Palm surprises with Pre smartphone running new webOS Palm, Inc. used this year's Consumer Electronics Show to unveil its iPhone challenger, the Palm Pre, which will run a brand-new operating system called Palm webOS. Zach Spear 17 years ago 209
New storage options playing big role at Macworld Checking out the latest in Mac-friendly gear is a big part of Macworld, and this year was no exception. Here's our roundup of new storage options, ranging from external to networked from names like HP, Iomega, LaCie, Verbatim, and more. Zach Spear 17 years ago 24
Mac industry gathers to discuss future of Macworld Expo Macworld Expo organizers hosted a Town Hall meeting last night, featuring an open discussion with Macworld Conference & Expo vice president and general manager Paul Kent. Zach Spear 17 years ago 19
Microsoft intros Windows 7 beta, Songsmith app at CES In Las Vegas to lead his first CES keynote yesterday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer announced a free Windows 7 public beta, available for download tomorrow, and a new piece of song composition software akin to Apple's GarageBand. Zach Spear 17 years ago 156
Apple files patent for camera hidden behind display We've already seen the iSight indicator light "disappear" behind the bezel of Apple's MacBook and iMac computers. A recently published patent application could make the iSight itself not only disappear, but move to the middle of the screen. MacBooks, iMacs, and even iPhones and iPod touches could take advantage of the new technology. Zach Spear 17 years ago 32
iTunes DRM-free, but upgrading comes with strings attached Even though Apple chief executive Steve Jobs' long-stated desire for DRM-free iTunes music has finally been realized, some observers and users are questioning Apple for the way it's handling certain aspects of the change. Zach Spear 17 years ago 126
Briefly: A look at the Macworld App Store announcements While no one app demonstrated at this week's Macworld is dominating coverage, several do offer VoIP calling, TV watching, and more. Here's a brief rundown of some of those offerings, including SlingPlayer, Truphone, Fring, StarPlayr, and Eye-Fi. Zach Spear 17 years ago 12
Analysts: Macworld "underwhelming", "evolutionary" Apple watchers on Wall Street are weighing in on Tuesday's Phil Schiller-led keynote address at Macworld, which they found disappointing but somewhat reassuring when it comes to the continued role of Steve Jobs as the company's primary spokesperson. Zach Spear 17 years ago 77
Woz helps take the wraps off Modbook Pro tablet (photos) Users clamoring for a high-performance tablet computer running Mac OS X have a new option this week, with Mac modifier Axiotron announcing the Modbook Pro tablet at Macworld Expo, available now for pre-order. Zach Spear 17 years ago 38
Apple sued over defective iMac displays Apple is facing a new class-action lawsuit claiming the company’s iMac displays start to show unwanted vertical lines, which Apple is refusing to fix under warranty. Zach Spear 17 years ago 49
