Some thoughts on the iPod’s future: Apple’s iPod system will go the way of its computer business, as long as it stands still and does nothing. I think this is unlikely…in the next few years I expect to see a video iPod as well as some other innovations to the device. This will keep iPods… Continue reading

The always quotable Jim Lileks on the new pope and people’s expectations: To those who want profound change, consider an outsider’s perspective: the Catholic Church is the National Review of religion. You may live long enough to see it become the Weekly Standard. In your dreams it might become the New Republic. But it’s never… Continue reading

Macromedia users are freaking out—er, I mean reacting to the news that Adobe will buy Macromedia for $3.4 billion.

“Boston just doesn’t matter anymore.” Dan Kennedy, on the news that The Atlantic Monthly is being moved to Washington, D.C. And he’s absolutely right. What is Bradley going to call it now, The Mid-Atlantic Monthly?

Leaks from the Conclave? I predict podcasting from somewhere in the Vatican….