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iPhone 4 International Launch Day
Congratulations to the 17 countries who, today, can purchase their very own Apple iPhone 4. The countries added to the fold today are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The handset will be available for purchase through Apple’s retail and online [...]
HP says prefab data center cuts costs in half
Hewlett-Packard thinks it can build data centers faster and more cheaply by using standard, pre-built components that are assembled on site in a “Lego-like” fashion.
Using Social Media To Get A Job
The IT-centric website Toolbox.com recently completed their 2010 Employment Survey and there was some interesting data that was uncovered about how job seekers are using social media to find employment. The survey primarily focuses on salaries, locations where the “best paying jobs are”, and how long a typical job search lasts. But check out the [...]
Blogging For Your Business
Jim Turner, Beth Hayden, and Bethany Siegler discuss common questions related to business blogging. Is blogging really a necessity for my company? How do I get the most out of blogging? How can WordPress help to market our products or services? How can we make sure it actually reaches our target clients? What should we [...]
Now Hiring: New Jersey Nets
You don’t have to have killer skills on the basketball court for this job (actually these jobs). The Nets basketball organization currently has two openings; one for a Creative Manager and another for an Interactive Marketing Coordinator. Here are the specifics: Job Title: Creative Manager Reports To: Creative Director Summary: Support all marketing efforts through [...]
Finally Seesmic Replaces TweetDeck For Me
I’m not a big fan of downloadable, desktop apps to manage my online, social life. I’m more in alignment with web-based tools like Google Docs, Threadsy, Tungle, and now Seesmic Web. True, Seesmic Web has been out for a while now with some great functionality; Twitter streams, Twitter Lists, and even Foursquare location-based integration. But [...]
Wal-Mart Moonwalk – Latest Viral Video
It’s about a year old, but it’s gained in popularity as of recent. YouTube popdog04 posted this gentlemen on a stroll through the aisles of Wal-Mart. dtsv.dtse_post_14411_permalink = ‘http://www.thetechscoop.net/2010/07/27/wal-mart-moonwalk-latest-viral-video/’; dtsv.dtse_post_14411_title = ‘Wal-Mart Moonwalk – Latest Viral Video’;
iPhone 4 Diamond Edition
For the tech enthusiast with cash to burn (a lot of cash…), luxury goods designer Stuart Hughes has unveiled the world’s first diamond iPhone 4G. This most expensive phone from the Stuart Hughes collection features a surrounding frame encrusted with 6.5cts of top quality VVS, colour ‘F’ diamonds. The rear section houses beautiful solid platinum [...]
iPhone Jailbreak To Be Legal?
WASHINGTON – Owners of the iPhone will be able to break electronic locks on their devices in order to download applications that have not been approved by Apple. The government is making that legal under new rules announced Monday. The decision to allow the practice commonly known as “jailbreaking” is one of a handful of [...]
Don’t Bring Your Cash To The Apple Store
This Retail Store Purchases Policy of Apple is rearing its ugly head once again and it’s becoming a PR nightmare…again. Here’s the deal. Ms. Diane Campbell lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and is disabled. She enjoys playing the guitar and wants to learn how to play more songs. So naturally, she wanted to [...]
What To Expect From The Next iPod Touch
It only seems logical that the next gadget from Apple to get a makeover will be the iPod Touch. But what could they do to the thing? The interweb is buzzing with the possibility of the following top updates to the iPod Touch: Dual-camera system similar to the new iPhone 4, allowing iPod touch users [...]
In Other Tech News
All Things i (iPhone, iPod, iPad,…)
Looks Like “Steve Gave A Sista A Break”
That’s right folks. Ms. Diane Campbell of Palo Alto, California has literally changed the world. Recall the story we posted just yesterday about her run in at her local Apple Store when trying to purchase an iPad with cash (read that story here). Well, today, thanks to the news story on the local ABC station [...]
Here Comes Clicker Mobile
In the battle to capture the attention of the mobile entertainment market, I’m glad there are alternatives for us, the consumer, to choose from. I voice that statement after realizing this week, after receiving my invite to Hulu Plus, that I would still have to pay the ten bucks for the service even during this [...]
Flipboard: Your Social Magazine
Before I write another word – let me say, when this company goes public – I want shares !!! That may tell you the type of non-bias review I’m going to do on this iPad app. Here’s the scoop, Flipboard (@flipboard) was released in the Apple App Store early today touting itself as “the world’s [...]
Is The Steve Jobs Kool-Aid Wearing Off ?
“AntennaGate” is running rampant in the Apple community – the question is whether Jobs and the crew at Apple knew of possible issues with having the iPhone 4 antenna on the outside of the phone itself. Well of course they did; there’s documented evidence that a handful of engineers at Apple raised the concern over [...]
Blog Stuff
Brad Williams at WordCamp: Boston
The moral of the day: If you have a blog – Lock It Up !! Learn how to keep your WordPress-powered website secure from hackers and exploits. Brad Williams from WebDevStudios.com shows examples of hacked sites, shares tips and plugins for keeping WordPress secure, and talks about his experiences with WordPress and security. This video [...]
Salesforce Launches WordPress Plugin
Major Software as a Service provider, Salesforce is providing users of the popular blogging platform WordPress with a time-saving plugin: WordPress-to-lead for Salesforce CRM. WordPress-to-Lead provides small businesses that use WordPress as their primary web platform a way to add contacts and customers automatically to their Salesforce CRM. In the past, WordPress users had to [...]
SEO Plugin Updated [image]
I’m doing an interesting experiment on a handful of my WordPress blogs; this one is part of the test. I recently removed one of the major, well-known and highly promoted SEO plugins. I’ve, in turn, replaced it with…nothing; I’m using the SEO functionality integrated directly with this theme. I’ve maintained the exact same naming, tagging, [...]
Video Games
Joystiq Launches iPhone App
Joystiq, a very in-depth (and cool) site about video gaming, has launched an iPhone/iPod Touch app. The new app gives you quick and easy access to catch up on the latest news while on the go, and the category view gives you the ability to focus on reviews, interviews, contests, or updates for your favorite [...]
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: From Dreams to Reality
Ten years ago after the successful release of Marvel vs. Capcom the game giant released a sequel to hungry gamers everywhere. Everyone loved the extended roster , new features and of course new ways to lay the smackdown on their opponents. Arcades that have these machines to this day are always played as someone is [...]
Weird and Geeky Computer Mice
There are the fancy laser, stainless steel, and even World of Warcraft computer mice, and then there’s these weird yet geeky examples. First up, we have the stone mouse, which was actually crafted from a real piece of rock. Continue reading to se…
Social Media
The Social Networking Bill of Rights
Attendees of the annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy (CFP) conference recently created a Users’ Bill of Rights that is now available for public consumption, feedback, and approval. The 14-point bill is available for comment on Facebook and Twitter. It was adopted unanimously, save for one dissent on data portability, during a vote at the twentieth [...]
Facebook Movie Poster and Trailer
The Facebook movie (aka The Social Network) poster has been revealed, and it shows Jesse Eisenberg playing the part of Mark Zuckerberg. As many already know, musician Justin Timberlake is confirmed to portray the role of Sean Parker. A teaser tra…
Bill Gates Joins Twitter
Looks like big money Mr. Microsoft has decided to join the Twitter revolution. It is in fact Bill Gates (confirmed by Twitter representatives). His 1st tweet was “”Hello World.” Hard at work on my foundation letter – publishing on 1/25.” And thus far he’s only retweeted Ryan Seacrest and Time. Maybe I’ll get his attention [...]
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