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Apple could take GTAT's sapphire furnaces Apple financed the furnaces GTAT has been using to manufacture synthetic sapphire glass, and Apple also happens to own the factory where the sapphire is being made. The sapphire furnaces are collateral for the pre-payments Apple made to GTAT, and already has licenses for some of the manufacturer's intellectual…

Plastc wants to be your all-in-one creditcard Plastc is like Coin in many ways, but with some noticeable improvements. Instead of holding up to eight cards, Plastc holds 20. Both have e-ink screens, but Plastc's can display reward card barcodes. Coin has a non-replaceable two-year battery, but Plastc ships with a 30-day rechargeable battery and…

iWorm malware spreads through pirated software, so don't steal apps Once installed, iWorm can use infected Macs to launch denial of service attacks on Internet-based servers, or steal data from victim's computers. The malware was using Reddit posts filled with server IP addresses to tell infected Macs where to look for instructions, but the subreddit…

You can access this super useful page at http://supportprofile.apple.com, and all you have to do is log in using your Apple ID, and any hardware you've registered using that Apple ID will appear as if by magic. You can manage this page by adding or removing hardware, and that's basically anything Apple has sold in…

First up, you'll want to know how to enable these. Keep in mind that enabling everything possible in Notification Center will likely give you carpal tunnel, so try to be selective. Let's start with the completely free apps. There's the Vice app, which lists top stories in the “Today” view. Also totally free are Yahoo!…

Apple adds donation page to iTunes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Apple described City of Hope as “a global leader in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases.” The organization has been involved in ground breaking research around the world. Just as it did with iTunes Store donations for Typhoon Hiayan and Hurricane…

Samsung says the Note 4's gap between the display and body is a feature, not a flaw After seeing the demand for Apple's 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung is hoping for similar success when it expands Galaxy Note 4 sales beyond South Korea, but may have some trouble thanks to complaints from customers about a…

Laurene Powell Jobs Source: NewSchools Venture Fund Forbes publishes an annual list of the rich, both in the U.S. and globally. Monday's list was for Americans. Microsoft founder Bill Gates once again topped the list at $81.2 billion, well ahead of the Wizard of Omaha, Warren Buffet, who came in at $67.8 billion. Larry Ellison…

There is a new social network that has exploded into the internet's awareness recently, and that network is called Ello. Built by seven people based in Boulder, Colorado, Ello is an ad-free social network that is currently invite-only. What makes it different from the social networks out there now is that the people behind it…

880,000 creditcards stolen in Viator data breach Viator issued a statement saying, On September 2, we were informed by our payment card service provider that unauthorized charges occurred on a number of our customers' credit cards. We have hired forensic experts, notified law enforcement and we have been working diligently and comprehensively to investigate the…

Wave Hoax Ad Designed to Look Like an Apple Ad Most people reading an article like mine will know you can't microwave a phone of any sort, and that Apple didn't announce any such technology as “Wave.” Remember, however, that the vast majority of people don't read Apple-centric or tech-centric websites. Being technically savvy is…

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt ALEC is known in the political world for advocating for free markets (i.e. deregulation), low taxes, the privatization of prisons and schools, stand your ground laws, and for generally resisting any and all efforts by local, state, and federal government to support, require, or encourage renewable energy or other climate-oriented legislation.…

iPhone 6 sales have Canaccord Genuity raising Apple's target stock price Mr. Walkley sees strong demand for Apple's iPhone line to continue, and expects that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will have a negative impact on Android-based smartphone sales. “Despite demand currently much stronger than Apple's ability to supply the iPhone 6 and 6…

The Wall Street Journal announced Friday that Apple CEO Cook would headline its inaugural WSJDLive conference, the apparent successor to D, the conference that was headed by tech journalist luminaries Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher. Mr. Cook will be interviewed at the event, which takes place from October 27-29 at the Montage in Laguna Beach,…

Apple may miss the 10 million mark during its iPhone 6 launch weekend In a note to investors, Mr. Sacconaghi said, Although we see the potential for first weekend sales to disappoint versus expectations that now appear to be as high as 10 million units, it is important for investors to keep in mind that…

The Steambot Y Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter from Mpow allows users with older cars to enjoy Bluetooth functions. With the Steambot installed users can make hands-free calls, listen to music or GPS voice navigation and charge iPads or iPhones. Streambot Y This product works with cars without an AUX audio port, and it works by…

No iPhone 6 in China? No big deal, says Wells Fargo analyst Mr. Um told investors, Media reports including from Fortune suggest Apple may not launch the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus until the end of 2014 or in 2015 due to network licensing issues. This does not change our view that Apple should be…

Maynard Um says rocky iPhone 6 launch doesn't mean sales aren't there In a note to investors Mr. Um said, While difficult to track model and size demand due to the online store difficulties, one general observation is that iPhone 6 Plus appeared to have experienced extended lead times first (7-10 days for various models)…

First up, all Simple Choice customers can use Wi-Fi calling and texting with capable phones on any Wi-Fi network. As of the time of the announcement, all smartphones for sale from T-Mobile have this capability, and if a customer doesn't have a phone with this capability, not to worry. T-Mobile also launched “open enrollment” in…

Apple gives away U2's new album free to iTunes Store users Apple CEO Tim Cook called the album launch the biggest in history because it'll be available to every iTunes Store customer in 119 countries. It'll also be available via iTunes Radio and Beats Music. Mr. Cook said U2's new album, Songs of Innocence, will…

Star Walk 2 by Vito Technology is the next generation of the venerable sky charting program that was launched in 2008. This iOS app has been well received throughout the years, but the new release suffers from too many user interface and usability errors, and its does not fare well compared to the competition. _________________…

Report claims Apple is placing mobile payment NFC sensors in Disney Stores The rumor follows a report that Apple has struck payment processing deals with American Express, Visa, and MasterCard, and several retailers including Walgreens and CVS. Reports have claimed the iPhone 6 will include NFC support, although there is word that the still rumored…

Sensorly shows realistic cell service coverage maps Sensorly is a handy service where users can volunteer to share information about the 4G/LTE signal strength they get on their iPhone or Android-based smartphone, and that data is then aggregated to show exactly where the strong or weak signal areas are. The darker the color on the…

Apple to unveil iPhone 6, wearable device on September 9 Apple has been expected to host an iPhone 6 launch event in early September for some time, but word that it could be a mega event where a whole new product line gets introduces as well is cropped up only in the past few days.…