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Entries for April, 2011

View from the Throne

Whether it’s through political intrigue or personal scandal, the world’s royalty has earned a talked-about spot in history. But what’s the real difference between a royal and a commoner? Original post by samzenpus

Who Said It: Bush or Obama?

We can’t blame you for thinking this quiz is going to be a walk in the park. But check out these quotes about economic matters and see if some of them don’t give you pause. Could it be that George W. Bush and Barack Obama aren’t as far apart as we think? Original post by [...]

Seen a ghost? Nope, the white iPhone 4 is here!

At long last, Apple has debuted its iPhone 4 in gleaming, pristine white.  This color scheme, which is different from the white iPhone 3GS in that it has a white front as well as back, was to have been available waaay back when Apple originally released the iPhone 4, but various issues prevented it from [...]

Apple cuts CDMA iPhone 4 production in half?

DigiTimes is reporting that orders for CDMA iPhone 4 units assembled by Pegatron have been cut in half — with only 5 million devices being manufactured in the initial 2011 order, down from 10 million units. Pegatron just this week reported a net loss of $19 million for the first quarter of 2011, which is [...]

Sony faces global legal action over data theft

TOKYO/WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – Sony Corp could face legal action across the globe after it delayed disclosing a security breach of its popular PlayStation Network, infuriating gamers and sending the firm’s shares down nearly 5 percent in Tokyo Thursday. Original post by samzenpus

Sprint revenue beats estimates

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sprint Nextel’s first-quarter revenue was higher than expected as customers spent more on data services, sending its shares up about 4 percent in trading before the market opened. Original post by samzenpus

Exclusive: Facebook investors look for exits

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A group of Facebook shareholders is seeking to offload $1 billion worth of shares on the secondary market, a sale that would value the company at more than $70 billion, according to five sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Original post by samzenpus

Audyssey Audio Dock Challenge

Audio company Audyssey has laid down the gauntlet to other makers of iPod/iPhone speaker docks with “The Audyssey Audio Dock Challenge,” a sweepstakes where potential customers can compare the Audyssey South of Market Audio Dock speaker to any speaker of their choice for the chance to win an Audyssey Audio Dock of their own. More [...]

Verizon launches ‘Unleashed’ $50 unlimited prepaid service

Trying to save a few bucks for your summer vacation? Today, Verizon Wireless officially launched “Unleashed,” the carrier’s own unlimited prepaid service. Customers can choose between four different plans — including daily and by-the-minute — but the most attractive offering is a $50 monthly option that provides unlimited calling, texting, and web browsing. There are [...]

Sprint revenue beats estimates, shares rise

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sprint Nextel’s first-quarter revenue was higher than expected as customers spent more on data services, sending its shares up about 4 percent in early trade. Original post by samzenpus