Linked List: February 14, 2013

Thursday, 14 February 2013

iPhone Lock Screen Can Be Bypassed With New iOS 6.1 Trick ★

Seems odd how many times iOS has had lock screen bypass bugs.

Tesla Motors Disputes New York Times Review of Model S ★

I’ve waited to comment on this until Tesla presented their evidence; now they have and it seems rather devastating to the credibility of John Broder’s review in The Times. Broder responds here, though, with a compelling rejoinder that he was following the advice of Tesla employees.

Seems like the core problem wasn’t with the car, but with the advice Broder was given by Tesla.

HBO Go Adds AirPlay Support ★

This race between Netflix and HBO to become more like the other tightens.

Designing the Packaging-Free Future ★

Wired:

Designer Aaron Mickelson wants to solve the problem of excess packaging, by creating products that have no packaging at all.

Some very clever ideas here. Trash bags packaged in a trash bag is simply brilliant.

No Plan B ★

Reuters:

“We’re very focused on continuing the success we have with PCs and taking that to tablets and phones,” Microsoft’s Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein said at the annual Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference in San Francisco, which was webcast.

Given Microsoft’s lack of success so far, he was asked if there was an alternative strategy or ‘Plan B’ in reserve.

“It’s less ‘Plan B’ than how you execute on the current plan,” said Klein. “We aim to evolve this generation of Windows to make sure we have the right set of experiences at the right price points for all customers.”

An interesting thought: what does Microsoft look like 10 years from now if Windows Phone never gains traction?