Remains of the Day: Moment of silence

19.10.2011
One singer does some karaoke, Siri-style; Samsung reminds us that imitation is the sincerest form of plagiarism; and Apple holds its celebration of the life of Steve Jobs. The remainders for Wednesday, October 19, 2011 are ready to call it a day.

(YouTube)

Jonathan Mann, the musician perhaps best known for , has released a new Apple-themed track: A Duet With Siri. Somebody call the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Intelligent Assistants.

(Reuters)

During a court hearing in the case between Samsung and Apple, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh raised a iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in each hand and asked Samsung's attorney if she could distinguish which was which--from ten feet away, she could not. Gee, this would be a great basis for a new vision test.

(Daring Fireball)