One of the truly amazing parts of space exploration today is how anyone on the planet can participate. There’s no greater example of this than seeing a few enthusiasts discover that NASA’s HiRISE orbiter has captured photos of a Soviet Lander that made it to the Red Planet in 1971. Of the many things we [...]
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Review: X-Doria’s Dash Folio Felt case protects the iPad, but fails to stand out from the crowd
Posted by Gary on April 11, 2013
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X-Doria’s $50 Dash Folio Felt for the iPad 2 and third- or fourth-generation iPad is a folio-style case with a felt fabric cover. I tested the Dash Folio on my third-generation iPad. It fits—technically—but the fit is tight. This case does not feel like it was “made for” my third-generation iPad; My hunch is that [...]
Microsoft-led Fairsearch Europe seeks to decouple Google Apps from Android
Posted by Gary on April 10, 2013
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No matter how many times you look at your calendar while reading this article, it will still not be April Fools Day. An anti-competitive complaint has been filed in the European Union against Google for bundling their Apps suite on Android smartphones. The companies leading the charge in this complaint are a host of rival [...]
Trailer offers first glimpse at Steve Jobs biopic from ‘Funny or Die’
Posted by Gary on April 2, 2013
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The teaser trailer for the “Funny or Die”-produced parody Steve biopic, “iSteve,” has appeared online, offering a first look at Justin Long in the title role.Billing itself as “The first Steve Jobs movie,” “iSteve” is slated for an April 15 online release. The project, announced in March, will be Funny or Die’s longest project to [...]
Apple removes Sweatshop iOS game from sale because it made them uncomfortable
Posted by Gary on March 23, 2013
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Leaked: T-Mobile’s UNcarrier plans revealed in employee training manual Mar. 22, 2013 (6:44 pm) By: Russell Holly In: Geek Pick, Mobile, Mobile Picks, News T-Mobile wants everyone to be excited about their new pricing plans. The beleaguered carrier aims to make it clear that they are different from the competition now that they are partnered [...]
Apple gets support from Microsoft and Intel in CAFC appeal of Motorola patent case
Posted by Gary on March 21, 2013
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In two separate filings on Wednesday, Microsoft and Intel voiced their support of Apple in an appeal before the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals regarding the dismissal of a patent suit involving Google’s Motorola.While the amicus briefs are currently sealed, both companies throw support behind Apple, which is arguing that the FRAND-related section of Judge [...]
Kevin Lynch jumps ship from Adobe, moves to Apple
Posted by Gary on March 20, 2013
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Will be VP of Technology under Bob Mansfield In a surprise move, the Chief Technology Officer at Adobe has left the company effective Friday to become a Vice President of Technology at Apple. Kevin Lynch — who once famously defended mobile Flash against Apple’s exclusion of the technology in its iOS devices — will report [...]
Steve Jobs satirical biopic starring Justin Long from ‘Mac vs. PC’ ads to debut in April
Posted by Gary on March 19, 2013
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Web comedy site Funny or Die recently announced that it will be releasing a “iSteve,” a 60- to 75-minute parody-style biopic centering around Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, with Justin Long taking on the title role. With an online release date slated for April 15, the “biopic poking fun at biopics” is Funny or Die’s longest [...]