Some day, when people ask Apple why it offered up a multi-billion dollar bond, it’ll tell people it was young and needed the money. Of course, if you believe one competitor’s CEO, that’s because Cupertino’s tablet business is going belly up sooner rather than later. And it’s time for the […] Read the original post…
Month: April 2013
To give back to investors, Apple goes for massive bond deal
In an effort to return cash to investors, Apple is reaching out to the debt market and offering $17 billion in bonds, the biggest non-bank bond offering in history, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The bond offering comes after Apple announced last week that its board of […] Read the original…
Ex-hedge fund boss seeks leniency at NY sentencing
A former hedge fund manager convicted of insider trading charges for making as much as $50 million on a tip about Dell earnings is seeking leniency at a New York sentencing. Read the original post by Seattle Times
Currency for iPhone review: Convert between currencies on the go
Currency is a super simple, yet beautiful, currency converter for the iPhone. It features a clean design and historical charts. If you’re an avid traveler or have financial interest in other currencies, Currency may be an excellent app to add to your collection. When I say Currency is simple, I mean […] Read the original…
ASUS 802.11n WiFi Gigabit Router, Adapter for $140 after rebate + free shipping
Ending today, newegg offers the ASUS 802.11n Wireless 4-Port Gigabit Router, model no. RT-N66U, with the ASUS Black Diamond Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter, model no. USB-N53, for $149.99. (The adapter is added to your cart automatically.) This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $139.99. With free shipping, that’s […] Read the original post…
FireWire 800 / eSATA / USB HDD Enclosure for $50 after rebate + free shipping
newegg offers the ICY DOCK Blizzard Tool-Less FireWire 800 / eSATA / USB External 3.5″ Serial ATA Hard Drive Enclosure, model no. MB080USEB-1SB, for $84.99. This $35 mail-in rebate cuts it to $49.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $35. It features two FireWire […] Read the original post…
Tim Cook to Headline D11: All Things Digital Conference Next Month
Apple CEO Tim Cook will be the opening night speaker at the 11th D: All Things Digital conference next month. Last year, Cook joined hosts Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg for a 100-minute session that covered a wide variety of topics. There’s lots to talk about, from the explosive […] Read the original post by…
Co3 Systems
Considering the mishmash of data-breach laws currently in place, businesses can use Co3 to plan ahead and prepare for a data breach and the worst-case-scenario. The new IR modules lets organizations create detailed incident response plans for other types of cyber-security incidents. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Cubes Vs. Spheres (for Android)
Cubes vs. Spheres has satisfying sphere-tossing gameplay and bold visuals that make for a screen-flicking good time but this casual game could use a dollop of strategy to keep it interesting. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Moga Pro Controller
With an excellent feel, plenty of flexibility, and a new HID mode, the Moga Pro is the best mobile gaming controller yet. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
HTC One (AT&T)
The HTC One is still the most elegant Android phone on the market, even if AT&T stuffed it with bloatware. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Paltrow, Parker launch Web series for AOL
This April 18, 2013 file photo shows actress Gwyneth Paltrow at the Tiffany & Co. Read the original post by Myrtle Beach Online
Star Wars Pinball for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for $1
The iTunes App Store offers Star Wars Pinball for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents. That’s $1 off and the lowest price we could find for this game. Deal ends May 7. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s Edition
Apple Mac Pro 8-Core 2.4GHz Workstation w/ AppleCare for $2,199 + $28 s&h
Expercom offers the Apple Mac Pro Intel Xeon 8-Core 2.4GHz Workstation, model no. MC561LL/A, with three years of AppleCare for $2,199 with $27.50 for shipping. That’s $333 under our mention from a month ago (which required pickup and didn’t have AppleCare) and currently $422 less than the lowest total price […] Read the original post…
Customize iOS User Interface Colors with Accentify
Looking for a one-stop solution to change the colors of the built-in iOS user interface? Accentify makes it possible to select from a list of 15 colors to change the default light blue tint found throughout the iPhone operating system. No respring is required for changes to take […] Read the original post by Bob…