Google unveils Chrome OS Nov 20, 2009
This model is hardly a direct threat to Microsoft Corp.'s dominant Windows operating system or Apple Inc.'s popular line of sleek, high-end personal computers, said Ray Valdes, analyst with Gartner Research. But if it proves successful, it could raise expectations for the performance of both computing software and hardware. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Student organization of the week: National Society of Black Engineers Nov 20, 2009
Many of the companies, such as Google and Apple, come to the convention looking to fill intern positions. Members bring their resumes and compete for internships across the country. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Google PC will start in seven seconds or less Nov 20, 2009
Google gave the world the first peek at its Chrome OS four months after declaring its intention of developing the PC's main software, a move that pits it directly against Microsoft Corp and Apple Inc.. True to Google's Internet-pedigree, the Chrome OS resembles a Web browser more than it does a traditional computer operating system like Microsoft Windows, matching Google's ambition to drive people to the Web -- where they can see Google ads. (India Times)
Archives: A Bold Shakeup for Dell Nov 20, 2009
The company needs to forgo market-share gains and aggressive sales growth targets for the sake of higher profits; it must balance an aim to move upmarket to compete with Apple () and Sony () with consumers' belt-tightening in the teeth of a recession; and Dell should also consider putting more of its $19. 9 billion market value and $8. (BusinessWeek)
Google targets Chrome OS for 2010 holidays Nov 20, 2009
With their low price tags, Chrome OS also could potentially undercut Apple Inc.'s Mac computers. The increasing competition between Google and Apple prompted Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt to resign from Apple's board just a few weeks after the Chrome OS was announced. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Trader Vic Says Buy Gold, Aussie Dollar Nov 20, 2009
"The junior miners can provide exposure to early-stage ventures and something ... 11/11/2009 05:41 PM ET ETFs rallied across the board on news that the Group of 20 countries will keep stimulus measures in place, and the greenback resumed its slide, boosting commodities. Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) was among Monday's top-performing sector ETFs. It gapped up 5% in above-average trade to 34.20. It ... 11/09/2009 07:19 PM ET Commodities, every sector and global markets opened strong Wednesday on... (Investors Business Daily)
Click to read:Student Fee Hike Fuels Mass UCLA Protest Nov 20, 2009
Bush caused the great chicago fire, he made eve take the apple in the garden, he is the source of all evil. So blame bush - that permits you to ignore the 800lbs gorilla in the living room - namely California's inability to stop spending recklessly. (CBS News)
Get more: Money Source Nov 19, 2009
Apple says it has fixed the iPhonevulnerability that could allow hackers to take over the phones. Tags. (WJRT, MI)
CasaTunes Introduces New Low Profile Music Server Nov 19, 2009
Safari, iPhone, iPod, and App StoreSM are registered trademarks or service marks of Apple Inc.. CasaTunes is a trademark of CasaTunes, Inc., in the United States. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Private option' would help health market Nov 19, 2009
Then why do giants of the computer industry like Google, Microsoft and Apple compete vigorously without a "public option". Why do we have such plentiful, affordable food without a government "food insurance mandate". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Study: 1 in 3 laptops fail within 3 years Nov 19, 2009
Laptop brands studied included: Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, Gateway, HP, Lenovo, and Toshiba. CEO Abernethy helped start SquareTrade with Ahmed Khaishgi, who is its chief operating officer. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Decision on summer school expected at tonight's Lodi Unified School District meeting Nov 18, 2009
Lodi High School sophomore Hannah Burg was planning to take physical education next summer because the abbreviated course fits better into her class schedule, which includes enrollment in the Apple Academy. "I'm pretty disappointed ... because then I'll have to take P.E. all of my junior year," she said, adding that the only other option is attending adult school following high school, and that's not something she plans to do. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Android's growth worries some Nov 18, 2009
