John Battelle's Search Blog Thoughts on the intersection of tech, business, and society. I’ve been a Mac guy for almost my entire adult life. I wrote my first college papers on a typewriter, but by the end of my freshman year – almost 30 years ago – I was on an IBM PC. Then, in 1984, I found the Mac, and I never looked back. Till now. I’m not saying I’m switching, but I sure am open to a better so

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Media & Entertainment Apple Maps In iOS 6: What Happens When You Take A Step Back With User Experience? Apple’s iOS 6 will be available for users to download and install on September 19, two days before the iPhone 5 is set to hit shelves. As per usual, the update brings a lot of new stuff to the table. Good stuff that will significantly improve user experience. But in a rare move for Apple, it als

Apple has definitely perfected its magic trick. There’s no doubt about that. The company has the ability to brainwash, and I say that as someone who has been brainwashed myself by the beauty and simplicity of Apple products. But it stretches far beyond the actual hardware, software, or services, and delves straight into brand perception. Reports even suggest that fanbois’ brains respond to Apple i

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Microsoft confirmed today that it will include a free version of Microsoft Office on all Windows RT tablets. That's great news for consumers, particularly students. Windows RT is Microsoft's term for its ARM-based tablets. These are Windows devices geared toward consumers, with lower prices and longer battery life. A second type of PC/tablet that runs on Intel processors is aimed at businesses. Mi

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Dragos Roua Anti-viral writings for financial resilience, location independence and meaningful relationships. I had an online business for 10 years. I made a successful exit a year ago and I still keep an active eye on the market. The following business tips are actually pieces of my own experience, broken down in several areas: projects, strategy, team, money and partnerships. Feel free to add yo

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iPhone 5 Unlocked U.S. Pricing: $649 (16GB), $749 (32GB), And $849 (64GB) Apple’s website now shows the unlocked pricing for the iPhone 5 in the U.S. Using the site’s compare tool, you can see that the 16GB model starts at $649, with the 32GB version costing $749, and the 64GB top-tier configuration running $849. That’s the same that the iPhone 4S used to cost unlocked, and it’s a considerable add

Google Adds New Search Tool: The Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon [VIDEO] [brightcove video="1838807576001" /] Over the past few days Google added a new search tool to its arsenal: the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon search tool, officially called the Bacon Number. This funny new tool is a tribute to the classic pop culture concept of the Six Degrees of Separation, which posits that between you and any rando

Skillshare Founder Michael Karnjanaprakorn Answers Your Questions [LIVE CHAT] Got a question for Karnjanaprakorn? Use the chat feature above to get it answered live! Karnjanaprakorn is the CEO and co-founder of Skillshare, a community marketplace for classes. Skillshare is a community of teachers and students driven by a passion to share real-word skills through collaborative learning. Previously,