Year: 2010

Greg’s bite: Water over the top of the dam

Greg’s bite: Water over the top of the dam

Posted by | May 28, 2010 | , |

By Greg Mills

The press is churning out story after story about Apple finally beating Microsoft out of being the top tech company spot, as far as market cap goes. Unfortunately for Microsoft, this is only the first of the major indignities that are looming ahead.  

It boils down to this: Apple has launched a series of major hit products that each represent a virtual monopoly in their class, while Ballmer & Company have suffered embarrassing gaffs that have crippled their future and perhaps the PC platform itself. 

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Spiderweb Software announces Avadon: The Black Fortress

Spiderweb Software announces Avadon: The Black Fortress

Posted by | May 27, 2010 | |

Spiderweb Software has announced the upcoming release of Avadon: The Black Fortress (http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/index.html), an all-new, indie fantasy role-playing game for Mac and Windows systems. It’s due in early 2011.

Here’s how the game is described: “Avadon is in epic adventure in a strange and dangerous world. You are a spy and warrior who must fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Gain power and influence, experience an exciting adventure, and battle a conspiracy to destroy your people.

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‘Tech Night Owl’ looks at DOJ vs Apple, gifts for dads/grads, more

Posted by | May 27, 2010 | |

On this week’s “Tech Night Owl,” Gene Steinberg, the Owl himself, and guests look at the DOJ vs. Apple brouhaha, “dads and grads” gear and the upcoming Apple. Worldwide Developer Conference.

Peter Cohen joins us to give you his unvarnished views on the DOJ investigation into Apple’s iTunes business practices, the strange case of that notorious “lost” iPhone prototype and Mac gaming updates.

Steve “Mr. Gadget”Kruschen delivers “dads and grads” gear, with the emphasis on Internet phone service, a new TiVO DVR and other cool stuff.

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