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New Apple TV Set-Top Box Details: ‘iCloud DVR’ with iPad-Like Interface
The Wall Street Journal has a follow up scoop on some new features of Apple's set-top box device that could change the way we interact with our TVs. Features include a digital video record (DVR) feature that saves to the internet (most likely iCloud) and the ability to view shows after they have started in...
Mobile Phone Sales Slipped 2.3 Percent, Anticipation of New iPhone Part of the Cause
Worldwide sales of mobile phones declined 2.3 percent in the second quarter of 2012, when compared to the same quarter in 2011. According to research firm Gartner, anticipation of the new iPhone may be part of the reason. I feel partly responsible. Count me as one of the ones waiting! As quoted from the source:...
Evidence Of 13″ Retina MacBook Pro Pops Up Once Again
Back in July, some rumors regarding a 13" Retina MacBook Pro surfaced which suggested that Apple may have deliberately postponed mass shipments of the device due to shortages of 13" Retina display. Soon after, a report by DigiTimes refuted all such rumors. Today, a new publication by Mac Rumors points towards latest Geekbench results database that shows the presence of...
Future Shop: Trade in Any MP3 Player for $30 Off the iPod Touch
For those about to buy a new iPod touch, Future Shop has brought back a popular promotion that allows up to $30 off any model by trading in your old MP3 player, whether it's working or not (you can get creative here!). The promotion is only available in-store and the trade-in event ends next Thursday...
Does Mountain Lion Negatively Affect Battery Life On Macbooks?
As we all know, OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) was released over a week ago on July 25th. Many sources have reviewed the operating system and gave users the thumbs up to purchase. But quite a few users with Macbook Pro and Air computers aren't having the same pleasing experience. A large ongoing discussion on...
CBS Only Wants to Be on the Apple TV–Under Their Terms
During yesterday's earning call, CBS Chief Executive Officer Les Moonves was asked about adding CBS content to the Apple TV, and as usual, he responded, “Sure! As long as it’s on our terms.” Most recently, CBS sparked deals with both Netflix and Amazon. So the question in pattern is why not the Apple TV? I...
Live In Kingston? The Forecast Calls For WIND
WIND mobile promised they’d be up and running in Kingston this year, and it seems they’ve come through on their promise. The updated coverage map on WIND’s website shows the network is now live, and the retail store is open. If you’re interested in checking it out, the store is located at 70 Princess...
Apple Wants To Bring Retina Display To Video Glasses
If you haven't followed Apple patents closely over the years, you may not realize that they've filed many patents regarding video glasses. Dating back to 2006, Apple has filed patents similar to Google's, "Project Glass" glasses; one interesting patent has come into light earlier today. Apple wants to bring their high resolution Retina display to...
TIME: Steve Jobs is One of the Top 20 “Most Influential Americans”
George Washington, Albert Einstein, Muhammad Ali and…. Steve Jobs! The late Apple leader has been named by TIME magazine as one of the top 20 “most influential Americans.” The list contains “the trailblazers, visionaries, and cultural ambassadors who defined a nation.” Jobs is specifically referred to as the “high priest of the digital age.”...
Apple Has Taken the “Sales” Out of Salesperson
Right now in Canada a 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop is $1,229. A third-generation 32GB iPad is $619. Buying it at the Apple Store? It’s $619. Buying it at Future Shop? $619. Best Buy? $619. Online through Apple website? $619. There is no haggling. (Yes there are some minor exceptions to the above, under certain circumstances,...
Retina MacBook Pro’s Gold-Level EPEAT Rating Might Not Last
Yesterday, we updated you on a interesting development in Apple-EPEAT story that 40 Apple products are now listed on EPEAT's registry including the Retina MacBook Pro which initially did not make it to that list. However, a new publication by Fortune claims that Retina MacBook Pro could soon lose its Gold-level EPEAT ratings because "the notebooks flunk two key tests". (Photo via iFixit.com)...
EPEAT’s Registry Now Has 40 Apple Products Listed Including Retina MacBook Pro
If you've been following the ongoing Apple-EPEAT saga for the past few weeks, you'd know that Apple announced removal of its products from EPEAT's certification system after which it received quite a back lash from the community. Merely 6 days later, Apple decided to reverse its decision and listed all eligible products back on the registry once again. The list...