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iPad marks 2nd birthday with new rivals, quiet naysayers

Jan 28, 2012 1:20 am

Friday signaled the second anniversary of the iPad's introduction and what has since been interpreted as the start of a shift in the entire computing space. Apple's tablet was unveiled this day in 2010 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco by its late co-creator, Steve Jobs.... [more]

Apple shares hit new all-time closing high; reclaims most-valuable company crown

Jan 28, 2012 1:11 am

Apple Inc. shares today rose $2.65 to set a new all-time closing high... [more]

Droid Razr 32GB Price Drops to $249 at Verizon Wireless

Jan 28, 2012 1:03 am

We’ve seen so many price drops at Verizon Wireless lately it’s not even funny. We’ve seen the Droid 3 drop, the original Droid Razr (16GB), and the HTC Droid Incredible 2 all drop their prices in the last week. With the LG Spectrum and Droid Razr Maxx having launched recently... [more]

Macworld Expo: Hub Innovations Shows Stylish Anvil Stand for iPad

Jan 28, 2012 1:02 am

SAN FRANCISCO - Hub Innovationsw was showing several new products at this year’s Macworld|iWorld show, but the one that caught out eye the most is Anvil, a very cool stand for the iPad. The device holds your iPad in either portrait or landscape mode, and it includes a stabilizer bar if you... [more]

Mathematics Makes for Ugly Music

Jan 28, 2012 1:00 am

Two things that are completely relevant to us geekazoids: mathematics and beauty. This guy uses incredible mathematics to create pattern-free structures to create the world’s ugliest music, composed using a structure called the Golomb ruler. Another one for the age-old battle of arts vs.... [more]

Siri probably isn't the bandwidth hog the WaPo warned you about

Jan 28, 2012 1:00 am

"How Siri is ruining your cellphone service." That's the searing headline from the Washington Post in an article by Paul Farhi. Farhi claims that "Siri's dirty little secret is that she's a bandwidth guzzler, the digital equivalent of a 10-miles-per-gallon Hummer H1." Where's he coming up with... [more]

Jobs e-mail to Schmidt suggests no-poaching deal in play

Jan 28, 2012 12:59 am

A newly unearthed e-mail exchange between Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt shows Jobs actively telling Google not to try to hire its employees, resulting in the firing of at least one recruiter. [more]

Steve Jobs asked Google to stop poaching Apple workers

Jan 28, 2012 12:56 am

As part of a civil suit involving the employment practices of seven major tech firms, a court filing was unveiled on Friday that includes an email which late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs personally sent to former Google chief Eric Schmidt requesting an end to worker poaching. [more]

Jobs caught Google recruiting Apple engineer, letter alleges

Jan 28, 2012 12:55 am

An unredacted letter from Steve Jobs to Google head Eric Schmidt in March of 2007 reveals that Google was attempting to recruit an Apple engineer, which resulted in swift repercussions after Schmidt was notified. The letter is part of a court case that alleges that informal "no... [more]

Hang your smartphone nearly anywhere with Bondi

Jan 28, 2012 12:44 am

This cute, bendy little guy works not only as a smartphone hanger-upper, but also a stand, a charging base, and even a doorstop. [more]

Apple claims top smartphone vendor spot after Q4 results, iPhone is now 8.3% of all mobile phones

Jan 28, 2012 12:43 am

Strategy Analytics has crunched most of the fourth quarter results announced this week (including Apple's), and figures the iPhone maker is now the top manufacturer, but only by a sliver. [more]

Court filing: Steve Jobs told Google’s Schmidt to stop poaching workers

Jan 28, 2012 12:36 am

Apple's Steve Jobs directly asked former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt... [more]

Mysterious Verizon ZTE V66 Tablet Accidentally Leaked By Bluetooth Special Interest Group

Jan 28, 2012 12:33 am

Ah yes, behold the long-awaited Verizon ZTE V66 tablet in all its glory. We already knew it was on its way as we saw it make a brief appearance last month, but we hadn’t heard any further news about it until now. The V66 comes in at 7-inches and will carry Honeycomb 3.2 along with [...]... [more]

Macworld Expo: PadDock 10 Turns an iPad Into a Mini iMac

Jan 28, 2012 12:27 am

SAN FRANCISCO - iPad stands are nearly as numerous as iPhone cases, but the PadDock 10 is more than just a stand. In addition to making your iPad look like a smaller version of an iMac, it adds speaker and connector features too. [more]

1Weather for Android from OneLouder [Android Quick App]

Jan 28, 2012 12:23 am

  When it comes to weather applications on Android there is no shortage of options, and quite honestly that is a good thing. 1Weather by OneLouder is one of the latest weather applications to enter the Android market and it has done so with some serious style of its own. So what's it all... [more]

Facebook Is Said to Plan IPO Filing for as Early as Next Week

Jan 28, 2012 12:23 am

Facebook Inc., the largest social- networking site, is aiming to file for its initial public offering as early as next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said. [more]

China Is Good Bet for E-Commerce Growth, Billionaire Milner Says

Jan 28, 2012 12:21 am

Russian billionaire and Groupon Inc. investor Yuri Milner says China will be an attractive location for fledgling e-commerce companies looking to grow. [more]

Will the Nintendo Network...work?

