A computer repair company based in New York has issued a report this week claiming that Apple's reliability ranking has dropped precipitously over the past three months compared to other PC makers, using statistics that make little sense.
iTunes Store: This Is the End... of the Single Price Tag
According to the Los Angeles Times, Music majors finally obtained the agreement from Apple to stop the single price tag of 0.99 USD/track policy on the iTunes Store. From April 7th, the same majors will offer currently popular music hit at 1.29 USD/track, opening the door of variable price range depending on the major and if the artist or the song are outdated according to their marketing parameters... This is the first step back from Steve Jobs' statements concerning the iTS price policy.
This decision will for sure lead to heavy reactions from the customers association, especially if on considers that it not entirely supported by all music majors. Indeed, why increasing he price of a legal online offer for people willing to purchase via this channel, whereas those willing to get their music from the usually illegal P2P network will continue to do so. Such price increase could only push more people towards the illegal music sharing networks. By trying to hide their incapacity of refreshing their business model or their inability to offer a new music-bundle products or services, their current policy to increase the cost on online music to cover the drop of sales of music CDs might in the mid-term make Majors losing much more than what they think. Recently in France and in Europe, some artists have been produced by new virtual companies funded by customers willing to promote the type of music they like and avoid being brain-washed and forced to listen to the standards defined by Majors...
Panasonic gives first launch details for Lumix GH1
Panasonic today edged closer to a formal launch for the Lumix GH1 by providing details for its Japanese launch. Introduced at PMA, the camera will ship to the country on April 24th and cost the equivalent of $1,535 after both tax and the inclusion of its special 14-140mm lens, which is optimized for the camera's central video recording feature. Colors have changed from the original G1 and will g...
iLife '09 and iWork '09 Updated
Apple released 5 updates covering applications being part of iLife and iWork '09:
- iWork '09:
iWork ’09 Update 1 is recommended for all iWork ’09 users..
- iWeb:
This update addresses issues when publishing to an FTP server and other minor issues..
- iMovie:
This update improves overall application stability as well as addressing minor issues related to usability.
- iPhoto:
This update improves overall stability and addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including Faces, Places, photo sharing, and slideshows.
- iLife Support:
This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues. It is recommended for all users of Aperture, iLife 09, and iWork 09.
Disney to put ABC shows on Hulu?
Multiple sources speaking with paidContent today claim that Disney is in "serious" talks with Hulu to bring TV shows to the web service. The media giant would bring over at least ABC's TV programming, such as Lost, and would potentially involve the Disney Channel and other networks that aren't heavily dependent on cable and satellite TV. In return, Disney would get an equity stake in the primari...
.99 iTunes But a 'Hottest Track' Ain't One
Apple's 30% price jacking is surprisingly tone deaf in themidst of a major recession.
Apple contemplating biometric locks for iPhone?
Apple may be considering integrating some form of biometric security for iPhones, as well as Macs, a newly-published patent application hints. While iPhones and Macs can currently be locked with passcodes and passwords in turn, the patent filing suggests that a more secure option is desirable. Biometrics are the leading candidate, and could potentially come in the form of a fingerprint or finger...
Charter files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Charter today said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The anticipated move will see the cable and Internet provider restructure itself under a plan that it had already established ahead of the actual filing to recover its operations. Under the efforts, Charter expects to eliminate about $8 billion of debt and won't require that debtors finance the company to keep it running. Microsoft co-f...
Skype for iPhone to Be Released as Early as Next
A tipster - a very reliable one - told Om Malik that Skype is almost ready to launch an iPhone version, perhaps as soon as next week.
NVIDIA strikes back against Intel
GPU maker NVIDIA has fired back a countersuit against Intel in response to Intel's suit to block NVIDIA from making controller chips for future generations of Intel's processors.
Repair company promotes misleading Mac reliability rating
A computer repair company based in New York has issued a report this week claiming that Apple's reliability ranking has dropped precipitously over the past three months compared to other PC makers, using statistics that make little sense.
iTunes Store: This Is the End... of the Single Price Tag
According to the Los Angeles Times, Music majors finally obtained the agreement from Apple to stop the single price tag of 0.99 USD/track policy on the iTunes Store. From April 7th, the same majors will offer currently popular music hit at 1.29 USD/track, opening the door of variable price range depending on the major and if the artist or the song are outdated according to their marketing parameters... This is the first step back from Steve Jobs' statements concerning the iTS price policy.
This decision will for sure lead to heavy reactions from the customers association, especially if on considers that it not entirely supported by all music majors. Indeed, why increasing he price of a legal online offer for people willing to purchase via this channel, whereas those willing to get their music from the usually illegal P2P network will continue to do so. Such price increase could only push more people towards the illegal music sharing networks. By trying to hide their incapacity of refreshing their business model or their inability to offer a new music-bundle products or services, their current policy to increase the cost on online music to cover the drop of sales of music CDs might in the mid-term make Majors losing much more than what they think. Recently in France and in Europe, some artists have been produced by new virtual companies funded by customers willing to promote the type of music they like and avoid being brain-washed and forced to listen to the standards defined by Majors...
Panasonic gives first launch details for Lumix GH1
Panasonic today edged closer to a formal launch for the Lumix GH1 by providing details for its Japanese launch. Introduced at PMA, the camera will ship to the country on April 24th and cost the equivalent of $1,535 after both tax and the inclusion of its special 14-140mm lens, which is optimized for the camera's central video recording feature. Colors have changed from the original G1 and will g...
iLife '09 and iWork '09 Updated
Apple released 5 updates covering applications being part of iLife and iWork '09:
- iWork '09:
iWork ’09 Update 1 is recommended for all iWork ’09 users..
- iWeb:
This update addresses issues when publishing to an FTP server and other minor issues..
- iMovie:
This update improves overall application stability as well as addressing minor issues related to usability.
- iPhoto:
This update improves overall stability and addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including Faces, Places, photo sharing, and slideshows.
- iLife Support:
This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues. It is recommended for all users of Aperture, iLife 09, and iWork 09.
Disney to put ABC shows on Hulu?
Multiple sources speaking with paidContent today claim that Disney is in "serious" talks with Hulu to bring TV shows to the web service. The media giant would bring over at least ABC's TV programming, such as Lost, and would potentially involve the Disney Channel and other networks that aren't heavily dependent on cable and satellite TV. In return, Disney would get an equity stake in the primari...
.99 iTunes But a 'Hottest Track' Ain't One
Apple's 30% price jacking is surprisingly tone deaf in themidst of a major recession.
Apple contemplating biometric locks for iPhone?
Apple may be considering integrating some form of biometric security for iPhones, as well as Macs, a newly-published patent application hints. While iPhones and Macs can currently be locked with passcodes and passwords in turn, the patent filing suggests that a more secure option is desirable. Biometrics are the leading candidate, and could potentially come in the form of a fingerprint or finger...
Charter files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Charter today said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The anticipated move will see the cable and Internet provider restructure itself under a plan that it had already established ahead of the actual filing to recover its operations. Under the efforts, Charter expects to eliminate about $8 billion of debt and won't require that debtors finance the company to keep it running. Microsoft co-f...
Skype for iPhone to Be Released as Early as Next
A tipster - a very reliable one - told Om Malik that Skype is almost ready to launch an iPhone version, perhaps as soon as next week.
NVIDIA strikes back against Intel
GPU maker NVIDIA has fired back a countersuit against Intel in response to Intel's suit to block NVIDIA from making controller chips for future generations of Intel's processors.
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