Google Calendar is finally on the iPhone. You now have access to your GMail events. And it’s free.
Archives for March 2015
GigaOm Shutting Down
It’s sad to hear GigamOm is shutting down. It’s on my list of tech sites I visit often.
Here’s the official message from GigaOm’s management.
A brief note on our company
Gigaom recently became unable to pay its creditors in full at this time. As a result, the company is working with its creditors that have rights to all of the company’s assets as their collateral. All operations have ceased. We do not know at this time what the lenders intend to do with the assets or if there will be any future operations using those assets. The company does not currently intend to file bankruptcy. We would like to take a moment and thank our readers and our community for supporting us all along.
— Gigaom management
Apple Watch Revealed Today
Apple revealed today, the Apple Watch. It starts out at $349 with some watches as high as $10k. Pre-orders can begin April 10. Apple stores will start selling on April 24, most likely you’ll need a reservation. You just can’t walk into a store and get one, at least not in the first few weeks after its release. Here’s an article from ZDNet, PCMag, Gizmodo, ComputerWorld, and Lifehacker.
Lost in the hoopla is the reduced price of the Apple TV. It’s now sells for only $69. Let’s not forget the new super-thin Macbook. It’s thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air. It’s powered by Intel Core M. It’s fan-less and has a single USB C port that allows you to connect to everything. Gone are the USB 3.0 ports and the Display port. You have to buy a $79 dongle if you want connect to other devices or displays. I think the MacBook is a little bit underpowered. It’s a almost a cross between a tablet and laptop. The MacBook starts at $1299 and $1599.
Are You A MicroManager?
I know a micromanager when I see one. The problem is managers don’t always realize they are micromanagers. How do you convey to them that they needed to change? Secretly slip to them this article from cio.com?
Micromanagement may seem harmless, but it’s sabotaging your teams, your productivity and morale from within, and stifling your business’s ability to grow. Here’s how to tell if you’re a micromanager, and some steps you can take to overcome this fatal flaw.
Crime Doesn’t Pay Unless It’s Apple Pay
Purportedly criminals have been using Apple Pay to purchase high-priced items from the Apple Store. They’re using stolen identities and credit cards. The crooks have broken into Apple’s fingerprint wireless payment verification. Some are scrambling to prevent the problem from going out of control. Here’s the original article from the Guardian.