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Facebook Sued for $15 Billion Over Privacy Issues

Published by on May 18th, 2012 | No Comments »

While everyone at Facebook HQ should be celebrating the company launching its stock, the lawyersare busy facing down a new $15 billion dollar lawsuit.

A total of 21 lawsuits from around the country have now been combined into one massive class action lawsuit with a value of $15 billion. According to Bloomberg, the paperwork has been filed in the Federal Court in San Jose, California by Stewarts Law US LLP.

The main issue at stake here are claims that Facebook continued to track users’ Web activity even after they had logged out of their accounts on the social network.  “This is not just a damages action, but a groundbreaking digital-privacy rights case that could have wide and significant legal andbusiness implications,” said David Straite, a partner at Stewarts Law partner.  Currently the lawsuit only covers residents of the United States, but the law firm is currently looking into methods by which it could add additional litigants from other countries.

A spokesperson from Facebook’s legal department said of the lawsuit that it is “without merit and we will fight it vigorously.”

[via TechnoBuffalo]

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Apple Now Owns iPhone5.com

Published by on May 17th, 2012 | No Comments »

After filing a complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) over the iPhone5.com domain, Apple has come out and said they won and now own the domain. If they didn’t name the “New iPad” the “iPad 3,” do you think they will name the next iPhone the iPhone 5? Owning this domain doesn’t necessarily mean the next iPhone will be called what we all think. This may be some sort of control to keep the conversations and rumors to a minimum.

Before you think that Apple official owns it, we want to let you in on some things. The domain was previously registered to a company in Australia. After the complaint was filed and won, the Australian company no longer “owns” the domain name. At the same time, Apple doesn’t technically own it. Well, who owns it? iPhone5.com now belongs to a Corporation Service Company in Wilmington, Delaware.

If you head over to iPhone5.com, you’ll notice that all you see is a bright white page. No landing page, no “under construction” notice or even a single note. This may be an elaborate plan to fool us all!

What do you hope Apple does with iPhone5.com? Would you like to see it forwarded to Apple? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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Unboxing: PlatinumPlus 6600PG Tripod

Published by on May 17th, 2012 | No Comments »


After years of using a cheap Dynex tripod, I figured it was time to upgrade. I originally went to my local Best Buy to go on the hunt for a new iPhone case but found myself in the tripod section. I thought it would be better to invest in something I would use more than an iPhone case for two weeks.

I settled on the PlatinumPlus 6600PG by Sunpak and in this video, I do a quick unboxing. I purchased this for about $55, which is relatively cheap for a tripod. From what I can tell/feel, this tripod is a very sturdy tripod and will last a long time.

Features:

  • Pistol Grip
  • Release and Lock Action
  • Quick Release Plate
  • Heavy Duty Chassis
  • Oversize Flip Lever Leg Locks
  • Non-Marring Rubber Feet

This particular tripod can hold up to 11 pounds and extends to 65.5 inches. It also features a leveling system with four different levels. With this leveling feature, you will always know when you’re on a perfect angle.

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Halo 4 Cover Art Revealed and New Enemies Spotted

Published by on May 15th, 2012 | No Comments »

Yesterday, 343 Industries randomly sent out 32 sections of an image to Halo Waypoint users. When pieced together, the image turned into what has been confirmed as the cover art for Halo 4.

The cover art looks awesome. 343 is really taking a new approach to Halo just by the game’s cover alone. It just looks… different. This isn’t a bad thing. If a developer is going to stretch out the lifespan of a franchise and work it for all its worth, it’s good to see some change from time to time. This of course is something that the Call of Duty franchise has been ridiculed for since CoD 4.

Along with the new cover art, we now have a glimpse at some of the new enemies that 343 has promised us. On the back of the box for a Halo 4 toy we can see that “The Crawler” and “The Watcher” are listed as coming soon to that toy set. These enemies of course are completely new to the Halo universe.

343 Industries told us that they were introducing a completely new enemy set. For example: The Covenant and the Flood are enemy sets. This means we can expect to see an entire new group such as those to fight against in Halo 4. 343 also mentioned that they are introducing new ways to combat these enemies as well.

Overall, this is great news for Halo fans. We certainly love to see more and more features and media surrounding the November release of this highly anticipated game. Stay tuned to TechnoBuffalo as more Halo 4 information begins to surface.

[via TechnoBuffalo]

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Foursquare Check-Ins Now on Facebook Timeline Map

Published by on May 15th, 2012 | No Comments »

Foursquare is an application that allows you to check into places you go. You have the ability to leave tips and comments on places. You can even send your check-ins to Twitter and Facebook to let even more of your friends aware of your location.

On Monday, Foursquare sent a tweet announcing that users who send their check-ins to Facebook will now be able to see them on their Facebook Timeline maps. Before this, Facebook could only see check-ins done through Facebook or Instagram on their Facebook Timeline maps.

What about all the places you’ve already been to? Don’t worry, check-ins made in the past have automatically been updated to the map.

