ICS was supposed to be the Android for the mainstream. For those that would otherwise run to a white iPhone 4S (with pink, jewel encrusted sleeve). But, then something happened: nothing.

Powering the iPad 3 is the anticipated A5X dual-core processor (with quad-core graphics) which will give twice the performance as the iPad 2. On the downside the new tablet weighs slightly more than the previous model, but retains the same 10 hour battery life.

Samsung (25.4%) continues to lead as the top mobile OEM, followed by LG (19.7%), Motorola (13.2%), Apple (12.8%) and RIM (6.6%).

Because I'm on the road and away from the i7/Premiere Pro studio I grudgingly had to use iMovie on my MBP 13 to cut the thing together. This, as many will know, is an exercise in futility. iMovie brings the Mac to its knees.

Instead, Google should "play" up its techy roots. Not run away from them.

Sock puppets unite! Remember the brilliant idea of taking online orders and shipping portly bags of pet food across the country? Well, amazingly, the idea has resurfaced.

Push the "pair" button and you can easily pair the speaker with an iPad, Android tablet or just about any other bluetooth device that supports media streaming.

You simply can't take some juicy hardware specs, slap on a value-oriented price and expect something to sell. Why are we willing to pay $500 plus for an iPad in a world of cheap Android knock-offs?

Recently in our tests of the side-by-side with the Galaxy Nexus, we found that the S II held its own, and was able to open apps, browse, and generally function as fast as, and sometimes even faster then the newer model - specs be damned!

A monthly look at social media and theater. Marin Theater is up 163% over last month. A.C.T. moves into second place. Average follower growth for all 16 venues on our radar is 6.58%.