Archive | January 22nd, 2009
Putting Apple’s quarter in perspective
Yesterday, Apple reported record revenues and profits, an impressive feat by itself, but even more so in today’s tough economic climate. It’s even more impressive when you take a look at how some of the other big name companies fared this past quarter. Sony is expecting a loss of $3 Billion for the year Microsoft […]
Continue reading...Is Apple going to sue Palm?
22. January 2009
At yesterdays earnings conference call, Tim Cook made some revealing statements that some are interpreting as thinly veiled threats against Palm. In response to a question about iPhone competitors, Cook noted that Apple welcomes competition in the smartphone market, but that it won’t sit idly by and have its intellectual property ripped off. We like […]
Continue reading...Photo – Jonathan Ive inside Apple’s design facility
22. January 2009
This snapshot was taken while filming a documentary about Industrial Design. Check out the trailer below: Check out the film’s website over here.
Continue reading...Microsoft lays off 5,000 workers
22. January 2009
Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft will be laying off as many as 5,000 employees in effort to save money in this tough economic climate. Notably, this is the first time that Microsoft has resorted to company wide firings. The reductions, about 5 percent of the workforce, will take place in almost all areas and help […]
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22. January 2009
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