Apple has tightly controlled the introduction of new iPhones and updates to its operating system ... While Apple pioneered the app store idea with the iPhone, Android, too, offers Market, Unlike with the Apple app store, Android developers do not have to go through an approval process to get their apps on the Android Market ... Currently, the Android market has about 10,000 apps compared to the 100,000 in Apple's app store. (CNN -- Tech)
Legends poll should be added to BCS Nov 18, 2009
Free apple pie with ticket stub. Drunk guy passes out in Five guys burger bathroom two weeks in a row. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Calling Phony on Apple's Latest Ads Nov 18, 2009
Even Bill Gates and Steve Balmer have admitted to enjoying Apple's commercials, which feature the young and hip Justin Long as a Mac and the frumpy, dumpy John Hodgman as a PC. ... Let's take a look at the latest batch, and determine what's at the core of Apple's argument ... Or is Apple just thumbing its nose at Microsoft, and everyone that uses a PC. (Fox News)
Strategy Analytics: Cellphone Touchscreen Keyboards Appeal to Buyers Nov 18, 2009
While the majority of Apple respondents are interested in a touchscreen keyboard on their next device, more than half of them would be interested in a touchscreen and a physical QWERTY keyboard, as shown in a survey of nearly 2500 wireless users. The recent Strategy Analytics Wireless Device Lab report, , investigates the user interest levels in various types of mobile phone keyboards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How 'Catalina' coupons can help you save at the checkout Nov 18, 2009
Last week I purchased a certain of apple juice and received a 1 checkout coupon for a competitor s brand of apple juice. You may even receive a coupon for a free item. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
More Reports Of Burning iPods Surface Nov 18, 2009
He filed a complaint with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because he didn't feel Apple was taking his claims seriously ... My house could have burned down,'" Askern says he told an Apple customer service representative.Askern's complaint was one of at least 15 investigated by the CPSC in the past few years. KIRO 7 learned of these incidents after filing a Freedom of Information Act records request which resulted in more than 800 pages of documents included in the Consumer Product... (KIRO TV, WA)
Weekend News Roundup (11/16/09) Nov 17, 2009
Verizon's new termination fees, Apple court cases, Crunchpad details and more ... Apple Victorious in Psystar Copyright Infringement Case A California court has named Apple as the winner in the company's copyright infringement case against Psystar ... Psystar was accused of illegally copying, modifying and distributing Apple's code, to which Psystar fought back claiming that Apple was guilty of monopoly charges. (IGN Gear)
Smarter candles: No match needed Nov 17, 2009
Many are made out of wax and come in a variety of shapes (tea, pillar, taper) and scents (vanilla, apple cider, chocolate chip). What they also have are flames that flicker. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
The country's mess is our fault Nov 17, 2009
Gator wrote on Nov 16, 2009 5:36 PM:" In a recent Poll reported on ABC evening news the statement was made that there are more independents than Democrat or Republicans in fact only 20%professed to being a Republican VoterThat being said its still up to theAmerican voter to hold the line on any and all politicians that means settingterm limits and if there is a bad apple in the mix then recall the person andtake away any and all benefits. We need to get Manufacturing going againthis having... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Nov 17, 2009
He currently represents AT&T customers in a class action against AT&T for its participation in the NSA's domestic spying program, and recently won a case against Apple defending online journalists from subpoenas that demanded their confidential sources ... Mr. Erickson responds: Kevin, you're mixing apples and oranges. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Dell Launching Android Play in China, Brazil Nov 17, 2009
Apple just began selling versions of its through China Unicom, the country's second-largest carrier behind China Mobile. While the opportunity exists for a huge jump in sales due to China Unicom's subscriber base, analysts have said the steep price of the iPhone (the high-end model costs about $1,000 there) and the absence of Wi-Fi support, which was stripped to comply with government regulations, may hamper sales. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Nov 17, 2009
Victoria Barret: Apple (). Bill Baldwin: ExxonMobil (). (Fox News)
The Tower-Free Experience Nov 17, 2009
