June 2011 – Howard Yermish

Commencement

Posted on: June 13, 2011 Last updated on: June 13, 2011 Written by: Howard Yermish Categorized in: Writing

My talk at the Doane Academy was by no means as funny and clever as Conan O’Brien’s address at Dartmouth University, but we touched on many of the same themes.

Apple Livestream for Charity

Posted on: June 8, 2011 Last updated on: June 8, 2011 Written by: Howard Yermish Categorized in: Writing

Why doesn’t Apple let me pay $1 to watch the livestream through an iPhone, iPad or desktop app, and donate the money to charity?

Deal-A-Day Expansion

Posted on: June 6, 2011 Last updated on: June 6, 2011 Written by: Howard Yermish Categorized in: Writing

It seems now that “Deal-A-Day” sites are everywhere, focusing on every category and location. So many more deals that it is hard to hold our attention.

Google Music Beta Plays "Hotel California" Indefinitely

Posted on: June 2, 2011 Last updated on: June 2, 2011 Written by: Howard Yermish Categorized in: Writing

If Google Music Beta had the ability to download your own tracks, perhaps even as a “I want my data back” bulk process, the service would be awesome. Then again, it is beta and it is free. How much should I really expect?