What are your thoughts on this update? Are you happy? We know many people are thrilled, how about you?

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Facebook Business Cards Now Available

Published by on May 15th, 2012 | No Comments »

Looking to expand your Facebook Marketing to a new level, for free? Moo.com is making this possible with a pocket-sized Facebook page that you can send home with clients or potential customers.

“As global businesses and brands, large and small, and their agencies seek new ways to catch attention and take advantage of new marketing channels, we believe this free offer will be a much-sought after additional tool to add to their marketing suite”

~Richard Moross, CEO and Founder of Moo.

In other words, these will be Facebook Business Cards for your small or large company. Up front, you can get one pack of 50 cards for free, with cards running at $15 a pack afterwards, plus shipping. If your business is huge into marketing, this may be something to take a look into.

Users around the world (150 countries) are taking place in Moo’s special offer. What do you think about the Facebook Business cards? Will you bet getting them for your company? Leave your thoughts in the comment section.

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Review: Incipio Feather Ultra Thin iPhone 4 Case

Published by on May 15th, 2012 | No Comments »


My weakness has struck again. This time, I purchased a case by Incipio that looked a bit more durable then previous clear cases. For the price, I just had to pick it up.

After further testing of the case, I have come to the conclusion that this is more for style purposes than protection. This case had me on high alerts while using my phone. I felt no protection with this case but at the same time, I love it because it feels like you’re holding a “naked” iPhone. If you’re anything like me, you love the look and feel of the iPhone 4S.

Despite the slim profile and lack of protection, it attracts a lot of scratches. All in all, this is a good case to have as a style case but not something you should buy to have full protection. At the end of the day, it’s what you like and want. If you’re interested in purchasing this case, click here.

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Thinner 15-Inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display?

Published by on May 14th, 2012 | No Comments »

With the recent rumors of the possibility of an upgraded MacBook Pro, we have received specific information on the new 15-inch MacBook Pro’s design.

Sources are saying that the MacBook Pro will be considerably thinner than the existing MacBook Pro due to the removal of the optical drive. Instead of changing the physical design, it seems the MacBook Pro will be thinner than the previous version.

While many have speculated that the new 15-inch MacBook Pro will pickup the design from the late-2010/mid-2011 MacBook Air, sources familiar with the prototype units say that this is untrue. Instead, the new 15-inch MacBook Pro is described as being an ultra-thin version of the current MacBook Pro. Basically, the prototype design is a thinner, yet more robust, version of the late-2008 design. It has no tapering like the MacBook Airs.

With advances in technology and iOS, it seems to be that Apple will include a “Retina Display” on the next generation of MacBook Pros. This has been in the rumor mill for some time and evidence has been showing up in builds of OS X Lion and Mountain Lion. It probably won’t be a true Retina Display, just settings to take advantage of this new “HiDPI” support to select your desired combinations of sharpness and resolution.

You may also notice that USB 3.0 is starting to become popular in a lot of the new Windows machines. A recent report indicates that the USB ports on the new MacBook Pro will support USB 3.0. This has been a feature that many people are questioning if Apple will adopt given the move to Thunderbolt connectivity.

At the end of the day, these are just rumors for the upcoming announcement of the “new” MacBook Pro. What do you want to see in the upcoming MacBook Pro. Leave your thoughts in the comment section.

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4G Branding Dropped from the New iPad

Published by on May 13th, 2012 | No Comments »

Apple has decided to drop the “4G” label on the all new iPad and replace it with the word “cellular.” The new iPad just received the new 4G label, so why on earth would Apple decide to just drop it?

Apple was marketing the device as a “4G” compatible device in the US and forgetting the other countries. Currently, it cannot connect to Australia’s 4G network or the 4G networks in other countries outside of North America. Australian regulators made a big complaint towards Apple due to the fact of its inability to connect as advertised.

If you head on over to the iPad’s website, you’ll notice all the marketing is still set for 4G LTE (at least here in the U.S.). Upon taking a walk into an Apple store, you’ll notice you’re only given the option to purchase a “Wi-Fi” model, or a “Wi-Fi + Cellular” model. No more 4G LTE!

Many consumers overlook what the term “4G” really means. It simply means that it can connect to a “4th-generation” data network faster than its 3G competitor. 4G does not stand for speeds, just stands for the next generation of speeds. Many U.S. manufacturers are using the 4G label on devices that are only capable “3.5G” speeds. Does this mean that we are calling all cellular manufacturers liars, no.

Wrap your mind around this; the new iPad is currently only capable of connecting to five true 4G networks, all of which are located in the U.S. or Canada. Is this a smart move for Apple? Leave your thoughts in the comment section.

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iOS 6: Notes and Reminders to iCloud

Published by on May 11th, 2012 | No Comments »

It appears to be that Apple is testing a revised iCloud portal at beta.icloud.com that shows two addition icons for Notes and Reminders. In the most recently iCloud.com portal, you only see icons for Mail, Contacts, Calender, Find My iPhone, and iWork. Now you get those icons and Notes and Reminders. What does Apple have in store for us?

