Category Archives: technology

Go fast, turn left

Posted on July 1, 2008 by jetrotz

Pictured above are the crack team of staff from our Turner Digital Media Tech and Turner Sports Interactive teams as we relaunch the ad systems on Nascar.com today. I played a key role, bringing two dozen hot donuts (from Krispy … Continue reading →

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My New Companion

Posted on June 8, 2008 by jetrotz

So this post is going to be one of those geeky excursions into gadgetland – specifically, into the world of the new spiffy camera I bought for my birthday. I’ve been looking for a ‘run-around’ camera – when I don’t … Continue reading →

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activesync coming to the iphone?

Posted on June 29, 2007 by jetrotz

So much for the lines. A buddy of mine just called, saying he waltzed into the Lenox Square Apple Store at 8pm EDT and simply asked for and was handed his iPhone. No camping required, which is a good thing, … Continue reading →

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rock n roll

Posted on June 24, 2007 by jetrotz

In keeping with the gaming theme of recent posts, I must share the photo above. I used a gift certificate from my sisters-in-law they sent as a thank-you for helping them with their new jewelery business (their site will be … Continue reading →

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Gametap Reborn

Posted on June 1, 2007 by jetrotz

Yesterday marked a major milestone for everyone’s favorite broadband gaming service. Launched back in 2005, Gametap was born out of the concept of doing what Turner Broadcasting has done for other businesses – acquiring rights to libraries of content, then … Continue reading →

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GameTap Opens the Spigot

Posted on May 3, 2007 by jetrotz

So the news broke earlier this week that everyone’s favorite broadband gaming site, Turner’s very own GameTap is expanding their offering to include free-to-play games in an ad-supported environment. You can guess that my team has been actively working on … Continue reading →

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Gushing for the Mac

Posted on January 9, 2007 by jetrotz

I think they’ve outdone themselves – the new iPhone (despite the Cisco product by the same name) looks absolutely killer – taking a completely fresh approach to the UI of the mobile phone, and creating a true mashup of relevant … Continue reading →

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MacBookPro, Attempt No. 2

Posted on November 14, 2006 by jetrotz

Well, it’s back. After initiating a return of my MacBookPro with the defective screen on November 4th, the brand-spanking new replacement made it in record time from Shanghai, arriving today after shipping out yesterday! She looks A-OK – I’ll post … Continue reading →

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The MacBookPro Has Landed

Posted on November 3, 2006 by jetrotz

That’s the good news. And, I might add, the little wonder arrived at 10:09am today, despite Fedex estimating delivery by Monday at 10:30am. So total turnaround time was 10 business days since I ordered on the day the new Core … Continue reading →

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Oh Happy Day

Posted on October 24, 2006 by jetrotz

Yes, Virginia, there is a Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro. As those of you who know me well, it has been a painful year for me. When I moved back into the world of ad serving last Fall nearly full … Continue reading →

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