Legendary rockers Pink Floyd filed a lawsuit in London on Tuesday against its record label EMI.
∞ GDC: Ngmoco on building Eliminate for iPhone
The Game Developers Conference is this week in San Francisco and there is a lot going on. Of course, Peter Cohen is reporting from the show, but our friends at TUAW.com have some great coverage too. One article that got … Continued
∞ Audio Job Interview Professional for iPhone available
It’s a big part of the world we live in these days — jobs are scarce and when you do find something, the competition is fierce.
∞ iPhone, Android users fall for botnet scam
I suppose this is a good argument for why Apple wants to have control of the apps that people have access to on the App Store. Researchers got almost 8,000 people to install an app and while they have created … Continued
∞ Microsoft updates Office for Mac 2008 and 2004
Microsoft on Tuesday released updates for two of its Office versions for the Mac, according to software site, MacUpdate.
∞ Valve promises simultaneous Mac, PC game releases
Valve Software, makers of the Steam software distribution platform, has announced that the Mac won’t be a second-class citizen when it comes to new game releases. All future games – including the upcoming Portal 2 – will be released simultaneously … Continued
∞ Tivo loss widens, but not as much as expected
Everyone that has one, loves it, but Tivo is still losing money. The company reported a $10.2 million loss in the fourth quarter or $0.09 per share, which compares to a $3.6 million loss for the same quarter last year. … Continued
∞ iPhone, iPad operating systems to unify with OS 4.1
Like many people this afternoon, I read John Gruber’s post — iPhone apps on the iPad — at Daring Fireball with great interest. While I agree with almost everything he said, I disagree with one small point — when the … Continued
∞ U.S. Internet users watched 32.4 billion videos in January
Market research firm, comScore, on Monday released some staggering numbers about the number of videos watched by U.S. Internet users.
∞ How Ad Blockers hurt your favorite Web sites
Ars Technica posted a great article on how ad blocking is affecting its business. While we’re not quite as big as Ars, the same principles apply. We are trying to bring readers interesting content everyday — the way we make … Continued
∞ Apple posts iPad commercial
Apple on Sunday posted its first commercial for the iPad. The ad is viewable from the gallery page of the iPad Web site.
∞ Consumers lose interest in Kindle after iPad introduction
I’ve never been a fan of the Kindle. I know there are a lot of people out there that like the device, but it just makes no sense to me. This doesn’t surprise me the least little bit. ChangeWave recently … Continued
∞ Jobs says iPad won't support tethering to the iPhone
Apple CEO Steve Jobs answered a customer question on Friday, making it quite clear that the iPad will not support tethering to the iPhone.
∞ MacProVideo releases Spectrasonics Trilian video tutorials
MacProVideo on Friday released a new set of video tutorials for Mac-based musicians.
∞ Apple stock hits record high
I usually don’t bother reporting on stock prices because they go up and down with the whims of Wall Street and investors, but today is a bit different. After announcing the ship date for the iPad earlier today, Apple’s stock … Continued
∞ And the Oscar goes to… iPhone apps for the Oscars
If you’re a movie buff, this is going to be a big weekend for you. The 82nd Annual Academy Awards take place on Sunday with hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. Seeing those two together may be enough of a … Continued
∞ iPad will be available on April 3 in U.S., pre-orders March 12
Apple on Friday announced that its iPad Wi-Fi model will be available on April 3 in the U.S.
∞ Apple models new Mac Developer Program after iPhone program
Apple on Thursday relaunched its Mac Developer Program and modelled it after the successful iPhone Developer Program the company has had in place for the past couple of years.
∞ Judge puts Apple, Nokia lawsuit on hold
A federal judge put Apple’s legal battle with Nokia on hold until the International Trade Commission (ITC) has a chance to examine the patents.
∞ Pioneer's new A/V receiver can be controlled with iPhone
Just a few years ago we were all so impressed when you could buy an A/V receiver that you could plug your iPod into. Now, you can get an app for your iPhone to control your A/V receiver. Pioneer just … Continued
∞ Analyst: iPad will change the entire PC ecosystem
In a report released Monday, market research firm Gartner said that Apple’s iPad is one of the new devices that “will change the entire PC ecosystem.”
∞ ProfitTrain 2.0 invoicing app released
Clickable Bliss this week released ProfitTrain 2.0, an invoicing app for Mac OS X. The application was formerly called Billable.
∞ Valve hints at Mac support in Steam
Valve, makers of Half-Life 2 and Left 4 Dead, have dropped hints at several Web sites indicating that their Digital Rights Management software Steam is headed to the Mac. This paves the way for more Mac games using a digital … Continued
∞ Should Apple defend its patents against competitors?
It’s funny to watch people fight over the patent system we have. The opinions are as varied as the people that argue for or against them.
∞ Wall Street Journal iPad app confirmed
I don’t think there was much doubt that the WSJ would make an iPad app, but the news was confirmed today by Rupert Murdoch. It is amusing that Murdoch said the iPad is “kept under padlock and key” and an … Continued
∞ Apple releases ProKit 5.1
Apple released an update for users of its professional applications. ProKit 5.1 is a relatively small download at 16.8MB and is available via software update in Mac OS X or from Apple’s Web site.
∞ HTC says it's a 'mobile technology innovator'
Mobile handset-maker HTC on Wednesday shot back at Apple and the lawsuit it filed on Tuesday.
∞ Google backs HTC in its fight with Apple
It surely doesn’t come as any great surprise that Google will support HTC in its legal battle with Apple, but the company made it official tonight.
∞ Suspect charged with obstruction after swallowing flash drive
This was just too good to pass up. Florin Necula was arrested for allegedly skimming card numbers from ATM machines in New York City. While in custody, Necula swallowed a flash drive, I suppose to conceal information about his crimes … Continued
∞ Tivo unveils the Series4
CNET called the Tivo Premiere one of the most anticipated devices of 2010 earlier this year. Today it happened. Tivo introduced the Series4 with more of a focus on online media from its partners. The remote even features a keyboard … Continued