Apple Developer, I bet: “Why does everyone hate Maps? These ‘mistakes’ are an expression of Maps personality, like our Siri Easter Eggs.”
Free tip to spammers: It’s not a good idea to send Woot employees emails with the subject line “Daily Deals are Dead”
Museum idea: 1 set of dinosaur bones, and a couple dozen set up models showing possible variations (color, feathers & texture, position).
Plenty of room for personalization in this recommended post card letter. t.co/gANvPBWG
A friend mentioned going apple picking & my 1st thought was she should call ahead to make they were in stock before getting in line.
Best instructions ever: “Status LED in skull on top of car will turn green and LCD screen will activate.”
Unboxing party! Of my new video racer hotwheels car, of course. t.co/h5JhdvQT
The unboxing was fun, but even better was everyone trying on @smiller’s earpods. They really do fit a wide spectrum of ears!
Live-action Minecraft. t.co/hnsKYB2M
The downgrade of maps in iOS 6 is more than an inconvenience. Searches for “emergency room” & “hospital” are far worse than in Google maps.
Learned a new word that, ironically, seems like it will be useful: otiose - t.co/Y7aKWnHx. (Thanks @glennf)
I find myself getting confused with the numbers in the latest iOS and iPhone. Can’t imagine non-techies at all getting it.
Overheard devs discuss a problem with Qs. Telling the Woot writers they can’t use that letter anymore. Hopefully the problem doesn’t spread.
I decided I needed a “we landed on Mars” shirt. t.co/FsC2c7sV via @wootshirt
After many years, a hug of remembrance and forgiveness from @textfiles. A fitting finish to #xoxofest.