Archive | September, 2009
Rapper Paul Wall shoots entire music video with iPhone 3GS [Video]
Houston based rapper Paul Wall recently released a video for his new single, “I Need Mo”, and the entire thing was shot exclusively with an iPhone 3GS. While this isn’t the first time someone has created a music video using only an iPhone, this is the first time a big name in the entertainment industry […]
Continue reading...Report: Apple gearing up to release new iMacs
24. September 2009
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Newly designed iMacs have already begun rolling off production lines, according to a report today from AppleInsider, who first reported a few weeks ago that Apple was planning to refresh the entire iMac line with “compelling new features.” In addition to more affordable pricing, the systems are expected to come clad in a thinner industrial […]
Continue reading...Windows 7 launch party infomercial is the worst Microsoft idea of all time!
24. September 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 and Eminem to meet in court again after failing to reach settlement agreement
24. September 2009
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Apple and Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style LLC, were unable to come to a settlement agreement yesterday regarding the sale of 93 Eminem songs on iTunes which Eight Mile LLC alleges Apple never had authorization to sell digitally. A non-jury trial is expected to begin today before U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor. Apple’s […]
Continue reading...Are these Microsoft’s rumored “Pink” phones? [Photos]
24. September 2009
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Gizmodo has the scoop on Microsoft’s rumored “Pink” products, which reportedly will be Microsoft branded smartphones. The first photo purports to be of a phone codenamed “Turtle” while the second photo purports to be of a phone codenamed “Pure.” Hmm, kinda looks like a oddly shaped Palm Pre. Let’s check out the Pure. Okay, your […]
Continue reading...Psystar argues why Snow Leopard case is different from the ongoing Leopard litigation
24. September 2009
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A few weeks ago, Florida based clonemaker Psystar filed a lawsuit against Apple in the state of Florida seeking a court order that would allow it to sell copies of Snow Leopard on non-Apple hardware in addition to seeking an injunction against Apple that would prevent it from tying its OS X solely to Apple […]
Continue reading...Who needs iTunes? The Beatles seem to be doing just fine without it
23. September 2009
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Every year, the Apple rumor mill is abuzz with news that The Beatles will finally be coming to iTunes, and every year, music fans are disappointed when they find out that they were wrong. Just a few weeks ago, many speculated that The Beatles on iTunes was all but a done deal, and that it […]
Continue reading...Adobe announces upcoming release of Photoshop Elements 8 for the Mac
23. September 2009
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Adobe today announced the release of Photoshop Elements 8 for both the Mac and PC. Photoshop Elements is essentially a watered down, yet significantly cheaper version of Adobe’s popular and flagship product, Photoshop. The most recent version of Photoshop Elements for the Mac was version 6, with the seventh iteration only available for Windows users. […]
Continue reading...Apple stock surges to 52 week high of $188 a share
23. September 2009
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Earlier today, Apple’s stock price capped off an impressive run by hitting a 52 week high of $188 a share, though it eventually closed out the trading day at $185 a share. The chart below, courtesy of BusinessInsider, highlights Apple’s run to 180 over the past 11 or so months, and how varying Apple related […]
Continue reading...Accounting board approves rule change re: recognition of iPhone revenue
23. September 2009
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Today, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) voted to allow companies like Apple to recognize income from sales on products like the iPhone instantaneously, as opposed to spreading out the revenue income over the course of 24 months, as Apple currently does due to accounting regulations. The rule change will not officially go into effect […]
Continue reading...David Pogue responds to critics over “conflict of interest” accusations
23. September 2009
Over the past few weeks, New York Times tech journalist David Pogue has been singled out as someone with a conflict of interest to the extent that he makes a living publishing books about tech software like OS X, while at the same time, he’s tasked with objectively reviewing them. Two weeks ago, the Times […]
Continue reading...Eminem might soon meet Apple in court… again
23. September 2009
If rapper Eminem and Apple aren’t able to reach an agreement by tomorrow, the two sides may find themselves in court over Apple allegedly selling 93 of Slim Shady’s songs on iTunes without the express permission of Eight Mile Style LLC, Eminem’s music publisher.
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24. September 2009
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