Can't wait for Oct. 12th for iOS 5? Here's how to upgrade right now

Not getting a new iPhone 4S? Well, that’s no biggie. You can still enjoy the many new features coming to Apple’s mobile products with iOS 5. And now you don’t even have to wait until October 12th when it officially launches to try it out. We’ve got links and a short tutorial to get you started with iCloud, Notifications Center, and iMessage. — More after the break!

Timing social media posts perfectly - Infographic

When it comes to posting things on large social media platforms, especially Twitter and Facebook, it’s really important to post at the right time if you’re looking for interaction. Of course it makes no sense to send out a message when people are asleep or when they’re eating lunch or dinner, but when exactly is the perfect time to send out an update? Well luckily, KissMetrics has done some research and they’ve pretty much nailed down the opportune times to send out Tweets and Facebook posts.

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Steve Wozniak tearfully remembers Steve Jobs -- (Video)

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They started a company that would change the world back when they were in their early 20’s in a simple garage. While Woz and Jobs would both eventally leave Apple, Jobs would return bigger and better than ever — turning it into what would shape the future of technology. The Woz tearfully remembers his long-time friend and partner.

Steve Jobs biography gets pushed up to October 24th, author knew of Jobs short remaining time

It’s been a top Amazon’s best sellers list for the past month and it hasn’t even come out yet; Steve Job’s officially sanctioned biography, being penned by Walter Issacson — former Chairman/CEO of CNN and Managing Editor of TIME. Well, the book has now been bumped up a few weeks, and will now release October 24th, undoubtedly due in part to the sudden passing of its figure topic — Apple’s long time visionary, Steve Jobs. — More after the break.  

Sticky notes appear all over Apple Store in Canada, thanking Steve Jobs

It was yesterday that we lost a visionary. Steve Jobs passed away and the news left the tech world shaken, and the people who look up to him, saddened. Nothing could have prepared us for this news.

It was around 1pm today that I recieved an email from my Dad telling me he had snapped a photo of the Apple store in Square One Mall, Mississauga, where people had placed sticky notes all over the glass front. It sort of just happened, and we wouldn’t be surprised if sticky notes popped up on every Apple store front, all over the world. View the full photo here!

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Adventure Time does Pokemon with farting jokes -- (Video)

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Ever wonder why Pokemon yell out their names so loudly while committing to their attacks? Well, apparently it has to do with farting… or so that’s what the Adventure Time gang would like you to believe. 

Microsoft not sure what to do with Zune player or its brand

Since the introduction of the iPod, any device that would dare compete against it was doomed to failure since its release; Microsoft’s Zune player has turned to be no different. Though Microsoft seems to be a little dillusional on the subject, maybe even indecisive. After officially submitting a support page yesterday that clearly stated the Zune player was to be discontinued and the Zune brand to remain for the marketplace with the same name, the company pulled that page and appear to be back-pedaling. — More after the break!