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in Apple, U2 reportedly working on secret new digital music format Comment by msimpson September 2014

Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep who will buy their wearable computing products?

in Sight unseen, Apple's competitors expect 'iWatch' to help establish wearable computing market Comment by msimpson September 2014

Time to move all production to one of the ASEAN members.

in China bans government agencies from purchasing Apple products - report Comment by msimpson August 2014

This is a bit misleading. From my experience the ONLY place you could store data for OSX OneNote was on OneDrive There is no local storage of data - you must be online and "connected to the cloud". I use OneNote heavily under Windows for work.…

in Microsoft updates OneNote for iOS and Mac with OneDrive access, file insertion, more Comment by msimpson July 2014

If Oprah was running Google, all the developers would have looked under their seats and found the keys to a new Google Self-Driving Car. This would be a massive opportunity for Google developers - when the passengers are being driven by the car t…

in Wall Street doesn't see Google's I/O announcements posing a threat to Apple's ecosystem Comment by msimpson June 2014

There are plenty of webcams out there that will do what DropCam does. I have two D-Link cams that I can connect to remotely over the Internet. They can also be set to record to a dedicated security monitor device, a server or NAS box. Not sure why…

in Google-owned Nest to acquire connected security camera firm Dropcam for $555M Comment by msimpson June 2014

Quote: Originally Posted by PatchyThePirate And then some. The trolling is getting really pathetic. Have some dignity. Your high and mighty passing of judgement on all others is pathetic. You have no dignity. Questioning the spending of…

in Apple's Cook says Beats buy provides head start in subscription-based music streaming Comment by msimpson May 2014

The "wearable market" could be bigger for the liability lawyers than the product manufacturers... "I was hit by a car while crossing the street wearing Google Glasses" "My heart rate monitor said my pulse was fine, and then I had a heart attack"…

in NPD predicts wearable device hype will quickly cool off by 2016 Comment by msimpson May 2014

I will be saving up for some wearable technology right after I get that 3D TV I keep seeing ads for. And a Netbook. And a new CB radio.

in Google taps former fashion executive to head Glass team Comment by msimpson May 2014

Beats is working on a new wearable kevlar vest with a "iBustaCap" sensor to detect when you have been shot, and automatically call 911 - if you have Location Services turned on. They are also working on a new crowd sourcing app called "Drive-By" …

in iHealth: Meet the new wearable 'dream team' Apple hired from fashion, fitness & medicine Comment by msimpson May 2014

"OK Google, recommend a nearby restaurant for dinner" "Based on your location, and all the information we have compiled on you from all your past Google searches and gmail messages, Google has a recommendation for you, but first Google will show yo…

in Google Search iOS app update takes on Apple's Siri with smarter conversations Comment by msimpson May 2014

Still not worth billions. Only tarnishes the Apple brand, does not improve it.

in Beats Music had 110K subscribers in March with impressive free-to-paid conversion Comment by msimpson May 2014

Quote: Originally Posted by knowitall Who cares about a measly $3 billion when Apple burns $100 billion or more on shares. It would be good if you knew it all about accounting so you can understand the financial difference between buying a c…

in Apple's rumored Beats buyout baffles pundits & analysts alike Comment by msimpson May 2014

They might look to Ricoh or Xerox for a new design chief.

in Samsung sacks mobile design chief after tepid reception for Galaxy S5 Comment by msimpson May 2014

More stuff where I will have to share my personal info in "the Cloud" ? Sorry, not interested.

in Apple planning App Store-like health platform for connected medical devices - report Comment by msimpson May 2014

They should have bought the app "Couch Potato"... that would go great on Facebook.

in Facebook buys 'Moves' fitness tracking app for Apple's iPhone Comment by msimpson April 2014

Quote: Originally Posted by kenaustus Apple may have some problems with stores in Oklahoma. Our fight wing nut of a Governor is getting ready to sign a bill that will tax the sun and wind for homes. Get a solar system or a small windmill and yo…

in Apple expands renewable energy to retail stores, 120 US outlets get green power Comment by msimpson April 2014

"I will be working at the Apple WWDC... would you like some fries with that?"

in Apple's WWDC 2014 kicks off June 2, tickets to be issued by random selection April 7 Comment by msimpson April 2014

Will someone please hire Daniel Erin Dilger for a real paying job so he can quit writing these business school term papers.

in Why did Microsoft port Office to Apple's iOS iPad before Android? Comment by msimpson March 2014

"The first hit of crack is free" Microsoft always loves the "subscription model" where they get those regular monthly or annual payments to keep there hooks into and get that regular revenue stream. They are not the only company that thinks that…

in Microsoft Office for iPad launches today, requires Office 365 subscription for editing Comment by msimpson March 2014

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