Archive | May 6th, 2010
Microwaving the 64GB iPad 3G [Video]
And the point of this is? You might want to forward through a few minutes until the microwaving action begins. Also, the narrator’s voice in this video is ridiculously annoying. Maybe he should have hopped in the microwave also. You might think that we’re being mean, but wait till you hear his voice before you […]
Continue reading...iPad appears to be cannibalizing netbook sales
6. May 2010
In the months leading up to the iPad announcement, analysts would often ask Apple COO Tim Cook, during earnings conference calls, about Apple’s plans to enter or combat the emerging netbook market. Cook, described by colleagues as a straight shooter, was unabashed in his and Apple’s disinterest in creating a netbook device. During one particularly […]
Continue reading...Media organizations file motion to unseal affidavit used in warrant on Jason Chen’s home
6. May 2010
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On April 23, 2010, authorities from California’s Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team entered the home of Gizmodo editor Jason Chen whereupon they seized a number of his electronic devices including 4 computers and a spankin’ new iPad. The blitz into Chen’s home was the result of Gizmodo purchasing a prototype iPhone for $5000 and a […]
Continue reading...Analyst: Apple extended AT&T’s iPhone contract until 2011 in exchange for cheap iPad 3G data plan
6. May 2010
AT&T’s exclusive contract to sell the iPhone was largely expected to expire on June 29, 2010. That being the case, many were hoping that a CDMA version of the device capable of running on Verizon, largely considered the most reliable and robust cellular network in the country, was just around the corner. Unfortunately, now comes […]
Continue reading...Apple highlights exclusive access to iTunes info in upcoming iAd platform
6. May 2010
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“It’s good to sleep next to the King.” Okay, I’ll be honest. I think I made that quote up, but it’s just as well. Not too long ago, Apple was interested in purchasing AdMob, only to helplessly watch Google snatch up the mobile ad company with a near billion dollar purchase. Dejected, but not defeated, […]
Continue reading...Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich steps up to defend Apple
6. May 2010
Earlier this week, a number of sources reported that the FTC was attempting to figure out which regulatory body would be investigating Apple for alleged anti-competitive behavior stemming from their decision to disallow apps developed with cross-platform development tools – such as the Flash to iPhone compiler in the just released CS 5 suite of […]
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6. May 2010
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