Apple Vs. Samsung: Trial Ready for Closing Arguments
The jury in one of the most epic patent trials in history is set to make a decision shortly. The panel, which consists of nine men and women, has been listening for over three weeks now to testimony, evidence and other pertinent data from technology and patent experts as well as company executives…
Barnes & Noble Nook Sales Fall as Digital Content Sales Rise
Barnes & Noble’s reported recently that sales of its popular line of tablets and e-readers have plummeted in the bookseller’s fiscal 2013 first quarter ending July 28th. But it wasn’t all bad news for the giant book retailer, because digital content sales actually rose 46%, which was just…
Five of the Fittest 'Nerds' in the Tech Arena
Most people think that technical fitness has little – or nothing – to do with physical prowess. Well, times have changed, friends. The stereotypical tech-savvy “nerd” isn’t the four-eyed, Dorito-munching, slightly-overweight exercise phobic that TV, the movies and of course the media, has led us to…
Apple Stock Hits New High
It should come as no surprise that Apple’s stock rocketed to a new high last week – with so many rumors swarming about the digital orchard, people were bound to want to a bit of this Apple. Among those rumors: that the tech titan is about to bless the market with not one, but a handful of…
Mobile Phone Use in Restaurants: Yay or Nay?
When it comes to the issue of cell phone use in a restaurant, it’s a habit that pretty much ticks everyone off (accept the person using the phone in the restaurant). From answering “really important” phone calls to taking an Instagram shot of a blue plate special, diners have all sorts of reasons…
Clown Gets Hold of Steve Jobs' Stolen iPad
The home of Apple founder, Steve Jobs (who passed away last year at the age of 56) was burglarized last month on July 17th. Over $60, 000 worth of computers, electronics and personal items were stolen from the residence and a suspect, Kariem McFarlin, a 35-year old Alameda, CA resident, was charged…
Apple Continues to Fight in Wake of E-book Settlement
Apple issued a statement yesterday in which the company criticized the Department of Justice as being “fundamentally unfair, unlawful and unprecedented.” The accusation came in the wake of the DOJ’s support of a government-proposed settlement made in an effort to resolve the recent controversy over…
Facebook: Ruling Grants Law Enforcement Access to Profiles
US District Judge William Pauley III just made a ruling that the FBI, along with a slew of other law enforcement agencies are permitted access to Facebook profiles, provided a “friend” gives permission for that access.
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The Best Apps for Job Seekers
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between those folks who are landing jobs and those others who seem to be in perpetual interview prison? Wherein one interview after another never seemsto end in an offer? You might say well at least they are getting interviews! But the fact still…
Bill Gates Cleans Up the World, One Toilet at a Time
We have all been known to flush a little money down the toilet. But when Bill Gates does it, it’s actually a good thing. Probably the geekiest science fair ever, The Reinvent the Toilet fair took place on its Seattle campus this week. The competition was hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates…