Tech Buzz In 1991 Steve Jobs was being considered for a position in George HW Bush's Administration. Today the FBI released the record of their investigation into Jobs' background and the rest of the late Apple CEO's FBI file. These are the most interesting tidbits.
Culture Buzz UK artist and Photoshop extraordinaire Steve Payne has created a bunch of impressive contemporary celeb portraits based on George Dawe's iconic 19th Century military paintings. So if you ever wanted to know what Mr. T or Steve Jobs would have looked like as Russian generals, now's your chance.
Politics Buzz “That's me!” If you aren't already familiar with Kathy Proctor—the breakout star of last year's State of the Union—then please do become acquainted with her while you wait for President Obama to deliver tonight's address.
Culture Buzz Alive and well and reading his own biography in a Polish bookstore. (Too soon?)
TV Buzz “Billion Dollar Hippy”, the made-for-TV documentary on the life and times of Steve Jobs, premiered on BBC2 last night. Now, all 59 minutes of the late Apple co-founder's biopic can be seen online at your leisure. For now, anyway.
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Apple's founder and CEO could be a cruel and nasty guy. He was also the greatest chief executive of our time. Don't go thinking those two things are related.
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Steve Jobs ‘The Lost Interview’ will be out in limited release across the country starting November 19th. In the meantime, watch an exclusive sneak peak at the never before seen interview.
In honor of Steve Jobs, Bill Maher stands up for acid and other drugs that make you “think different.” (via gotchamediablog.com)
Culture Buzz So the Steve Jobs Biography is flying off shelves, but when it's not, it's watching you. It's always watching you.
Tech Buzz Walter Isaacson's in-depth look at the Apple CEO delves into his leadership philosophy, his diets and spirituality as well as his red-hot burning hatred of Google's Android. It will be available on Monday.
Celebrity Buzz I saw this on my way to lunch. Thoughts?
Spotted outside a Apple Store in NYC the day the iPhone 4S came out . This is the best Steve Jobs haircut I've ever seen.
Tech Buzz Because Steve knew he was in his final months, he devoted all of his time to the development of the iPhone 5, leaving the relatively unchanged 4S to the rest of the company. It's predicted to be unveiled around the time of the Worldwide Development Conference, in summer 2012. (via businessinsider.com)
Governor Jerry Brown has declared today (10/16/2011) Steve Jobs Day for the state of California. To commemorate, Apple is holding an invitation-only memorial at Stanford University this afternoon; for those of us who won't make it, here's an appropriate video tribute. “I made song using only sounds from Apple products and Steve's 2005 Stanford commencement speech,” writes YouTuber AzRmusic. “Every instrument, including drums, has been sampled from a Mac product, tuned by ear, and replayed in the context of the song.” (via geeks.thedailywh.at)
Tech Buzz Msnbc.com contributor Rosa Golijan is having a lot of fun messing with her new iPhone 4S's personal assistant feature, Siri. Sh*t Siri Says is going to be a thing.
Spotted on Bond Street in downtown Manhattan. Thanks Village Voice and Kenny City!
Techie Drew Stearne takes us through the annals of Steve Jobs' revolutionary smart phone. (via thehighdefinite.com)