Archive | December, 2009
Despite ruling, Psystar will continue legal battle against Apple
Well, it looks like we spoke too soon. Psystar, showing a clear disregard for any semblance of rationality, will solider on and continue to fight the good fight against Apple. Yesterday afternoon, however, a number of factors suggested otherwise. First, Psystar’s website had been down for over 24 hours, hinting that changes were afoot for […]
Continue reading...It’s official: Psystar is dust in the wind
18. December 2009
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Yesterday we noticed that Psystar’s website was down, and now comes word that it’ll be down for good. In light of Judge Alsup’s recent ruling which extended Apple’s request for a permanent injunction to include Snow Leopard and Rebel EFI, Psystar has decided to cut its losses and close up shop. Psystar attorney Eugene Action told the […]
Continue reading...iMac sales are surging
18. December 2009
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We’ve often wondered why Apple doesn’t do more to advertise the iMac, but if recent sales reports are any indication, perhaps there’s no need. According to a recent report from the NPD group, iMac sales increased by a whopping 74% in October and November, a figure which NPD analyst Stephen Baker said was so high […]
Continue reading...iPhone users now exceed Windows Mobile users in the US
17. December 2009
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For the first time, the number of iPhone users in the US now exceeds the number of Windows Mobile users, according to a recent report released by ComScore. According to the report, there were about 9 million iPhone users in the US in October while the number of Windows Mobile users came in at around […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Google now planning to release branded netbooks
17. December 2009
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TechCrunch reports that Google is eyeing an entrance into the netbook market, and has set its sights on a 2010 holiday release. Google has, according to multiple sources, been talking to at least one hardware manufacturer about building a netbook for Google directly. As in Google gave the company an RFP with quite detailed technical specifications and […]
Continue reading...Psystar website and online store is offline
17. December 2009
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Maybe it’s coincidence, or maybe it’s because Judge Alsup ordered that Psystar stop selling OS X clones and its Rebel EFI software ASAP, but both Psystar’s website and online store have been down since at least noon today.
Continue reading...Customers leave hilarious comments on iTunes for Tiger Woods’ PGA Golf app
17. December 2009
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I’ve already lost count of how many women have come out and recounted their stories of hooking up with Tiger Woods, though I think by now it’s at least up to 11. In the wake of Tiger’s indiscretions, though, a number of big name advertisers have decided cut ties with the talented golfer, including Gatorade […]
Continue reading...VLC development for the Mac is in dire straits
17. December 2009
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The VLC media player can handle almost any kind of video format you throw at it, and is a must have app for anyone running OS X. I mean, how else are you gonna watch all those torrented. avi files? But as a piece of open source software, the VLC media player relies upon the […]
Continue reading...Apple releases new Christmas-themed iPhone ad
16. December 2009
On Tuesday evening, Apple unveiled a brand new iPhone commercial titled the “12 apps of xmas.” Overall, it’s a solid effort, and a welcome change from the tried and true “There’s an app for that” motif.
Continue reading...Morgan Stanley analyst sees Apple’s share price hitting $325 in 2010
16. December 2009
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Morgan Stanley analyst Kathryn Huberty doesn’t exactly have the best track record when it comes to Apple, but her latest report is worth taking a look at, if only for here unusually optimistic take on Apple’s stock price. In a recent report, Huberty laid down 3 varying scenarios for Apple’s stock price in 2010 (bear, […]
Continue reading...AT&T calls out Dan Lyons for his ridiculous plan to bring AT&T’s network to its knees
16. December 2009
AT&T has responded to Dan Lyons’ self righteous attempt to overwhelm AT&T’s network, and rightly so. If you recall, Lyons, writing as the Fake Steve Jobs, is trying to organize a mass protest of sorts against AT&T. Subject: Operation Chokehold On Friday, December 18, at noon Pacific time, we will attempt to overwhelm the AT&T data […]
Continue reading...Overheard in an Apple Store
16. December 2009
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Heard this tidbit in an Apple Store yesterday: Grandpa: What’s the point of the Apple Store? Dad: What’s the point of any store? Touche.
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19. December 2009
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