April 2011
43 posts
What's Hulu like on the Xbox 360? →
Samsung's countersuit against Apple -- we break it...
If you haven’t read Nilay’s breakdown of Samsung’s lawsuit against Apple, you really should right now. From the looks of it, things are just getting started.
Sony, you need to act like Sony again
Our editorial on how Sony can get back into the game and become a leader, not a follower. You need to read this… and so does Sony!
Another Honeycomb tablet? Yes. We review the Acer...
Haven’t had enough of like-minded Honeycomb tablets yet? Good, because our very own Joanna Stern totally kills on our Acer Iconia Tab A500 review. A must-have? Me-too? Stay-away-from-me-you-psycho? Go find out right now!
Google Docs for Android goes native, new app lets... →
Unfortunately, the editor is still just as crappy as the web app (it is the web app). Thanks Google!
PlayStation Network damage report: you have a new... →
But they’re buying things for themselves. Probably.
The case for and against the AT&T / T-Mobile...
This is one for the books. Over on Boing Boing, our main man Nilay Patel lays out a clear case for the AT&T / T-Mobile merger, arguing that the combo may be ultimately good for consumers if done right. But that’s not the end of it — Chris Ziegler responds on This is my next with a counterpoint which will make you think twice about the forthcoming AT&T&T. These editorials...
If you didn't see our ThinkPad tablet leak... you...
Joanna broke huge news over the weekend of Lenovo’s ThinkPad tablet. Yes, you read that correctly. We’ve got tons of details and internal slides showing off the product and its accessories, specs… oh, just go check it out.
Where is Nintendo going with its next-gen console?
Our man Paul Miller has a great editorial / rumor dissection on Nintendo’s new console (you know, the one the company just told everyone was going to be announced at E3) — I’m going to call it the Wii 2. Will it have controllers with 6-inch screens? Will Nintendo finally make a high-res console? Will there be a Mario game? Go read it and find out!
Please Cadillac, make this car
I want it. That is all.
Via Cool Hunting
Curious about the iPhone 5?
We’ve got some info on what the iPhone 5 might look like… and what might be inside. So check it out. If you like iPhones, that is.
Verizon 4G LTE mobile hotspot review: Novatel MiFI... →
Our own Joanna Stern refs a showdown between two LTE hotspots. No one survives!
Samsung countersues Apple in Korea, Japan, and... →
AT&T files for the T-Mobile merger, and we break...
Here’s our look at the highlights of the AT&T / T-Mobile merger. There are some incredible, hilarious elements inside. Go read it!
Two screens
Ross does a great job of explaining just why the two-screen device concept isn’t fully baked in his dual review of the Kyocera Echo and Acer Iconia. Read it — it’s good for your health!
AT&T kills HSUPA in WP7 update... but why?
Chris has a great story on AT&T’s underhanded move in the new Windows Phone 7 update which disables HSUPA on the Focus. Read the story on why the company is crippling people’s phones without telling them.
Where Apple is making its money
You know what happened today? Apple’s Q2 2011 earnings call — and Nilay (once again) breaks it down for you. Full audio and highlights from the call included!
Did Apple boost Samsung's F700 design?
We’ve been getting a flood of emails following Nilay’s look at the Apple vs. Samsung lawsuit suggesting Apple was first to the game on design rip-offs… but that isn’t really the case. Check out the history of the iPhone and F700 at This is my next.
Apple sues Samsung... and what it means
Want to see what it really means when Apple sues Samsung over IP infringements? Read Nilay’s amazing breakdown now!
My LG G-Slate review
Wondering if this is your next tablet? Check out my G-Slate review at This is my next…
Dandy-approved Silva bamboo MacBook case
These are just handsome as all get-out. Anyone out there have one? I don’t really need another way to carry around my computer, but these are extremely nice looking (and hand made, apparently). Someone is going to part with some cash over this, I just know it. See more here.
Game of Thrones Author Hated the End of Lost Too →
I like George R.R. Martin even more now. Lindelof seems like a huge baby. Nice going, baby.
This is my next project
Note: For the time being, you can find me at thisismynext.com.
As you may have already heard (or read), there’s some activity going on in the world of Joshua Topolsky. Earlier this evening, David Carr published a piece in the New York Times about a new project that I’m embarking on… and I want to just say a few things about it.
Firstly: yes, this is happening. I’ve...
