A few months ago, I got an e-mail asking if I’d like to write some tech columns for CNN.com. After making sure it was cool with my employers, I wrote two, the first of which appeared on CNN’s Web site yesterday. It’s about my belief (which I still believe despite a bunch of nay-saying comments) that smart phones and other touch-screen Internet devices will eventually replace our remote controls.
(I wish I’d taken a screen grab of CNN’s front page yesterday; it was featured there with a little image and headline near news of the oil spill and the NBA Finals.)
So, apparently, CNN is making a big push into online tech coverage. They have a very active tech blog and are publishing a large number of freelance pieces, guest columns and other pieces on their redesigned tech section.
They did ask me for a mug shot, but I had no idea it would run so large up at the top of the story. I mean, it’s cool and all, having my gigantic face up on the Web where America can easily access it and mock, but very few dudes in the tech world can pull that off with anything approaching aplomb.
OK, only one guy can pull it off. He’s Pete Cashmore and we all have a crush on him.
Look at this guy:
Are you kidding me?
Even the background is beautiful and hip and cool! No fair.
Anyway, my second column should appear next week, I think. They haven’t asked me to write anything beyond that, so we’ll see what happens.
Comments
30 responses to “This.. is CNN”
I think your headshot is cute! Congratulations!
I think your headshot is cute! Congratulations!
C.J. Aw, thanks — the canned food writer, though, would probably be Tracy O'Connor, though. It's kind of her thing: http://ihatemymessageboard.com/2009/04/23/a-whole-chicken-in-a-can/Laura and Violet — thank you! Y'all are too kind.
I hope good things happen. Con
It's just all in the head tilt, squinty eyes and "I'm gonna see you naked later" look. Try it for your next picture.
I think your headshot is cute! Congratula
Just remember, the camera can only do so muc
It was a great article. I'm thinking about getting the RedEye Mini when it comes available. Are you planning any follow-up articles once that thing ship? I plan on using an old 1st Gen iPhone with it, and I'm concerned about it fitting in the funky headphone
Maybe, I dunno. Unless they do a major software overhaul, it'll pretty much be the same product.Yeah, you might need one of those little iPhone jack adapter thingies, though the one I used to use would make it dangle. You probably don't want dangle with this d
Good article Omar! Con
Awesome! I'm so happy for you. See if they need anyone to write about cats or canned hams, OK? I may know someone avai
NPR, CNN, man. To think we knew you when….when you were just a huge billboard in Austin :) Congrats! We are v. proud of our "local boy does good
C.J. Aw, thanks — the canned food writer, though, would probably be Tracy O'Connor, though. It's kind of her thing: http://ihatemymessageboard.com/2009/04/23/a-whole-chicken-in-a-can/Laura and Violet — thank you! Y'all are too
I have to say that I think the iPod/iPad/iPhone is the missing link in home automation. Good work Omar. I am such a big fan of your work.
Thank you! Yeah, I think tablets especially are going to be a big factor in getting whole-home-systems going.
I have to say that I think the iPod/iPad/iPhone is the missing link in home automation. Good work Omar. I am such a big fan of your
Thank you! Yeah, I think tablets especially are going to be a big factor in getting whole-home-systems
I hope good things happen. Congrats!
It's just all in the head tilt, squinty eyes and "I'm gonna see you naked later" look. Try it for your next picture… 8-)
I think your headshot is cute! Congratulations!
Just remember, the camera can only do so much. ;-)
It was a great article. I'm thinking about getting the RedEye Mini when it comes available. Are you planning any follow-up articles once that thing ship? I plan on using an old 1st Gen iPhone with it, and I'm concerned about it fitting in the funky headphone jack.
Maybe, I dunno. Unless they do a major software overhaul, it'll pretty much be the same product.Yeah, you might need one of those little iPhone jack adapter thingies, though the one I used to use would make it dangle. You probably don't want dangle with this dongle.
Good article Omar! Congrats!
Welcome to the Turner family!
Awesome! I'm so happy for you. See if they need anyone to write about cats or canned hams, OK? I may know someone available.
NPR, CNN, man. To think we knew you when….when you were just a huge billboard in Austin :) Congrats! We are v. proud of our "local boy does good"
C.J. Aw, thanks — the canned food writer, though, would probably be Tracy O'Connor, though. It's kind of her thing: http://ihatemymessageboard.com/2009/04/23/a-whole-chicken-in-a-can/Laura and Violet — thank you! Y'all are too kind.
I have to say that I think the iPod/iPad/iPhone is the missing link in home automation. Good work Omar. I am such a big fan of your work.
Thank you! Yeah, I think tablets especially are going to be a big factor in getting whole-home-systems going.