Elizabeth Woyke
Staff Writer, Technology, Forbes
Forbes technology reporter. Fascinated by gadgets and how they're changing The Way We Live Now.
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Sony responds to new Kindle, says not interested in "laying claim to cheapest e-reader". On Forbes' Velocity blog: http://bit.ly/dt0eq8.
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NetJets getting inflight Internet via Aircell/@GogoInflight starting this month. Somewhat surprised private jets don't already have wi-fi...
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@taylorbuley Not sure on this one. I came out of the subway to find a bunch of stories pubbed.
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@taylorbuley Kindle embargo time was supposed to be 11 pm ET. Eurgh!
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Both amused & distracted by the #wookieleaks hashtag. Funny idea, but similarity to my last name makes me pause while scanning feed...
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Just got an invite for an Aug. 3 BlackBerry event. Any guesses on the news? The unveiling of BB 6 OS? The rumored 1st BB tablet? BB Storm 3?
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This is strange: Nokia ad showing Android OS on Nokia phones. http://bit.ly/916kOl (Nok is only top 5 phone maker that doesn't use Android).
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Funny spin on the iPhone's delayed S. Korea launch from the Inquirer: "Koreans saved from Iphone 4". http://bit.ly/ao64Ss
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This publication appears to have put a photo of my dad on its cover. http://twitpic.com/27pf1b
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Wrote 3 posts on HTC, re: WindowsPhone7 http://cptl.st/ayidHQ, battery life http://cptl.st/abUWUk & NexusOne's legacy http://cptl.st/9uIyVt.
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Will analysts ask about Nokia's search for a new CEO during the co's 2Q earnings call tmw morning? If so, how will the current CEO respond?
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"Business Innovation For Dummies" author opining on iPhone 4: “At least 1 significant bug is a good sign when launching a new product." Hmm.
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For those interested in mobile philanthropy (text-to-give campaigns): 1st annual Mobile Giving Forum is Oct. 5 in SF. http://bit.ly/9Jd7MF
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Nokia re iPhone4 "We prioritize antenna performance over physical design if they are ever in conflict." Will other phone makers respond too?
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Just did an interview for Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's radio program--fun! Talked about "Apps That Change The World" http://cptl.st/9sZU8W.
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Curious: who's the Asian girl in "The Social Network" trailer? Mark Zuckerberg's girlfriend? Shows up at 1:18 & 1:28: http://bit.ly/drucP5
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Had fun interviewing ppl who hike w/their iPads for this story: IPad As The Ultimate Navigation Tool http://cptl.st/9uGRup Thx @TrailBehind
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Chevy Camaro ad=free marketing for RIM. "And u thought u couldn't take your eyes off your BlkBerry." http://twitpic.com/24ihwb
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Tablets with both Android and Chumby software coming later this year, acc. to Chumby's CEO. More details in my story: http://cptl.st/d3x3Aj
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Thought from "Despicable Me" screening: Style of character "Vector" (orange V) oddly similar to @Vonage 's branding http://twitpic.com/23mi8f
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#WorldCup (predictably) boosting mobile TV. MobiTV streamed 88 mill. mins of coverage, FLO TV says 3 games among its most-viewed programs.
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A Ning group I belonged to just got converted to a LinkedIn group. How many groups will do the same as Ning phases out free sites? #linkedin
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My Q&A w/David Ko, head of Yahoo!'s Audience, Mobile and Local businesses http://cptl.st/aKOJBX. Talks abt mobile strategy, CEO Carol Bartz.
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Wish the iPod shuffle had a "find me" feature. Somehow lost mine at home. It would just need Bluetooth for this to work, right?
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LG's Optimus series continues one-upmanship in smartphone names. (See: Samsung Epic, HTC Incredible & Hero.) Interestingly, all are Android.
