Storified by Ian Betteridge · Sun, Jan 13 2013 01:44:11

Cancelled my iPad subscription to the Observer. If they’re publishing vile, hate-filled pieces like Burchill’s, I’m off.

— Ian Betteridge · Sun, Jan 13 2013 01:44:11

@ianbetteridge @cimota Wasn't it in the Guardian?

— Stuart Gibson · Sun, Jan 13 2013 01:44:11

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:58

@karaswisher process based journalism was an arrington thing. new TC self-describes as AP newswire for tech. that's repub'ing press releases

— Sarah Lacy · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:37

@sarahcuda @karaswisher where does TC self-describe TC thusly?

— Robin Wauters · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:42

@robinwauters @sarahcuda @karaswisher news to me.

— Mike Butcher · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:43

@mikebutcher @robinwauters @karaswisher maybe you should have a team mtg then. ;) what i've heard consistently since the eldon regime.

— Sarah Lacy · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:44

@sarahcuda @mikebutcher @robinwauters @karaswisher We don't self-describe that way. Stop being a troll.

— Alexia Tsotsis · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:46

@alexia @mikebutcher @robinwauters @karaswisher stop lying to readers. i have emails about it. beneath even you.

— Sarah Lacy · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:57

RT @sarahcuda: @alexia @mikebutcher @robinwauters @karaswisher stop lying to readers. i have emails about it. beneath even you.

— Milo Yiannopoulos · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:57

@alexia @mikebutcher @robinwauters @karaswisher feel free to redefine what you are, but don't call me a troll. TC's words not mine

— Sarah Lacy · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:57

.@alexia @sarahcuda Ego driven drivel like this makes us thankful for @geekwire and @technori

— Tricendent · Mon, Nov 26 2012 16:26:58

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:41:06

grrrrrrrr wont let me retweet...rebooting ughhhhh

— Carola Ankar · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:12:14

@CarolaAnkar Was it @AssangeC tweet u couldn't retweet I just had the same problem?

— Belinda Harman · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:15:46

@belindaharman @AssangeC Confirmed....wont let me retweet her posts something is wierd!!!!!!

— Carola Ankar · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:18:48

@CarolaAnkar @AssangeC I don't like to be paranoid but that is a bit suss?

— Belinda Harman · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:20:59

@belindaharman @AssangeC Not a bit suss....friggin wierd all together

— Carola Ankar · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:22:09

@CarolaAnkar @AssangeC I just retweeted someone else no probs?

— Belinda Harman · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:27:55

@belindaharman @AssangeC me too :/

— Carola Ankar · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:28:45

@CarolaAnkar @AssangeC It keeps telling me "you may not be allowed to tweet this" ? WTF!

— Belinda Harman · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:31:15

@belindaharman @AssangeC same here...something is really strange. They not try silence her are they????? I sent her direct tweet, no answer

— Carola Ankar · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:32:53

@CarolaAnkar @belindaharman Happens all the time....to be expected...don't dwell...just keep going

— ChristineAssange · Tue, Sep 11 2012 05:39:39

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:52:05

Breaking: @DavidAllenGreen becomes satirist and even sucks at that. @ggreenwald @wikileaks @x7o

— The I3RA1N · Thu, Aug 23 2012 04:37:59

@THE_I3RA1N @DavidAllenGreen @wikileaks @x7o He will not be bullied!! He's brave and intrepid - just ask him. He'll tell you - over & over.

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 04:43:03

@ggreenwald @THE_I3RA1N @DavidAllenGreen @wikileaks @x7o Playing to the peanut gallery with more ad-hominems, Glenn? You’re better than this

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:09:19

@ianbetteridge @THE_I3RA1N @x7o Like @DavidAllenGreen is, I'm just really impressed he's willing to criticize WL when nobody else will

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:19:35

@ggreenwald If you believe someone is attacking you ad hominem, it’s rarely the best route to truth to sink to the same level yourself.

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:21:22

@ianbetteridge Pointing out his laughable declaration of his own martyrdom & bravery is "ad hominem"? Don't think that's what the term means

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:23:18

@ggreenwald Meanwhile, here’s a substantive critique of your update: http://www.guardian.co.uk/discussion/comment-permalink/17859545

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:26:28

@ianbetteridge So you believe nobody has argued that it is courts, not the Swedish govt, that is the decision-maker on extradition?

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:29:02

@ggreenwald No, people have argued that, and they’re wrong. The ultimate decision lies with the govt. BUT process must be followed…

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:29:38

@ianbetteridge So @DavidAllenGreen is wrong: "final word on an extradition would (quite properly) be with an independent Swedish court"?

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:33:42

@ggreenwald @DavidAllenGreen I’d say so. Final word is clearly with govt. But the fundamental point is “the court must rule” which is right.

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:34:27

@ianbetteridge Then why didn't you write that @DavidAllenGreen was wrong on such a key legal point being repeated all over the Internet?

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:36:34

@ggreenwald I’ve been clear in what I’ve written all along. On the substantive point that no guarantee could be given, he’s right.

