May
29
Rumor: Apple Prepping a $99 Google TV Competitor
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With the announcement of Google TV we are sure, now more than ever that the future of media lies in on demand IP TV. With just about every tech company lining up with boxes and software trying to pipe Internet content into the living room, the future promises some pretty fierce competition.
Regardless of what you [...]
May
23
Apple Faces Patent Suit Over iTunes Store
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Apple is known in the tech industry for being a bit of a patent bully, but it turns out what goes around really does come around. This week a number of infringement cases were filed in a Texas federal court which allege that iTunes, Safari, and even OSX infringe on a number of patents held [...]
May
9
Apple Files For The “iTunes Live” Trademark
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Sifting through the mountains of Apple patent filings is about as much fun as watching paint dry, but a new service dubbed “iTunes Live” actually managed to catch our attention. The iTunes store has just about any pre-recorded song you can think of, but one area where it lacks is in the live concert department. [...]
May
2
The Kindle is a Better Bedtime Companion According to Sleep Experts
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Reading a chapter or two before bed is a time honored tradition for most winding down at the end of the day, but if you ask a sleep expert, he’ll probably tell you to put down the iPad and pick up a Kindle. According to those in the know, the iPad’s bright LCD display could [...]
May
2
Lala Ate The Poison Apple & Gets Shut Down by Steve Jobs
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Music streaming service Lala faced some pretty stiff competition prior to its acquisition by Apple, but all things considered, it was a fairly innovative service compared to most cut and dry music stores. Lala gave users the ability to stream an entire song for free once, and then gave you permanent online access for an [...]
Apr
18
iPhone 4G: Spy Shots & Specs
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Maximum PC isn’t typically known for running Mac rumors, but since the vast majority of iPhone users also run PC’s, it might interest you to know that Engadget has uncovered shots of an iPhone 4G prototype, and they are pretty convinced they are legitimate. The low-resolution photos are strikingly similar to leaked iPad shots which [...]
Apr
4
The iPad Gets Dropped, Dunked, and Smashed
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Okay, i’m doing my best not to write about the iPad too much this weekend, but believe me its not easy. First impressions, app lists, and talk of accessories seems to have completely dominated the news cycle, but one article I stumbled upon seems to stand out from the rest. The iPad is a [...]
Feb
1
The Apple iPad
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By Justin Kerr
Love it or hate it, the iPad is going to to sell a ton of hardware. What remains unclear is if Apple can truly convince consumers they need a 3rd category of device. The trend up until now has been to eliminate gadgets from our arsenal, so it will be interesting to [...]
Jul
31
Maximum PC Blog Posting – July 2009
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Articles By: Justin Kerr
July 4th 2009
China Testing Green Dam for Mac OSX and Still Pushing Ahead Despite Security Warnings
July 5th 2009
DOJ Launches a Formal Investigation into the Google Book Search Settlement
July 5th 2009
Twitter Followers & Digg Votes for Sale – The Ugly Side of Social Networks
July 7th 2009
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide: All Your Questions Answered
July [...]
Apr
19
Microsoft Targets Apple, the Response? “A PC is no Bargain!”
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By Justin Kerr
We’ve all seen the laptop hunters in action over the past several weeks and though you may not have noticed it at first, these ads represent a significant shift in tactics. The new marketing campaign by Microsoft takes a much [...]