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Apple Is Working On iOS Based Television For 2012

New Rumors have cropped up suggesting the arrival of an Apple-branded television set, based on its iOS operating system, as early as 2012 and in an interview with VentureBeat, cited multiple sources, including component suppliers and internal Apple source to back up his prediction. The Apple television project with iOS installed inside would do more than just show video and it would also be able to things like run iOS apps, check your ongoing schedule, play games and more………….

Apple Kills 99-Cent iTunes TV Show Rentals From iTunes

Apple has removed the ability to rent TV shows from both iTunes and its Apple TV, taking away what was just last year one of the major advertised selling points of the $99 streaming-centric set-top box, introduced the ability to rent certain episodes of television programs for $0.99 each last September. Apple recently flipped the switch on streaming purchases for its relatively new second generation Apple TV and it appears 99-cent rentals didn’t move the needle, so we’ll wait and see what the folks from Cupertino have up their sleeve next……………

Razer Blade The World’s First True Gaming Laptop

Razer wants to convince you that the future of PC gaming lies in a $2799 laptop, the first true gaming laptop and the pretenders to the throne that’ve come before might’ve been laptops capable of playing games, but they believe that the Razer Blade is the first to offer real portability. The gaming-centered design is really clear in the touchpad area of this laptop and the touchpad is to the far right corner and it’s matched with a set of ten macro keys that are customizable for specific games and tasks…………….

OCZ Technology 120 GB Vertex 2 Series SATA II 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

Based on a cutting-edge new architecture, Vertex 2 Solid State Drives deliver unprecedented performance while maintaining an affordable storage solution for early adopters looking to update their systems with the latest technology. OCZ designed the Vertex 2 to excel in both sequential and random read/write rates to take your PC or notebook productivity to the next level, featuring superb 4k random writes up to 50,000 IOPS to give a performance edge over the previous generation. Using the latest controller technology, Vertex 2 not only provides a faster, more responsive PC experience, but promotes cooler, quieter, and more energy efficient conditions compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. With solid performance coupled with supreme reliability, the Vertex 2 is designed to push the envelope in storage technology for those who place a premium on speed, reliability and efficiency, but demand the affordability of MLC flash memory. Built into SATA 3Gb/s, the Vertex 2 Series easily integrates into today’s mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive’s lifespan as the ultimate Windows 7 notebook or desktop upgrade.

Apple Working For Video Content On TV

Apple is working on a new technology to deliver video to televisions and revives rumors that Apple is seeking to launch a subscription package for television content. Apple has of course been pushing its AirPlay technology for streaming video from iOS devices to its Apple TV set-top box and has been rumored to be interested in launching an Apple-branded television set. If Apple is indeed pursuing subscriptions, it will undoubtedly run into heavy resistance from Big Cable and networks that rely heavily on cable subscriptions may feel pressure from cable providers not to join Apple’s venture……………

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 Performance DJ Controller

TOTAL INTEGRATIONFrom the makers of TRAKTOR comes TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 – the first official TRAKTOR controller. Whether you are a timecode or software DJ, simply connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 to a computer running TRAKTOR and gain instant control of your decks and effect parameters. Robust rotary knobs with a reassuringly notched action and backlit buttons with a pleasing click mechanism provide precise visual and tactile status feedback letting you get deep inside TRAKTOR without having to touch your computer.

Apple iMac Gets Graphics Firmware Update

Apple has released iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0 to address graphical hanging issues that some people were reporting on iMacs and after upgrading to Lion, many users had reported their iMacs were locking up entirely after playing certain kinds of videos, requiring them to reboot in order to regain control, this firmware update hopes to address this problem. The file itself is 482 KB, but it does require you to reboot your iMac and ensure the power is not interrupted during the update……………….

Apple’s New CEO Tim Cook Said “Apple Is Not Going to Change”

Tim Cook replaces him everybody said that nobody else will make changes and keep Apple as it is without Steve Jobs, but this email by Tim Cook is really interesting and he send all Apple employees an email promising not to change Apple’s current philosophy. Tim Cook was also acting Apple’s CEO since January and has been managing the day to day operations and now predicting bright things for Apple’s future…………….