AllThingsD: In fact, the creation of a $20 million investment kitty that Arrington has dubbed CrunchFund is simply the formalization of a long-standing arrangement that has already been going on since he founded his popular tech blog. That is to … Continued
∞ Game devs imagine iPad 3
IndustryGamers: Dave Castelnuovo – Owner, Bolt Creative “I would like to see a personal anti-grav device built into the ipad 3 so that I could sit on it and allow me to hover around instead of walking. Kind of like … Continued
∞ Apple environmental policies under scrutiny, again
ZDNet: Mind you, there is one word in that previous paragraph that really caught my attention, “suspected.” It leads me to wonder whether these organizations can really say with authority that the manufacturing organizations and sites that it is targeting … Continued
∞ Apple Raw software update adds support for eight new cameras
Apple has released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.8. The software is available for download from Apple’s Web site and through the Software Update system preference. This update is to the system software Mac OS X 10.6.5 and higher (including … Continued
∞ Griffin offers three-in-one stylus/pen/laser pointer
Griffin Technology on Thursday announced its Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer, a three-in-one device. It costs $49.99. The gadget combines a rubber-ended stylus that mimics a finger-press, for use on an iPad, iPhone or other touchscreen surface. A refillable … Continued
∞ Navigon announces major overhaul for iOS navigation software
Navigon AG on Thursday announced the “second generation” of navigation apps for iOS (and Android), coming this fall. Current users will be eligible for free upgrades to the new versions, according to Navigon. Gerhard Mayr, Navigon vice president, said that … Continued
∞ Former Bizarre Creations team launches Tiny Invaders on iOS
Hogrocket has announced the release of Tiny Invaders on the App Store, a new game from a development team comprising former members of the award-winning game console developer Bizarre Creations. It costs $3.99. Tiny Invaders is an action puzzle game … Continued
∞ OWC offers Mac firmware updater for SandForce SSDs
Other World Computing has announced the release of a Mac-native firmware updater for its SandForce-based Solid State Drives (SSDs). The updater works with select OWC Mercury SSDs made since January 2010. OWC bills it as the first and only Mac-compatible … Continued
∞ Apple VP Eddy Cue gets a promotion
AllThingsD: Here’s new Apple CEO Tim Cook’s first org chart move: He has given media boss Eddy Cue a promotion, pushing him up from vice president, iTunes to senior vice president, Internet Software and Services. Eddy Cue previously took over … Continued
∞ Parallels Desktop 7 adds Lion support, performance improvement
Parallels has announced the release of Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, a new version of their virtualization software that enables OS X users to run Windows and other non-Apple operating systems side-by-side along with OS X. It goes into general … Continued
∞ Couple can sue LoJack software maker, court rules
Wired: U.S. District Judge Walter Rice ruled last week against Absolute Software, which provides software and services for tracking stolen computers. Absolute sought a summary judgment in its favor, insisting that one of its theft recovery agents acted properly when … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs as a family man
Lisen’s Blog – An Angle of PrismWork: While Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal and CNET continue to drone on about the impact of the Steve Jobs era, I won’t be pondering the MacBook Air I write on or the iPhone I talk on. … Continued
∞ Refurbished iPad 2s show up in online Apple Store
MacRumors: Apple has just begun offering refurbished iPad 2 units in its online store, opening the way for modest price savings on available models. Discounts currently come in at only $50 off of pricing for brand-new units, and no low-end units are … Continued
∞ Radiation detector works with iPhone, iPod touch
Scosche has introduced the RDTX pro, a radiation detector that works in conjunction with an app on your iPhone or iPod touch. It retails for $329.99.
∞ Bento Business Organizer offers free templates, Avery QR code labels
Using FileMaker Bento for business? The company on Tuesday released a new free set of templates called the Bento Business Organizer. Aimed at sole proprietors and small businesses who use Bento to manage their companies, the package includes eight new … Continued
∞ Financial Times drops iPad app, replaces with Web site
The Financial Times has pulled its iPad app from App Store circulation, replacing it with what the publication calls “a new, faster, more complete app” – a customized Web site – instead.
∞ Star Legends debuts, new iOS MMO from Pocket Legends makers
Spacetime Studios has announced the release of Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles for all iOS devices. It’s a new massively multiplayer online game from the makers of the enormously popular Pocket Legends. (The game is supported by in-app purchases.)
∞ Room monitor works with iOS devices
Stem Innovation has announced the iZON Remote Room Monitor, a video camera that streams live audio and video to an iOS device anywhere in the world. It costs $129.95 and is available in select Best Buy locations, but is soon … Continued
∞ Tim Cook signs 10 year, 1 million share deal
The Next Web: Apple’s new CEO Tim Cook got more than just a job at the biggest tech company in the world when he signed on with Apple. He also got 1,000,000 shares of Apple stock, a bonus worth $383 … Continued
∞ Tampa Bay Buccaneers use iPads for playbooks
St. Petersburg Times: …rather than producing thick periodicals the size of the Yellow Pages, the Bucs have downloaded their playbooks on iPad 2s and distributed them to each of their 90 players. What’s more, players can use the tablet computer … Continued
∞ Study: iPad users spend most time with news, play games most frequently
Localytics reports that iPad users spend a great deal of time reading news on their devices – more than twice the average length of time than other apps. Music, health and reference apps followed.
∞ The Onion: Cook bets the farm on printers
The Onion: Cook concluded his remarks by assuring investors the release of upcoming Apple products such as the iPhone 5 would be postponed for at least four years so the company could throw all its time and resources into the … Continued
∞ Tim Cook: Apple's not going to change
Ars Technica: (An e-mail purportedly sent by Tim Cook to Apple employees) I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple’s unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs: "Unfortunately, that day has come."
In a letter addressed to Apple’s Board of Directors and the Apple Community, Steve Jobs explained his decision to step down as CEO.
∞ Steve Jobs resigns, Tim Cook appointed new Apple CEO
Apple’s Board of Directors on Wednesday announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO. The board has named Tim Cook, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the new CEO.
∞ GameStop pulls OnLive code from Deus Ex boxes
Ars Technica: If you purchase your copy of Deus Ex: Human Revolution at a retail store, you’re supposed to receive a code that allows you to play the game for free using the online gaming service OnLive. It’s a neat giveaway, and … Continued
∞ Apple offers iMac firmware graphics update to fix Lion hanging problem
Apple on Wednesday posted iMac graphic firmware update 3.0, available for download on its Web site.
∞ Google forfeits half a billion dollars in illegal drug ad money
The Department of Justice on Wednesday announced that Google has agreed to forfeit $500 million in online ad revenue generated through AdWords advertisements for online Canadian pharmacies.
∞ On Android 'crapware'
PC Pro: It’s not restricted to Sony Ericsson handsets, either. HTC’s often held up as the paragon of Android quality — alongside Samsung — but my own Desire HD is riddled with stuff that I simply don’t want: 3Mobile-TV, 3Musik and Planet3 … Continued
∞ Dutch court stops Samsung Galaxy phones
FOSS Patents: The Rechtbank ‘s-Gravenhage (a Dutch court in the city of The Hague) today issued a formally Europe-wide preliminary injunction against Samsung’s Galaxy S, Galaxy S II and Ace smartphones — but not the Galaxy tablets — at Apple’s … Continued