Today only, MidnightBox.com offers the refurbished Mophie Juice Pack Air Charging Case for iPhone in Black, model no. 30-1273-05-BB, for $24.95. With $3.99 for shipping, it’s $5 under our May mention of a refurbished unit and the lowest total price we’ve seen. This battery pack charging case, compatible with iPhone 3G and 3GS, provides up…
Month: June 2010
Canon PIXMA Wireless Multifunction Inkjet Printer for $80 + $5 s&h
Today only, Woot.com offers the Canon PIXMA MP640 Wireless Multifunction Photo Inkjet Printer, which also copies and scans, model no. 3748B002, for $79.99 with $5 for shipping. That’s $24 under last month’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. Features include 9600×2400 dpi printing, up to 9 ppm black / 8 ppm color, 3″…
Korean Developers Turn from Apple to Android Store
Korean music streaming service providers Bugs, Mnet and Soribada are moving to the market for Android-based applications after their music players were removed from Apple’s App Store without clear reasons last month. Read the original post by Chosun Ilbo
Jobs’ solution to iPhone 4 signal issues: Don’t hold it that way
“Doctor, my arm hurts when I do this.” Response: “Well, don’t do that then.” That’s pretty much the response from Apple in terms of the issues being reported today when the metal band around the iPhone 4’s edge is grasped in certain ways. Read the original post by Hampton Roads Daily Press
One year after Jackson’s death, somber memorials, vigils and parties planned for King of Pop
Friday marks a year since Michael Jackson’s death, but fans are already starting to commemorate it. Read the original post by KHWB-TV Houston
HP buys mobile music company Melodeo
Computer giant Hewlett-Packard has acquired Melodeo , a Seattle-based start-up that specializes in music applications and services for mobile devices, the companies confirmed on Wednesday. Read the original post by CNET News.com I Tech Blog
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In honor of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, YouTube recently added a “vuvuzela” button that would enable the plastic horn’s trademark buzzing on just about any video available on the site. Read the original post by Fortune
Other Mobile Phones with Similar Signal Loss Issues
Several readers have pointed out that, as per Steve Jobs statement, other mobile phones also suffer from similar signal degradation while being held tightly. In fact, a support thread for Google’s Nexus One described a very similar issue back in Feb… Read the original post by Glenwood Post Independent
75 years after his death, tango singer Carlos Gardel still attracts loyal followers
Fans of Carlos Gardel are celebrating the tango singer 75 years after he died in a plane crash. Read the original post by KSWB-TV San Diego
Steve Jobs Describes iPhone 4 Signal Strength as a ‘Non Issue’
Steve Jobs during iPhone 4 Keynote MacRumors forum user samcraig emailed Steve Jobs about the low signal issue while holding the new iPhone 4 in a specific way. The potential issue has been generating a lot of discussion. Samcraig … Read the original post by Glenwood Post Independent
‘Find My iPhone’ finds iPad-stealing thieves
Modern technology and the new Find My iPhone app were used by a end user to help police find his two stolen iPads this week. The unnamed Apple employee, 31, had police looking over his shoulder as he used his iPhone’s Find My iPhone app (the app was released less than a week ago) to…
Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6051
Except for its surprisingly robust audio, the Toshiba Satellite A665D-S6051 is an otherwise average 16-inch entertainment laptop. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Video evidence seemingly points to real issue with iPhone 4 antenna
Earlier we reported that users were not just reporting issues with the iPhone 4 when holding the device in certain ways, bridging the antennas that run along the metal band along the edge of the device. Some are blaming iOS 4, not the iPhone, for the issue, but based on videos posted to YouTube, as…
Western Digital My Passport Protective Carrying Case for $5 + free shipping
Beach Camera offers the Western Digital My Passport Protective Carrying Case, model no. WDBABL0000NSL-WASN, for $4.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $2. This case is compatible with My Passport for Mac, Essential, Essential SE, and Elite portable hard drives. Read the original post by dealmac.com
TP-LINK 802.11n Wireless Router for $30 + free shipping
For its “M” Club members only, mwave.com nicked its price on the TP-LINK 802.11n Wireless 4-Port Broadband Router, model no. TL-WR841N, to $29.99. (Click here to sign up for a free “M” Club membership.) With free shipping, that’s one of the lowest total prices we’ve seen for an 802.11n router, especially without rebate hassles. (It…