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iTunes Replay launch reportedly still far off

by Mike Schramm (Aug 8th, 2011)

We've heard before that Apple may be working on a service for iTunes called "Replay," sort of a Netflix Watch Instantly-style service that lets you download and stream any movies or TV shows that you've purchased from iTunes. Obviously, with the iCloud infrastructure in place (and iTunes Match ...

Microsoft hires linguist in 'App Store' dispute with Apple

by Mike Schramm (Mar 30th, 2011)

CNET reports that in its fight to keep Apple from trademarking the name "App Store" for its own mobile marketplace, Microsoft has hired a linguist to testify that the phrase "app store" simply means a store that sells apps, and therefore it should not be used by Apple to talk about its own ...

MacBook Air rumored to receive June update to Sandy Bridge

by Steven Sande (Feb 11th, 2011)

The new MacBook Air models introduced in October of 2010 have been an amazing success for Apple. Not only were they cited as being responsible for a dramatic increase in Mac sales during Apple's first fiscal quarter for 2011, but the little MacBooks seem to be everywhere. At Macworld Expo last ...

VersionTracker.com officially 'absorbed' by CNET

by Mel Martin (Sep 8th, 2010)

Have you been to VersionTracker.com lately? If you try today, you'll be redirected to the CNET site, where you'll get a brief explanation that the venerable VersionTracker site is now a branded part of the CNET empire. VersionTracker Pro, a paid feature, will be discontinued after the current ...

TV exclusives taking movies off of iTunes?

by Mike Schramm (Dec 12th, 2008)

Has your favorite movie gone missing from iTunes or Netflix lately? The reason could be television, says CNET -- apparently a slew of movies on iTunes and Netflix's streaming service have recently fallen prey to television exclusive agreements. With the onset of Apple TV and apps like Boxee making ...

Two Apple VPs exit to -- you guessed it -- spend more time with family

by Robert Palmer (Nov 4th, 2008)

According to a press release issued by Apple this morning, two Apple vice presidents are leaving the company for personal reasons, "as they devote more time to their young family." iPod division senior vice president Tony Fadell and his wife, Danielle Lambert, vice president of human resources, will ...

Apple, Psystar strike a deal

by Robert Palmer (Oct 20th, 2008)

CNET and The Mac Observer noted a legal filing on Friday that suggested Apple and Psystar were looking to bypass the normal lawsuit process and enter a phase of private arbitration and mediation. The filing notes that Apple and Psystar will participate in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ...

Due diligence on the Asus/Apple tablet rumor

by Mike Schramm (Nov 7th, 2007)

We should probably have some due diligence on the latest rumors streaming around the Apple blogosphere, so here you go: CNET is claiming that Asus is helping Apple build a sweet new Tablet PC. This is just the latest in a long line of rumors about an ultraportable, and we've heard this so much by ...

Leopard review rodeo

by Mike Schramm (Oct 30th, 2007)

We've talked so much about Leopard already here at TUAW that I'd find it hard to believe you readers haven't decided yet whether you're ready to pick it up (or not), but just in case, here's a few concise reviews from around the 'net to let you know whether this is something you want or not. PC ...

Best Buy gets 2 week Apple TV exclusive

by Scott McNulty (Mar 22nd, 2007)

You should be able to buy an Apple TV at your local Apple Store very soon (I imagine if they don't have them today they'll be getting them over the weekend). What if you are one of the many folks who do not live near an Apple Store? According to CNet Best Buy has worked out a deal to get Apple TVs ...

CNET violates Mac Pro warranty, installs eight cores in Mac Pro

by Erica Sadun (Nov 15th, 2006)

Over at CNET labs, they've done gone and stuck a couple of new Intel quad-core Xeon 5355 processors into an Apple Mac Pro and ran copious benchmarks on their new baby. Surprisingly enough, a single 3.0 GHz quad core kicked the bejesus out of the 2.66 GHz oct cores in some of the tasks. Follow the ...

Cnet video of the line in front of the new Apple Store

by Scott McNulty (May 19th, 2006)

So, you weren't standing out in the rain wait for the new Fifth Avenue store to open but you don't have to miss out on the experience. Cnet took a camera and a reporter down to the line and spoke with some of the people who were waiting. Amongst the folks are a man who flew in from Scotland to be ...

MacBook Pro vs. Acer TravelMate 8200

by Scott McNulty (May 4th, 2006)

Cnet has pitted the very hot MacBook Pro vs the slightly ugly Acer TravelMate 8200 in a deathmatch. May the best portable win. And which portable do you think won? It was close, but the Acer edged the MacBook Pro out by one. The MacBook Pro won on design, display, and software while the Acer took ...

Cnet on Rockbox

by Scott McNulty (May 2nd, 2006)

James Kim replaced the firmware on his iPod with that of RockBox, which is an alternate OS (basically) for the iPod, and tells us about the experience. It allows you to tweak a number of settings and even gives the iPod new features (such as support for Ogg files). Now, it isn't as pretty as Apple's ...

Intel stumbles while stepping to Apple's 6 button remote

by David Chartier (Apr 17th, 2006)

Honestly: I'm always down for some competition; it keeps (some) companies innovating and (hopefully) on their toes. But wow... if you're going to openly take on a device like Apple's beautiful and simple 6-button Remote, it might be a good idea to make sure you're firing on all cylinders. Check out ...

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