Five Ways to Go Keyboard Krazy
August 22, 2012News,Apple,ReviewsPC,New Products
If you work in an office, chances are your surroundings can get to be a little jaded now and then. While most of us don’t have the luxury or permission to gut-renovate our cubicles, we can at least take some measures to change the little things, like our tech accessories, so our work environment…
Apple Vs. Samsung: Trial Ready for Closing Arguments
August 21, 2012NewsApple,Samsung,iPad,New York
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
August 21, 2012News,UncategorizedMicrosoft,UK,Barnes Noble
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
August 19, 2012NewsApple,Microsoft,iPad
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?
August 19, 2012News,New Appsapps,Los Angeles
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
August 17, 2012NewsApple,iPad,Steve Jobs
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
August 17, 2012NewsApple,lawsuit,iPad
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. You can view the actual ruling here: by warranty
The Best Apps for Job Seekers
August 16, 2012News,New Apps,New Productsapps,jobs
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…