Weather Channel Debuts New Weather Channel App For iPhone (2007)
Created by The Weather Channel Mobile, the new Weather Channel app features interactive maps and offers functionality like sliding pages and "fade-ins."
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NBCU to acquire Oxygen Media
Message from Jeff Zucker:As you have often heard, developing and running cable networks is one of the many things we do very well. Just look at USA, Sci Fi, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, Universal HD, Chiller and Sleuth.With that in mind, I am incredibly excited and pleased to announce that we are making a significant addition …
Insect Surveillance Drones Spotted at US Political Rallies
The next time you are talking trash about a government official or planning a protest, then you might want to check the room for bugs... seriously.
Apple planning to launch iTunes HD
Apple intends to revitalize its flagging Apple TV hub by launching HD video downloads on iTunes, according to a rumor from a source which in the past accurately described the iPod touch in advance of its launch. A “selection” of the movies and TV shows available from the company’s store would receive a significant step …
Fans Get To Pay Whatever They Want For New Radiohead In Rainbows Album
Radiohead is selling its newest album for whatever price point consumers feel they should pay for it. The Radiohead In Rainbows 10-track album will be released as a digital download starting October 10, 2007.
Sesame Street Podcast Jumps to #1 on iTunes (2007)
The Sesame Street Podcast reached #1 on iTunes just a week after launching, thanks in part to guest spots from celebrities like Jon Stewart, Matt Lauer, Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Brown.
Holy Sh*t! Facebook’s Net Worth Is Now $15 Billion?! (2007)
According to The Wall Street Journal, Facebook is negotiating with Microsoft to sell a small stake in the social network at a valuation of around $15 billion.
Halo 3 Sales Smash Multiple Sales Records (2007)
Microsoft is reporting that sales for its much hyped game, Halo 3, generated $170 million during the first 20 hours of its release. Not only does this top the $125 million sales record set by Halo 2, but it also surpasses the opening-day US box office record of $59.8 million set by Sony's "Spider-Man 3" in May. In fact, Halo 3 made more money in 24 hours than Spider-Man 3 made during its three-day opening-weekend ($151 million).
Halo 3 Sickness Feared by Employers – Will Employees Call-In Sick To Play This Game?
There is so much hype around Halo 3, employers and school systems are fearing a "Halo sickness" where people will fake being sick to play the new game.
ReplayTV Personal HD Exports Broadcast TV Shows To iPhone (2007)
The new ReplayTV Personal HD system enables you to record broadcast TV and export video files to your iPhone or iPod Touch.
New Guitar Hero has 4 Port USB Hub
Talk about awkward. The first time I played Guitar Hero I felt like a fool – well, for about 15 seconds, then I feel in love. If you haven’t tried it – play it – and oh how Guitar Hero has grown. One of the most popular video games on the market the Guitar Hero …
Tron Movie Sequel In Planning Phase at Disney
Good news for Tron movie fans. Director Joseph Kosinski is in final negotiations to direct a sequel to the 1982 cult movie classic.
An Open Letter to Angry iPhone Owners from Steve Jobs
After lowering the price of the iPhone by $200, angry iPhone users started contacting Apple CEP Steve Jobs. They wanted a rebate... and they got it.
Apple Unveils The iPod Touch: A New Touchscreen iPod With WiFi
Apple unveiled its new line of iPods yesterday including a model with an iPhone-like touchscreen interface and Zune-like WiFi access. The “iPod Touch” sports a 3.5-inch widescreen and a Safari browser, creating a mobile YouTube delivery device that essentially replicates the iPhone browsing experience for non-AT&T subscribers. It’s going to run $299 for an 8 …
Steve Jobs’ Open Letter to Angry iPhone Customers
Steve Jobs wrote a rare "open letter" responding to angry iPhone customers. He's decided to give a $100 Apple Store credit to anyone who recently bought an iPhone.
Alive Day Memories – Soldier Share Their Survival Stories From Iraq
Brian Williams from NBC Nightly News got a chance to interview Gandolfini about the project titled "Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq".
Apple Expected To Announce New WiFi iPod With Touchscreen (2007)
Though it is not official, those in the “know” say Apple is just hours away from announcing a new WiFi iPod designed to receive digital streaming audio content with an option to buy media from the iTunes Store. It is not known whether the same functions will be included in the iPhone. WiFi iPod Rumors Other …
