Horace Dediu of market intelligence firm Asymco has in his latest blog post offered a detailed analysis of the smartphone scenario in the US vis-à-vis the top carriers in the country – AT&T and Verizon. According to Dediu, going by the data he has from ITG, even with the impressive sales numbers notched by Android…
Month: December 2010
UserVoice: a way for the readers to tell and the writer to listen
Section: Mac Software, Internet / Websites, Features, Opinions and Editorials, Originals A couple of years ago when I started writing technical articles, I had a long line of (personal favorite) applications waiting to be reviewed and opinions to be explored on electronic ink. Some of them have been well received by the community, generating more…
Unofficial 3-in-1 iPad Camera Connection Kit appears
The folks at MIC Gadget have just added a one-dongle-fits all 3-in-1 Camera Connection Kit for the iPad to their store. Read the original post by Serenity Caldwell
Belkin USB Charging 5-Outlet Mini Surge Suppressor for $10 + free shipping
Amazon.com offers the Belkin USB Charging 5-Outlet Mini Surge Suppressor, model no. BZ103050VTVL, for $9.99. (Click through and select Amazon.com.) With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $9. Features include a 360-rotating plug, mini-USB cable for charging USB devices, and more. Read the original post by dealmac.com
News: Apple releases Software Update for Apple TV 2G
Apple has released its latest Software Update for the second-generation Apple TV. According to the device’s About section, the new software is version 4.1.1, as opposed to the prior 4.1; the OS Build Version is listed as 4.2.1 (8c154), while the prior build was version OS Build Version 4.2.1 (8c150). Whatever changes have been made…
Apple TV iOS 4.1.1 update now available
Head on over to your Apple TV (2010)’s Update Software feature and give it a click because it looks like Apple has just released iOS 4.1.1 (or iOS 4.2.1 — can Apple just nail that down already?). We’re guessing this is a bug fix release, hopefully to address some of the HDCP and Netflix errors…
Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player w/ $25 Gift Card for $215 + free shipping
Amazon.com offers the new, 4th-generation Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, model no. MC540LL/A, bundled with a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card for $240. (Click through and select Amazon.com, then scroll down and click the “Add Both To Cart” button.) At checkout, they fall to $215 with free shipping. Assuming you use the gift card, that’s…
Apple Releases Minor iOS 4.2.1 Software Update for New Apple TV [Updated]
Apple today released a minor software for the new Apple TV, moving the device’s operating system from iOS 4.2 Build 8C150 to iOS 4.2.1 Build 8C154. The update is live on Apple’s servers and several users have reported seeing the update becom… Read the original post by WNWN-FM Battle Creek
Apple Releases Minor iOS 4.2.1 Software Update for New Apple TV
Apple today released a minor software for the new Apple TV, moving the device’s operating system from iOS 4.2 Build 8C150 to iOS 4.2.1 Build 8C154. The update is live on Apple’s servers and several users have reported seeing the update becom… Read the original post by WNWN-FM Battle Creek
ASUS 23″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Display for $140 after rebate + free shipping
For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg.com offers the ASUS 1080p 23″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. VH232H, for $139.99 via the directions below. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $24, although we saw it for $5 less last month (since expired). Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 20,000:1…
IBM Robot, Jeopardy Champs To Clash In 3-Day Trivia Quiz (AHN)
(AHN) – A computer built by IBM to play Jeopardy will be matched against two champions of the longest-running American TV game show on Feb. 14, 15 and 16, 2011 with the winner taking home $1 million in grand prize. Read the original post by Andy
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for $373 + free shipping
Amazon.com offers the Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash, model no. 1946B002, for $373.49. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $42. This hot shoe flash features an AF assist beam, 14 custom functions, dust- and water-resistant build, PC sync port, and more. Read the original post by dealmac.com
BET To Show “BET 30: Moments And Movements” To Air Dec. 19 (AHN)
(AHN) – BET is counting down to the new year by reliving its 30 most memorable moments. On Sunday, Dec. 19 at 8:00 pm, BET will revisit 30 memorable moments and movements in the three decades since the start of the network, during the premiere of ?BET 30: Moments and Movements.? Read the original post…
U.S. Inks HIV/AIDS Combat Cooperation With South Africa (AHN)
(AHN) – The United States and South Africa on Tuesday cemented their joint efforts to fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa under the U.S. President?s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Read the original post by Andy
Vizio 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $280 + $15 s&h
TigerDirect.com offers the Vizio 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. E320VA, for $299.99. Coupon code “RKM15109″ cuts it to $279.99. With $15.13 for shipping, that’s a $5 drop from two days ago and the lowest total price we could find, also by $5. It features a native resolution of 1366×768 (720p), 50,000:1 dynamic…