Apple to Update ‘Apple Store’ iOS App With Full Build-to-Order Mac Customization Options
It is becoming clear that Apple is planning to roll out a number of changes to its store functionalities this weekend, including both online and brick-and-mortar purchasing platforms.
Netflix isn't swamping the Internet; ISPs are overstating their congestion problems
Netflix is popular, but almost all its traffic is last mile — not the backbone ISPs whine about — A report issued Tuesday showing Netflix makes up a third of total Internet traffic is inaccurate eno...
Anatomy of a Spam Viagra Purchase
A sample of spam transactions finds most pass through just three banks, study finds. — What happens if you buy something advertised on a spam email? This graphic shows the flow of Internet traffic ...
A New Patent Application from Apple Introduces us to a Breakthrough Platform Independent Word Processor
Just last week we presented a report about Apple advancing the design of a possible future Post-PC hybrid system. We also noted that it was Steve Jobs who made this term of “Post PC era” …
U.S. lagging in broadband adoption, speed: FCC report
The United States continues to lag behind other countries in broadband adoption and download speeds, according to a report released by the Federal Communications Commission on Friday. Based on broadb...
Mozilla follows Chrome with add-on to hide navigation bar
As we showed you yesterday, recent prerelease builds of Chrome 13 have an experimental new user interface option that allows users to hide the navigation bar. But Google isn't the only browser vendor...
Rapid-release idea spreads to Firefox 5 beta
Mozilla released a beta version of Firefox yesterday, its first on a new quick-release plan intended to bring features to browser users and Web developers sooner. — Firefox 5 beta's big new feature ...
Hulu Plus on TiVo promos pop up in stores and online, suggest launch soon
Although TiVo announced it would offer Hulu Plus back in September we're still waiting for it to arrive on those Premiere DVRs. Twitter user @dlayphoto spotted these materials in their local Best Buy...
Intel preps 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz Core i5, i7 ideal for MacBook Air
Intel is gearing up a new round of ultra-low voltage processors based on Sandy Bridge that would be an ideal fit for a new MacBook Air. A leak this week has shown a trio of Core i5 and i7 models that...
Microsoft To Offer Students Free Xbox 360 With Windows 7 PC Purchase
Microsoft today announced it will start offering a free, 4 GB Xbox 360 S — a roughly $200 value — to qualifying students who purchase a Windows 7 PC for $699 or more over the summer. — The offer, wh...