Clinton Stark
Intel to Lenovo and Samsung: No special pricing for you!
Intel today revoked preferential pricing to Lenovo and Samsung for its Atom chipset which power popular netbook models, typically with screens 10-inches and smaller. Apparently both manufacturers violated terms by using the lower-priced chipset in models with larger screen sizes.
The netbook market is an entertaining place these days. First,...
San Francisco Chronicle goes wrinkle-free with new “high-definition” format
Here's a European twist on the standard newspaper trend piece. Usually we hear about things like Kindle when talking about next generation newspaper delivery.
Starting today, however, the San Francisco Chronicle is delivering a glossy—or "high-definition"—look to the newspaper. No tech gadgets required.
Following in the footsteps of several overseas big-city...
Weekly digest: Summer in full swing, letters from Loreto and Bhutan
Back to business, now that the 4th and festivities are behind us. It was a quieter affair here in south San Jose, possibly a combination of the poor economy, cooler evening breeze and extra security our community hired to patrol the hill. In the past, revelers walked the streets...
Murphe Goode contest: Field narrows to 50 starry-eyed, wannabe wine bloggers
A Really Goode Job. The wine blogging contest that has everyone talking (and submitting videos).
Chardonnay, battonage demo at Wente Vineyards with Karl Wente (Video)
Karl Wente, fifth generation Wente and winemaker, was our Bottle-Shock-friendly guide, with a special guest appearance by his two dogs, Samantha Lyn and William Edward III
Google Voice: One number to rule them all
Hey Google, where's my invite?! Yet again, following in the footsteps of Apple and Nintendo's get-in-line marketing jujitsu, Google's new Voice service is available "by invite only".
We've seen this movie before, with Gmail. And it works well. Like a roped-off club entrance with snaking lines, people tend to gravitate...
Weekly digest #26: The half way through 2009 edition
Now might be the time to take a quick look back at some of your New Year's resolutions. Remember any of them? You should either have check marks along most, or at least be about 50% complete. Or maybe you can't find the list, or don't believe in resolutions...
Michael Jackson, the early guy was the one I remember
There are many parallels between Elvis and Michael Jackson. And, for my generation, growing up a teen in the 80s, Michael Jackson was our Elvis. But the one I will always remember is the "early" one, much like many prefer to remember the non-cape wearing, postage stamp friendly, early...
Internet wine TV: The golden age of basement oenophiles, fast talkers and future stars?
Welcome to the golden age of wine TV. We take a look at some of the top online wine video shows on the Internet.
An update from Destination Riesling on Germany’s star grape
https://vimeo.com/5309729
The Riesling grape must enjoy the cold.
The #1 star of the German wine industry, it is grown in the northernmost climate possible. And even though German beer is the official beverage of the country, Riesling has made quite a name for itself globally over the years. Perhaps for many...