Boynq Sabre iPod Speakers Stand Out With Looks, Not Sound
The Boynq Sabre stereo iPod desktop speaker is neither awesome nor awful. It's a decent enough little speaker system with a few unique touches that may make it appealing to some. While its sound quality isn't as good as some other similarly priced iPod speakers -- most notably the mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb I reviewed a couple of weeks ago -- its size, styling and features may make it worth considering.
Boynq Sabre iPod Speakers Stand Out With Looks, Not Sound
Boynq Sabre iPod Speakers Stand Out With Looks, Not Sound
European consumers in search of electronics gadgets this holiday shopping season have their eye on products from two primary manufacturers -- Apple and Nintendo -- according to a new market research study.
Commissioned by comScore during the first...
Apple, Nintendo gadgets lead holiday search queries in Europe
Commissioned by comScore during the first...
Apple, Nintendo gadgets lead holiday search queries in Europe
In late October, a buddy from my <i>MacWeek</i> days e-mailed me with this half-joking dig: Apple's worth more than IBM. The Mac wins!! My friend wasn't alone in his glee. Bloggers and Web sites devoted to all things Macintosh were quick to put a verbal boot to IBM's keister when Apple's market capitalization surpassed IBM's.
A Reality Check for Apple in the Enterprise
A Reality Check for Apple in the Enterprise
As rumors start to build for Macworld San Francisco 2008, the most consistent rumor appears to be one of an ultra-portable Apple notebook computer.
Apple Ultra-Portable MacBook Rumor Roundup
Apple Ultra-Portable MacBook Rumor Roundup
Though somewhat speculative, Timesonline.co.uk profiles Apple's Vice-President of Industrial Design, Johnathan Ive, as a possible successor CEO to Steve Jobs.
Jonathan Ive in Line to Succeed Steve Jobs
Jonathan Ive in Line to Succeed Steve Jobs
Apple's West 14th Street Store in New York will have its grand opening tonight at 6 pm EST.
West 14th Street Apple Store Opening Tonight
West 14th Street Apple Store Opening Tonight
(ifoAppleStore) Confirmation of six new locations and official company statements suggest that expansion for Apple Inc.'s retail stores in the coming year will focus on international hot spots, including Brazil and Mexico.
During a press conferenc...
Apple retail stores bound for Brazil, Mexico City
During a press conferenc...
Apple retail stores bound for Brazil, Mexico City
Slumping consumer confidence is squeezing apparel chains and department stores this holiday season, but people are still buying computers, iPods and other electronics, benefiting tech companies from Apple to Seagate Technology. Retailers reported mixed November sales Thursday as shoppers watched their wallets amid the ongoing economic slowdown and a tightening credit market.
Apple Rides High Amid Mixed Holiday Shopping Market
Apple Rides High Amid Mixed Holiday Shopping Market
A Fortune blog explores what Apple could be doing with their $15 billion cash reserve that they have accumulated in the past few years.
Apple's $15 Billion Cash Reserve
Apple's $15 Billion Cash Reserve
Forrester Research, Inc has released a new research study that is critical of Apple's iTunes video attempts, and states there is room for competition in the industry.
Research Study: iTunes Video Failing To Duplicate Music Success
Research Study: iTunes Video Failing To Duplicate Music Success
A combination of Mac OS X Leopard, refreshed Macs, and iPods have formed a perfect storm that hint Apple will exceed its already optimistic targets, according to investment bank Bear Stearns.
Checks with retail channels as well as the Asian manufa...
Booming Apple sales strain supply, will beat estimates - report
Checks with retail channels as well as the Asian manufa...
Booming Apple sales strain supply, will beat estimates - report
In a just-aired broadcast on CNBC, the network's Jim Goldman reported that a source close to Apple's manufacturing facilities has confirmed that the company will launch its much rumored sub-notebook at Macworld in January and that it will also have a...
Apple sub-notebook to retail for $1500, 3G iPhone by June - report
Apple sub-notebook to retail for $1500, 3G iPhone by June - report
(ifoAppleStore) Gary Allen, author of ifoAppleStore and frequent AppleInsider contributor, made the pilgrimage on Wednesday to site of Apple's latest flagship retail store -- soon to be Manhattan's largest -- and filed the following in-depth report, ...
Apple's 14th Street Manhattan flagship store revealed (photos)
Apple's 14th Street Manhattan flagship store revealed (photos)
Apple Inc. in a new patent filing details multitasking input techniques that would allow iPod or iPhone users to play interactive gaming titles on their device's touch-screen while at the same time maintaining control of a secondary application from ...
Apple filing details multitasking touch-screen for mobile gaming
Apple filing details multitasking touch-screen for mobile gaming
In August, a rumor circulated that Apple and Volkswagen were in early meetings to work on incorporating Apple products into Volkswagen compact cars. The most recent reports, coming from PressPortal.de indicate that the project is shaky but that Ap...
Volkswagen and Apple 'iCar' Project On Hold
Volkswagen and Apple 'iCar' Project On Hold
When I write computer buyers' guides, I typically focus on Windows computers, not the Macintosh. I assume that buying a Mac requires little guidance: It's sold by only one company and comes in only a few models. However, in recent weeks, I've been bombarded by reader e-mails asking for Mac-buying advice. So, here's a quick guide to shopping for a Macintosh.
Mac FAQ: What Can Apple Do for You
Mac FAQ: What Can Apple Do for You
Apple's iWork is luring some customers away from Microsoft Office, according to an NPD report. Also, Universal is attaching unlimited songs to Nokia cellphones, and Apple is assuaging victims of southern California's wildfires with iPods.
Study: ...
iWork dents Office share; Nokia/Universal music; iPod giveaway
Study: ...
iWork dents Office share; Nokia/Universal music; iPod giveaway
Nokia has teamed up with Universal Music to allow mobile phone users unlimited free downloads from the largest music company in the world's catalog, a move that should stimulate significant mobile music usage and put pressure on Apple's iTunes, which dominates the download market.
Universal Gives Away Music in Swipe at iTunes
Universal Gives Away Music in Swipe at iTunes
Apple has released a new iPod game called Brain Challenge (iTunes Link).
New iPod Game: Brain Challenge
New iPod Game: Brain Challenge
Macnewsworld reports that T-Mobile won the right to offer the iPhone only with a two-year contract
Apple and its carrier partner in Germany won a key legal victory Tuesday, with a court tossing out an injunction that had forced T-Mobile to offer an unlocked iPhone and upholding the legality of the exclusivity agreement. T-Mobile won the right to offer the iPhone only to customers who agree to two-year contracts with the carrier, overturning a lower court's ruling.German Court Backs Apple, T-Mobile on Locked-Up iPhone