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:38:24

@ianbetteridge I'm sorry, but that's intellectual dishonestly in the extreme: "I'm ignoring his false claims because he's on the right side"

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:40:11

@ggreenwald I haven’t ignored it. And your ad hominem on “intellectual dishonesty” is water off a ducks back to me.

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:43:47

@ianbetteridge You don't know what "ad hominem" is. And I think we've exhausted this discussion.

— Glenn Greenwald · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:46:52

@ggreenwald Calling someone “intellectually dishonest” is an ad hominem, Glenn. If you don’t know that, you don’t know what it means.

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:47:49

@ggreenwald You’ve certainly exhausted me with your inability to parse what “Before the government takes a decision…” means. Ta rah.

— Ian Betteridge · Thu, Aug 23 2012 05:51:00

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Thu, Jun 14 2012 05:50:23

Any Apple events planned for tomorrow @bazzacollins ? https://twitter.com/bazzacollins/statuses/81121172003102722 CC @kennyhemphill

— Chris Brennan · Thu, Jun 14 2012 03:42:21

@allpointsnorth @bazzacollins Well played, sir. I'd forgotten about that.

— Kenny Hemphill · Thu, Jun 14 2012 03:43:39

@kennyhemphill @allpointsnorth I hadn't anticipated Apple would turn OS X into iOS, but email me your bank details, Kenny. A bet's a bet.

— Barry Collins · Thu, Jun 14 2012 03:48:34

@bazzacollins @allpointsnorth I couldn't take your money off you. Donate it to a charity of your choice.

— Kenny Hemphill · Thu, Jun 14 2012 03:49:45

@kennyhemphill @allpointsnorth A Scot giving money to charity? Now I'm checking my calendar:) I shall bung it in the Byte Night kitty.

— Barry Collins · Thu, Jun 14 2012 04:01:16

@bazzacollins @kennyhemphill @allpointsnorth And Bazza, here's an excellent place for your charitable donation: http://bit.ly/OH0SmB

— Tim Danton · Thu, Jun 14 2012 04:09:29

@timdanton @kennyhemphill @allpointsnorth Done http://me.lt/1vEKz

— Barry Collins · Thu, Jun 14 2012 04:46:45

@bazzacollins @timdanton @allpointsnorth thanks!

— Kenny Hemphill · Thu, Jun 14 2012 04:48:05

@kennyhemphill @bazzacollins Thanks Kenny! I've always said you were a lovely guy.

— Tim Danton · Thu, Jun 14 2012 05:10:11

@timdanton aww shucks. But I did very little, it was down to @allpointsnorth and @bazzacollins

— Kenny Hemphill · Thu, Jun 14 2012 05:26:09

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Mon, Apr 30 2012 09:27:45

Finally turned off iMessage on the iPhone as too many messages weren't being delivered. So much for 'just works'...

— Jim Martin · Mon, Apr 30 2012 09:12:20

@mrjimmartin Me too. Blummin useless

— Adam Banks · Mon, Apr 30 2012 09:13:50

@adambanksdotcom Worst thing is that they often say 'Delivered' yet never show up - or possibly show up several days later. Pointless!

— Jim Martin · Mon, Apr 30 2012 09:16:07

Boy oh boy.

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Wed, Nov 16 2011 03:00:39

@mrsnickyclark not seen Angelos doing any disabled type behaviour? He's just a comedy character, that's all

— Steven Browne · Tue, Nov 15 2011 13:33:11

@Browney777 Of course he is. No disabled clothes or lisp or big comic glasses or greasy hair or unfashionable clothes. Just a construct

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 13:35:02

@mrsnickyclark @mrsnickyclark sorry Nicky but what are 'disabled clothes'? I agree with u in many ways but you're throwing a huge net.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 13:56:18

@Caimh what do you think I mean? Ask yourself seriously. A saville row suit like Jimmy Carr as he throws his little knives?

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 13:59:12

@mrsnickyclark It is possible to be socially awkward and badly dressed but not have a disability surely?

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:04:47

@Caimh Ah socially awkward I see. Who else is socially awkward to that degree?

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:06:36

@mrsnickyclark the classic 'trainspotter' for one. Comic characters are often vast exaggerations.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:09:46

@Caimh Ah I see so exaggeration is what you think Angelos is? No he's pared him down to the max re parody and upped the Learning disability.

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:12:11

@mrsnickyclark by all means disagree with an individual character but saying 'disabled clothing' confuses the issue.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:14:18

@mrsnickyclark I was in school with a guy with big glasses and a lisp. He's high up in elected government now.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:15:30

@Caimh Yeah thats who Angelos is he's a cabinet minister, a cabinet minister who works in a burger van.

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:16:33

@mrsnickyclark wow Nicky, u do get aggressive when someone who believes in your work queries anything you say.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:23:39

@Caimh How am I being aggressive? I have sworn or threatened you. I being very direct. As direct as you are. This is equal in my eyes.

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:25:07

@mrsnickyclark as a writer I honestly want to understand your points and query it but you seem to think disagree = enemy.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:25:06

@Caimh No I don't think disagree=enemy.I think debate =response Do you usually say this to men when they disagree? Is it because I'm a woman

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:28:12

@Caimh If you behave in a childish way and I tell you that then perhaps the best response is not to be childisn not accuse me of aggression

— nicky clark · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:32:00

@mrsnickyclark 'all you have' - 'childish'. Fairly aggressive.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:31:16

@mrsnickyclark wow. How did this become sexist? Really?

