10 Steve Wozniak Quotes That Criticize Apple
Let's take a look at some quotes from Steve Wozniak that criticize Apple's products, their patent war with Samsung and Apple's stance on Open Source technology.
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Streaming Wars: Apple TV vs Google, Boxee, Roku, XBox360, PS3
You might have heard about cutting your cord because of “Over the Top Television“. This is the ability to get programming on your TV using the Internet. By using Netflix, Amazon or Hulu (like I talk about in the comparison) you could save yourself $100+ a month in cable subscriptions. If you do that, you need …
Are teens ditching Facebook for Twitter? Several indicators say, yes.
Facebook has more users than Twitter... but are teens leaving Facebook for Twitter? Several indicators say yes.
20 Innovative Ways To Repurpose Your Old iPhone Or iPad
Wondering what to do with your old iPhone? Don't throw it out, yet. Here are some creative ways that you can repurpose your old smartphone or tablet.
Two Dogs Using FaceTime – They weren’t amused
Have you used Apple‘s video chatting app FaceTime yet? Similar to Skype, it allows users to make video calls between the iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPhone 4, new iPod Touch or from your Mac. Dogs Using FaceTime If you go on Apple’s website, you see nothing but shiny happy people video chatting away. But what …
10 Things to Look For When Buying a Smartphone
Buying a new smartphone can really be a confusing process. There are so many new options to chose from. New companies. New phones. New operating systems. New apps. So what should you buy? Android? iPhone? Windows Phone? Blackberry?! Let's review the most important things that should be part of your consideration process before buying a new smartphone.
Why iOS 6 Just Turned Your iPad 1G Into a Paperweight
If you ignore Apple‘s fumble with the Apple Maps app, then their latest mobile operations system, iOS 6, had 200+ great improvements and was well received. However, iOS 6 has a dirty little secret… it doesn’t work on the iPad 1. Unfortunately, this means that your 1G iPad will become little more than an expensive paperweight as new apps and …
Tim Cook Apologizes for Apple Maps App Issues In Open Letter
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, published an open letter to customers yesterday addressing the criticism over the Apple Maps app in iOS 6.
How You Can Use Social Media And Your Smartphone To Help Fight Wildfires
For many people who live in North America, 2012 will be remembered as the Summer of Fire. This has been a long, hot summer with thousands of wildfires thriving on drought ravaged wooded areas. And even though summer is “officially” over, many wildfires are still burning across Canada and the United States right now. According to …
The iPhone 5: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Well what do you know, the iPhone 5 rumors were right! This afternoon Apple CEO, Tim Cook, announced the new iPhone, called the iPhone 5. Here’s a rundown of the good, the bad and the ugly: The Good The Bad The Ugly The iPhone 5 will officially be released September 21. Apple will start accepting pre-orders for …
How Twitter Users Are Memorializing September 11th
For those of you listening on Twitter today, you've probably seen a ton of tweets from users remembering 9/11. Countless people (and rescue animals) perished during 9/11, in the years that followed in the War on Terror and from health complications after the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.
Monopoly Meets Foursquare With Turf Geography Club
My check-in obsession isn't just limited to Foursquare. I recently stumbled upon a new discovery app called Turf Geography Club. Here's how it works.
How Facebook Pitched Advertisers in 2004
If you saw “The Social Network”, the movie that tells the story of how Facebook began, then you’ll get a thrill out of seeing these slides. As depicted in the film, Eduardo Saverin flew to New York City to sell ads right after the launch of TheFacebook.com in the spring of 2004. A copy of his …
This First Generation iPhone User Doesn’t Plan On Upgrading
Interview with a guy who is not only still using the original, first-generation iPhone, but he doesn't plan to upgrade anytime soon.
What Apple’s Decision to Add Content Competitors to Apple TV Really Says
Over the last few months, Apple has made some very telling moves. Namely, they’ve added Netflix and Hulu Plus to Apple TV and let Amazon release its instant video streaming app for the iPad. For years, Apple had excluded companies that compete directly with the iTunes Store (like Hulu Plus and Amazon). The inclusion of these …
America to Moon: We Surrender!
Sorry America. You might have been the first country to “conquer” the moon, but it looks like the stars and stripes planted during the moon landing have surrendered… to sunlight. NASA recently provided images from their LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) showing that most of the American flags placed on the moon by the Apollo astronauts are …
Amazon Releases Instant Video App for iPad
Good news for Amazon Prime members. The Amazon Instant Video app is now on iPad. The app features thousands of TV shows and films.
