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Today's Headlines - Friday, September 5th, 2008

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Particle Debris And No Soup For Microsoft (Week of Sep 1) - 5:30 PM
StrangeCharm: Microsoft gets no soup, no respect, and an ad about nothing in their new advertising campaign which launched during Thursday Night Football. I formed a theory a while back that the ad would mirror Microsoft?s corporate culture, and I think my prediction was fulfilled.
Best Buy Polishes its Apple - 5:20 PM
User Friendly Blog by Ted Landau: If you?re like me (or more correctly, like I used to be), you may be saying: "Huh? Best Buy? Who would want to go there to buy Apple products?" Indeed, over the years, my opinion of Best Buy had sunk so low that you'd have to open a storm drain to even hope to find it. But times change.
Why Chrome? Think Apple - 5:05 PM
iPO The Back Page: John C. Dvorak and some others have been asking why in the hell Google would bother releasing a new browser in this day and age. When it comes to Google, the super short answer is, "Why not?" For a longer answer, we have only to look at the lessons that Apple has provided.
Nokia Warns of Weaker Q3, Global Economy and iPhone are Factors - 4:10 PM iPodObserver: Nokia is citing stiff competition, sluggish growth due to the global economy and a production glitch as contributors to a weaker third quarter. The company also announced that it would lose market share, and the news sent Nokia's stock tumbling 9 percent lower.
Call of Duty 4 Embarks for Macs on September 15 - 3:30 PM Apple Gaming News: Aspyr Media announced on Friday that its game "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" will ship for Intel Macs on September 15. The game was originally scheduled to be released earlier in the year.
Some iPhone Users Experiencing Syncing Problems via USB 2 Hub - 2:30 PM iPodObserver: Some iPhone users are experiencing syncing problems or slow performance when connected to the Mac via a USB 2 hub.
TUNEWEAR Announces Clear Cases for iPhone 3G - 1:45 PM iPodObserver: TUNEWEAR announced the immediate availability of a line of clear, polycarbonate and silicone shell cases for the iPhone 3G on Friday. Clear, protective films are also available.
MTS, Largest Russian Wireless Carrier, Lands iPhone Deal - 1:10 PM iPodObserver: MTS, Russia's largest mobile phone operator, has announced that they will carry the Apple iPhone, according to the Associated Press on Friday. Previously, Vimpelcom and Megafon in Russia made similar announcements.
ATR: Low Expectations for Apple September 9 Event - 12:00 PM: American Technology Research's Shaw Wu published a note to investors on Friday and outlined his low expectations for a break-through announcement by Apple at the September 9 event. The focus is likely to be iPod specific, and new notebooks aren't expected to be introduced. However, there are some potential wildcards. 5 Comments.
Reader Reactions: Seinfeld Microsoft Ad - 10:10 AM Hot Forum Topic: Microsoft's first commercial featuring comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates aired last night, and today TMO readers are sharing their take on the ad.
OpenDNS: Managing Your Internet Access - 9:15 AM
TMO Quick Tip: Most people never think about the Domain Name Servers their ISP provides, and for the most part they probably handle their part in serving up Web pages just fine. If you want more control over content the Internet feeds you, however, your service provider's DNS services may well fall short. That's where OpenDNS comes in. 2 Comments.
CamSpinner 2 Improves FTP, AppleScript Support - 8:40 AM: Optima System announced the immediate availability of CamSpinner 2.0 on Friday. The new version of the webcam image publishing application offers faster FTP uploads, and can schedule webcam actions in iCal with AppleScript.
First Seinfeld Microsoft Ad Airs, Thin on Content - 8:05 AM: Microsoft aired the first of its pro-Windows commercials featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates Thursday evening, although there was no mention of Microsoft's operating system in the ad. Instead, the ad focused on the interaction between Seinfeld and Gates in a discount shoe store. 54 Comments.

