Archive | February, 2011
How to create the Network Utility “Radar Icon” in Photoshop
Apple doesn’t skimp on icon design, and if you’d like to hone up your photoshop skills, then the design blog Abduzeedo has got you covered. In a recent tutorial, the site covered how to create an icon like the Network Utility icon in OS X. Interestingly enough, Abduzeedo was started by Fabio Sasso, a graphic […]
Continue reading...IBM assigned 5,000+ patents in 2010; Apple’s patent throughput up 94% in 2010
7. February 2011
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With the tech landscape as competitive as ever, companies are increasingly resorting to litigation to protect their business and ward of competitive threats. In doing so, having a strong patent portfolio is essential. Indeed, it’s widely believed that Apple specifically went after HTC is because their patent portfolio is noticeably thin. Moreover, Oracle’s current patent […]
Continue reading...“The Daily” commercial airs during the Super Bowl [Video]
6. February 2011
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This is easy. The Super Bowl is on Fox. Millions of people are watching. So why in the world wouldn’t News Corp. owner Rupert Murdoch throw up an ad touting the recent release of “The Daily” newspaper app for the iPad. It’s a nice spot, but “The Daily” thus far has been subject to somewhat […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 to come with RFID, new body material, while 7-inch model still lives – Rumors
6. February 2011
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Citing a previously accurate source, iLounge reports on a number of intriguing new rumors surrounding the upcoming iPad 2. The source notes that some of the information is preliminary, so take the following with the requisite grain of salt. 1. RFID/NFC Accessories: According to our source, Apple is actively developing new accessories that will communicate […]
Continue reading...Apple Envy [Photo]
6. February 2011
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Sometimes you just gotta make do.
Continue reading...Motorola teases Super Bowl Xoom ad, paints Apple users as drones
5. February 2011
Well lookey here. It appears that Motorola is really planning to stick it to Apple this Super Bowl weekend with a commercial painting Apple users as emotionless drones draped in white. In the video excerpt below, provided to Engadget by Motorola, a nice looking fellow with flowers is reading 1984 on the forthcoming Motorola Xoom […]
Continue reading...Verizon to throttle data speeds of heaviest users
4. February 2011
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 […]
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7. February 2011
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