March 14, 2012

Apple stock soars

Apple stock closed Monday at $552 a share, the highest it's ever been. The tech giant is now worth $100 billion more than Number Two company, Exxon. One reason for Apple's success is its quality products. If you're buying an Apple computer, find out which Mac you should buy. >>

Suing Siri

Siri's well-documented struggles to perform have landed Apple's virtual assistant in court. A New York man has filed a class-action suit against Apple for misrepresenting the app's capabilities. Does the iPhone 4S with Siri really live up to the hype? Visit my smartphone buying guide before heading to the store. >>

Yahoo! unfriends Facebook

Yahoo! is suing Facebook for allegedly violating 10 patents. It's not the first time the social media juggernaut has come under attack for copyright infringement, but Facebook has seen an increase in suits since filing its IPO. Need to protect your original ideas? I tell you how to keep your copyright online. >>

Undercover hacker

Details are emerging regarding the hack of Stratfor Global Intelligence Service, a national defense think tank. The FBI was able to bust those responsible using a double agent, but only after the culprits had stolen 60,000 credit card numbers. Don't let hackers take over your computer. Download free security software from my Security Center. >>

Micro-microprocessors

A new generation of tiny processors, just 1mm by 1mm, is on the way. These small, cheap and energy-efficient chips can fit inside almost any object, providing Internet connectivity for everything from credit cards to corks. Wireless Internet gadgets do broadcast radiation. Find out how to limit your exposure. >>

Digital room service

Hyatt is rolling out brand new 40-50 inch Internet-ready flat screen TVs in all its full-service hotels in North America. You'll be able to order towels and room service using the TV. Are you in the market for a new TV? Be sure to check out my HDTV Buying Guide. >>

A road map for safer cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed guidelines that would curtail driver distraction. Cars would be required to automatically disable all wireless devices while in motion. Distracted driving is a serious risk. Share this sobering video with your family and friends to drive the point home. >>

The people behind the SXSW hotspot

For this year's SXSW Festival in Austin, TX, a New York ad agency recruited homeless people to host wireless 4G hotspots. Hear their background stories in this moving video. >>

Scooping the new iPad

Two Vietnamese bloggers have joined the ranks of historical figures. No, they weren't the first humans on Mars, but they did un-box the new iPad three days before the official release. Watch them take the new iPad for a test drive in this video at TVKim.com. >>

What's 'new' in the new iPad?

Apple hopes the new iPad might just be the end of the PC. From its new razor-sharp display to an improved camera and faster speed - I'll show you why they might be right. Watch my review now at TVKim.com. >>

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Creating a traditional photo montage takes some work. This incredible app helps you make one right on your phone.
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Today's the day to celebrate everyone's favorite mathematical concept. So, grab a piece of pie and visit this site to learn more about Pi.
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Ever dreamed of visiting space? Now you can do the next best thing. Explore the International Space Station in this incredibly realistic 3D game from NASA.
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The new iPad is an amazing gadget, but can it really take the place of a MacBook Air? Read on to the find out which one you should buy.
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If you found a misplaced cellphone, I'm sure you'd have the decency to return it. But would you snoop around first? Tune in to learn the shocking truth about what you're likely to do.
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At one point, every beautiful violin was a collection of wood and strings in a violin-maker's workshop. This fascinating video examines the painstaking process involved in creating a violin.
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