Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple, has passed away today. The Apple website has changed to honor the loss of this industry leader. Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only … [Read more...]
Google To Follow Apple and Microsoft With Its Own Store?
In what has been relatively quiet coverage, Google opened a small, 285-square foot "store within a store" across the pond on September 30th. Dubbed the Chrome Zone, the small marketing spot is being used to promote Google's Chromebooks. The first store opened inside a Curry's and PC World on London's Tottenham Court Road. A second location is to open this Friday at the Lakeside … [Read more...]
In Summary: Apple’s New iPhone 4S, iOS5, iCloud, and Updated iPods
The iPhone 4S will be available on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint October 14th starting at $199 for a 16GB model. 32 GB and 64 GB models are available at a higher cost. Pre-orders can begin October 7th. The iPhone 4 will be $99 and the iPhone 3GS will be free with a two year contract. Big features coming to this update of the iPhone include: Siri, a voice-command … [Read more...]
Is Apple Downplaying Today’s ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ Event?
Much to the disappointment of many everywhere, it seems Apple is not providing a live video feed of today's announcement. Rumors are starting to swirl around about rumors at this point but they should be stemmed in a few hours. Could Apple be downplaying the event because the iPhone 5 is going to launch as a Sprint exclusive, as the WSJ reports? Is it because iCloud is the … [Read more...]
Will Google Beer Help Your I Feel Lucky Button IRL?
How many Google products go into the making of a beer? Mostly marketing but an interesting video to see the culmination of Google and Dogfish Head Beer working together to create a new beer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiFewPyLlQA A peek inside the process -- from concept to tap -- of bringing a beer to life. Urkontinent goes on tap Sept. 27, 2011, at the Rehoboth Beach, … [Read more...]