The Pavilion MS214 not only has Windows 7 Home Premium preinstalled, it has the classy one-piece design of a more costly Apple iMac or HP TouchSmart (though it doesn't have the latter's touch screen). Its 18. (HardwareCentral)
Solar Power With Style Nov 17, 2009
"When we took an audit of solar products at the point of use," says Robert Brunner, former director of industrial design for Apple Computer and now cofounder of San Francisco -- based Regen, "we realized that most of them look like bad science experiments -- geeky boxes, Rube Goldberg kinds of things. There are very few objects I coveted or wanted to use.". Without covetousness, of course, there is no market. (FastCompany)
Let's call an end to 'intuitive' devices Nov 17, 2009
Such a mouse has just been released by who else but the envelope-pushers, Apple. IMHO, if it wasn't for Apple, Microsoft would still be peddling Windows 95. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Scenes from the Auburn game Nov 17, 2009
Installing wallpaper on Apple OSX computers ... From the Apple menu select SYSTEM PREFERENCES, then DESKTOP.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Nov 16, 2009
Technology blogs are buzzing with speculation that Apple with reveal a wide-screen iPod with touch control tonight when Steve Jobs, the company's chief executive, takes the stage in a product launch event that will beamed live around the world. Apple will at last unveil a touch-screen iPod with a 3 ... Two years ago Apple sued the same site for allegedly divulging trade secrets. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
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Apple Deals Another Blow to Psystar by PC World: Yahoo ... Apple Deals Another Blow to Psystar ... After spending more than a year in a legal battle w ith Apple for selling Intel based systems pre-loaded with Mac OS X, the company when a federal judge. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Judge rules in Apple's favor in Psystar case Nov 16, 2009
Judge rules in Apple's favor in Psystar case by Macworld ... Judge rules in Apple's favor in Psystar case ... Apple won a key victory in its legal battle with Psystar, as a federal judge has ruled that the clone-maker violated Apples copyright when it sold PCs with Mac OS X pre-installed. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cell Phone Apps Nov 16, 2009
"Is it possible to get addicted to the apps?" Sieberg asked Apple customer Shon Tylor. "You know, you like them so much, you just keep downloading a bunch more," he said. (CBS News)
Apple Wins Hollow Victory In Psystar Ruling Nov 16, 2009
A federal judge has ruled in Apple's favor in its. Prevailing in the court battle seems like it should be a good thing, but what Apple really gets out of the victory is limited market share potential ... Obviously, I am not a lawyer, but it does seem like Apple's case against Psystar was pretty solid. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
News 4 RSS Feeds Nov 16, 2009
Many new web browsers also include built in RSS readers, including Apple Safari and Firefox. Users of My MSN, My Yahoo and Google personalized home pages can also use News 4 RSS feeds. (KRNV.com, NV)
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Samsung-Apple chip talks collapse Nov 15, 2009
Talks between Samsung Electronics and Apple Computer over a possible joint investment to produce NAND flash memory chips have broken down ... 1bn) deal collapsed after news of an inquiry into the terms under which Samsung supplies NAND chips for Apple's iPod Nano ... Reports in South Korea have said that Samsung is selling the chips to Apple at half their market value, something Samsung executives deny. (Yahoo News -- Semiconductors)
This Email Will Self-Destruct Nov 15, 2009
Discussions about present and future Apple products, services, and corporate management. Members. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Stocks Dismiss Deficit, Sentiment Data Nov 15, 2009
Big gap-up gains in Apple (AAPL) and Starbucks (SBUX) also helped. Each trumped the consensus estimates on earnings and. (Investors Business Daily)
* CD Reviews Nov 15, 2009
The band revs things up with Crazy Apple (gApple), a joyful emo-punk track written and sung by guitarist/vocalist Zamake (J). Wind Picks Up (_) is a folk rock tune with a bluesy chorus that brings to mind Wu Bai (); Suming tops the song off with a catchy refrain: Theres no wind until you start to walk (~). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Dell eyes China, Brazil as it enters smartphone fray Nov 15, 2009
Dell is the latest tech name to bet on a smartphone market dominated by Apple Incs iPhone and Research in Motions BlackBerry ... Dells phone would also boost Googles fledgling mobile platform, which vies with Apples and Microsofts platforms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tech Trade Deficit With China Swells While Europe Gains Nov 15, 2009
