Resident Techie: More fun the day before

Sometimes it's fun not to know. Call it the pre-Christmas euphoria. You may see the wrapped box that's just about the right size for socks, but maybe it's keys to a new car. The anticipation hangs thick in the air.

I was reminded of that this week, when Apple unveiled its new iPhones and mobile operating system. As in the past, the Apple events are the biggest of spectacle with geeks of all stripes following online and a cavalcade of reporters, bloggers a mile deep in the audience.