2018-05-04

iTunes is finally in the Microsoft Store | Ars Technica

iTunes is finally in the Microsoft Store | Ars Technica: "Promised just over a year ago at Microsoft's Build conference in 2017, Apple iTunes is now finally available in the Microsoft Store."

I guess the iPhone/iTunes team didn't drink the Apple Kool-aid.

2017-10-13

Rumor: Apple considering iPhone with stylus for launch in 2019

Rumor: Apple considering iPhone with stylus for launch in 2019: "Apple engineers have reportedly been working on an iPhone that would come with a stylus, which could launch in 2019 or later if it comes to fruition. "

Newton lives on!, Palm Pilot reborn. Microsoft Pen Computing rebooted!

2017-10-03

Apple chip supplier TSMC preps first-ever 3-nanometer factory as founder announces retirement

Apple chip supplier TSMC preps first-ever 3-nanometer factory as founder announces retirement: "Signalling likely improvements in the performance and size of Apple products, Apple processor manufacturer TSMC on Monday announced plans to establish the world's first 3-nanometer production facility."

640KB oughta be enough for everybody!

2017-09-29

Apple looking to develop custom ARM chips for future Macs, cutting out Intel - report

Apple looking to develop custom ARM chips for future Macs, cutting out Intel - report: ""Notebooks are becoming thinner, while consumers are demanding better mobility and longer battery life," an unnamed chip industry executive told the Nikkei Asian Review. "That gives ARM's architecture, which is known for its power efficiency, a very good opportunity.""

Yes, or we could also say x86 forever!

2017-09-19

The coming game cartridge renaissance? | Ars Technica

The coming game cartridge renaissance? | Ars Technica: "But this is the first time we can recall a cartridge-based game getting an officially licensed re-release in its original format, on its original platform, decades after its original launch."

Back to the future!

2017-08-17

FYI: Web ad fraud looks really bad. Like, really, really bad. Bigly bad • The Register

FYI: Web ad fraud looks really bad. Like, really, really bad. Bigly bad • The Register: "For those buying online ads, it might just be both halves, due to fraud. "It's about 60 to 100 per cent fraud, with an average of 90 per cent, but it is not evenly distributed," said Augustine Fou, an independent ad fraud researcher, in a report published this month."

Meaningless bits purchased by desperate people.

2017-08-09

iPhone's market share rises in U.S., but Samsung steals top spot

iPhone's market share rises in U.S., but Samsung steals top spot: "Apple’s share of the U.S. smartphone market rose last quarter, but that couldn’t prevent Samsung from stealing the top spot."

O Daeng!