Archive | October, 2008

Kevin Rose drops MacBook Blu-Ray Rumor at Live Diggnation event

10. October 2008

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At the live Diggnation that was just held in London as part of the “Future of Web Apps” Expo, Kevin Rose enlightened us with yet another juicy rumor. He claimed that the new and yet to be announced MacBooks will support Blu-Ray drives. Rose was spot on in his iPod/iTunes predictions for the recent “Let’s […]

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Another analyst downgrades Apple Stock

10. October 2008

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With the economy flailing, Apple’s struggling stock can’t catch a break.  Already at 52 week low levels, the stock was downgraded by Oppenheimer to $145 from $213.  A jump from its current price of $88 to $145 is still over a 50% increase, and getting into the stock now at this basement level seems to […]

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Rumor: Calacanis says Apple to release networked HDTVs

10. October 2008

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Cnet is touting a rumor that Apple is set to release networked HDTVs.  The rumor originated from tech celebrity Jason Calacanis who supposedly has first hand knowledge of this.  With everyone and their mom coming up with Apple rumors these days, I’m gonna have to call bullshit on this one.  Apple has nothing to gain […]

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More than half of cars in the US will feature iPod connectivity by 2009

10. October 2008

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Mactropolis has the scoop here. This is good news for Apple as hooking up an iPod to your car is something they want to be as easy as possible, and a standard feature on as many cars as possible. They even have a whole section on their website devoted to iPod – Car integration which […]

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Picture of the new MacBook Pro?

10. October 2008

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This photo popped up in a MacRumor Forum.  Take it for what it’s worth.

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The invitations are out, the spyshots are real, sub $1000 MacBooks, and no mac tablet

9. October 2008

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AppleInsider is all over the latest news regarding the upcoming media event and new MacBooks. After much speculation, the event is finally official. Apple is set to announce a new fleet of MacBooks and MacBook Pro’s, along with a rumored innovation in manufacturing. Also, the spyshots which have been making the rounds on the Internet […]

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A school field trip to the Apple Store?

8. October 2008

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No, that’s not a typo. It’s a new initiative from Apple. AppleInsider has the scoop here.

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Apple margins for current quarter to be better than anticipated

8. October 2008

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Despite Apple’s assertion that its margins would take a hit this quarter, analysts are predicting that they won’t be as low as previously anticipated.  ArsTechnica has the scoop here.

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Apple wins 5 British Technology Awards

8. October 2008

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Apple’s iPhone won “Best Mobile Technology”, “Gadget of the Year”, “Most Stylish Technology”, and “Technological Innovation of the Year”.  Not too shabby!  Apple’s iTunes also won “Best Music Technology”.  You can see a full list of all the winners in all the categories here.

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Those rumored MacBooks at the rumored Media Event

8. October 2008

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Apple has yet to issue any invites or make any announcements for a media event that is supposedly set to take place on October 14th, and AppleInsider points out that the window for such an announcement is quickly closing. The rumored event was supposed to see Apple launch a re-vamped MacBook line with a multi-touch […]

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iPhone helps double Pandora’s growth rate

8. October 2008

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The iPhone has helped increase the number of new users who sign up for Pandora from 20,000 a day to 40,000, according to Pandora founder Tim Westergren.  PaidContent has the scoop here.

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Apple leads the pack in terms of teenage mindshare

8. October 2008

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When it comes to what kind of electronics teenagers own, and what they’re planning to purchase, Apple is head and shoulders above the competition. AppleInsider has the scoop here.

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