With rumors of an Apple smartwatch running hot and heavy, analysts are offering thier take on just what might be up — or at the end of — the company's sleeve. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White thinks the mythical watch isn't about being a smartwatch at all, and instead is a wrist top remote for…
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So, do I Actually Have to LOOK at an iWatch?
There are two new, next generation technologies being discussed these days: smart glasses, notably being pursued by Google and wearable computing devices which Apple may be considering with its rumored iWatch. Are they equivalent ways of achieving the same thing? Perhaps not. The more I read about and think about the idea of an iWatch,…
Pebble Watch Finally Shipping in Limited Capacity
As promised, Pebble began shipping its iPhone-connected watch on Wednesday, but in a very limited capacity. Only about 500 units are on their way to early Kickstarter backers, and only the black model is being manufactured right now. Palettes (or at least a palette) of Pebble watches are finally shipping The company promised during a…
Supply Chain Rumor: Apple & Intel Working on iWatch
Apple's ever-trustworthy supply chain has let it slip that Apple and Intel are working on a wristwatch, wearable computing for the wrist that could be based on iOS. MobileGeeks spotted an article from Chinese-language Tech163 that said a supply chain source let it slip that Intel developed the watch, and that Apple is interested in…
How to Change the TV Habits of Viewers, 10 Million at a Time
Is TV viewing only about consuming content? There was a time when Apple may have believed that the combination of content delivery, in the Apple TV style, and innovative ways to watch that content was the signature combination. However, that view may be changing. For a long time, there were rumblings that Apple was trying…
Watch the Summer Olympics on Your Mac or iOS device
To Get Everything You’ll Need to Pay a Provider In the US, to watch absolutely everything on the Internet at NBCOlympics.com, you’ll need a cable or satellite provider which seems eminently unfair since anyone can get a local NBC affiliate with a digital antenna. I can see being prevented from seeing MSNBC or CNBC content, but…
Blu-ray Remains Noticeably Better Than 1080p iTunes
While the definition of “nearly” is certainly open to debate, I hope to show that for videophiles and disinterested wives alike, the answer is “No, iTunes is not a good replacement for Blu-ray among those who care about picture quality.” First, my testing methodology is different. Ars used a camera to take pictures of their…
TMO at CES: What to Watch for in 2012
Tablets Last year, it seemed practically every company at CES had their own version of they hoped would be the “iPad killer” tablet, and most of those never took off or were killed before going to market. This year, we’ll probably see more of the same: A wide range of screen sizes, cheap construction, and…
iPhone Watch Case Costs $38K, Upgrade Path Available
The company also told The Mac Observer that customers will have an opportunity to adapt the case to the next generation of iPhones. We can hear the rousing choruses of “Hoorah!” echoing throughout…wherever it is that people who can spend $38,000 on an iPhone case hang out. We also asked De Bethune about other smartphones,…
The Best and Worst Reviewed Products of 2010
The Best Products we Reviewed These products exhibit superior design and implementation. They are brilliant in concept and execution and are a joy to own. If there are any “cons,” they are too minor to be of concern. The products received a perfect 10, “Outstanding.” X-Band for iPad by TKO Solutions. This is a great…
StreamWatcher: More Info on Your Mac’s Bandwidth
StreamWatcher displays a widow which shows all network connections between your Mac and other computers, be they on your local network, or on the Internet. For each connection, or stream, it displays the protocol being used (TCP or UDP) the source machine and port, the destination machine and port, the current upload and download speed…
VUZIX Wrap 310 Video Eyewear
The VUZIX Wrap 310 offers a virtual 55 inch screen that displays both standard 4 x 3 and 16 x 9 screen formats. It plays 2D and 3D movies and videos and supports all common formats of 3D video. The 3D configuration is automatic when 3D movies are played. The view is the equivalent to…
Particle Debris (week ending 10/30) Eyes Wide Open (and Shut)
Some claim to have seen this video before, but I never have. Imagine Steve Ballmer, back at the release of Windows 1.0, circa 1985, that’s Windows 1.0!, showing the Microsoft troops how to sell Windows. Warning: no matter how bad you think this is going to be, it’s far worse. Have your finger on the…
HOWTO - Watching Internet TV on an HDTV
High Definition TVs are just now starting to appear with Ethernet connections. But with every vendor singing deals, protecting turf, and wanting to lock customers in, one has to think for a bit about how to get TV from the Internet onto the living room HDTV free of gotchas.ABC uses its own browser Plug-in (Lost)The…
Jobs: Apple to Stick with 10M iPhone Goal
Apple confirmed during its share holder meeting on Tuesday that it is still on track to sell 10 million iPhones by the end of 2008. COO Tim Cook also confirmed that the company plans on taking its combination iPod and smart phone into China and India. CEO Steve Jobs commented “There are plans in place…
Apple Stock Climbing, Breaks $110
Apple closed Thursday at $109.44, and continued to rise in after-hours trading. After Apple received FCC approval for the iPhone, a combination iPod and smart phone, on Thursday, its stock recovered from Wednesdayis losses and continued its upward momentum. The iPhone is scheduled to be officially launched some time in late June. Mac OS X…
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,…
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…
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…
Analyst: 2Q iPod Sales Between 10 and 11M Units
Mr. Munster lowered his estimate after reviewing NPD sales data for January and February, and then extrapolating March sales based on historical averages. Despite anticipating that Apple will report lower than expected iPod sales, he feels Apple is maintaining its 70 percent market share for portable digital media players. “While iPod units fell slightly month…
Analyst Bumps Apple Target Price to $110
ThinkEquity conducted a survey of 28 Apple retail stores over eight states on November 24, “Black Friday,” and counted as many as 1,750 visitors per hour with an average of eight purchases per 100 visitors. Mr. Hoopes commented “The overwhelming majority of purchases fit into a small bag. That said, demand for CPUs (notebooks and…
Analyst Maintains 'Buy' Rating, $101 Price Target on Apple
Mr. Wu expects to see an Intel-based iBook replacement in June or July, which will be important for the back-to-school selling season. In addition, the analyst said that the iBook “is the second most important volume product in the Mac business (the most important being the iMac).” Mr. Wu also sees Apple doubling the iPod…
Investors Watching for Intel Impact
Although Appleis switch to Intel processors is viewed as a good move in the long term, investors fear that the short term impact wonit be as positive. Limited availability of the MacBook Pro, the lack of an Intel-based iBook, and soft Mac mini sales are likely to have a negative impact on quarterly sales. In…
Apple Stock Ends the Day Up Nearly 10%
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