The earthquakes in Haiti continue to send ripples throughout the Internet community as regular people look for ways to help. However, it’s not just Internet users who are trying to lend a helping hand—major communications companies, as well as the Federal Communications Commission, are stepping up efforts to bring back communications to the area and boost donations to those in need.
This year at CES the big story was 3D. Every meeting, every speech, and every party was, at some point, interrupted by some executive or PR person telling us to put on our glasses. Sony famously brought out Taylor Swift, and then asked you to watch Taylor Swift perform live in 3D on video screens… even though she was right there.
You can read our own Jon Stokes’ take on the differing 3D displays and technology from CES to get caught up on the story. The question is: did the show sell you on the idea of 3D? The technology seemed mature and ready for your home—as long as you don’t mind wearing those ubiquitous glasses—but will interest from the press and electronics giants translate into consumer spending? We’re throwing the question to you.
The war continues between Apple and Nokia as Apple asks the International Trade Commission to block imports of Nokia devices thanks to a patent dispute. Apple’s complaint to the ITC is similar to one that Nokia filed last month against Apple.
The spat goes back to October 2009, when Nokia filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming that the iPhone used technology that violated 10 of Nokia’s patents related to 2G, 3G, and mobile WiFi technologies.
Tablet gossip is reaching fever pitch this week as the rumors keep coming. In the meantime, we take a look at 10 years of Mac OS X reviews, talk about OpenGL in upcoming Snow Leopard builds, and a prototype Apple Store makeover. Read on to catch up:
Betty Crocker (yes, Betty Crocker) is giving away one OLPC XO laptop a day during its Win & Give promotion. An OLPC laptop will be donated to schoolchildren in Africa for each winning entry.
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Win One Give One, YouTube
Mac users have two convenient ways to donate to Haitian relief efforts. Apple is taking donations for the Red Cross via iTunes, and indie developers are donating all proceeds for sales on January 20.
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iTunes Store, Indie Relief
Following Verizon’s announcement, AT&T also introduced unlimited talk and text plans Friday. The prices match Verizon’s at $69.99 for unlimited talk, though data prices at AT&T appear to be the same.
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AT&T press release, Ars coverage of Verizon’s changes
One has to wonder whether Apple would have seen the same resurgence a little over a decade ago if the original iMac received the name Steve Jobs reportedly wanted it to have: MacMan.
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Gizmodo
Early estimates for fourth-quarter PC sales are in, painting a much rosier picture than the past several quarters. Even Dell, which had a significant drop in market share for 2009, managed to turn in a slight increase in unit shipments for the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, HP moves into the top spot in the US, while Apple, despite showing an increase in units shipped, moved down to number five. Dell also took a hit worldwide, being bumped from the number two spot by Acer.
Early estimates for fourth-quarter PC sales are in, painting a much rosier picture than the past several quarters. Even Dell, which had a significant drop in market share for 2009, managed to turn in a slight increase in unit shipments for the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, HP moves into the top spot in the US, while Apple, despite showing an increase in units shipped, moved down to number five. Dell also took a hit worldwide, being bumped from the number two spot by Acer.
