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More Fallout for CNET
Multiple sources said CNET would not attempt to bid for the CES awards in an attempt to move on from the controversy. A CNET spokesperson issued this response: “As the #1 tech news and reviews site in the world, CNET is committed to delivering in-depth coverage of consumer electronics. We look forward to covering CES and the latest developments from the show, as we have for well over a decade.” A CBS Interactive spokesperson told The Verge that prior to the CEA’s decision, CBS had already determined it would not attempt to partner with CES for the awards again.
Mac Pro Sales to Cease in EU on March 1⇢
Jim Dalrymple:
Apple on Thursday confirmed news that it would stop selling the current model of the Mac Pro in the EU on March 1, 2013.
“Due to evolving regulatory requirements, Apple will stop selling Mac Pro in EU, EU candidate and EFTA countries on March 1, 2013,” an Apple representative told The Loop. “After that date, resellers can sell existing inventory but Apple will no longer ship Mac Pro in those countries.”
On The Lisa’s Place in History⇢
Benj Edwards, in another great Apple history piece at Macworld:
The Mac borrowed heavily from the Lisa, and the Mac went on to great things while the Lisa floundered. As a result, it’s tempting to treat the Lisa as merely a footnote in the history of Apple. But as anyone who has used a real Lisa knows, Apple’s first GUI-based computer played host to many distinctive quirks and traits that tend to get overlooked in the history books.
The 512 Podcast 048 - Traditionary⇢
This week on the 512 Podcast, Myke and I return to discuss some followup, then move on to talk about my new iPhone, the new 128 GB iPad and Blackberry 10.
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RIM Gives Blogger Haircut at BlackBerry 10 Event⇢
Viticci Gets His Strong, Smooth Italian Hands on the iPhone 5⇢
Over at MacStories:
After four months, I can say that the iPhone 5 is the best iPhone I’ve ever owned. Its design changes haven’t impacted my daily experience in a meaningful way, and the bigger screen lets me see more content with less interaction. The improvements made to the processor and antenna are, in my opinion, the best features of this update.
It’s been weird going back to the iPhone after two months without one. The iPhone 5 doesn’t feel larger (or smaller, in some ways) than it did when I switched directly from the 4S.
Apple Releases 128GB iPad⇢
Apple PR:
The 128GB iPad with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular models provide twice the storage capacity of the 64GB models to hold even more valuable content including photos, documents, projects, presentations, books, movies, TV shows, music and apps.
“With more than 120 million iPads sold, it’s clear that customers around the world love their iPads, and everyday they are finding more great reasons to work, learn and play on their iPads rather than their old PCs,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With twice the storage capacity and an unparalleled selection of over 300,000 native iPad apps, enterprises, educators and artists have even more reasons to use iPad for all their business and personal needs.”
Apple TV Gets Big Software Update⇢
Eric Slivka:
The new 5.2 software update includes a number of enhancements including direct iTunes in the Cloud music streaming, Bluetooth keyboard support, Up Next support, and more.
I have 28 Apple TVs in my office ready to be installed around our campus. At least it looks like this update is well worth the time it will take to run it.
The Verge Reviews the Pebble⇢
Nilay Patel:
After using the Pebble for a few days, I realized that I was daydreaming about it: I wanted it to do more. That’s unusual — I rarely trust new products to work correctly, especially new products from unproven companies. But the Pebble’s charming simplicity and fundamental competence inspires confidence. It’s so good at what it does now that it’s easy to imagine all other things it might do in the future. There’s no reason it can’t replace a Fitbit or Nike Fuelband, for example, and I’d love to be able to send replies to emails and text directly from the device. And Pebble’s promised app support means we’ll eventually see even more uses for it.
On Vine and Journalists⇢
Jeff Sonderman at Poynter:
Think of the impact Twitter has made so far on real-time reporting — making everyone, everywhere, a potential instant eyewitness who can share text or a photo with the world. Now think of how that effect is amplified when the public can easily start sharing videos of the same events.
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This may raise new ethical questions for journalists about how and when to use some citizen-generated videos in their reporting.
On Sticking Around⇢
MG Siegler, about people staying at CNET as writers:
There are some good arguments in the comment section as to why people are sticking around — mainly it has to do with not walking away from a paycheck when they have families to support. But that still rings a bit hollow. There are no shortage of other tech sites/blogs that are trying to hire writers right now, including TechCrunch.
CNET has turned from an afterthought into a complete fucking joke. Sure, if you have no other options, I guess you work for a joke. A paycheck is a paycheck in a tough economic environment. But there sure seems to be other options.