Bezos on the Segway, the benefit of hindsight allows us to call bullshit on that one.
You have a product so revolutionary, youll have no problem selling it. The question is, are people going to be allowed to use it?—Jeff Bezos
via Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos meet "Ginger" - HBS Working Knowledge.
"Applications in England are down over 50% more than in any other part of the UK as a result of the government making it the most expensive country in the world in which to gain a public degree."
via BBC News - UK university applications down as fees rise.
I can't even be bothered to find the counter point, just Google "Average US College Fees" then convert it to UK £.
Here in lies RIMs' problem - it repels talent.
Uhh [long pause] you know, Canada is the wrong direction for me my friend. It's cold up there [laughs]
via The exit interview with Jon Rubinstein: 'What we accomplished has been amazing' | The Verge.
Apple, the computer giant whose sleek products have become a mainstay of modern life, is dealing with a public relations disaster and the threat of calls for a boycott of its iPhones and iPad.
via Apple hit by boycott call over worker abuses in China | Technology | The Observer.
Two Important things to note about this 'bogus-ness':
A) Foxconn make lots and lots of consumer electronics for practically every company on this earth. Xbox or PS3 yup that's them.
B) Apple, has been extraordinarily transparent about its manufacturing record. But, rules and expectations do not translate from one country to another.
"If you add up all the workers who have died to build your iPhone or iPad, the number is shockingly high," - Peter Cohan : Forbes
Finally, if your going to write sound-bites, at least have the decency to give the number or cite the source.
Alarm Bells!
“They are in a pickle. Their pickle is security,” Mr. Heins said in an interview. “When the first big security flaw even happens in one of the large enterprises, you will see this turn around. Wait for the day this happens.”
via In Europe, Some Lovers of the BlackBerry Now Seek A New Flavor - NYTimes.com.