Analysts expect it will sign a deal with Apple (AAPL) to sell iPhones or other Apple devices, putting an end to rival AT&T's (T) exclusivity. Verizon's ambitions, though, go. (Investors Business Daily)
TECH TIPS: Ask Kim Nov 15, 2009
I also purchased an Apple Remote to go with it ... A: The Apple Remote has several tricks up its sleeve ... Macs will respond to any Apple Remote by default. (USA Today -- Tech)
Free Mobile Broadband Starter Pack Worth $99 More info» Nov 14, 2009
Treat yourself to a slick new Apple iPhone 3GS (or any other Apple product) directly from the Apple store. Popular Searches. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Gordon tour of ICC schools focuses on efficiency, grant Nov 14, 2009
Gordon helped secure a $50,000 grant-in-aid for the school, which was used on 13 new Apple computers for the art department, backup hardware for many of the schools files, and LCD projector screens for classrooms throughout the district. Ichabod Superintendent James Dexter said that he was extremely pleased to receive the $50,000 grant, as it enabled the school to get the Apple computers and editing programs which many students need when applying to various art and graphic design schools. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
How to Not Go Out of Business Nov 14, 2009
Apple () is a company that knows how to stay relevant ... That gives me confidence that Apple is committed to keeping the iPhone relevant to my needs ... As a result, it keeps me a loyal Apple customer. (BusinessWeek)
Germans Catch the iPhone Apps Wave Nov 14, 2009
From egg timers and tip calculators to programs that help find birds and mushrooms, Germans are writing and buying loads of apps for Apple's handset ... Then Heinrich, an engineer in Salzgitter in the German state of Lower Saxony, added a few sentences of descriptive text, complete with spelling errors, and offered his glittering piece of nothing much at all for sale on computer company Apple's online accessories page as a program, or application, for the company's iPhone for the grand sum of... (BusinessWeek)
iPhone hacker: worm or boy wonder? Nov 14, 2009
Rickrolling iPhone hacker Ashley: worm or boy wonder. Rickrolling iPhone hacker Ashley: worm or boy wonder. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The Big Apple Is Good for Apple Inc. Nov 14, 2009
New Apple Store Opens on New York City's Upper West Side - ABC News ... Apples for Sale on New York City's Upper West Side ... Apple's Newest Store to Open Its Doors This Weekend in Manhattan. (ABC News)
MTV Games and Harmonix Release Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as Second Downloadable Album for The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) on November 17th Nov 14, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games and Harmonix, the world's leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: - , - ), today announced The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) will be available in its entirety for purchase and playable as downloadable content in Music Store starting November 17, 2009 ... Additionally, "All You Need Is Love," the first downloadable track available for the game, has shown similar... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In the mists of life, we labour Nov 14, 2009
An olive tree is its neighbour a little further up the slope and a crab apple lives nearby ... There was no unhappy discovery of a giant boulder, the sun shone brightly and the crab apple was in full bloom ... Apart from the raw facts of emergency and survival, we had decided that summer would be more bearable with a fire bunker on hand somewhere near the crab apple; a sort of fantasy pool to dip the mind in whenever our anxieties need a cool-off. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Could This Finally Be The Season For Web TV? Nov 14, 2009
If cable operators move too slowly, consumers may connect their TVs to the Internet through devices from Apple TV, Roku, TiVo and Microsoft's Xbox game player ... Yahoo "has a Google or an Apple model," Allen says. (W-USA News, DC)
How 'Catalina' coupons can help you save at the checkout Nov 14, 2009
Last week I purchased a certain of apple juice and received a 1 checkout coupon for a competitor s brand of apple juice. You may even receive a coupon for a free item. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Nov 14, 2009
Also of note, Apple made the list of the top 10 most popular companies online in July at the expense of The New York Times, which appeared on the list in the same period a year ago. Thanks to the popularity of the and other products, an estimated 51 million people spent an average of 1 hour and 12 minutes on Apple's sites in July ... I am waiting on the ComScore numbers out in the next week (better to compare apples to apples, given that none of the services have exact data), but a drop in the... (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? Nov 13, 2009
