Topic: General
BlackBerry Creative Director Alicia Keys tweets from iPhone, claims Twitter account hacked
2013/11/02, 08:02 pm
After being announced as BlackBerry's Global Creative Director less than two weeks ago, pop diva Alicia Keys claims her Twitter account was hacked after a specious tweet from an iPhone was sent under her name.
Judge approves Apple request to speed up schedule in Greenlight Capital case
2013/11/02, 05:02 pm
A U.S. District Court judge on Monday bumped up the schedule of Apple's pending case with Greenlight Capital, agreeing that the issue would be resolved as soon as possible given the affect an outcome could have on the company's upcoming shareholder meeting.
Tim Cook to attend State of the Union Address with Michelle Obama
2013/11/02, 04:02 pm
It was announced on Monday that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be attending President Barack Obama's State of the Union address as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama.
Nike snubs Android users, says mobile FuelBand app to remain exclusive to Apple's iOS
2013/11/02, 01:02 pm
Nike on Sunday revealed that it is not working on bringing its iOS-exclusive Nike+ FuelBand fitness monitoring app to Google's Android platform, disappointing some Android fans and seemingly reversing a position the company took last year.
BMW to deploy iPads and mimic Apple Genius program to serve customers
2013/11/02, 11:02 am
BMW next year will take a page from Apple's playbook, bringing in young, tech-savvy staffers to help answer customers' questions about vehicles on the showroom. The BMW Geniuses will even carry iPads.
Apple called to testify in Australian price gouging probe
2013/11/02, 01:02 am
Tech heavyweights Apple, Microsoft and Adobe have been subpoenaed to a public hearing by the Australian government to address allegations of unfair pricing practices in that country.
Apple to expanded Israeli operations with Ra'anana facility
2013/10/02, 04:02 pm
Apple will reportedly be bolstering its presence in Israel with a new development center in the Ra'anana Industrial zone, with the facility said to be staffed by former employees of Texas Instruments.
Apple CEO Tim Cook disagreed with Steve Jobs over suing Samsung
2013/10/02, 12:02 pm
A new profile of the love-hate relationship between Apple and Samsung details how the tech heavyweights springboarded off each other to emerge as the two dominant forces in the ongoing mobile computing revolution, while also disclosing that Apple CEO Tim Cook didn't share the same views as late company co-founder Steve Jobs in pursuing Samsung legally.
New York Mag's BlackBerry 10 demo unit dies after only four days
2013/08/02, 05:02 pm
In a tongue-in-cheek review published on Friday, New York Magazine tells the story of a demo BlackBerry Z10 which, after multiple software issues including numerous crashes, died after only four days of testing.
Google official calls Apple trustworthy, but jokes iOS Maps users are risking their lives
2013/08/02, 10:02 am
Google's technology ambassador said in an interview that he trusts Apple and Microsoft in handling personal data, but joked that Apple Maps users were taking their lives in their own hands using the company's much-maligned mapping app.
Apple's 'aggressive' approach in India increases sales by 400%
2013/08/02, 08:02 am
Over the last three months, Apple has seen its sales grow 400 percent in India, thanks to the company's "aggressive" approach.
Wozniak: Apple now 'somewhat behind' in smartphone features
2013/07/02, 12:02 pm
Apple's iPhone may have revolutionized the smartphone, but the iPhone maker has now fallen behind its competitors in some respects, says Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak.
ITC to give final ruling on Apple's Samsung complaint Aug. 1
2013/06/02, 09:02 am
A final ruling in one of Apple's suits against Samsung will have to wait until August of this year, as a judge for the International Trade Commission on Wednesday scheduled a final ruling for the first of that month.
Review roundup: Microsoft's Surface Pro is about compromises
2013/05/02, 09:02 pm
With Microsoft's Surface Pro about to hit store shelves, review embargoes have been lifted and tech writers across the web are releasing their thoughts on the company's second ever attempt at building a personal computer.
Vintage Apple products to be shown at pop-up museum in Atlanta
2013/05/02, 08:02 pm
The Apple Pop-Up Museum, a Georgia-based exhibit that tells the story of Apple with its collection of vintage computers and consumer electronics products, will be attending the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast in Atlanta, Ga. this April.
Apple awarded design patents for slide-to-unlock and original iPhone design
2013/05/02, 05:02 pm
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple patent numbers D675,639 and D675,612, respectively covering the much-disputed slide-to-unlock user interface asset and design for the original iPhone.
Apple's public relations team pushing back in wake of bad press
2013/05/02, 04:02 pm
While Apple in the past has taken a stealth approach to dealing with the media, the company's public relations department has stepped up its efforts in recent weeks in an attempt to counter some negative media reports about the company's performance.
Dell going private in $24.4B deal, aided by $2B loan from Microsoft
2013/05/02, 09:02 am
Computer maker Dell announced on Tuesday that it would be going private in a $24.4 billion deal involving a private equity firm and software giant Microsoft.
Apple's solar cell multitouch panels may harvest energy for future iPhones
2013/05/02, 09:02 am
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent for an invention that integrates a touch sensor array with a solar panel, allowing for portable device to be both power-efficient and compact.
Apple wins exhaustive fourth-generation iPod shuffle patent
2013/05/02, 08:02 am
Apple on Tuesday was awarded an extremely in-depth patent for the component design and manufacture of the smallest iPod in the company's current lineup, the iPod shuffle.

