Month: October 2010

Here’s something to think about the next time you pick up a call on your iPhone: the device you’re holding may soon be the signature product of the most valuable company in the world. Read the original post by KIDK TV

When James Levine gave the downbeat to the Act I Prelude from “Die Meistersinger von Nrnberg” – the first work on the Wagner program with which he opened his seventh season as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall here on Saturday evening – it was with a grand, sweeping gesture that…

You’ll recall that we recently wrote about some Android apps which were caught sharing private data. You might wonder if iOS apps do the same, and you’d be right, and just as with the Android apps, some of it is such that user identities can be gleaned from the data. Read the original post by…

PCWorld.com is upgrading some back-end systems. Some site features, such as user registration, may be temporarily unavailable. Read the original post by PC World

In terms of features, the Creative ZEN X-fi Style does not bring anything groundbreaking, but offers a very complete package if you are looking for an affordable, compact MP3 player. Read the original post by Techworld

Biometrics has been often touted as the future of security, but then you run into these little issues. Read the original post by KSMB-FM Lafayette

Amazon.com offers the Case Logic DCB-16 Compact Camera Case in Blue for $2.04. Shipping adds $5.58, or spend over $25 for free shipping. Even with shipping, it’s a buck under yesterday’s mention in red and the lowest total price we could find in any color by $2. It features a detachable shoulder strap, no-scratch nylon…

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has weathered decades of strikes, deficits, criticism over its racial makeup, mediocre concert homes, cuts in state aid and canceled tours. Read the original post by New York Times

Sony Style offers the factory-refurbished Sony BRAVIA L-Series 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-32L5000, for $489.99. In cart, it drops to $296.99 with free shipping. That’s $160 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit. It’s also the best price we’ve seen for a Sony 32″ 720p…

As we noted earlier, Target started selling iPads on Sunday, Oct. 3rd. Indeed, since it was Target made the iPad the highlight of its weekly ad. Read the original post by CNN

Staples takes 50% off its selection of Staples Hayden bookcases as part of its latest sale. Shipping adds $9.95, or spend over $50 for free shipping. Even with shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each bookcase is available in a cherry, oak, or white…

If youa TMre an Audible.com subscriber or have an interest in audio books online, make sure to get an Audible .com Download Manager so that you can download and manage your collection of audio books. Read the original post by AmericanBankingNews.com

Social networking has become the rage even for Fido. He may not be able to type, and has no opposable thumbs to hold a smartphone either, but with a little help from an electronic dog tag that attaches to his collar, he can still Tweet. Read the original post by CNN

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Cricket T20 Fever for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That’s $5 off and the best price we could find for this cricket game. Read the original post by dealmac.com

A transportation strike may hit the city of Phoenix if worker union agreements fail to be met with the city?s bus transport contractor. Veolia Transportation Services and two of the three unions affiliated with the firm will continue labor negotiations until the deadline extension ends at midnight. – (AHN) Read the original post by KSMB-FM…