Jan 28, 2012 12:15 am

Nintendo says it's streamlining its online experience across multiple platforms. Here's what the company needs to do in order for it to work. [more]

Kingdoms of Amalur's "Online Pass" continues a slippery slope for used games

Jan 28, 2012 12:15 am

Review copies of Electronic Arts's Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning are starting to reach critics, who have made a surprising collective discovery: an insert containing a code to download a "House of Valor" content pack featuring "seven additional single player... [more]

Samsung Rumored To Bring 2GHz Exynos-Powered Galaxy Tab To MWC

Jan 28, 2012 12:13 am

We know Samsung is pushing its Exynos line of processors in its devices. That’s a given. However, we all know Sammy has yet to really push the boundaries of its impressive chip. It’s exactly why the brand is hard at work on its Exynos 5250 series of chips. According to Phandroid,... [more]

It's official: Motorola Droid Razr Maxx runs forever

Jan 28, 2012 12:12 am

We clocked Motorola's new Droid Razr Maxx to serve up a fantastic 19 hours and 47 minutes of video playback. [more]

Apple Restores U.S. Profits With Enough Cash to Cover Greece

Jan 28, 2012 12:12 am

Call it the iEconomy. [more]

Court filings show Steve Jobs told Google to stop poaching Apple engineers

Jan 28, 2012 12:05 am

Following reports earlier today that U.S. District Judge Lucy H Koh would allow a lawsuit claiming Apple, Google and 5 other companies entered in “no-poach” agreements, now court documents made public today show in 2007 former Apple CEO Steve Jobs asked with Google’s Eric... [more]

Apple to buy Hollywood? Not a chance.

Jan 28, 2012 12:04 am

With about $100 billion just lying around, Apple’s received a number of suggestions for how it can spend that cash. The latest comes from Erick Schonfeld at TechCrunch, who argues that Apple could use that money to invest in a new type of subscription TV service to compete with Comcast,... [more]

Sneaky Geeky Save the Date Card

Jan 28, 2012 12:00 am

Save the Date cards are not geeky, and a classy black and white picture is likely worth the dozen or so words on this card, but Ben still managed to make this card while expressing his geeky side. Of course he managed to wait until they were printed, mailed out, and received by friends and [...]... [more]

Amazon merchant bribed buyers with refunds in exchange for reviews

Jan 28, 2012 12:00 am

An Amazon merchant by the name of VIP Deals was recently singled out for allegedly bribing customers with free products in exchange for reviews. [more]

UFC President Calls Out Anonymous, Plugs SOPA, Gets KTFO

Jan 28, 2012 12:00 am

Dana White may think twice before picking a fight with the world's largest hacker collective [more]

DealBook: Buzz on a Facebook I.P.O. Grows Louder

Jan 27, 2012 11:59 pm

Facebook may file a prospectus as early as next week, according to people with knowledge of the matter, who demanded anonymity because discussions are private. But the company is still hammering out a final date. [more]

PlayStation Vita will launch with 8GB card for limited time

Jan 27, 2012 11:58 pm

Sony has announced the "Launch Bundle" version of its PlayStation Vita will include a 8GB card and free game for the same price as the 3G/Wi-Fi model. [more]

Macworld | iWorld Best of Show liveblog

Jan 27, 2012 11:58 pm

Stay tuned as we liveblog the Best of Show awards here at Macworld|iWorld 2012.Macworld | iWorld Best of Show liveblog originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email... [more]

The world's first computer password? It was useless, too

Jan 27, 2012 11:52 pm

If you’re like most people, you’re annoyed by passwords. You’ve got dozens to remember — some of them tortuously complex — and on any given day, as you read e-mails, send tweets, and order groceries online, you’re bound to... [more]

USPTO invalidates key Rambus patent, may lower tech costs

Jan 27, 2012 11:50 pm

Rambus' litigation campaign suffered a possibly fatal setback Friday after the USPTO pushed word that it had invalidated the final patent out of three the company has been using to sue a large part of the technology industry. Having quietly made the decision on Tuesday, the patent office's... [more]

Macworld Expo: Watershed & Dry Case Offerings Keep Your iDevices High & Dry

Jan 27, 2012 11:48 pm

Two Macworld|iWorld exhibitors offer cases that keep your iDevices dry and usable in the Great Outdoors. And if you’re at the show, you can get discounts that keep your budget from getting all wet too. [more]

Sony's lovely Xperia S may land on AT&T soon

Jan 27, 2012 11:40 pm

Beautifully crafted and artfully sculpted, Sony's Xperia S was one of the slickest smartphones we saw at CES 2012. Now it looks like it could arrive on AT&T. [more]

T-Mobile to offer official support for unlocked iPhones

Jan 27, 2012 11:39 pm

Despite not being able to sell of the iPhone, a reportedly leaked employee memo reveals that T-Mobile will begin to offer official support for subscribers using unlocked versions of Apple's popular handset on its network. [more]