As we see, it’s still in beta and we don’t know what’s going to happen. Unfortunately, attempts to log in through the beta portal have been unsuccessful, as well as access to the portal becoming intermittent. Apple may be working on a significant enhancement to the iCloud services. Just a few days ago we saw  notifications being tested on the regular iCloud.com.

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iPad Rumor: 7-inch iPad Coming in October

Published by on May 11th, 2012 | No Comments »

Once again, we have another iPad rumor for you. Yesterday, DigiTimes reported a new 7-inch iPad was in the works for an August release date. Now, iMore’s Rene Ritchie claimed Apple is actually targeting an October release date for a 7-inch iPad. Of course, this would make it seem that Apple is following the crowd with making smaller tablets, but what about the pricing? The rumors say the device will launch for $200-$300 and pack the Retina Display. If you consider the Retina Display and specs identical to the current iPads, the price is very cheap.

“Apple will be going forward with the 7-inch iPad, currently targeting an October 2012 release alongside the new iPhone, and – here’s the killer – at a $200-$300 price point… Our source has indicated, however, that the 7-inch iPad will be identical to the current 9.7-inch iPad, just scaled down. That seems to include a 2048×1536 resolution display, just like the new iPad. If accurate, that would put the pixel density at around 326ppi, the same as the iPhone 4S (and higher than the 264 ppi new iPad) retina display.”

The above quote was from Rene Ritchie’s source.

This would be great news for a lot of consumers looking for a new edge in technology. Apple will meet the low price point of around $250 (give or take) by offering the device with just 8GB of storage. With this storage amount, would it even be worth the purchase? Of course, this is only a rumor. With that being said, there is no solid evidence that Apple will create such a device for the public.

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Test Drive a Cadillac From Your iPad

Published by on May 9th, 2012 | No Comments »

If you recently purchased a 2013 Cadillac XTS, then you’ve probably noticed you have a new iPad. For those of you who don’t know, when your purchase a new 2013 Cadillac XTS, you’ll receive a loaded iPad that includes Cadillac’s CUE app, My Cadillac app, and OnStar RemoteLink. Of course, you’ll have the ability to put other apps on the iPad.

The CUE app is basically an app that replicates many of the controls and features in the CUE center stack and provides tutorials and videos to learn your car. Basically, Cadillac wants to go more green and save less paper. It’s more like a car manual and gives you the ability to sit on your couch and “test drive” your new vehicle.

Don Butler, U.S. VP of Cadillac marketing, says the following:

“CUE is intuitive, bringing touch and voice controls into the car in a really unique and helpful way. With CUE becoming a signature feature of Cadillac, and with the launch of two entirely new cars – the XTS luxury sedan and ATS sport sedan – this is an opportunity for us to build a new level into the luxury customer experience.”

If you’re interested in purchasing this car, you’re going to have a wait a bit longer. The Cadillac XTS won’t be available until later this spring in North America. Check out the video below for more information.

What do you think about Cadillac giving new car owners the new iPad? Let us know your thoughts and comments.



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Angry Birds Reaches Its Billionth Download

Published by on May 9th, 2012 | No Comments »

Rovio is rejoicing today when they reached their 1 billionth download on the popular game Angry Birds.

We are so thankful to all of our fans for their support, and we can’t wait for them to see what we have coming up.

Rovio communications specialist Sini Matikainene said that quote in a recent email.

Angry Birds was released in 2009 to just Apple iOS users. Since the release, Angry Birds has become one of the most profitable and popular games in mobile history. Not only is it available on iOS, it’s available on Android, Facebook, Google…etc.

Rovio created a short film to thank all their fans of their big win and support. See below:



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New iPad Coming to 30 Additional Countries

Published by on May 9th, 2012 | No Comments »

Do you live in a country that doesn’t currently sell the New iPad and really want it without paying an arm and a leg? You may be in luck! The New iPad will be released to 30 new countries this May 11-12. The most surprising country to get the New iPad is Brazil, where Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn has been ramping up productions on the iPhone and iPad.

May 11: Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Morocco, Peru, Taiwan, Tunisia, Vietnam

May 12: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

The above list is the dates of which the iPad will be released in what country. If you noticed, China is not in the mix of things. They are still awaiting certification before it can be sold. The certification includes more than just China, it includes Honduras, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and the Philippines.

This past Saturday, Apple quietly launched the new iPad in Turkey. Do you think Apple is making the right move? We do!

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iPhone Tutorial: Flashing LED Notifications

Published by on May 8th, 2012 | No Comments »


It’s not doubt that the iPhone has a lot of cool features, but did you know that when you get a notification, you can make you phone look like it’s from the 1990′s? Before watching the video, you must know that this will possibly drain your battery life and it will only flash when your phone is locked.

Turning on Flashing LED Notifications: 

  1. Unlock your device
  2. Tap on “Settings”
  3. Tap on “General”
  4. Tap on “Accessibility”
  5. Tap “On” for “LED Flash for Alerts”
  6. Enjoy your new retro flash!


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