Tech tweets of the week


10 Dec 2011

A compilation of this past week’s Twitter messages – from the serious to the whimsical – from some top names in technology.

“Prepare for non-stop tabloid and Twitter barrage about Sinead O’Connor’s new marriage. Just warning yiz.”
–      Adrian Weckler, digital editor of The Sunday Business Post

“Battling through NY’s Penn Station at rush hour. This truly is the Passive Aggressive’s Mecca.”
–      Mark Little, founder of Storyful

To the Dáil! (Cue Batman-esq transition).”
–      James Whelton, tech entrepreneur and first person to hack the iPod Nano

13 quid for a coke and a beer, hello Paris.”
–      Pat Phelan, director of products and innovation, MAXROAM

Hey, lady, it’s OK if you leave some of the perfume in the bottle. #gasping
–      Chuck Hollis, EMC CTO and blogger

Dinner server to me: Do you want rice?’ ‘Please.’ ‘You sure?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘We don’t have anymore.’ Me: ‘…’”
–      Jack Dorsey, creator, co-founder and executive chairman of Twitter; CEO of Square

Bad week to be sick :(“
–      Padmasree Warrior, CTO of Cisco

Thanks Beijing for a great visit. Lots of exciting opportunities for partnership w China’s scientific experts on development and #globalhealth.”
–      Bill Gates, chairman, Microsoft