Archive | October, 2012
FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center issues warning over Android malware
Sure, no mobile platform is impervious from the efforts of determined hackers, but it’s hard to deny that Android is seemingly affected by more potent security threats far more often than Apple’s iOS. Underscoring this fact, the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center (IC3) recently issued a statement highlighting two new types of malware that have […]
Continue reading...Amazing photos of the space shuttle Endeavour on the streets of Los Angeles
15. October 2012
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Check out The Atlantic’s absolutely stunning photos of the space shuttle Endeavour rolling rather carefully down the streets of Los Angeles. Amazing, amazing shots. The space shuttle Endeavour is transported to The Forum arena for a stopover and celebration on its way to the California Science Center from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October […]
Continue reading...Deep exploring with Apple’s new lightning connector
15. October 2012
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Are you tired of news about Apple’s new lightning cable? Well, Chipworks isn’t and they recently released their 5th blogpost about it so take heed, folks. We couldn’t help but notice that there is a lot of speculation and discussion (and frankly, a few wild guesses) concerning the functions of the Apple’s new lightning connectors. […]
Continue reading...Leaked inventory photo reveals curious iPad Mini pricing
15. October 2012
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Take this one with a grain of salt folks, but the internal inventory of a German retail company purports to show Apple’s iPad Mini pricing matrix. The screenshot, reportedly taken from German gadget store Media Markt, shows an array of models and varied pricing, and if accurate, puts to rest rumors that the iPad Mini […]
Continue reading...Apple to introduce refreshed Mac Mini alongside new iPad Mini
15. October 2012
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Well it’s starting to look like the iPad Mini will have quite a supporting cast at Apple’s special event which is rumored to kick off on Tuesday, October 23. Earlier today 9to5Mac reported that Apple will use its upcoming event to also introduce a brand new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina Display. And now […]
Continue reading...Apple hires Amazon A9’s William “Bill” Statssior to head up Siri unit
15. October 2012
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Another interesting hire over at Apple these days. Kara Swisher is reporting that Apple recently hired William (Bill) Statsior to head up the company’s Siri division. Statsior previously was in charge of A9 which is Amazon’s search and search advertising unit and has been at the nation’s largest online retailer since 2003. Before working at Amazon, […]
Continue reading...Saturday Night Live takes on iPhone 5 complaints [Video]
15. October 2012
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SNL has been mediocre for sometime now, but now that they recently added some Chicago-based improv talent to the mix in the form of Tim Robinson, Aidy Bryant and Cecily Strong, I’ve been checking it out a bit more often. And lo and behold, this weekend I caught a decent skit featuring three tech bloggers […]
Continue reading...Felix Baumgartner skydives from 24 miles above Earth; Uses MacBook to assist his efforts
15. October 2012
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In case you missed it this weekend, daredevil skydiver ‘fearless’ Felix Baumgartner took a helium balloon up until the outer edges of the atmosphere where he then proceeded to jump off at a height of 128,100 feet, or 24 miles above Earth. During the course of his freefall, Baumgartner reached a speed of Mach 1.24, […]
Continue reading...Alleged photos of standalone Google Maps app for iOS emerge
15. October 2012
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When Apple announced its homegrown Maps app at WWDC this past Summer, the news reportedly took Google by complete surprise – after all, the two companies still had a year left on their contract vis a vis Google Maps on iOS.
Continue reading...Apple lessens reliance on Samsung with A6 processor
15. October 2012
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It’s no secret that Apple likes to control as much of the technology that goes into its products as possible. This need for control is further exacerbated when Apple finds itself uncomfortably reliant upon a competitors technology. Most recently, we saw Apple completely remove all Google products from the iOS homescreen when iOS 6 shipped […]
Continue reading...Apple to announce 13-inch MacBook Pro at upcoming iPad Mini event
15. October 2012
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At Apple’s iPad Mini event, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 23, Apple will also take the time to introduce a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina Display according to a new report from 9to5Mac. This new 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina Display is said to pick up the thinner and lighter […]
Continue reading...Mark Zuckerberg talks Facebook’s 1 billion users
15. October 2012
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Check out this insightful interview with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over at BusinessWeek. Say what you will about Facebook, but Zuckerberg seems to have a good head on his shoulders. For such a young kid, he has an impressive knack for focusing on longterm goals and not getting bogged down in the day to day […]
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16. October 2012
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