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Search The Punch keywords http://www.thepunch.com.au/search/ http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Wrong-man-for-the-jobs-kutcher-will-butcher-the-role/ I never thought I’d be writing about Ashton Kutcher. Because honestly, Kutcher doesn’t affect my existence. I don’t watch the TV shows or films that he’s in, I don’t follow him on Twitter, and I try my hardest avoid any stories with “Moore” or “Kutcher” in the title. I don’t care. And that’s OK. But then I read yesterday that he was going to be playing Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic and suddenly his very existence made me rage. I cannot describe the absolute horror I experienced that Charlie Sheen’s stand-in was going to be playing the former Apple founder. But haven’t you heard? Kushton is an internet guru. Ask anyone. No. I’m serious. Ask anyone. penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Wrong-man-for-the-jobs-kutcher-will-butcher-the-role/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Wrong-man-for-the-jobs-kutcher-will-butcher-the-role/#item8171 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-28-03-2012/ Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-28-03-2012/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-28-03-2012/#item8113 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/a-vaguely-intelligent-overview-of-the-new-ipad/ OK, big bro. You know the drill. Tell me some techo stuff and make me sound intelligent. It’ll take more than a few technical pointers to make you sound half smart, donkey breath. Yeah yeah, and your football team sucks more than mine. Look, just tell me about the new iPad. It’s the third one. So why isn’t it called iPad3? Why does Apple do anything? It’s a company with a history of slight weird. I mean, “Think Different”. What was that about? The blurb says the new iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display. Should I be excited? It basically just means it has a really, really good screen with more pixels per inch. penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/a-vaguely-intelligent-overview-of-the-new-ipad/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/a-vaguely-intelligent-overview-of-the-new-ipad/#item8012 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-joy-of-autosex-I-mean-autolicks-I-mean-autocorrect/ Terrible news. The word on the e-street is that Apple’s super-secretive tech-heads aren’t just slaving away on a new flat screen iDiotBox. They’re also attempting to kill off a wonderfully slapstick glitch in the company’s existing devices. ‘Autocorrect’ is an iPhone function designed to correct spelling mistakes and complete par-finished words. Often, however, it demonstrates a delightfully human tendency to stuff up. Over the past year, it has become infamous for transforming innocuous missives about holiday plans and office schedules into surreal ejaculations about Pussy Hats (instead of Pizza Huts), stroking offs (instead of stroganoffs), backyard transsexuals (instead of trampolines) and earthquake titty scales (instead of the usual Richter models). penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-joy-of-autosex-I-mean-autolicks-I-mean-autocorrect/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-joy-of-autosex-I-mean-autolicks-I-mean-autocorrect/#item7509 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-14-12-2011/ When it comes to being cool, Apple have had their highs and their lows. Highs: their “Big Brother” ad in 1984 and their funky early-to-mid 2000s iPod campaign. Lows: Well, look at the photo below. A US fashion blogger has unearthed an Apple attempt at a fashion line circa 1986. It’s not pretty, and you can see more of those photos here. But whaddya reckon Punchers? Is it Apple’s fault their models look so ridiculous? Or is it just the ‘80s? It’s Wednesday. What’s on your mind, folks? penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-14-12-2011/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-14-12-2011/#item7374 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/theres-a-fine-line-between-genius-and-prickdom/ Your workplace, circa 2000. Employee: “I’ve got an idea for an entertainment device that can hold an entire music collection. It is beautifully designed, fits in your shirt pocket and can retail for under $500. What do you think?” Chief: “We appreciate your input Steve, but it doesn’t quite synergise with our six-month strategic outcomes moving forward”. What would have happened if, ten years ago, someone came up with the idea for the iPod in your workplace? Would it have got up? Would it even have got past the initial pitch? And if it did get considered for development, would the original, brilliantly simple concept have ended up as the final product, or would something like this have happened … penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/theres-a-fine-line-between-genius-and-prickdom/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/theres-a-fine-line-between-genius-and-prickdom/#item6907 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-11-10-2011/ This should be quite successful. Take a look at this line of Steve Jobs action figures by WHOA TOYS. They’ve been pinging around the interwebs. Before you say “too soon”, the line came out just after The Man resigned. We often hear people ask why we don’t idolise scientists and inventors over sportsmen. But I think it’s nice Jobs has received so much acclaim for his accomplishments. What do you think? And it’s Tuesday. What’s on your mind, folks? penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-11-10-2011/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/punch-on-open-thread-11-10-2011/#item6886 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/hot-topics/apple/ penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) http://www.thepunch.com.au/hot-topics/apple/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/hot-topics/apple/#item6888 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/wikileaks-does-a-news-of-the-world-job-on-steve-jobs/ After 30 years of making the world a happier place, Apple co-founder and chairman Steve Jobs died yesterday, age 56. The world mourns the man some have called the Edison of our time. People around the world took to social networks yesterday to express their condolences. Bill Gates tweeted: “I will miss Steve immensely”. Tony Hawk said: “Steve Jobs was the man”. Barack Obama’s statement, “There may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented,” got retweet after retweet.  While this was happening, Wikileaks was also tweeting about Steve Jobs. Except in doing so, the organisation was committing a journalistic crime taken straight from the playbook of the News of the World. You wouldn’t even read what they published on TMZ. penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/wikileaks-does-a-news-of-the-world-job-on-steve-jobs/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/wikileaks-does-a-news-of-the-world-job-on-steve-jobs/#item6866 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday? http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/goodbye-to-theapple-of-our-eye/ Steve Jobs has died at the age 56. The technology mogul who founded the Apple Company with childhood friend Steve Wozniak in 1976 has faced considerable health problems over the past few years, including a battle with pancreatic cancer in 2004 and a liver transplant in 2009. His colleagues at Apple have posted a warm message of farewell to their founder, paying tribute to his creative genius: “The world has lost an amazing human being,” they said. Jobs has been a hot topic here at The Punch in recent weeks. Simon Sharwood claimed he made the world a happier place. Yesterday Dan argued against the seemingly addictive Jobs business model. penberthyd@newsltd.com.au (David Penberthy) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/goodbye-to-theapple-of-our-eye/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/goodbye-to-theapple-of-our-eye/#item6860 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Apple’s claims that its new iPad has “4G” technology has got it in trouble with the competition watchdog, the ACCC. The ACCC said in a statement that advertising the tablet under the “4G’’ banner was “misleading’’ as it suggested the tablet computer could, “with a SIM card, connect to a 4G mobile data network in Australia, when this is not the case’‘. Is anyone else getting a little tired of every new Apple product being feted as the second coming? There’s no doubt they’ve made some innovative products. But so have Napisan Plus, Arnotts and a bazillion other companies. What’s brewing in your innovative minds this Wednesday?