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New Windows Mobile 6.5 commercial is almost as bad as the OS itself [Video]
After a slew of horrible Windows Mobile 6.5 reviews comes this equally abysmal commercial for Windows Mobile 6.5 To be fair, it’s not nearly as awkward and bad as the Windows 7 launch party tutorial, but this commercial seems to have been done by a High School Junior who thought it might be a cool […]
Continue reading...Verizon pokes fun at AT&T 3G connectivity in new commercial
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Check out this new Verizon commercial which takes a not so subtle jab at AT&T by misappropriating Apple’s famous iPhone tagline, “There’s an app for that”, and replacing it with “There’s a map for that”.
Continue reading...Double Twist parodies Apple’s “1984” ad, promises new product on October 6th
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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You might not be familiar with DVD Jon, a.k.a Jon Lech Johansen, but you’ve certainly heard about some of his exploits, such as circumventing the DRM on DVD’s and on downloaded songs from iTunes (way back when iTunes songs had DRM). In late 2006, DVD Jon joined the San Francisco based company Double Twist Ventures, […]
Continue reading...New iPod Touch ad shows up on IGN.com, and why the device won’t be getting analog controls anytime soon
Monday, September 28, 2009
Well, in case you needed any more proof that Apple was dead serious about positioning the iPod Touch as a gaming device, look no further than the online ad below which was recently featured on the video game website IGN.com. The ad is pretty similar to other online ad-campaigns that Apple has run previously on […]
Continue reading...So this is what a Microsoft Windows 7 Launch Party looks like [Video]
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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I think I have a problem. I can’t stop looking at Microsoft’s atrocious Windows 7 launch party videos. They’re just so bad I can’t stop watching. By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen Microsoft’s video guide on how to throw your own Windows 7 launch party, but there are also a few videos of what […]
Continue reading...Windows 7 launch party infomercial is the worst Microsoft idea of all time!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
In anticipation of the release of Windows 7, Microsoft is attempting to drum up support and excitement by having consumers throw Windows 7 launch parties at their homes. And because people don’t really know how to throw a party, Microsoft released a video to guide them along the way. Seriously. To be honest, when I […]
Continue reading...Apple unveils 3 new iPhone ads [Video]
Monday, September 21, 2009
Yesterday during primetime, Apple unveiled 3 new iPhone ads featuring all new apps, and believe it or not, a new soundtrack to boot. This one is titled Nature even though it features a wide variety of iPhone apps such as iXpenseIt, Daily Finance, Guitar Toolkit, Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook, iBird Explorer Plus, and the always […]
Continue reading...Apple ranked #20 on list of top global brands of 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
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In this years Interbrand report, Apple checked in at #20 on the list of the best global brands of 2009, up from the 24th spot a year ago. According to the report, Apple’s brand value increased 12% over the last year up to a current value of $15.43 million. Coca-Cola, IBM, Microsoft, GE, and Nokia […]
Continue reading...Shoppers in Microsoft’s “Laptop Hunter” ads had no idea they were filming for Microsoft
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Microsoft’s Laptop Hunter commercials, which typically take jabs at Macs for being too expensive, often generate a surprising amount of controversy. Almost immediately after a new commercial hits the air, the Apple blogosphere (ourselves included) has been quick to jump up and point out any factual inconsistencies or even continuity goofs that are readily apparent […]
Continue reading...Vintage Apple ad – Family Style [Photo]
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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And who says families into computers are dorky?
Continue reading...New iPod Nano ad “Capture Us” [Video]
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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Check out Apple’s new iPod Nano ad. I think the video is pretty good, but the song is kinda weak. And if you’re curious, the song is called “”Bourgeois Shangri-La” by Miss Li.
Continue reading...New iPhone 3GS ad focuses on Sports fans [Video]
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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The latest iPhone 3GS ad, titled “Avid”, focuses on apps geared for the sports loving fan. If you’re interested in the showcased apps, the first is called Golfshot: Golf GPS, the second is the immensely popular MLB.com At Bat 2009, and the third is TouchSports Tennis ’09.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
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