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Apple Reportedly Working On a Smartwatch

Ben Worcester — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:46:16 +0000

Now that there are over 1 billion smartphones out there, the time seems about right for there to be a next big thing. If Google's Sergey Bring has anything to say about it, the next big thing is going to be a computer you wear on your face. But what's Apple's answer to Google Glass? There's a lot of speculation out there that it might be some kind of smartwach. Does this mean everyone will get to talk into their wrists like James Bond? Or Dick Tracy?

Apple's 128GB iPad Released Before Microsoft's Surface Pro

Greg Srisavasdi — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:02:31 +0000

Apple will release a 128GB iPad starting Tuesday, February 5th, and this latest model has twice the storage capacity of the current 64GB versions. For memory hounds keeping score, owners of the Galaxy Note, the BlackBerry Playbook, or the Kindle Fire have tablets that can hold up to 64GB. Microsoft's Surface Pro, which hits stores February 9th, is being released in a 64GB and 128GB version.

Walmart Employees Toss iPads Around Because They Can

Emerald Catron — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:15:06 +0000

Maybe don’t buy expensive electronics from Walmart. If this (NSFW) video is to be believed, they’ve all been tossed around and dropped on the floor repeatedly just for the hey of it. These Pikeville, Kentucky, employees decide to have a little fun by swearing profusely and chucking some iPads around. The man filming prefaces their [...]

NASA and Apple Engineers Develop $11,111 Coffee Maker

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:15:54 +0000

What happens when rocket scientists take on the coffee machine? The answer is a $11,111 coffee maker which brews java at the “perfect” temperature. TheÂ Blossom One Limited is the brainchild ofÂ Jeremy Kuempel. His development team for the device included engineers who’ve worked at NASA, Apple and the electronic car company Tesla. The very expensive piece [...]

Apple Unveils the New iPad — What Will It Do?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:55:59 +0000

While Wednesday’s roll-out of the new generation of Apple’s iPad didn’t have quite the fanfare of prior events helmed by the company’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean people weren’t paying attention. Here’s a quick rundown of the announcement. The device, simply called “the new iPad,” will be released March 16 (pre-orders are going [...]

Apple Fanboy Gets Steve Jobs 'Haircut' [PICTURE]

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:36:57 +0000

Even an egomaniacal fella like Steve Jobs would probably be sick of all the post-mortem tributes to his life by now. Especially bonehead “memorials” like this head mural. While it does look ridiculous, a special tip of the cap to the artist responsible. That’s some great work. Only question for the barber: Does it take [...]

Funny iPhone 4S Parody Commercial [VIDEO]

Frank Pain — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:09:55 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that Apple has decided against releasing the iPhone 5. In its place will be the iPhone 4S. Following the announcement of the 4S, some creative minds produced a hilarious parody of an iPhone commercial. If only real commercials could be like this one. Enjoy.

Apple Announces the iPhone 4S at 'Let's Talk iPhone' Event

Shauna Wright — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:54:42 +0000

Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone.

Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.

Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:42:32 +0000

Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5.

The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.

Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype in a Bar

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:35:46 +0000

In a replay from an incident last year, another Apple employee lost another iPhone prototype in yet another Bay Area bar. If this keeps up, they’re going to start surgically implanting new phones into developers’ arms.

Steve Jobs Stepping Down as Apple CEO

Stephanie Berning — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:52:22 +0000

Steve Jobs is stepping down as chief executive at Apple, the company said on Wednesday. Jobs will remain at the company as chairman, but he and his iconic black turtleneck will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook. Jobs sent Apple a letter of resignation, which he later made public, on Wednesday. In [...]

First Apple, Now IKEA – Another Completely Fake Store Spotted in China [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:56:00 +0000

A couple weeks ago, we showed you the fake Apple store uncovered by a blogger in Kunming, China. But it seems Apple isn’t the only one with an intellectual property headache on its hands. In the exact same Chinese city, a pseudo IKEA has been spotted.

Is Apple Wealthier Than the US Government?

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:49:54 +0000

According to the latest daily statement from the US Treasury, as well as Apple’s latest earning report, the tech company now has more cash on hand than the US government. As of this week, Apple has $76.2 billion, while the federal government claims $73.8 billion when it comes to how much actual money each entity [...]