Apple posts strong profits on Mac and iPod sales
Posted by Helper Monkey Apple shares were up over 4% in after-hours trading after the company posted profits that blew away analysts’ estimates. Apple’s profits increased 27% last quarter, due largely to increased sales of its Macintosh computers. The company sold 1,610,000 Macintoshes last quarter, including nearly 1 million notebooks. Apple posted a net income of... Read More
Free on iTunes: Premiere episode of “Breaking Bonaduce: Season 2”
Posted by Helper Monkey VH1 and Apple are kicking off the second season of the (semi) hit series Breaking Bonaduce by giving away the Season 2 opener for free on iTunes. The premiere episode, aptly entitled “El Gringo Loco“, sets the stage for mayhem as a newly sober Danny must address his obsessive relationship with his wife Getchen with the “help” of... Read More
Former Vice President Al Gore asked to investigate Apple stock option scandal
Posted by Dr. Macenstein According to the Guardian, former Vice President Al Gore (who sits on Apple’s board as a non-executive director) has been tapped by the company to be on the special committee investigating Apple’s back-dating of stock options to certain key employees between 1997 and 2002. From the Guardian: “With Mr. Gore are former General Motors... Read More
Microsoft releases Office 2004 for Mac 11.3.0 Security Update
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Microsoft today released an update to their Office 2004 for Mac, bringing it to version 11.3.0. From Microsoft’s AutoUpdate: This update contains several updates to enhance security and stability, including fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code. In addition,... Read More
PBS Shows added to iTunes
Posted by Helper Monkey PBS today joined the iTunes family and added 7 shows to the iTunes Store. The offerings range from children’s programming (Arthur, Cyberchase, and FETCH! With Ruff Ruffman), to more adult programming discussing science and politics (NOW, NOVA, and Scientific American Frontiers). Also added is the popular (among the eBay crowd anyway) Antiques Roadshow.... Read More
Free on iTunes: Premiere episode of “Bones: Season 2”
Posted by Helper Monkey FOX and Apple are kicking off the second season of the (semi) hit series Bones by giving away the Season 2 opener for free on iTunes. The premiere episode, entitled “The Titan on the Tracks�, introduces new plot twists and characters to the series (as all good seasons premieres should), such as Dr. Camille Saroyan, Brennan’s new boss,... Read More
George Lucas discusses online content distribution with Steve Jobs
Posted by Helper Monkey George Lucas has apparently decided to make a gradual exit from the film business and instead is looking to focus on creating television and downloadable “on-demandâ€? programming. According to Daily Variety, Lucas feels that the movie business is too financially risky, and feels the future of the entertainment industry will be online. “For... Read More
Fred Anderson Resigns from Apple Board of Directors
Posted by Dr. Macenstein From Apple’s web site: Apple today announced that the special committee of its board of directors has reported its findings after a three month investigation into Apple’s stock option practices. The special committee of outside directors, together with independent counsel and accountants, examined more than 650,000 emails and documents, and... Read More
Free on iTunes: NOPI TUNERVISION season premiere
Posted by Helper Monkey Now available for free on iTunes, the premiere episode from Season 3 of the Speed Network‘s NOPI TUNERVISION. The episode, entitled “Firebird International Racewayâ€? introduces new host Charity Hodges and recaps last year’s racing competitions as well as the swimsuit competitions. It also showcases Pro Front Wheel Drive Semi’s... Read More
Apple releases OSX 10.4.8
In your software update: The 10.4.8 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies: • connecting to wireless networks using the EAP-FAST protocol
 • Apple USB modem reliability
 • using OpenType fonts in Microsoft Word
 • compatibility... Read More
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