Freyburg

This may be in bad taste. No, scratch that, it most definitely IS in bad taste. But it’s funny nonetheless.

Apple released a new doodad called “Airport Express” today. It’s basically a streamlined Airport Extreme station with a USB, ethernet and audio out port. It has some neat ideas behind it, like being able to stream songs over your home network to your stereo. But here’s my question, in regards to the USB port; who in the hell keeps their printer (or any USB peripherial, for that matter) next to the stereo?

It’s a neat little rig, and it’d be great for when I’m on the road, but my el cheapo Netgear wifi box works fine. If it conks out, then I’ll think about getting the Airport Express.

“The Empire of Tea” is a book I haven’t read yet, but this review makes it look mighty interesting. You never think about the weird twists and turns everyday stuff takes (and took) to hit your breakfast table.

Anchorman could be terrible, but on the other hand it could be the cinematic equivalent of a story from one of the ITV old-timers. Plus it has a gang war between TV stations! I’m gonna have a hard time keeping out of the theatres for this…unless of course it sucks.

And to continue in the vein of light-hearted, absurdist comedy, check out the trailer for Fahrenheit 911.

Newsweek has a “gee whiz that’s amazing” feature on the new smartphones. It tends to veer into “the phone will replace the PC” territory every so often, which I don’t buy, but it’s interesting nonetheless.

But lest you think we’re catching up to the Japanese in terms of keitai whizbangery, feast your eyes on this bad boy, which not only has a million different features, it also translates dog barks into human (ahem.)

Sweet mother of crap! Looks like Lillerant is beating me on the updates! This cannot stand. Also, he appears to be turning a corner and being “happy” or something. I’ll stick with contrary curmudgitude, thanks. 🙂

At any rate, tonight I’ll try to link this place up but good.

I just got back from my sister’s grad in Victoria. I’m one tired fool, but I’ll try to dig up some links later for y’all.