T-Mobile to offer official support for unlocked iPhones

Jan 27, 2012 11:39 pm

Despite not being able to sell of the iPhone, a reportedly leaked employee memo reveals that T-Mobile will begin to offer official support for subscribers using unlocked versions of Apple's popular handset on its network. [more]

XYBOARD buyers, Galaxy Nexus wallpapers [From the Forums]

Jan 27, 2012 11:38 pm

From The Forums
We've rolled through this week like there was no tomorrow and we've finally reached the weekend. We packed a lot of coverage into this week so be sure to get yourself caught up by skipping a few pages back. Looking for more? Head on into the Android Central forums and dig in: HTC... [more]

Yahoo cleaning house, lays some of their mobile apps to rest

Jan 27, 2012 11:33 pm

Yahoo!
I'm not exactly sure how many folks out there use apps from Yahoo but if you're among those that do, you'll want to check the list below. Reason being - Yahoo is laying some of their mobile apps to rest to focus on a whole new set of apps that more so meet users needs. So what apps... [more]

EU Commission: Go ahead, Sony, own 'Sony Ericsson'

Jan 27, 2012 11:30 pm

The European Commission OKs Sony's buyout of the Sony Ericsson brand, bringing us one step closer to Sony-branded mobile phones. [more]

Slideshow: On the floor at Macworld | iWorld

Jan 27, 2012 11:30 pm

Slideshow: On the floor at Macworld | iWorld
Can't be at Macworld | iWorld? We've got some photos from the three-day expo that can give you a taste of the products on display as well as some of the other activities going on at Moscone West. [more]

FileMaker highlights successful deployment of iPads by Austin, Texas

Jan 27, 2012 11:30 pm

At Macworld Expo's MacIT conference, City of Austin staff members profiled how FileMaker Go has enabled them to rapidly eliminate paper work orders and streamline management of exhibitors in the vast Austin Convention Center using a fleet of iPads. [more]

Google revises privacy policy, responds to critics with the 'real story'

Jan 27, 2012 11:30 pm

Eliciting such overly-sensational headlines as "Google’s Broken Promise: The End of Don’t Be Evil", a preview of Google's new privacy policy has generated quite a stir across the web. Facing criticism from both the public and Congress (PDF), Google is now responding to those... [more]

STATS: Amazon Kindle Fire hammers Android opposition

Jan 27, 2012 11:26 pm

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French regulator to look into Free's cheap phone service

Jan 27, 2012 11:20 pm

ARCEP, the French telecom regulator, has said it is going to inspect low-cost wireless provider Iliad's backbone network to make sure it is compliant with its bandwidth licensing requirements. The action takes place after Iliad's competitors raised complaints about Iliad's network performance and... [more]

NEC to Cut 10,000 Jobs After Forecasting Third Loss in 4 Years

Jan 27, 2012 11:18 pm

NEC Corp., forecasting its third annual loss in four years, will cut 10,000 jobs, about 8.6 percent of its workforce, as slower global growth damped demand for its mobile phones, computers and wireless gear. [more]

Macworld Expo: Henge Docks Allow Apple Notebooks to be Grab-n-Go

Jan 27, 2012 11:15 pm

Apple notebooks often pull desktop duty, including being plugged into a variety of peripherals. It can be a chore to disconnect all the cables and cords to free the device for the roaming life it was made for. Docks are the solution to this problem, and Henge Docks solves this by... [more]

Wifi-Only XYBOARD Now Available in Both 10.1″ and 8.2″ From Motorola

Jan 27, 2012 11:14 pm

Well if you are wanting a XYBOARD, the sequel to Motorola‘s first tablet the Xoom, but didn’t want to give your hard earned dollar monthly to Verizon to own one, today is your lucky day. Motorola is releasing the wifi version of the Xoom 2… er… XYBOARD and it’s... [more]

Amazon Kindle Fire cuts Galaxy Tab Android use share in half

Jan 27, 2012 11:10 pm

Amazon's Kindle Fire is squeezing out other Android tablets for actual use online. New Flurry data shows that the Kindle Fire virtually cut the Samsung Galaxy Tab line's usage share in half, from 63 percent in November to 36 percent in January. Other devices saw a similar squeeze, which mostly... [more]

Mac Superbundle deal. Parallels 7 + 10 Mac Apps: $49

Jan 27, 2012 11:09 pm

From 9to5Toys.com: Nova Offers their MacSuperbundle Winter Deal for $49. We’re picky about our bundles but Parallels alone makes this one worth noting.  There are some solid extras here as well. Valued at over $470 if purchased separately, the nine software titles and exciting bonus app... [more]

Steve Jobs Died With A Letter From Bill Gates At His Bedside

Jan 27, 2012 11:08 pm

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Microsoft founder and renowned, mega-rich philanthropist Bill Gates recently sat down with The Telegraph to talk about current affairs and his relationship with the late Steve Jobs. Despite their professional rivalry, Jobs and Gates had been good friends for many years. Gates revealed in the... [more]

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