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:32:33

@mrsnickyclark to query the concept of 'disabled clothing' is childish/sexist? Ultra-defensive.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:35:21

@mrsnickyclark and to play the sexism card in a debate that'd nothing to do with gender is a cheap trick that I'm very sad to see you pull.

— Caimh McDonnell · Tue, Nov 15 2011 14:38:08

In short: Not a chance.

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:42:22

Apple planning major product launch for 10th retail anniversary?

We have just received some information from a solid Apple source, and if they're right, Apple may be planning something big for its 10th retail anniversary this Thursday the 19th. Here's what we've been told: The question is, what is Apple planning?

Sure, it’s been 10 years for Apple, but the company rarely celebrates any anniversary. That’s not to say that the Internet and Web sites don’t reflect on what Apple has done over the years, but Apple has always looked ahead, not back. Besides the fact that a product launch on a Thursday, a few weeks before WWDC doesn’t make any sense at all, Apple is not going to release something to celebrate its retail anniversary, because they don’t do that. Besides, most of Apple’s Mac products were recent

— loopinsight.com · Tue, May 17 2011 14:03:45

Apple revamps retail stores for 10th anniversary [video]

We all knew something was up, and over the weekend Apple took the wraps off what is being called "Apple Store 2.0," a revamp that includes various new niceties. The changes, which coincided with Apple's 10th retail anniversary, involve both consumer facing changes and behind-the-scenes tweaks that will combine to improve an already unique retail experience.

According to a report on BGR, Amazon may be planning not one but two Android-based tablets.

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:42:34

Asked today about the possibility of Amazon launching a multipurpose tablet device, the company's president and CEO Jeff Bezos said to “stay tuned” on the company’s plans. In an interview at Consumer Reports' offices, Bezos also signaled that any such device, should it come, is more likely to supplement than to supplant the Kindle, which he calls Amazon’s “purpose-built e-reading device.”

— news.consumerreports.org · Tue, May 17 2011 05:52:48

Amazon prepping dual-core 'Coyote' and quad-core 'Hollywood' tablets for 2011

We received word from a tipster that Amazon, practically confirmed to be entering the tablet market in the near future, isn't planning just one device, but is planning on releasing at least two before the end of the year.

Are these the same sources that told you all the incorrect info you posted about the dual core Nexus S? http://androidandme.com/2010/11/news/rumor-the-first-nexus-s-was-scrapped-new-dual-core-version-already-in-testing/

— androidandme.com · Tue, May 17 2011 06:05:35

What Happens When It’s Google/Android Vs. Amazon/Android?

Reading the news in recent weeks, it's becoming increasingly clear that there are the early signs of a new war brewing in the mobile computing space. And it's a war that promises to be the most fascinating one yet. It doesn't involve Microsoft or Nokia or RIM or HP or Palm.

Overdone. Amazon IS "competition." The kind that Google is happy about. Every handset co is trying this. http://t.co/K9DRui0 @parislemon

— mark_rosner · Tue, May 17 2011 03:47:50

Amazon Reportedly Has Not One Tablet But Two On The Way | paidContent

More details are emerging around Amazon's still-unconfirmed "bid" to enter the tablet fray: it plans to launch not one, but two devices, and they will hit the market before the year is out. According to a report in BGR, citing an unnamed source, Amazon (NSDQ: AMZN) is planning a lower-range model, codenamed "Coyote", running on a Tegra 2 chip from NVIDIA.

Make no mistake, Amazon has already locked up the Android ecosystem as predicted. I suspect they already sell more ebooks on the platform than anyone else. They almost certainly sell more digital music on the Android platform than anyone else. They are locking up the cloud music streaming business. They are in the process of selling the cream of the Android apps through the Amazon Appstore. Savvy Android device owners have already gotten in the habit of not buying and Android app without buying

— zdnet.com · Tue, May 17 2011 08:50:19

Picked out from a longish interview on Starbucks' mobile development came a few comments on Android - and how difficult and fragmented it is to develop for.

Storified by Ian Betteridge · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:42:31

Q&A: Starbucks mobile exec on Android, mobile ordering - GeekWire

At some point in the future, you may be able to order that Mocha Coconut Frappucinno from your mobile. Mobile ordering is just one of the areas where Starbucks is spending some time kicking around ideas, listening to customers and trying to deliver the right solutions. K.C.

I think the Google translation for “fragmentation” is “choice”.

— curiousrat.com · Tue, May 17 2011 05:40:23

Variety has often been touted as one of Android's advantages by giving users different sizes, the option of a hardware keyboard, and new features early. The divisions have nonetheless hurt certain categories of apps, most of all gaming, where having a consistent platform and deep hardware access are advantages. Apple is still much further in gaming support and had Netflix support much earlier than Android, which got it only on five devices because differences in hardware prevented consistent cop

— electronista.com · Tue, May 17 2011 05:41:44