Top Headlines - Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Apple is in Deficit, September 9 Event Needs a Treat - 1:20 PM
Editorial: Apple has been in deficit mode lately with respect to customer perceptions. A botched MobileMe launch, perceived problems with the iPhone 3G, and the endless wait for new notebooks have Apple customers in a bit of a funk. It's time to really rock. 6 Comments.

Top Headlines - Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Google's Chrome - a First Blush Look - 4:50 PM: Chrome is Google's first attempt at adding a Web Browser to its suite of Internet Services. It's still in beta, and the first version is only available for Windows XP/Vista -- with a Mac version in the works. This reporter took a quick look to see what Google has done. 7 Comments.
Freeway Pro 5.2 - 3:30 PM
Review: Designing a professional looking Web site requires good coding and good design skills -- a combination that isn't overly prominent in the Web design world. Freeway Pro 5.2 helps overcome that problem by giving designers the tools they need to build great sites without requiring them to develop strong coding skills, and it does it all without compromising on visual and behind-the-scenes code quality. 6 Comments.
Bandwidth Monitoring Tools - 7:30 AM
TMO Quick Tip: Now that Comcast has decided to start imposing monthly caps on its Internet users, there are a lot of Mac users that are taking a real interest in monitoring just how much bandwidth they are using. There are some options for helping keep track of your Mac's Internet usage, and considering they are free, they won't break your bank. 8 Comments.

Top Headlines - Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Morgan Keegan: iPhone Top Handset, Stealing Sales from Others - 3:35 PM
iPO Reports: Morgan Keegan analyst Tavis McCourt, in a note to investors on Tuesday, said that based on feedback from retail stores in the U.S., U.K.. and Canada that the Apple iPhone is the number one smartphone seller. He also believes that the iPhone is siphoning sales from other vendors and that Apple will have a sell-through of 6.1 million iPhones in the quarter ending in September.
Apple to Host Media Event September 9th, New iPod Likely - 2:15 PM
iPodObserver: Apple confirmed the most recent rumors Tuesday by sending out invitations for a media event to be held in San Francisco on September 9th, 2008. The invitation sent to The Mac Observer and iPodObserver.com includes the kind of imagery used by the company to promote its iPod product line, which strongly suggests the company is unveiling new iPods or the holiday shopping season. 1 Comment.
Marware Sport Grip Case for iPhone 3G - 12:30 PM
iPO Review: There are a number of good reasons to consider Marware's Sport Grip silicone case to protect your iPhone 3G, but there is also at least one good reason you might find it unsuitable. 1 Comment.

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Best Buy Polishes its Apple User Friendly Blog by Ted Landau: If you?re like me (or more correctly, like I used to be), you may be saying: "Huh? Best Buy? Who would want to go there to buy Apple products?" Indeed, over the years, my opinion of Best Buy had sunk so low that you'd have to open a storm drain to even hope to find it. But times change.

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iPO The Back Page - Why Chrome? Think Apple by Bryan Chaffin: John C. Dvorak and some others have been asking why in the hell Google would bother releasing a new browser in this day and age. When it comes to Google, the super short answer is, "Why not?" For a longer answer, we have only to look at the lessons that Apple has provided.

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ATR: Low Expectations for Apple September 9 Event by John Martellaro: American Technology Research's Shaw Wu published a note to investors on Friday and outlined his low expectations for a break-through announcement by Apple at the September 9 event. The focus is likely to be iPod specific, and new notebooks aren't expected to be introduced. However, there are some potential wildcards. 5 Comments.

TMO Quick Tip - OpenDNS: Managing Your Internet Access by Jeff Gamet: Most people never think about the Domain Name Servers their ISP provides, and for the most part they probably handle their part in serving up Web pages just fine. If you want more control over content the Internet feeds you, however, your service provider's DNS services may well fall short. That's where OpenDNS comes in. 2 Comments.

Editorial - Apple is in Deficit, September 9 Event Needs a Treat by John Martellaro: Apple has been in deficit mode lately with respect to customer perceptions. A botched MobileMe launch, perceived problems with the iPhone 3G, and the endless wait for new notebooks have Apple customers in a bit of a funk. It's time to really rock. 6 Comments.

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