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Crybaby Apple [Comic]

Ashraf April 1, 2013 1

Making fun of Apple is so much fun. They make it so easy.

“An outrageous privacy breach” [Comic]

Ashraf March 20, 2013 3

You have to be a semi-geek to understand the humor in this one.

Ever wonder why emails sent by iPhones have a “Sent from iPhone” message? [Comic]

Ashraf March 17, 2013 5

This message was “sent from my iPhone”.

The advantage of Google Glass [Comic]

Ashraf March 7, 2013 1

I want Google Glass. Someone buy me one.

Is technology making us stupid as time goes on? [Comic]

Ashraf January 25, 2013 4

The general idea behind human growth, as a species, is that we build upon knowledge of the people that came before us to become smarter with every passing generation. And, to some degree, this is true; we have, and we do, indeed use existing knowledge to innovate and create or [...]

How different age groups feel about different technologies [Comic]

Ashraf January 7, 2013 0

The other day I was thinking about how complex programming has become today and how much easier it was back in the day when writing a ‘Hello World’ program was considered genius. I then commented to my wife on the matter and proceeded to ponder on the issue when I [...]

If you could pick, what would you make the ending of ‘Star Wars’? [Comic]

Ashraf January 5, 2013 4

Any dotTechies, or dotTechies’ children, have read the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ novels? For those that have not read or heard about them, ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ are children books that allow you, as a reader, to select what happens next in the novel. No, they aren’t books with artificial [...]

Dictators are like little children throwing tantrums [Comic]

Ashraf January 2, 2013 1

If we look back in human history, we will find more dictators (in the form of monarchies or otherwise) than nations ruled by the common man. (I will refrain from saying ‘democratic’ simply because democracy is more a politically charged term than anything else.) If you could describer dictators in [...]

Apple copyright claims hit a new low [Comic]

Ashraf December 30, 2012 3

Anyone that reads any technology related news knows about Apple’s vendetta against Android… about Apple waging war against everything Android vis a vis lawsuits and litigation. If you think Apple has already hit a low in their crusade against the little green robot, you would be wrong. It could get [...]

Want to know what augmented reality feels like? [Comic]

Ashraf December 29, 2012 1

I am sure many dotTechies have heard of Google Glass, a project by Google to bring advanced augmented reality to our world through the use of glasses. Ever wonder what Google Glass-like augmented reality would feel like? Would it be useful? Would it contain ads? Easy to use? What? Manu [...]

What the eBook industry can learn from the music industry about DRM [Comic]

Ashraf December 28, 2012 3

DRM (Digital Rights Management) was invented to prevent people from pirating or stealing digital intellectual property. An unintended consequence of DRM was pissing people off by locking down their content to one machine. The music industry quickly learned music sells better DRM-free. eBook industry? Yeah, not so much…

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Who actually laughs when they type “LOL”? [Comic]

Ashraf December 27, 2012 1

Here is a question for all dotTechies who like to express their feelings online using “LOL”, “ROFL”, “LMAO”, emoticons, or any derivative thereof. How many people actually laugh, smile, frown, etc. whenever they type the just-mentioned words or use emoticons? Yeah… my guess is not very many. That is why [...]

What would Microsoft do with an extra $1 million? [Comic]

Ashraf December 26, 2012 4

For the better part of two decades, Microsoft was the most valuable tech company in the world, primarily due to the market penetration of its Windows and Office product lines. In today’s world, however, Microsoft gets a lot of beef for being lethargic and a non-innovator (although I would say [...]

“There’s a patent for that” [Comic]

Ashraf December 24, 2012 0

In today’s world, which company is infamous for its aggressive patent claims and legal action again alleged intellectual property infringement? Apple, of course. What most people don’t know, however, is Microsoft has always been as aggressive (if not more) than Apple when it comes to intellectual property. The only different [...]

Apple Maps causes Steve Jobs to be lost in the afterlife [Comic]

Ashraf December 22, 2012 5

Most, if not all, cultures say not to speak ill of the dead; no matter how much you dislike a person, you shouldn’t make fun of them after their passing. The following is a comic of Steve Jobs who, as I’m sure we all know, has died. It isn’t making [...]

Personalities of Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and more summarized in one comic [Comic]

Ashraf December 21, 2012 3

In the past we have seen various criticisms of tech companies, ranging from how Google, Microsoft, Apple, Oracle, Facebook, etc. apologize when they make a mistake to how the same tech companies market their products. Today we have a comic to share with you from the same artist, Manu Cornet. [...]

