January 2011
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“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
– Walt Disney
November 2010
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BBC News - Large Hadron Collider (LHC) generates a... →
Interesting stuff, but I’m still waiting for clear evidence either regarding the validity of String Theory. I’m still not a believer.
October 2010
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“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”
– Albert Einstein
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Apple TV 2 First Impressions
I received my brand new Apple TV 2 today and here are my first impressions after using it for a few hours.
Packaging and Hardware
To start, the packaging is phenomenal as is the usual situation for an Apple product. I am also blown away by how small and light the device is, it’s barely larger than the iPhone 4. The only other hardware in the box is the aluminum remote and the power...
September 2010
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How Shazam Works →
Very good description of how the awesomeness that is Shazam actually works.
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August 2010
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Buzz Kill - Leo Laporte's Poignant Thoughts on... →
Great article by Leo Laporte highlighting the ephemeral nature of social media. Also makes me want to keep up with my blog more.
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Rubik's Cube quest for speedy solution comes to an... →
The Rubik’s Cube rocks!
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My Blog's New URL
Just moved my (Tumblr) blog to www.anthonynigara.com
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Scientists Take Quantum Steps Toward Teleportation →
Don’t know if we’ll see this as a reality in our lifetime, but it’s cool to think about the possibility of teleportation.
July 2010
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You know the hotel you're staying in needs...
1) Your room smells like your Grandma’s house.
2) Your climate control consists of a combo heater/AC unit with 3 buttons: red, blue, and white.
3) You get a headache when you stare at the carpet for too long.
This just about sums up the room I’m in right now.
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“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the...”
– Mark Twain
March 2010
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“When thinking about data keep an open mind, but not an empty head.”
– Edward Tufte
February 2010
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Quantum On Quantum - Science News →
Entangled photons validate Feynman’s vision for simulating nature.
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Checking Out Google Buzz
Just got finished setting up my Google Buzz account and profile. I have to say it’s a very nice interface. The real-time stream updates are great and the friend discovery and site import is awesome. Could be a really neat Social Media tool.
You can follow me on Google Buzz here: http://www.google.com/profiles/anthonynigara
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If Google Wave Is The Future, Google Buzz Is The... →
Interesting. Not that I need another social media platform, but the integration with Gmail is definitely a nice touch.
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Metric vs. Other Systems →
Wow, just goes to show how behind the times we are here in the US. As an Engineer, it is so obvious that the metric system is superior.
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The Macalope Weekly: Pad derangement syndrome →
Good un-biased article about the iPad.
January 2010
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Notational Velocity now includes Simplenote... →
These two apps look sweet for simple, easy to use, synchronized text notes. Checking them both out now. Will this replace Evernote for me as my preferred note-taking app? Only time will tell.
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Apple reinventing file access, wireless sharing... →
Great article highlighting the new way in which the iPad will handle files, folders, and the file system in general. I especially like the idea that a user can choose to share a specific app’s documents wireless with their desktop. This makes data retention, backup, and synchronization between multiple devices much easier, especially for developers like me.
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What's missing from the iPad →
I’m excited about the iPad, but I do have to agree with this article that there are some key things missing from the hardware. Two biggest things for me are:
No camera - definitely would have liked to see video conferencing.
No multitasking - if this is truly going to be a netbook/laptop replacement, how can they not support multiple tasks running at once?
What are your thoughts on the...
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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
– Arthur C. Clarke
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The social behavior incentive (how your app can be... →
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Top 10 Tools for Better Reading, Online and Off →
Gotta love Lifehacker. They have some of the best informative articles out there, and this one doesn’t disappoint. One of my resolutions for 2010 is to read more, and there are some great tips in this post on how to accomplish this.
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What key features will a tablet need before you... →
I agree with everything that is said in this post. I’m excited about the Apple Tablet, but I need it to be a replacement for a laptop for me to justify the purchase. What features do you need in the Tablet to make it worth your hard-earned cash?
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Boot Camp updated: now supports Windows 7 →
Awesome, I’ve been waiting for this. Now I can finally have sound on my Windows 7 Boot Camp for my iMac.
UPDATE: For detailed instructions on how to get your sound working on your Windows 7 Boot Camp install, check out this article.
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Faster-than-light pulsar radio waves found →
Interesting article. I think 2010 is going to be a breakthrough year in Physics. There should finally be some results from the Large Hardron Collider (LHC) that will have implications for Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, and String Theory. Stay tuned!
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Create a New Text File in Finder with One Click -... →
One feature I’ve missed since moving to Mac.
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Fa.il: Bing’s URL Shortener Is Longer Than Bing’s... →
Wow, talk about irony.
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TUAW Tip: Get an instant definition of any word in... →
This is why I love my mac, because of the little things like this!
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Rumor: Beta version of iPhone SDK with tablet... →
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iPhone devsugar: Working with tablet resolutions →
An awesome article highlighting the upcoming challenges to iPhone App developers (like myself) who will need to port their iPhone app to the yet-to-be-released Apple Tablet. The article focuses not only on screen resolutions, but also on current SDK limitations, accelerometer issues, touch/grasp issues, and others.
Comments via Disqus Now Enabled
I just enabled comments on this blog via Disqus. What an awesome sevice!
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“The Tablet, I say, is going to be Apple’s new answer to what you use for...”
– Daring Fireball: The Tablet
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First tumblr Post
So it’s been a while since I’ve updated my other blog seeing that I’ve been hooked on twitter for at least a year now. Recently though, I’ve found a need to use the “long form” of a blog, i.e. > 140 characters for some random thoughts, images, pics, videos, etc. What better than to check out tumblr to setup a good spot for my blog. So far I’m very...