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Computing Review: October 22nd Through November 4th

We have two weeks to cover in today’s review. There have been some pretty interesting stuff going on in the world of technology, such as Time Magazine announcing the invention of the year and the release of the Leopard OS X operating system. If you missed any of the articles in the past week, or just want a quick review, please read below. You’ll find all of the links you need to read the full articles. October 22nd Computing Review: October 15th Through October 21st October 24th Latest Leopard News October 26th Halloween Legends Online October 29th Leopard Reviews October … Continue reading →

The Invention of the Year

Time Magazine has named the Apple iPhone the invention of the year in a move that has many people cheering and a few wondering if the magazine has given in to the hype. Although I don’t know all of the inventions that were finalists in this competition (some of the contenders include the autonomous automobile, the compacted City Car invented at MIT, and a hybrid steam car engine), Time Magazine has seemed to make its decision with its eyes open. The article announcing the Apple iPhone as the invention of the year seems almost apologetic, and the writer concerned with … Continue reading →

Computing Review: October 15th Through October 21st

Halloween is getting closer, and there are a lot of treats here in the computing blog, such as Halloween fun and old school video games. Last week, we covered information about cell phones, including a discussion about a recent study that links cell phones, such as the iPhone with cancer risk. Here is your week in review for the computing blog, covering October 15th through October 21st. October 15th Are iPhones a Cancer Risk? A recent study performed and released in Sweden shows that cell phones are linked to a high risk of cancer, The results of the study may … Continue reading →

Apple iPhone Okay with Third Party Software

Apple changed its mind about third party software being used on the Apple iPhone. Previously, Apple was very adamant about not allowing any software not created by the company to be used with the iPhone. Now it seems that Apple has taken an about face on the issue. On Wednesday, Steve Jobs posted a message to his website saying that Apple will now allow those third party application to work with the iPhone. Many users downloaded software from the Internet for their iPhones, taking the risk that installing the programs would not damage their iPhones. If it did, the warranty … Continue reading →

The Phantom Phone Phenomena

Have you ever been somewhere when you cell phone vibrated for an important call. You reach down to you hip to answer the call, or at least to check who is calling, only to find out that you aren’t actually wearing your phone? That you left your phone back at home, or on the dresser, or in the car. And the phone was never even ringing. If something like this has happened to you, well you are in the majority of cell phone users. It seems that our brains have adapted quite nicely to that blackberry, to the point where … Continue reading →

Are iPhones a Cancer Risk?

A recent study performed and released in Sweden shows that cell phones are linked to a high risk of cancer, The results of the study may suggest that the Apple iPhone may pose an even higher risk of that cancer than is posed by using other types of cell phones. The reason for this can be found in the use of radio frequencies. The Swedish study found that the long term use of radio frequency (RF) signals close to the ear causes tumors on the nerve that travels from the ear to the brain. The RF signals “heat” up the … Continue reading →

Computing News Roundup for October 3, 2007

Are people still angry about the iPhone price reduction? You bet; and they are taking action. Find out the details to this story and other in the computing news roundup for October 3, 2007. iPhone Anger In New York City, Donmei Li is suing Apple Inc. for its decision to reduce the price on the 8GB iPhone by $200 and to discontinue the 4GB iPhone. Li is seeking $1 million in damages, saying the price reduction injured her and others like her who cannot resell the iPhone for the same profit as those customers who bought the phone after the … Continue reading →

Apple and Starbucks

In a promotion to celebrate the deal made between Apple and Starbucks, the coffee chain will be giving away 50 million tunes to its customers in its more than 10,000 stores across the country. Beginning on October 2nd, Starbucks will hand out “song of the day” cards that can be redeemed at Apple’s iTunes online store. Featured artists for these songs include Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Dave Matthews, Band of Horses and Annie Lennox and Bob Dylan. Starbucks will also begin selling cards that feature entire albums with bonus material, and again, these cards are redeemable at the iTunes store. … Continue reading →

Computing Review: September 1st Through September 7th

The technology that we have at our fingertips is amazing. I am constantly surprised at how much it has become part of our daily lives, from making home tasks easier, such as looking up a new recipe online, to bringing so much to to our door, uh keyboard; knowledge, entertainment and both old and new friends. I hope that you have been enjoying this blog, and I would love to hear your comments, suggestions and thoughts. Meanwhile, why not catch up on any articles that you might have missed? Here is the Computing Blog Week in Review for September 1st … Continue reading →

iPhone Customers Get Paid

In the short time since the iPhone price drop was announced, Apple has received hundreds of e-mail messages from disgruntled customers upset about the $200 price reduction that took place a mere two months from the original iPhone release. Even Matt Lauer of the Today show seemed visibly annoyed as he held up his 8GB iPhone, purchased for the full price of $599. In an open letter to all iPhone customers, Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple explained more fully the reasons for the price change, saying “I am sure that we are making the correct decision to lower the … Continue reading →