HP’s TouchPad tablet hits stores tomorrow, and while the device is being compared to Apple’s iPad 2, an HP executive told The Loop that’s not its target market.
Monthly Archives: June 2011
∞ RIM responds to employees open letter
RIM has responded to an open letter from one of its high level executives published earlier today on BGR.
∞ 7 things RIM must do to survive
RIM is past the point of being in hard shape as a company — they are in dire need of change and it has to be done now.
∞ RIM employee writes a passionate plea to senior management
You know things are getting bad at your company when your senior managers publish pleas in the press to get you to change. That’s what happened today at RIM.
∞ Video: Using an Audio-Technica USB mic with an iPad
As many of you already know, I have a nice collection of AKG mics that I use to record my guitar amps, drums and vocals in my studio. However, I also have one of these Audio-Technica USB mics that sounds … Continued
∞ Apple up, Android flat in smartphone growth
A new study released by market research firm Nielsen on Thursday shows that more people are buying smartphones and Apple is seeing growth in the market.
∞ Jason Snell's review of the HP TouchPad
I have to admit, I’m kind of rooting for HP, the TouchPad, and the webOS. Apple needs strong competitors in the tablet market to help push things forward, and I think companies with control of both hardware and software are … Continued
∞ Thunderbolt RAID beats pants off FW 800
When connected to the iMac, the R6’s AJA System Test read scores came in at 566MBps—6.8 times faster than the DS4600 using FireWire 800. Even more impressive was the R6’s 644MBps AJA System Test write score, which is 11.5 times … Continued
∞ Enough with the *gates already
Big or little, significant or silly, real or faux – doesn’t matter. It gets gated. This has been an annoying practice for years. It’s knee-jerk. It’s easy. It’s boring. Worst of all, it suggests a false equivalency. Watergate was serious … Continued
∞ Interview: Adobe discusses Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
Adobe made a very smart move on Wednesday offering disgruntled Final Cut Pro users an easy way to switch to Premiere Pro for their video editing needs. I sat down with Premiere’s product manager to discuss the market and what’s … Continued
∞ Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ
Apple has posted a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list for Final Cut Pro X, its recently released pro video editing software. The FAQ seeks to answer some questions that users transitioning to the new software have asked.
∞ Blizzard makes World of Warcraft free, up to level 20
Blizzard has announced World of Warcraft “Starter Edition,” a new version of the game that is free to play – up to a point. Gamers who download the software will be able to play as much as they want, but … Continued
∞ Vox ships the Night Train 50 tube amplifier
The Night Train 50 features an EL34 based, Class AB amplifier design delivering 50 Watts of power through 2 channels. The preamp stage is equipped with four 12AX7 vacuum tubes. The Night Train 50 is a two-channel design. The BRIGHT … Continued
∞ Adobe welcomes Final Cut Pro users with open arms
Apple has been dealing with some complaints from Final Cut Pro X users who feel the new application is not up to the professional level they’ve come to expect from the app. Not surprisingly, Adobe is stepping up to welcome … Continued
∞ Twelve South intros new BookArc for MacBook Pro
One of my favorite Apple peripheral makers, Twelve South, on Tuesday introduced a newly redesigned BookArc made especially for Apple’s most recent refresh to its line of MacBook Pro laptops. The new BookArc costs $49.99.
∞ Google Swiffy converts Flash files to HTML5
Swiffy converts Flash SWF files to HTML5, allowing you to reuse Flash content on devices without a Flash player (such as iPhones and iPads). Swiffy currently supports a subset of SWF 8 and ActionScript 2.0, and the output works in … Continued
∞ LoNero releases its latest 'Guitarcore' album to iTunes
I met Bill Lonero a number of years ago and have been an avid fan of his music ever since. His latest album, J.F.L., is the best I’ve heard from the band to date.
∞ Review: Yamaha DTX-950 Digital Drums
It may be difficult to get over being skeptical about digital drum kits — and it was — until a friend, and well-known performer, recommended (and, in fact, insisted) investigating the Yamaha DTX-950. His point was simply that they are … Continued
∞ Sony adds Thunderbolt support
So far Thunderbolt – the high-speed I/O interface developed by Intel – has been used on one computer, the Mac. Now Sony is joining the fray with its redesigned VAIO Z laptop.
∞ David Barnard makes a case for a $49 Apple TV
But the bigger question remains—why would Apple sell a device on such a thin margin? I think the answer is two-fold. First, a $49 Apple TV would be an incredible, no-brainer accessory to devices running iOS 5. And though margins … Continued
∞ Apple posts WWDC 2011 videos for developers
Couldn’t make it to Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) this year? Neither could most Apple developers. Not only is it a long way (and an expensive trip) for many people to go to, but WWDC tickets sold out in two … Continued
∞ Trooper: Now that's the way a concert should be
I spent last weekend hanging out with the guys from Trooper, a legendary Canadian rock band. After watching two shows from backstage where I could see the crowd, it occurred to me that they have one of the best stage … Continued
∞ TomTom lowers financial guidance again
As more consumers use free or cheap navigation software on their smartphones and turn increasingly to newer gadgets including tablet computers, TomTom has seen its sales hit. It had already lowered its full-year revenue guidance in April. I tried TomTom … Continued
∞ Apple is now the top mobile company in Australia
Apple is making waves in the mobile market all over the world. A new report released on Monday shows that the iPhone is the top mobile device vendor in Australia.
∞ Supreme Court says video games are protected speech
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday overturned a California law that would have fined retailers for selling violent video games to minors, and in the process said video games have the same protections under the First Amendment as books, movies … Continued
∞ Duke Nukem Forever headed to the Mac in August
Aspyr Media on Monday announced that they’re bringing Duke Nukem Forever to the Mac in August. The controversial game was released in June for consoles and PC.
∞ Great video on programming drums from Groove3
There are a lot of great drum samplers out there these days, but making the drum hits sound good with your song is not the easiest thing in the world to do. If you are having trouble with this, you … Continued
∞ Bungie's classic game Marathon coming to iPad
Bungie has confirmed that a version of its classic first person shooter game Marathon is headed to iOS – specifically, for iPad.
∞ Report: Apple will release two iPhones in September
One analyst says that Apple will go after the competition with both barrels in September, releasing two new iPhones instead of one iPhone 5.
∞ Apple posts MobileMe to iCloud transition FAQ
There are a lot of questions surrounding the transition to iCloud for existing MobileMe customers, so Apple posted an FAQ to let everyone know what’s going to happen.