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Apple Introduces the iPad for Only $499

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 27, 2010 (Updated: Jan 18, 2012)

For the past few months, the rumors swirling around a potential Apple tablet device has been dizzying. But Steve Jobs, Apple founder and CEO, just put all the predictions to rest and revealed Apple's new tablet. The name? iPad. The cost? Way less than everyone thought!

What exactly is an iPad and how does it differ from your laptop or smartphone? Apple is calling the iPad more intimidate than a laptop and more powerful than a smartphone. You can use the iPad to do everything from browse the web, watch movies, listen to music, play games and even read books.

Astronaut TJ Creamer Writes The 1st Tweet from Space

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 22, 2010 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

American Astronaut TJ Creamer (@Astro_TJ) is the first person ever to send a tweet from space using the social media site Twitter. Here's what he wrote: "Hello Twitterverse! We r now LIVE tweeting from the International Space Station -- the 1st live tweet from Space! :) More soon, send your ?s"

Apple Wants To Aquire iPad Trademark From Fujitsu

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 21, 2010 (Updated: Jan 22, 2021)

After years of speculation, it finally looks like we might have a name for the mythical Apple tablet. iSlate? iTablet? Nope… iPad! At least we think. BTW – what a crappy name. Reminds us of that old MADtv skit. We’re really hoping for iSlate. The latest news surrounding the rumored Apple tablet has to deal …

Font Nerds Are Really Upset With The Latest IKEA Font Change From Futura To Verdana

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 19, 2010 (Updated: Aug 30, 2021)

If your favorite retail store changed fonts, would you even notice? Probably not, but IKEA fans are outraged at the latest IKEA font change from Futura to Verdana. Why?! Keep reading...

Yuck! Texas Woman Finds Stranger’s Tooth In Her Milky Way Candy Bar

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 19, 2010 (Updated: Jan 11, 2024)

A Texas woman made a shocking discovery when she bit into a Milky Way bar - someone else's tooth. Find out how she reacted and what Mars Candy is doing about the bizarre case.

Did Apple Register iSlate.com for Their New Tablet? (2010)

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 15, 2010 (Updated: Dec 31, 2018)

As the Internets buzz with Apple tablet rumors, bloggers everywhere are trying to dig up evidence to finally put these rumors to rest. After all, we've all been down this tablet rumor road before... several times.

Apple "tablet" rumors usually start with a clever Photoshop mockup or an anonymous quote from an Apple supplier in Taiwan who claims to be producing tablet technology for Apple. But after the latest batch of rumors attached the name iSlate, not MacBook Touch to the rumors. So who owns iSlate.com? We did a little digging in the WHOIS registries. Take a look at the image below to see what we found:

Apple Tablet Rumor Roundup – iSlate, iTablet, Mac Tablet Or iPad?

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 14, 2010 (Updated: Sep 8, 2019)

For years, Apple Fanboys having been speculating, dreaming and even praying for a tablet. Rumors of a tablet-shaped-iPod or a “MacBook Touch” have been swirling around the Internet for years. However, these rumors always prove to be just that, rumors. Sadly, no Apple tablet product has ever come to market. But lately, news about an …

GM Looking at Apple’s Tim Cook to Fill CEO Slot

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 2, 2010 (Updated: Oct 7, 2022)

Will Tim Cook leave Apple? GM is reportedly looking to poach him away from Apple.

Apple Acquires Music Streaming Service LaLa

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 7, 2009 (Updated: Feb 28, 2024)

Looks like Apple did a little Christmas shopping on their own. Over the weekend, news broke that Apple acquired the streaming music service and store Lala. We’ve been using Lala for awhile now and love it. Do you like to listen to music at work using iTunes? We got sick of trying to sync our …

Apple ‘Black Friday’ Deals Are Real

J. Frank Wilson on Nov 26, 2009 (Updated: Aug 15, 2019)

With Black Friday only hours away, gadget freaks everywhere are speculating about what deals Apple might offer this year. A few days ago, Boy Genius Report got their hands on some leaked flyers detailing Apple’s Black Friday deals but no one knew if these ads were real or Photoshopped. But now that it’s already Friday …

Nintendo and Sony Announce Big 2009 Revenue Losses

W. Seban on Nov 7, 2009 (Updated: Jan 25, 2018)

Looks like the bad American economy is now eating into the traditionally resilient home video game industry. So far this month, Japanese gaming industry giants, Nintendo and Sony have both announced big 2009 losses.

Why Every McDonald’s in Iceland Is Permanently Closing

Rebecca Mcswain on Nov 1, 2009 (Updated: Nov 22, 2023)

Bad news for Big Mac fans. Every McDonald's in Iceland is permanently closing. Here's why.

It works! Steve Ballmer Gives A Windows 7 Demo On The TODAY Show.

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 22, 2009 (Updated: Oct 20, 2020)

Fresh off the heels of Apple‘s new product announcements this week, Microsoft released its new operating system, Windows 7 today. Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, even stopped by the American morning program, the TODAY Show, to show off the new Windows OS to co-anchor Matt Lauer. And the good news for Ballmer? Windows 7 didn’t crash …

Apple Stock Hits New Highs (2009)

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 21, 2009 (Updated: Jan 27, 2019)

Wow! Wall Street was thrilled with Apple's new product announcements. Today Apple stock reached $208, its all time high.

Apple Store is Down. New Products Being Released Today.

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 20, 2009 (Updated: Jan 5, 2012)

Have you been to http://store.apple.com/ yet today? It’s down. Apple usually only takes their online store down when they’re adding new products. So what new stuff will Steve Jobs and Co. have ready for this holiday shopping season? There’s a leaked list of new Apple product item numbers swirling around the tech blogs today. It …