Archive | February 4th, 2011
Verizon to throttle data speeds of heaviest users
BGR directs us to a PDF memo available on Verizon Wireless’ website where the company writes in a new policy that it reserves the right to throttle the data speeds of users who use an inordinate amount of data. Verizon Wireless strives to provide customers the best experience when using our network, a shared resource […]
Continue reading...iPhone 4 is the fastest selling launch in Verizon history
4. February 2011
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In less than a day, Verizon completely sold out their initial supply of pre-order iPhone 4s. Building upon that incredible achievement, Verizon today announced that the iPhone 4 marks the most successful product launch in Verizon history – an accomplishment reached in just 2 hours. “This was an exciting day,” Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead said in a […]
Continue reading...Google recevied 75,000 job applications last week
4. February 2011
From world class cuisine to sand-filled volleyball courts, Google has long been one of the more desirable companies to work for. Yesterday, Blooomberg reported that Google last week received more than 75,000 job applications, setting a new company record as the company prepares to go on a hiring spree in an increasingly competitive Silicon Valley […]
Continue reading...Apple Stores showcase clever Pixar Up inspired MacBook Air display
4. February 2011
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Now this is some great Pixar Up inspired advertising that demonstrates how light the MacBook Air is. Check out your local Apple Store if you wanna see this first hand, but to save you the disappointment, note that the Air is really being held up by a nearly invisible piece of fishing wire. And a […]
Continue reading...Apple’s North Carolina Data Center using a “unique design”?
4. February 2011
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DataCenterKnowledge reports: Is Apple using custom enclosures and “unique” airflow and cable management in its North Carolina data center? We can’t say for certain, but it sure looks that way based on an announcement today from several data center industry equipment vendors. Instor and Electrorack said they have completed a project providing tailor-made enclosures for an […]
Continue reading...New York Times to provide reporters with iPhone 4s
4. February 2011
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MacStories reports: It’s no secret that the camera of the iPhone 4 has dramatically increased the quality of photos and videos shot with the device. The New York Times noticed this as well, and has decided to provide iPhone 4s to reporters for news video gathering. The reporters will be able to record videos and […]
Continue reading...Latest Verizon iPhone ad highlights network reliability
4. February 2011
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The Verizon iPhone 4 is just a week away, and consumers can expect an all out onslaught of competing iPhone 4 advertising from AT&T and Verizon. In Verizon’s latest ad, the company highlights the reliability of their network, slyly taking a jab at AT&T by asking, “But does your network work?” Why yes, yes it […]
Continue reading...Verizon already sold out of iPhone 4 pre-orders
4. February 2011
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Demand for the Verizon iPhone is off to a strong start. So strong, in fact, that Verizon ran out of their initial pre-order supply in less than 24 hours. Visitors to Verizon’s iPhone page are now greeted with a message indicating that pre-orders for the device are no longer being processed. Though the Verizon iPhone will […]
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4. February 2011
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