An XM Radio iPod?
Posted by Helper Monkey Although Apple has previously squashed rumors of a possible satellite radio/iPod combination, it appears it may happen whether Apple wants it to or not. Texas Instruments has developed a chip that can be used in conjunction with XM Radio’s Connect-and-Play™ technology to turn any portable device, including MP3 players, into an XM radio receiver. The announcement stops short of saying an iPod accessory is in the works, but the potential... Read More
Microsoft’s SpyWare solution? Use a Mac
Posted by Igor Well, once again the brilliant webmasters over at Microsoft may have made yet another graphical faux pas. A quick visit to the Microsoft security page shows a banner at the top reading “Click. You’re Clean. Get rid of malicious softwareâ€?. The accompanying photo shows a middle aged man presumably effortlessly removing malicious software with one click while resting in a hammock. That ain’t no GateWay… This would be a great advertisement... Read More
What does the “i� in iPod stand for?
Posted by Helper Monkey Ever since the iPod first appeared back in October 2001, there have been a number of theories put forth as to just what the “i� in iPod stands for. Macenstein reader Zardoz pointed us to an article which claims to know not only what the “I� stands for, but the “p�, “o� and “d� as well. Writing for the Jewish World Review, Greg Crosby Claims not only that “iPod� is an acronym, but also that... Read More
iTune MiniStore now discloses privacy policy
Posted by Lab Rat You may recall last week we ran a somewhat alarmist article posing the question as to whether or not the latest update to iTunes contained “spyware� in the form of the new MiniStore which suddenly appeared at the bottom of the iTunes window. It seemed that every song you clicked on in your iTunes library, whether purchased through iTunes or not, was then being used by Apple to suggest similar tracks you may wish to purchase through its store. Apple... Read More
Aperture is receiving less-than-stellar reviews…ON APPLE’S OWN WEBSITE!
Posted by Helper Monkey Macenstein readerJeff shot us an e-mail encouraging us to visit the Apple Store, click on Aperture, and check out the comments left by some users. While it is nice to see apple has not removed these comments, these are unlikely to appear in Apple’s upcoming Aperture ads. “Rarely has Apple so completely misjudged its audience!” - DP from Seattle “if you happen to be a pro and make a living with photography, stick with cs2 and its... Read More
“The Million Dollar Homepage” held for ransom by cyber terrorists
Posted by Dr. Macenstein According to a report by The Financial Times, one of the quirkiest and most beloved sites on the internet is being held hostage by a Russian hacker demanding $50,000. The FBI is investigating the DDos (Distributed Denial of Service) attack against The Million Dollar Homepage. An e-mail demanding $50,000 from Million dollar Homepgae creator Alex Tew read, “”Hello u website is under us atack to stop the DDoS send us 50000$.” While the... Read More
Kolcraft iBabyâ„¢ Reclining Umbrella Stroller
Posted by Helper Monkey For those new moms and dads who want their babies to be able to listen to The Wiggles no matter wear they are, behold the iBabyâ„¢ unbrella stroller. Available from Sears online for $49.99 with free shipping (after rebate), the stroller boasts the usual array of stroller necessities, such as a cup holder, a rear storage bag, and shock absorbing front swivel wheels. However, the iBabyâ„¢ takes the strolling-through-the-mall experience one step further... Read More
Analyst predicts Apple stock split for February
Posted by Dr. Macentein Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster reiterated his “outperformâ€? rating on Apple’s stock Friday, and set a new target price of $103 (up from $83). Munster further went on to say that Apple was likely to offer yet another 2-for-1 stock split this February, almost exactly a year to the day after its last split. “While not necessarily a catalyst for Apple’s business, we do believe another stock split will be a mild positive for... Read More
RUMOR: Apple to release new audio-related goodies at NAMM show this week?
Posted by Helper Monkey We have received a flurry of reports regarding Apple’s presence at this year’s NAMM (the International Music Products Association) show and the possible debut of at least one of two new music-related hardware innovations from Apple. Apple has a decent-sized booth ( #6400 near the bottom) right at the main entrance to the show. First up, the iPod boombox. Early reports pegged this being a Macworld announcement, but for whatever reason Apple... Read More
Apple’s Intel-bashing leads to Mac mini speculation
Posted by Lab Rat Macenstein reader Fuzzbie pointed out a small blurb at the end of the current Mac mini graphics page that seems to be Apple taking yet another dig at Intel (or at least Intel’s other customers), and at the same time provides for an interesting bit of speculation. This time Apple bashes Intel’s budget PC graphics chipset. “Go ahead, just try to play Halo on a budget PC. Most say they’re good for 2D games only. That’s because an... Read More
Macenstein's Mac Chick of the Month January 2012: Ashley Caple
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