Archive | December 13th, 2010
Microsoft to unveil new tablet devices at CES 2011, one with slideout keyboard
Bill Gates has long been a champion of tablet computing, yet as luck would have it, and as is often the case, the market for tablet computing never really took off until Apple decided to throw its hat into the ring. Over the past decade, Microsoft’s tablet initiatives have been overwhelmingly lackluster, but the Redmond-based […]
Continue reading...Gawker media hacked over the weekend, passwords and source code exposed
13. December 2010
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It’s been a trying day for Gawker Media which operates a number of popular websites such as LifeHacker, Gizmodo, Kotaku, and Deadspin. This past weekend, hackers managed to seize control of Gawker Media’s entire database including staff conversations, FTP login info, source code, and more importantly, the passwords of both Gawker employees and folks who […]
Continue reading...Avatar + Parallels Desktop + Eminem “Not Afraid” mashup? Sure, why not!
13. December 2010
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What do you get when you crossbreed Avatar with Eminem’s song “Not Afraid”? A very weird, yet entertaining video from Parallels. The parody is spot on, hilarious, and the Avatar wierdness is just.. well, weird. Alas, nothing says viral more than, “Hey dude, check out this weird ass clip.” via SwitchtoMac
Continue reading...Toshiba building new plant to supply LCD panels for iOS devices
13. December 2010
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Citing the Japanese-language Nikkei newspaper, Reuterus is reporting that both Apple and Toshiba are investing upwards of $1.2 billion to construct a new factory designed to manufacture LCD panels, with the main purpose of the plant being to supply LCD displays for Apple’s line of iOS devices. The company’s wholly owned unit, Toshiba Mobile Display […]
Continue reading...Apple starts using iTun.es URL shortner
13. December 2010
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Initially acquired in 2006, Apple hasn’t done much with its iTun.es URL – until now. 9to5Mac noticedover the weekend that Apple has started using the url as a link shortener for Ping tweets.
Continue reading...Investment firm CLSA pegs Apple stock target at $400
13. December 2010
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In the latest addition to a growing list of analysts and investment firms, the investment firm CLSA recently upgraded their stock target for Apple shares to $400, up from a previous target of $365. Our recent survey of 1,039 US consumers and supply chain checks suggests our iPhone unit estimates are too low, especially when […]
Continue reading...The Gorillaz to release iPad-created album for free on Christmas Day
13. December 2010
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Back in mid-November we reported that The Gorillaz upcoming album was recorded exclusively with an iPad. Explaining the bands decision to go all high-tech for their latest release, Gorillaz member and Blur lead singer Damon Albarn explained, “I’ve made it on an iPad. I hope I’ll be making the first record on an iPad – […]
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13. December 2010
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