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Aug 3, 2009

Apple,

News

The Apple tablet is real, and someone says they've actually seen the actual hardware. After months of anticipation and Mac fanboys swarming like ants over the possibility, someone finally found an anonymous source not willing to go on the record who claims to have first-hand knowledge of the Apple tablet. The rumor comes from the anonymous "A. Veteran Analyst," who says they've actually held a prototype for Apple's next wonder device in their own hands. It will have a 10 inch screen of which might be OLED.

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As read on PCworld magazine, "Mr. Analyst" says

Apple is going to have a final design ready in the next six weeks, and the device would then be announced in September for a November launch. The Apple tablet may also break your bank, costing you a whopping $699 to $799. But for those big bucks you'd get a device that would be able to, among other things, play high-definition video. While other features might be nice, it sounds like the Apple tablet's video capability is the feature to beat. The anonymous source says the device's video quality "is better than the average movie experience."

Now, personally, I cannot see the difference between this, and EVERY OTHER apple product "rumor". First it was the iPhone and the "Rumors" and the "Leaks". Like c'mon, think about it. Apple is one of the only tech companies that every single product they are going to come out with is a huge event for all the tech blogs, vlogs, and podcasts all over the world. And like every other apple rumor, it comes true in some shape or form.

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The apple tablet is projected to cost a whopping

$699 to $799

Aug 3, 2009

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AT&T Has Their Hands Up Saying, "we didn't do nothin'!"

Aug 3, 2009

It's certainly been quite a week for At&t, Google, and Apple. Each day a new development bubbles up in the Google Voice rumble between Google and AT&T. Well, for some reason the FCC has decided it's a school yard fight they want to get in on.

If you're not familiar with what's going on then here's a quick rundown:

Google launched their largely anticipated service, Google Voice, two weeks ago; What voice does is give you the chance to snatch up your own personal phone number of choice (I.e. 123-4567), and then have all your phones (Cell, work, home) linked up to that number. What this does is aid you from ever missing a call ever again. You give people your Google Number and they can reach you no matter where you are, and all with one convenient number.

An app was designed and released on handsets like the Blackberry and, of course, the Google Android. So it was a no brainer when Google decided to make it for the iPhone as well. However, the issue wasn't what Google wanted, because for unknown reasons Apple slapped a DENY on their app request. You could say it was the stamp heard around the world because every major tech site was talking about that same day. Critics were trying to decide who to blame, and figured it was AT&T's involvement - I mean they're a phone company first, and they might feel endangered by Google's new venture into the phone business- that's what you'd think would be the problem, right? But the thing is the Blackberry, which also can be used with the AT&T network was "allowed" to receive the 'Voice' app. So realistically, AT&T seems to not be at fault. Apple, also, did come out with a statement saying they were the ones who felt the app was already stepping on some of the iPhone's toes, with similar features, so any suspicion of a tag team play between the two, against the app, should be left at the door.

Iphone users felt jipped by their provider and phone manufacturer, saying that Apple was stifling future tech's just because of minor issues with "similar features," which I myself have yet to see on my own iPhone. The FCC, noticing the media attention, felt it was their duty to see what was going on because of all the outcry. The FCC is not bullying either company to make them release the app, but wants to do an investigation on the ties and policies that phone companies have with their phone's manufacturers. I think this is a pretty good move on their part: they're trying to make sure th9is sort of practices don't become a new standard, although this could honestly just be Apple refusing to cooperate because their almighty iPhone is too good for Google.

Aug 3, 2009

Monday

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99 Things you should have seen on the internet (unless your a looser or old)

Aug 3, 2009

Humor,

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There is a wonderful site on the internet called:

GREG RUTTER'S DEFINITIVE LIST OF THE 99 THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED ON THE INTERNET UNLESS YOU'RE A LOSER OR OLD OR SOMETHING

and its the best way to have hour after hour of laughs and explore new funny and interesting things such as, "dancing baby" or "the flying spaghetti monster" Using this list will ensure that you are no longer behind in the happenings of the interwebz.

01)grape stomp
02)charlie bit me
03)chocolate rain
04)dancing baby
05)post secret
06)charlie the unicorn
07)mentos and diet coke
08)numa numa
09)peanut butter jelly time
10)george lucas in love
11)you're the man now dog
12)yatta
13)star wars kid
14)bubb rubb
15)the flying spaghetti monster
16)dramatic chipmunk
17)homestar runner
18)gi joe pork chop sandwiches
19)fail blog
20)skateboarding dog
21)all your base are belong to us
22)winnebago man
23)we like the moon
24)i can has cheezburger
25)barney vs. tupac
26)shining
27)cute overload
28)rick roll
29)lazy sunday
30)david after the dentist

Find all 99 at http://www.youshouldhaveseenthis.com/

Aug 3, 2009

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Monday

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the G4 tech TV soda machine mystery thickens

Aug 3, 2009

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Aug 3, 2009

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Social Media and Sports - a Match Made in Heaven

The full story can be read here.

Aug 3, 2009

I've never thought about this idea, but the more I read about it the more it intrigues me. Media centered apps and sites like twitter are perfect when it comes to sporting events. Being in the crowd and tweeting along with fellow fans in the stands, and fans at home, by communicating with hashtags about the game happening before you on the field - it's a match made in heaven.

TechCrunch has a nice article about this new concept. They talk about FanChatter.com's recent launch, and how the site is centered on helping major sports teams get involved with their fans before, during, and after the game with social media; i.e. trying to implement the ability for fans to send pictures they've just taken while at the game, and have it be displayed up on the jumbo-tron for everyone to see. For the tech savvy fan it's something to look out for, because it just might make the next big game a bit more memorable.

Aug 3, 2009