Rare indeed are the moments when a prominent CEO such as Tim Cook of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is challenged to upend a bucket of ice water over their head in public. Nevertheless, Philip Schiller, one of the Cupertino electronics firm's head advertising executives, tweeted photographs … [Read more...]
N-hexane and benzene removed from factory production by Apple Inc.
Several months ago, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stated that it would take action to prompt its suppliers to operate in a safer, more environmentally friendly fashion, bringing them closer in line with the Cupertino company's own low-footprint facilities. Yesterday, on Wednesday, August … [Read more...]
Samsung takes a fresh jab at Apple with airport wall plug ads
Sparing no expense to follow up on their earlier swipe at the iPhone's battery life with their "wall hugger" TV spot, Samsung has continued the attack with actual advertising placards in airports, rather cleverly mounted near wall plugs where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) customers are … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL) rival Samsung may roll out flexible, graphene-coated Galaxy S6 in 2015
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may make the release of its sixth generation smartphone, the iPhone 6, a memorable one in terms of technology and other details. Among the possible features are sapphire crystal displays, bigger screens (in 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch sizes), a liquidmetal alloy … [Read more...]
Mesa, Arizona sapphire plant funded by Apple (AAPL) nears completion, starts full scale production
The possibly game-changing sapphire manufacturing facility built this year in Mesa, Arizona as part of a large scale collaboration between Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT) is almost fully constructed, according to a statement by Tom Gutierrez, the … [Read more...]
Tim Cook, Apple (AAPL) CEO, laments Robin Williams’ death in Tweet
The suicide of Robin Williams, apparently prompted by depression and other personal problems, hit the world hard yesterday and drew expressions of dismay and grief from many sources, including Tim Cook, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO. Mr. Williams was a famous comedian with vastly … [Read more...]
Microsoft mocks Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) ‘More Powerful’ slogan with new Surface ads
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has made use of the "You're More Powerful than You Think" slogan in their most recent round of advertising, drawing the ire of a noted New York City street artist, James de la Vega, in the process. Now, another opponent is zeroing in on the Cupertino company's … [Read more...]
London could become the epicentre of the bitcoin industry
First it was the Netherlands. Then it was the Isle of Man. Now it may be the United Kingdom. British policymakers are compiling a new report in order to review the possibility of transforming the country into a digital currency hub, according to an announcement from Chancellor … [Read more...]
USPTO decision could cut Apple’s (AAPL) claims vs. Samsung by $18 million – or more
The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) may have cut the legs out from under Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) muted victory in the recent patent infringement lawsuit decided in California earlier this year against Korean competitor Samsung. Apple's attempts to win $2.2 billion … [Read more...]
4.7 inch iPhone 6 said to feature inset volume buttons, unusual sculpted logo
One of the world's creators of luxury iPhones, Feld & Volk, now asserts that it has the actual real shell of a 4.7 inch Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 6 in hand, not merely a mock-up. Getting a close look at device's shell, the iPhone modifying company claims that two of the most … [Read more...]
Nasdaq Exec: Winklevoss bitcoin ETF is a significant innovation in ETF market
The Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust is in the midst of regulatory approval and it could be fully approved by the end of this year. Operating a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), each share will account for an amount of bitcoin held by the Trust. This could be a huge transformation for the … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. (AAPL) files patent application for a desktop version of Siri
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) filed a patent application for a desktop or "Mac" version of Siri, the virtual assistant which now operates only on the mobile iOS platform. This application, originally made on February 5th, 2014, was published today by the United States Patent & Trademark … [Read more...]
Another Apple (AAPL) rumor nixes sapphire screen for iPhone 6 screen
According to "exclusive, reliable inside information" supplied to Venture Beat by an unspecified source, neither form factor of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) upcoming iPhone 6 is destined to feature a sapphire screen. The "source" simultaneously claims that the screens are not made out … [Read more...]
Security report identifies bitcoin as a major target of financial malware attacks
A new security report published by Kaspersky Lab found that bitcoin is the objective of more than one-fifth of all financial malware attacks. The report entitled “IT Threat Evolution Q2 2014” (PDF) discovered bitcoin mining malware represented 14 percent of all attacks, eight percent … [Read more...]
Race for the best Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhone photo stabilizer has begun
Taking a good picture with a smartphone is made problematic by issues of "camera shake," and accordingly several Kickstarter projects have sprung up to supply stabilizers for those who want to turn their Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone into a crisp HD camera. Two professional, technically … [Read more...]
‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams: ‘The financial industry is the world’s biggest scam’
For years, we have been told that one of the best investments to make in the stock market is to pick the right investment adviser, someone who provides advice about securities and is then paid by the client. But some people are simply not big advocates for the investment adviser … [Read more...]
Apple (AAPL), Samsung bury the hatchet globally over patent disputes
One of the highest profile tech feuds in history appears to have ended today as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and South Korean competitor Samsung agreed to abandon their patent suits against each other around the globe. As Bloomberg reports, lawsuits are being dropped by both firms in … [Read more...]
Industry experts urge consumers to avoid retail credit cards
It’s a common occurrence for anyone who has ever shopped at a department store. You’re walking around a clothing store, you see a nice looking pair of pants and decide to add that to your initial pursuit of seeking out socks. You have finished your trip and walk over to the cashier. … [Read more...]
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 6 likely to be announced September 9th, sold September 19th
Detailed rumors from Re/Code indicate that the iPhone 6, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) next generation smartphone, is set to be revealed to the public on September 9th, 2014. Since the retail release date is usually set for the Friday following the first public appearance of the new … [Read more...]
Russia may be on the verge of banning bitcoin, again
The bitcoin situation in Russia has left many wondering as to what exactly is going on. Earlier this year, the Russian government and central bank noted that bitcoin and other digital currencies would be prohibited, but then a few months later one Bank of Russia official said it … [Read more...]
