BusinessWeek is joining the Verizon iPhone game with a rumor that the near-mythical device will launch sometime after CES and before Valentine’s Day — in other words between mid January and early February 2011. Attributed to “a person familiar with Apple’s plans” (boy he gets around!), BW says: Apple (AAPL) will likely host one of…
Month: December 2010
Apple to Announce Verizon iPhone Before Valentine’s Day?
Those of you who were disappointed after hearing that Verizon Wireless would feature Android devices at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) need only wait a little longer. Apple is likely to make the announcement of a new iPhone designed for Verizon’s network and the end of AT&T exclusivity before Valentine’s Day. In a report…
U.S. firms find ways to bring home tax-free cash
Cisco CEO John Chambers is among the executives who say a tax break on repatriated profit would boost the economy. Read the original post by San Francisco Chronicle
HTC Thunderbolt 4G Smartphone for Verizon Wireless Arriving at 2011 CES?
Leaked images of an HTC Android smartphone are thought to be the Thunderbolt, one of six 4G-enabled phones Verizon Wireless will introduce at CES. – When Verizon Wireless CEO Ivan Seidenberg takes the stage at Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 6, will there be any surprises left? On Dec. 28, tech blog Droid Life leaked a…
RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Suffers with Battery Woes, Limited Apps: Analyst
RIM has likely delayed the launch of its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet due to issues with the battery, says a new report, adding that the device may also have other problems. – Poor battery life is likely the reason that Research In Motion has delayed the launch of its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet until the second quarter…
Apple iPad Could Add USB Port: Report
Apple’s next-generation iPad could add a USB port, according to reports. That adds to other hardware rumors surrounding the bestselling tablet. – Rumors surrounding Apples next-generation iPad continue, with the newest ones suggesting the device yet to be officially unveiled will feature a USB port. ?Talked with a colleague while working with some ODM vendors…
Intel offers compact SSD for ‘dual drive’ laptops
Intel has rolled out an ultrasmall solid-state drive, targeting dual-drive laptops that pair an SSD with a hard disk drive. Read the original post by CNET News.com I Tech Blog
Continental adds direct flights from CVG to Cleveland
Continental Airlines will initiate new non-stop service between the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Cleveland starting Jan. Read the original post by WAVE-TV Louisville
Orlando-area home values face 2 big hurdles before they can rise again
Local home values have at least two big obstacles to overcome if they are to resume their historical rate of appreciation anytime soon: tougher appraisal standards and a price-leveling pool of foreclosure properties. Read the original post by The Orlando Sentinel
3-Foot micro USB cable for $1 + free shipping
Ytrade via Amazon.com offers this 3-Foot micro USB 2.0 cable for 99 cents with free shipping. It’s the lowest total price we could find by $4. Read the original post by dealmac.com
Another Sony Ericsson Android leaked in China, successor to the X10 Mini Pro?
Once again, here’s proof that China is the place to be for piping-hot gadget leaks. Read the original post by Engadget
Sharp AQUOS 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $902 + free shipping
Sears offers the Sharp AQUOS 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. LC-46LE620UT, for $901.99. With free shipping, that’s $97 under last month’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $193. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, edge-lit LED backlight,…
Paul Allen Re-Files Lawsuit Against Facebook, Google and Others
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has re-filed his lawsuit against Facebook, Google and nine other companies, claiming they infringed on his patented Web technology. Read the original post by KTLA-TV Los Angeles
Verizon iPhone to Come After CES?
Businessweek reports that Apple is planning on introducing the Verizon iPhone sometime after CES 2011, according to a person familiar with Apple’s plans. Businessweek speculates the anticipated event could come before Valentines day which fa… Read the original post by New York Post
ASUS RT-G32 802.11g Wireless Router for $11 after rebate + $1 s&h
newegg.com offers the ASUS RT-G32 802.11g Wireless Router for $20.99. This $10 mail-in rebate (paid via prepaid Visa card) cuts it to $10.99. With 99 cents for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $12, although we saw it for $1 less four weeks ago (since expired). Features include four Ethernet ports,…