Year: 2002

Apple this evening aired a new iMac commercial on NBC at 21:56 ET and again at 22:15 ET. The 30-second spot features a man standing outside a store window looking in at the new iMac. As the man moves his head around, the iMac’s display mimics his movement; the man sticks his tongue out, and the iMac’s optical drive opens. The spot ends with Jeff Goldblum’s voice announcing, “Just wait until you see the new iMac.” The commercial is not yet available for viewing online.

Hewlett-Packard today issued a recall on the power cables included with some DeskJet 800/900 series and Photosmart 1000/1100/1200/1300 series printers. Affected cables are two-prong, grey in color, and are marked with “Longwell” in between the prongs. Some cords are susceptible to cracking, exposing dangerous live electrical contacts.

Macromedia and FForward, Inc. today announced Flashforward2002, an event to be held April 2-3 in San Francisco’s Herbst Theater focusing exclusively on the new Macromedia Flash MX. Attendees will be treated to sessions offering in-depth techniques for delivering Flash media, as well as a question and answer forum with Macromedia’s top software engineers, product managers, and content creators of Flash media.

Mandolux this week posted 10 impressive new desktop pictures of the F-18 Hornet, bringing the total pictures in that series to 15. A new Technosis/Anthraxis series picture has also been posted.

Beginning tonight at 18:00, Apple retail stores in CambridgeSide, Tysons Corner, Glendale Galleria and Valley Fair will kick off Wired Weekend, a four-day event sponsored by Wired magazine and Apple. Attendees are encouraged to bring their digital camera and a suitable USB cable to connect to in-store computers and experiment with iPhoto. An iBook will be given away on Thursday night, and digital cameras will be given away throughout the weekend. Discounts on printers and cameras will also be available throughout the weekend.