Mythbuster on Apple design

Jamie Hyneman, one member of the Mythbusters duo, had this to say about the Apple iPhone and its “smart design”:
“The iPhone is a good example [of great UI design]. To combine several machines into a pocket-size device, Apple did away with almost all the buttons in favor of a touchscreen that can be reconfigured for [...]

Air apparent

Wow. Apple continues to lead the industry, while all other try and catch up. We can look forward to attempts at iPhone and MacBook Air copies for about the next 3 years. Of course, by then, Apple will have blown us all away again.

“Tress” passing on my last nerve

OK, if you are a male thespian, you are an actor. If you are a female thespian, you are an actress. Period. Female thespians ARE NOT actors, and don’t give me the “but the word ‘doctor’ is gender agnostic so why not actor?” spiel. Just stop. Do not even try to equate [...]