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Steve Jobs, Apple Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer, introduces the new MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops at a news conference in Cupertino, California, October 14, 2008.

Kimberly White / Reuters Print Email Reprints share LinkedIn StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Del.i.cious Tweet One of the many definitions of the word “hack” is a clever solution for a computer gram. When writing code, that is, the fewer steps the better; simplicity is key. One can’t help but think of that every time Steve Jobs unveils a new Apple product. (more…)

Sony; Panasonic Comment Print Email Reprints share LinkedIn StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Del.i.cious Tweet Five years ago, I headed to Costco and brought home the biggest flat-screen TV that would fit in my hatchback. The 42-inch Vizio LCD set I chose was my first HDTV and a massive improvement on the 25-inch tube TV it replaced. (more…)

Clockwise from top left: Pioneer Music Tap, Sonos Play:3, Soundfreaq Sound Stack

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Sonos Multi-Room Music System

Print Email Reprints share LinkedIn StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Del.i.cious Tweet I’ve long been a fan of the Sonos music system, a collection of small, cigar-box-sized devices that attach to any stereo in my home and allow me to wirelessly stream digital music. I couple it with the music subscription service, Rhapsody, and get access to some 5 million songs — virtually anything I want to hear, whenever I want to hear it. (more…)

Clockwise from top left: Pioneer Music Tap, Sonos Play:3, Soundfreaq Sound Stack

Comment Print Email Reprints share LinkedIn StumbleUpon Reddit Digg Del.i.cious Tweet The iPod has always had a reputation for ushering in an era of musical selfishness. Apple seems to be O.K. with that perception. Remember the iPod ads that showed silhouetted figures wearing those iconic white earbuds, rocking out while blocking out the world? (more…)