More Microsoft hate [Comic]

Ashraf December 20, 2012 0

In yesterday’s comic we discussed how Manu Cornet, a Google employee and artist-on-the-side, likes to poke fun at tech companies, especially Apple and Microsoft. In that regard, today I have yet another Manu Cornet comic to share with you and this one is yet another comic hating on Microsoft. Check [...]

Difference between how Apple, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, and HP market their products [Comic]

Ashraf December 19, 2012 3

Manu Cornet is an artist that likes to criticize. As we have seen in his previous comics, Cornet loves making fun of tech companies… especially Apple and Microsoft (which is not surprising because Cornet works for Google, a rival to Apple and Microsoft). There is even a comic poking fun [...]

The real iPhone killer [Comic]

Ashraf December 18, 2012 1

Looking for an iPhone killer was more relevant last year than today simply because there are tons of viable iPhone alternatives now than in the past. However, iPhone is still a very popular phone and, for all intends and purposes, nothing has really “killed” it yet. For example, iPhone 5 [...]

United States Patent and Trademark Office is ridiculous [Comic]

Ashraf December 16, 2012 0

Partly due to Apple’s legal endeavors, and partly due to patent trolls, the United States patent system has come into question over the past few years. While some people call for reforms, others express their view of the United States Patent and Trademark Office with jokes and comic. Manu Cornet [...]

People will pay $70 for a meal but refuse to pay $2 for software [Comic]

Ashraf December 15, 2012 4

I hadn’t really thought of it this way before but, if you think about it, we (and by “we” I mean Western society) do spend a lot of money on food — especially eating out. However, when it comes to software, we often refuse to pay as little as a [...]

What if ads become this ridiculious? [Comic]

Ashraf December 14, 2012 0

Does it seem like ads are becoming increasingly popular? I mean, it seems like more and more companies are moving towards using ads (targeted or otherwise) as a way to raise revenue. The question is — when will they stop? How ridiculous ad will we, as a society, tolerate? I [...]

Tech companies steal from each other, despite what Apple wants you to think [Comic]

Ashraf December 13, 2012 3

We have had plenty of Apple bashing here on dotTech. For example, back in October I shared an infographic that laid out the ideas Apple stole/borrowed from other companies or people. However, as much as we may bash Apple, it never gets old.

So today I have a comic [...]

The problem with DRM protected content [Comic]

Ashraf December 11, 2012 2

DRM (digital rights management) is an umbrella term used to described methods used by entertainment producers, software producers, etc. to protect their content from being pirated. The problem with DRM content is, well, you cannot share it with others. I’m not talking about the inability to pirate it to others [...]

Refrigerator gets banned for looking like the iPad [Comic]

Ashraf December 10, 2012 7

Although Apple has some legitimate patent related claims, the absurdity of some of its other claims are a foregone conclusion. Aside from the most diehard Apple fanboys, most people will agree Apple asserting intellectual property claims over things like rounded corners is just plain stupid. So how about Apple claiming [...]

Why you should buy an iPad mini [Comic]

Ashraf December 9, 2012 4

If you read my opinion piece on the iPad mini, you already know I think it is junk. However, some people disagree with me. According to them, the iPad mini is the holy grail (along with the iPhone and the iPad). These are the same people that claim the iPad [...]

“The solution to oversleeping” [Comic]

Ashraf December 8, 2012 2

Back in the day (clearly before my time), people used analog (then digital) alarm clocks to wake them up in the morning (or any other time of the day). With the advent of the modern smartphone courtesy Apple, many people (including myself) simply use alarm clock apps on their [...]

Do you own a smartphone? No, the smartphone owns you [Comic]

Ashraf December 7, 2012 1

Do you like purchasing things, especially technology? Yeah, we all like to purchase things. We like to think we own these things. However, sometimes we become so dependent to our toys that it can sometimes feel the gadgets own, and command, us rather than us owning and using those gadgets. [...]

How Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Oracle, and RIM apologize after they screw up [Comic]

Ashraf December 6, 2012 1

People are humans. Humans make mistakes. Companies are not human, but they are comprised of humans who, as you know, make mistakes. (Unless you live in Japan in which case there may be more robots at your company than humans.) When Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Oracle, and RIM make mistakes, [...]

How Microsoft solves problems [Comic]

Ashraf December 5, 2012 5

For all the good (and bad) Micrsoft has done in the world, we all seem to love bashing on the company. Whether Microsoft is at fault or not, people just like bashing them. Justified or not, the bashing is often very funny. You know, like the following, check it out:[...]

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