Who will run the show when Steve Jobs retires?

Sure, it’s a little bit of fanboi raving, but the Mac Daily News has a pretty interesting read on the future of Apple should Stevie J decide to step down.

The basic gist is that Apple would be fine, it has plenty of smart people who could easily keep things going, but MDN thinks that John Ives, the father of the iPod, should take the helm.

Ives is, of course, the senior VP of industrial design, the guy who makes the iPhone so sexy. It’s his design and leadership that drives new Apple products, and his persona is very Jobsish. We agree with the MDN that Ives is the logical successor, though his lack of experience would likely send some investors running.

Apple CEO Jobs on successor, reiterates goal of 10 million iPhones this year [Mac Daily News]

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AMD says, “Hey, we’re going to 45nm too!”

Intel’s not the only processor manufacturer on the block switching from 65nm to 45nm technology this month. AMD held a press event today to let us know that, yes, it too would adopt the 45nm process for its new procs.

This makes for lower-power and cooler-running processors, and speed is improved as well.

The smaller the “pitch” between the transistors on the chips is, the faster, cooler, and cheaper (power-wise) they run, and 45nm was the next logical progression for AMD to take.

AMD demos 45nm server and desktop processors [Ars Technica]

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Sierra Wireless announces Compass 597 USB dongle

The Compass 597 USB dongle is the smallest in Sierra Wireless' product line. The 597 features a microSD slot and works over an EV-DO Rev. A connection. It also features TRU-Install software that supposedly makes setup easier and is the first in its' class to include a connector for an external antenna as well as a built-in GPS antenna. It will be available sometime in early Q2.

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Pelican adds iMCruzer case for 24-inch iMacs

As someone who’s made my share of flights with tons of computer gear, I know good cases when I see them, and there aren’t many people who do it better than Pelican. Pelican has a new case purpose-built for 24-inch iMacs as part of its Case Cruiser line.

The box is made or reinforced plastic with layers of shock-resistant foam inside, built around a shell made purposely for the iMac.

If you fly and need more than just your laptop — say for demos at a convention — then have a look. Otherwise, well, don’t.

iMCruzer [Pelican]

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Okami on Wii: a match made in heaven, coming April 11

As soon as Okami came out, it was showered with praise as possibly the best Zelda-like game on the PS2, but the real question on everyone’s minds was: when is this awesome game going to come out on the Wii? The paintbrush mechanic, while functional with the dual shock, would be a revelation with a wiimote.

It was finally confirmed a little while back that this very port would come to pass, and now we have a date: April 11 in the U.S., people. Get buying.

Okami Wii for April in the US [Eurogamer]

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StriVectin the Only ‘Great’ Serum for Mature, Aging Complexions, Says U.K.’s The Independent

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Wildly popular among 30-somethings who don’t want to look a single day older and just as popular with 50-somethings who’d like to look 40 again, StriVectin(R)-HS Hydro-Thermal Deep Wrinkle Serum(TM) from Klein-Becker has now been singled out as the only “great” beauty serum for older complexions by The Independent, a leading British newspaper, in a just published “beauty serum” ranking.

“This kind of multi-generational acceptance is unheard of in the cosmetics industry,” says Gina Daines, spokesperson for Klein-Becker, makers of StriVectin (www.StriVectin.com). “Older women are usually eager to try products that younger women prefer; unfortunately, many products that work well for younger skin are less than ideal for aging complexions. So, StriVectin-HS Hydro-Thermal Deep Wrinkle Serum is really an anomaly - a formula that works equally well with both younger and older skin. The reason is, I believe, that StriVectin specifically targets the Dermal-Epidermal Junction, the DEJ. And as dermatologists know, the DEJ is the place where deep wrinkles begin regardless of your age.”

So what is the Dermal-Epidermal Junction and why does targeting it make StriVectin-HS so popular? The Dermal-Epidermal Junction (or DEJ) is a narrow wall of rolling, “wave-like” cells just below the surface of the skin… no more than 100 nanometers thick… a complex layer of cells acting as the interface between the epidermis and the dermis, playing a critical role in tissue repair and the soundness of skin architecture. In simple terms, the DEJ controls the structural integrity of your skin… it’s the key to reducing the visible effects of deep wrinkles caused by photo-damage and aging.

StriVectin-HS Hydro-Thermal Deep Wrinkle Serum is the first and only thermophyllic serum specifically developed to intensify Dermal-Epidermal Junction integrity… dramatically reducing the appearance of pronounced deep wrinkles, enlarged pores and stubborn surface imperfections no matter how young or how old you are.

“Of course, we’re flattered The Independent singled out StriVectin-HS as being great for older complexions,” says Ms Daines, “but we’re not really surprised. Although made here in America, StriVectin-HS Hydro-Thermal Deep Wrinkle Serum has dominated the deep wrinkle serum category in prestige retailers in more than 46 countries around the globe, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Sephora, Macy’s and Dillard’s in the United States. And that success can be attributed to one thing and one thing only: StriVectin-HS is unequalled in its ability to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and creases in photo-aged skin.”

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SanDisk working on new Sansa Fuze?

While it’s not official, SanDisk is getting ready to launch a new mid-market PMP called the Fuze. Aimed at the 3rd generation iPod Nano, the Fuze will be an SSD-based tiny-screen having PMP that appears to have almost all the same features as the iPod Nano, plus an FM radio, but with more storage, possibly up to 16GB.

So far, SanDisks PMPs have been pretty decent, I’ve had a Sansa for awhile and it’s a great alternative to the iPod. You contrarians should have love in your hearts for this device.

SanDisk Sansa Fuze in the Makings? [Anything but iPod]

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Nike and Apple burrow further into the lives of gym bunnies

As if it wasn’t enough that your Nano was counting your every step through the chip in your Nike+ shoes, now it can track every mile you pretend to bike at the the gym. Ellipticals and such, too. They’re teaming up with 24 Hour Fitness and some Virgin thing to provide machines that track your use, assuming you have the time and inclination to plug your gear into the the thing’s port. You can then take it home and plug it in at home, at which point it will upload its data to the Nike site, where you can go to check it.

Really, now. The thing should be wireless, for one thing, and all the data should be displayed on the device, for another. It’s great that this stuff is being tracked, but if it adds too much to someone’s routine, they’re not going to think it worth the trouble.

Apple, Nike to tie iPod Nanos to gym equipment [BusinessWire]

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Pepastar paper construction kit

Here’s another cool tidbit we found in the design hall. This is a paper construction set you can use to create little figures with stars of paper. Although the shapes are fairly basic, the little buggers are pretty cute and very cleverly designed. Think of it as Legos made of paper.

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Video: 99 words for boobs

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Robert Lund is my hero.

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VUDU XL now shipping, introduces online storage

VUDU has announced that they are now shipping the 1TB XL. On top of that, they’ve announced VUDU Vault (currently in Beta), which allows you to store your purchased content online instead of taking up precious space on the hard drive. Current owners will get Vault with the 1.3 software update. Of course, you’ll have to pay a little extra to store your content online. VUDU has also announced an IR receiver kit for both models and retails for $39 on the VUDU site.

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