He currently represents AT&T customers in a class action against AT&T for its participation in the NSA's domestic spying program, and recently won a case against Apple defending online journalists from subpoenas that demanded their confidential sources ... Mr. Erickson responds: Kevin, you're mixing apples and oranges. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
After AMD: Intel's Next Big Battle Nov 13, 2009
But a more important benefit of the agreement is that it lets Intel turn attention to what may become an even greater headache in the coming years: the challenge posed by ARM Holdings (), maker of the technology used in chips running in a widening array of mobile devices, including the Apple () iPhone. Intel "now gets to focus on its real long-term threat," says Jack Gold, founder of Gold Associates, a research firm. (BusinessWeek)
Chip War Truce Declared Nov 13, 2009
Scientists in Australia say they've developed an apple that can stay fresh at room temperatur. 2008-2009 Washington Post. (Slate)
Apple's Rejection of iPhone App Showing Political Caricatures Rankles Creator Nov 13, 2009
Apple has rejected as "objectionable" an iPhone app with caricatures of Nancy Pelosi and others. Apple has rejected as "objectionable" an iPhone app with caricatures of Nancy Pelosi and others ... But Apple apparently didn't see the value, and the computer behemoth said a cartoon drawing of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was part of the reason why. (Fox News)
Brookline arrest reports: Nov. 4-8 Nov 13, 2009
Campbell allegedly opened a Barclays Bank credit card with her new employer s information and attempted to buy an Apple computer with it. She also allegedly used her employer s credit card to purchase software. (Brookline TAB, MA)
The gadget convergence Nov 13, 2009
In the last couple of years, whenever Apple calls a press conference, you can almost hear the collective intake of breaths as journalists and gadget fans across the globe wait in anticipation to hear what new wonder they're about to unleash on the world ... One current Apple rumour, however, is as tantalising in the breathtaking possibilities that it could unleash as it is in its simplicity: a tablet ... Seeing as we don't really know what Apple has up their sleeves, let's instead dream a little... (iAfrica.com)
Apple to open dozens of stores next year Nov 13, 2009
Apple Inc. to open dozens of stores next year - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Apple Inc. to open dozens of stores next year ... Competitors like (NASDAQ: MSFT) haven t invested in that sales channel nearly as much as Apple. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Around Town: Im proudly flying my geek flag Nov 13, 2009
The last definition seems to fit what most people think when they hear the term geek: "A computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders. ) Computer expert? Enthusiast? Hardly. As a college freshman, I was proud of my new electric typewriter. In my senior year, I was required to take a computer-programming course. This was back in the days when computers were all semi-colon, ampersand, backslash gibberish (hey, remember IMB... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
The next level in handheld games Nov 13, 2009
Apple's iPhone and iPod touch are starting to erode years of market dominance by Nintendo's DS and Sony's PSP. ... Phil Schiller, Apple's marketing director, told a conference that his company is ahead of the pack in the number of titles ... Apple has also re-launched its devices with faster processors and third generation operating systems to enable them to handle more complex games. (BBC News -- Technology)
This Email Will Self-Destruct Nov 12, 2009
Discussions about present and future Apple products, services, and corporate management. Members. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
SMUG’s focus will be getting to know your Mac Nov 12, 2009
Posted: Friday, October 23, 2009 5:13 PM CDT The basics of getting to know your Apple computer and taking advantage of all it has to offer will be the focus of the Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Road, Arnold ... He will also talk about the new products introduced recently by Apple. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Newsweek: Can Apple avoid mistakes of the '90s? Nov 12, 2009
Can Apple Out-Innovate Microsoft and Google ... Apple is innovating like its old self once again ... Apple has never been a stranger to temptation. (MSNBC -- Technology)
