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Tags: Absinthe, Bill Gates, George Carlin, homebrew, lollipops, Nostalgia, Paperclips, RayGuns, solar teepee, teepee, toaster, Wii

In this collection of news bits we gladly give you the great news items that were either sent in or collected for use in the CaffiNation 218 but we just couldn’t shoehorn any more content in. Witty banter aside these are great fodder for thought. Frequently the things that don’t always make it into the Episodes are the pieces that require more to research or care to be put into the treatment thereof. Still I hope you enjoy today’s offerings.

On today’s Run You’ll see: The Pentagon, The White House, Bill Gates, Microsoft, Xbox 360, Apple
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Tags: anthropolgy, apple, Bill Gates, Government advancements, gps, hud, Microsoft, mirror, The Pentagon, Xbox 360

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On Today’s Show: CES, TPN, News, Starbucks, coffee, McDonalds, Bill Gates, Apple, Quad Core, CompUSA

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General Info

• Techpodcasts: CES Coverage
• Episode 200 Giveaway Details. 2 in 2
• My take on these 2 years
• where we’ve been where we are going from here on out. A Rundown of the Caffination history

Tech Cruft

• Schools are now the police for the young?
• CompUSA just won’t Die
• Talked about on TPN CES Coverage: Alienware Curved display
• The Human side of Bill Gates
• Apple Releases QuadCore Severs. Quad Core Explained
• You in a video Game. Big Stage
• 8 Celebs you didn’t know were Geeks
• A site for reflections, and inspiration when designing

Caffeine & Food

• Perfect Microwave
• Old news, but a new spin
• McD’s Coffee Revolution
• Former Starbucks Employee give the taste test a try
• How will they respond?

Music Interludes: PMN

• Jonathan Coulton: My Monkey
  • His Site
• Supersuckers: The Fight Song
  • Their Site

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• Phone Me: 215-240-1319 :: Email Me @ CaffiNation@gmail.com
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Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People!

Tags: apple, Bill Gates, CES, Coffee, CompUSA, McDonalds, News, Quad Core, Starbucks, TPN