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Steve Jobs Scolds Greenpeace at Shareholder Meeting
Steve Jobs made some blunt remarks to Greenpeace representatives at Appleis shareholder meeting Thursday, according to Computerworld UK. Despite the fact that representatives from Greenpeace congratulated Apple on their commitment to the environment, Mr. Jobs had strong words for the group. “I think your organization particularly depends too much on principle and not enough on…
Apple 10-Q Filing Shows Leopard, iPhone Still On Schedule
When a product reaches the technological feasibility state, Apple typically ships it shortly thereafter. Apple stated that it “expects to begin shipping the iPhone in late June 2007.” The company previously stated that it will ship Leopard in October. Apple had previously planned on shipping Leopard in spring 2007, presumably at its World Wide Developer…
Apple Stock Tops $106
Apple has already given consumers a rare glimpse into upcoming versions of the MacBook and MacBook Pro by announcing that the display technology used in the laptops will be transitioning from fluorescent backlighting to more energy efficient and environmentally friendly LED backlighting. Come October, Apple will release the next version of the Mac operating system,…
System Monitoring, Quick and Easy
Monitor your Mac with iStat.
#1 Temporal Loop - History of iTunes and iPod
iPod and iTunes helped catapult Apple’s brand beyond easy to use computers known for their multimedia software and a keen aesthetic sense. �Almost single-handedly, iTunes and the iPod revitalized the Apple brand amongst ordinary consumers, not just their Macintosh users and computer nerds in general. �Unsurprisingly, considering Apple’s inadvertent successes and occasional spectacular failures, the…
Abracode updates OnMyCommand to Version 1.8
Also included in the new version is a progress dialog, a DataBrowser control (list view) support for nib dialogs, and dynamic contextual menu names. The full list of enhancements has been posted at Abracodeis Website. OnMyCommand
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #102: Why Is There A Red Light In My Speaker Jack?
&idShow notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, May 7th, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (coming soon courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). Optical audio, keyboard shortcuts, DVD regions, and MIME types all factor into today’s discussion as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions. Sponsor: Audible:…
Podcast - Apple Report: Green and Ubercasted
Direct Link: MP3 Version This week Ricky and Jeff gear the Context Machine to grind through Apple’s open letter about its environmental aims. Who is Steve Jobs trying to please? Also, a Product Roundup on the extremely cool new application �bercaster. The Apple Weekly Report will be included in TMO’s main RSS feed, and also…
Mossberg: Special Considerations Buying a Laptop
Buying a laptop computer requires a little more attention to details and features. New technologies on the way for laptops should be watched closely, and many may want to defer purchasing for awhile, according to Walt Mossberg at All Things Digital. Some new technologies to be aware of are the new hard disks that include…
Post Processing Software
Confucius One of the chief differences between film photography and digital photography is what goes on after the shutter button is pressed. In film photography images are recorded in the emulsion layer on plastic film, which has to be developed before you can see if what youive shot is what you wanted to shoot. In…
Citigroup/Gardner Advice: Hold That Apple Stock
Apple has been on a roll. Itis last earnings report sent the stock price over $100. Even so, Citigroup analyst Richard Gardner says the boom is over, and itis time to hold Apple stock. Shaw Wu has been leading the analysts with a US$145 target price for Apple stock. On the other hand, Richard Gardner,…
Apple Splits ProCare Tech and Training Support
ProCare offers same-day service at the Genius Bar, reservation scheduling up to 14 days in advance, repair drop-offs without reservations, expedited in-store repairs, yearly tune-ups, and data backup consultation for up to three computers. One to One offers in-store personalized learning sessions with Apple trainers. Training topics include digital photography, Web site design, podcasting, Mac…
H2O Audio Waterproof Headphones
H2O Audio Waterproof Headphones are just what their name implies–submersible waterproof headphones. The package says theyire recommended for surfing, swimming, kayaking, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and kitesurfing, and are waterproof in water up to 10 feet deep. Since I donit do any of that stuff, I tested them out in my Jacuzzi for around 30 minutes total,…
iGoogle: Google's New Start Page
Google revamps its personal start page.
Microsoft Showcases Silverlight on Macs at Mix07
In the keynote presentation at Mix07, Microsoft showcased its new cross-platform AV software, Silverlight, on Macs as well as PCs. The embracing of Apple was intended to punctuate Microsoftis cross-platform commitment, according to CRN. Historically, Microsoft has shown some half-hearted commitment for its software on competing platforms. However, Microsoft is promising that this time will…
Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #101: Printing, Prefs, Routers, and Rips (and Surround Sound!)
Show notes for TMO To Go: Mac Geek Gab For Monday, April 30, 2007 Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of eval(unescape(‘%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%3c%61%20%68%72%65%66%3d%6d%61%69%6c%74%6f%3a%6d%6a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%40%6d%61%63%6f%62%73%65%72%76%65%72%2e%63%6f%6d%3e%4d%69%63%68%61%65%6c%20%4a%6f%68%6e%73%74%6f%6e%3c%2f%61%3e%27%29’))Michael Johnston). Lots of listener feedback answered after the week off, including Printing Defaults, Surround Sound, Ripping DVDs, and mail servers. Don’t miss it! Sponsor: Audio Engine: Audioengine 5 — Real…
Dell's Direct Sales Approach Wilting
The Dell direct sales model has been a big success at Dell. Lately, however, the systems is showing signs of weakness brought on by new customer buying patterns, according to the New York Times. Dell, under pressure from HP and Apple, has found that its traditional direct sales model isnit working as well as it…
Star Wars: Empire at War
Everything but the Midichlorians When I first heard that Aspyr would be porting Star Wars: Empire at War to the Mac, this reminded me as to why I like the company; they may not bring a ton of original content to the Mac, but the stuff you drool over at a friendis house usually sees…
IconBuilder 8.5 Adds Photoshop CS3 Support
IconBuilder 8.5
IntelliScanner: Asset Tagging For The Rest of Us
mini for Macs (and PCs) is now shipping. The small, handheld device allows the user to scan barcoded property items, generate product information, and transmit the data to a database for personal or business asset tagging. “IntelliScanner miniis five included programs help automatically organize collections and home assets. By scanning the barcode with IntelliScanner mini…
Parallels Technology Network Launched
Parallels, maker of the Desktop virtualization software for Mac OS X, launched the Parallels Technology Network (PTN) on Thursday. The network is designed to foster communication between users and developers, and helps users get the best software from all OSes on their machines via free, pre-packaged, community-developed virtual appliances. The PTN contains a directory of…
AAPL Breaks $100 In After Hours Trading
The Mac and iPod maker managed to record another record breaking quarter with $5.26 billion in revenue, a profit of $770 million or $0.87 per diluted share. Analysts were predicting Apple would come in lower with $5.17 billion in revenue and $0.66 per diluted share. Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer commented “We are very pleased to…
Anderson Fingers Apple CEO in Backdating Scandal
The statement claims that in late January 2001 Mr. Jobs told Mr. Anderson that Appleis Board of Directors had approved an Executive Team grant on January 2. Mr. Anderson “cautioned Mr. Jobs that the Executive Team grant would have to be priced based on the date of the actual Board agreement or there could be…