Archive | July, 2009
Microsoft’s history of copying the success of others, or at least trying to
Maybe the apocalypse is upon us, but I actually agree with something written by John Dvorak. Focusing on Microsoft’s planned entry into retail to challenge Apple, or at least mimic it’s success, Dvorak’s latest article lays out an exhaustive list of examples which illustrate Microsoft’s habit of latching onto and copying profitable ventures in an […]
Continue reading...Apple and Record Companies look to create interactive Albums to encourage full-length album downloads, and here’s why it’s a great idea
27. July 2009
In an effort to boost high margin digital music sales, and perhaps convince the few remaining hipsters¹ out there to migrate over to iTunes, Apple is working with the big 4 record companies to establish downloadable and interactive booklets that would be bundled with full album purchases on iTunes. According to a report in the […]
Continue reading...“Cannabis” app for the iPhone selling briskly, over 1,000 copies moved to date
27. July 2009
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Remember that “Cannabis” iPhone app we featured about a week ago? You know, the one that helps you find a Dr. that can prescribe the herb, while also enabling you to “quickly locate the nearest medical cannabis collectives, cooperatives, doctors, clinics, attorneys, organizations, and other patient services in states that have passed medical marijuana (cannabis […]
Continue reading...Apple Tablet rumored to launch in early 2010 after finally getting Steve Jobs’ approval
26. July 2009
Last Friday, AppleInsider relayed some exclusive and juicy info about Apple’s upcoming tablet. If it’s sources are accurate, and indeed, AI says that they’ve been extremely trustworthy in the past, we can look forward to a potentially game-changing Apple tablet to be released sometime in early 2010. It seems like a long time coming. Nearly […]
Continue reading...Augmented reality apps on the shelf until iPhone OS 3.1 in September
26. July 2009
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As demos of augmented reality iPhone apps make the rounds, the potential for what iPhone apps will look like in the near future have become increasingly cool and futuristic. In case you’re un-familiar with the term, “augmented reality” apps refer to programs which are able to merge real time video with overlaying and corresponding computer […]
Continue reading...Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart
26. July 2009
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BoingBoing recently updated an informative chart which details which netbooks currently on the market are compatible with OS X. Of course, netbooks aren’t built with OS X in mind, but if you’d like to get your ‘hack on’, then by all means. Otherwise, this chart is purely for informative purposes, or is it called ‘research’ […]
Continue reading...Microsoft to copy Apple Store design, will include “Guru Bar”
25. July 2009
With Microsoft copying Apple lock and step, it’s like 1995 all over again. In the latest piece of un-innovation from Redmond, a leaked presentation from the consulting company Microsoft hired to help it design and layout its upcoming retail stores indicates that Ballmer and co. are looking to copy the layout and feel of Apple […]
Continue reading...Quicktime gets a new icon in Snow Leopard
25. July 2009
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The latest seed of Snow Leopard comes with a new Quicktime icon to go along with a number of new functional and aesthetic changes to Apple’s tried and true media player. What’d you guys think? Apple has reportedly also added a number of new backgrounds to Snow Leopard, but there’s nothing really eye-grabbing, aside from […]
Continue reading...AT&T CEO: “There will be a day when you’re not exclusive with the iPhone”
24. July 2009
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Rejoice folks. At the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Pasadena, California yesterday, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson indicated that the iPhone’s exclusive deal with AT&T might soon be coming to an end. There will be a day when you’re not exclusive with the iPhone. When that day comes, I’m sure that will be in Apple’s interests, […]
Continue reading...“Coder Girl” Rap… and she uses a Mac! [Video]
24. July 2009
You gotta check this video out! It’s an ode to female programmers (they exist, really!) and it’s unbelievably hilarious if you’ve ever typed a line of code before in your life. Also, the guy rapping has a smooth delivery and helps make it a good song in its own right. And lastly, the ‘coder girl’ […]
Continue reading...Apple dominates $1000+ computer market
23. July 2009
June data compiled by the NPD analysts reveals that when it comes to the $1000+ computer market, Apple enjoys a 91% market share. Joe Wilcox writes: According to NPD, in June, average selling prices for all PCs sold at US retail was $701, or $690 for desktops and $703 for notebooks. But the ASPs get […]
Continue reading...New Palm Pre webOS update re-enables syncing with iTunes
23. July 2009
Last week, Apple released iTunes update 8.2.1 which prevented the Palm Pre from syncing up with iTunes. Earlier today, Palm responded with an update of its own with the release of webOS 1.1, an update which, among other things, re-enables the ability of the Pre to sync up with and transfer media files from iTunes. […]
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27. July 2009
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