Its been a hectic week at the new job as well as settling into my new abode for the summer in Alameda. I actually don’t really move in until Monday. With that in mind here are some blog topics that kind of slipped by the wayside the last week.
– CBS purchased technology focused internet media network CNET last week for 1.8 billion dollars.
– I had an article published last week on Bucknuts on my interview with Alex Coates, the young man posting incredible Buckeye highlights videos. Alex is great at what he does, and it was good to bring attention to him as most people knew him only by his youtube alias, Lexco44.
Below are 2 of his videos
– The tech blogosphere is buzzing about the likely eminent release of the Apple 3G Iphone. Said to be announced and released in the coming weeks, technology enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting official confirmation from Apple at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9th.
– Netflix users with a $9.95 monthly plan or more can now buy the first Netflix hardware device similar to Apple TV or Vudu, which I own and endorse. Netflix will be releasing other devices this year through partnerships with LG and others. This box is made by Roku, and is somewhat limited in its functionality compared to Vudu or Apple Tv. However its the first box that is not pay per view but rather a monthly service.
I am going to guess, the above Roku box, will sell only modestly until the LG Netflix box comes out later this year. I’ll be shocked if I ever see one of these in flesh at someone’s house.
– I have been planning on blogging about the airline industry’s demise the past 6 months. 3 notable bankruptcencies, a safety scandal, new losses in customer satisfaction, and record losses all make the list as notable signs of the industries implosion.
I knew changes were in store, but was shocked to see American Airlines announcement that they will begin charging $15 for checking your bag.
Thus far none of the other airlines have embraced this decision. Hopefully American will do away with this god awful policy and find another creative way to try to avoid going bankrupt.
