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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Mother Nature’s Wrath
For those already affected (elsewhere) as well as for all of the people on America’s East Coast who are currently being impacted by Sandy; please take care and be safe! For all of the anti-Global Warming naysayers… perhaps you might … Continue reading
On The Surface.
Redmond is set to officially debut their Tablet offering in San Francisco. That aside, it looks as though the firm has already got a PR snafu to deal with regarding the simple fact that pre-launch orders have yet to be … Continue reading
1 Bourbon, 1 Scotch, 1 Smartphone.
This was either intentionally taken out of their chief rivals ‘playbook’ and/or just a bone-headed move… or a bit of both? Nevertheless, another prototype Smartphone was left in a Bay Area bar. (Source) Daily Finance: http://goo.gl/YbOhA
We’re Sorry…
Apple’s pride had to hurt as the firm was required to post a public apology on their UK website as part of the decision regarding their on-going legal battles with Samsung. (Source) PC Magazine: http://goo.gl/QYIhu
A Big Moment…
According to Steve Ballmer, Microsoft is at a major crossroads… In all probability, most critics would add that his role as the firm’s CEO is also such. (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/Obn6w
Upbeat News.
Facebook’s report regarding their earnings being up is certainly positive… the challenge now is can the firm sustain this momentum over the long-term? (Source) SF Gate: http://goo.gl/nVezX
Smaller = Better?
The question is not whether or not it’ll sell as much as what is the volume… regarding Apple’s iPad Mini as the timing is clearly tied-in to the upcoming Christmas season. (Source) Bloomberg: http://goo.gl/aKnUW
A Trick That’s No Treat.
As if Google is not facing enough challenges (a pending DOJ lawsuit / a fragmented OS, etc.) personal data being leaked via Android Apps is clearly not a good thing! (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/3E2fU
A Pricing Win?
Nokia (remember them?) plans to sell their new flagship Smartphone whereas it’ll undercut their rivals main offerings… which is fine… unless, they just don’t sell (who really wants a Windows phone after all?) (Source) WSJ: http://goo.gl/nPt87