Hardware

Google poaches Apple exec – Embedded.com

The move is especially interesting in light of a recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into claims that Pixar, Lucasfilm, Intel, Apple, Google and Intuit were parties to a secret deal meant to prevent the poaching of each … Continue reading

iPad, Kindle Fire are not post-PC, says IDC analyst – CNET News

But it does matter to companies–like Apple, HP, Amazon, Samsung, and Motorola–who design devices for consumers. And it does have an impact on the shape those devices ultimately take. Brooke Crothers writes about small devices and the hardware …

Google hires senior Apple director for a secret project – report – PanARMENIAN Network

The hiring is also interesting because the Department of Justice is investigating Google and Apple for allegedly working out a “no poach” agreement where the companies – along with Pixar, Lucasfilm, Intel and Intuit – allegedly conspired to suppress …

Sony slips out Bridge for Mac for Xperia smartphones – Electronista

Version 1.2 of Bridge for Mac is available now and is compatible with Intel Macs running OS 10.5 or higher with iTunes 7.0 or later and iPhoto 08 or later also installed.

Apple Schooled Music Execs Then, Here Are The Lessons Online Video Should Learn Now – Boston Globe

The question is, do they have the will? Apple will, of course, follow its established playbook, which most CE companies inexplicably still do not follow, and seamlessly marry its beautiful hardware (the iTV) with its underlying software and …

Google hires a senior director at Apple for a top secret project (exclusive) – Venturebeat.com

The hiring is also interesting because the Department of Justice is investigating Google and Apple for allegedly working out a “no poach” agreement where the companies — along with Pixar, Lucasfilm, Intel and Intuit — allegedly conspired …

Use of iPads rises in offices – Delaware Online

Apple Inc., after years of being the also-ran to Microsoft … Nothing touches the speed of adoption of the iPad.” Microsoft and Intel Corp. for three decades accounted for almost all the personal computers on workers’ desks.

Macworld is iWorld: It’s the Event, Not the Tradeshow – Bright Side of News*

If you spent a few days in SinCity for Macworld I (CES) to see the star-studded array of Apple-centric hardware, software, semi-ware; it sorta’ took your breath away. Then you go to San Francisco to see Macworld II to see … Continue reading

HardwareGrowler for Mac – CNet

HardwareGrowler is the best way to find out when hardware status changes on the Mac. If you need to know what’s going on with your Mac, then you need HardwareGrowler. When your power cable unplugs, HardwareGrowler will spring into action … Continue reading

Macs simple enough for computer novices – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A Mac will cost a bit more than a Windows laptop … you can look on Craigslist for a used one to get yourself started. Just make sure it has an Intel processor. Question: I read your recent column concerning … Continue reading