Hasta La Gadget!

This article was written on April 01, 2010 by CyberNet.

Several sources are reporting this morning that Apple is in discussions with Intel to acquire the chip manufacturer for upwards of $12 billion. Over the last 22 years Apple has acquired 25 different companies, but this single transaction will likely beat the sum of all the others combined.

This is a rather interesting move after Apple purchased microprocessor design company PA Semi just a few years ago for $278 million, and then went on to design a custom processor for the iPad. With Intel onboard we could begin seeing some serious computing power in the next generation iPhone that is expected to come out this summer… after all Intel did make a custom low-power processor for Apple that was then used in the MacBook Air.

The sources are also saying that Apple has been in talks with Intel since the middle of last year, and coincidentally place the talks around the time the Nehalem architecture processors were announced. There is some thought that Intel named those processors – Core i3, i5, and i7 – inline with Apple’s “i” naming convention as a precursor to the acquisition.

Intel has really been honing in on the mobile market with their Atom processor, which has found its way onto netbooks across the globe. One thing is for sure… ARM could be seeing some stiff competition if Intel processors are used in the iPad, iPhone, and iPods. If you look hard enough you’ll see that almost any mobile phone made in the last 5 years has some form of an ARM processor in it, but with Apple’s mobile-driven ambitions we could see Intel pushing for that praise-worthy crown.

We will be keeping an eye on the news outlets and letting you know as updates become available. Most sources say an official announcement will likely be made by the end of today, April 1st.

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This article was written on October 15, 2008 by CyberNet.

Hi guys (and gals!)! We’ve been getting emails over the last month or so asking what we’ve been up to since we cut back our writing schedule. Now that life has calmed down (a little), we thought we’d share just what it is that’s filling our time these days.

Before we get into that, we wanted to thank you for your patience and understanding with our recent transition. As always, we appreciate your support, and your readership! Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, and send in tips, they are always appreciated!

Aside from mourning over the Cubs losing, here’s what we’ve been up to. At the end of August, Ryan accepted a position as a “Deployment Specialist” with a Chicago-based company. The organization is located in the “Chicago Loop” (for those of you unfamiliar, it’s just the name for the business district in the City). This meant we either had to move closer to the city to reduce commute time, or relocate to the city. We’re not really city dwellers so we packed up and moved about an hour Southeast of where we were living to a Western suburb of Chicago. Ryan takes the train into the city everyday and is enjoying his job of managing and deploying websites.

As for myself, I accepted a position as a Teacher/Technology Integration Specialist at an elementary school in the area. I teach 5th grade math, kindergarten-4th grade computer classes, and I manage the school website and help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. So far I am loving the job because it combines two things I am passionate about, teaching and technology.

We do have to say that it has been quite the adjustment to take a few steps back from CyberNet, and we do miss it! We haven’t had nearly as much interaction with our readers lately which is one of the things we enjoy most. To help with the interaction, we’ve got a question for you. Even if you’ve never commented before, feel free to answer!

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Now we’d like to turn and ask you guys what you’ve been up to! In the past, we haven’t really asked what you do during the day, so feel free to let us know what profession you’re in and even the name of the company, if you’d like! If you’re a student, tell us what you are studying and where.

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This article was written on January 07, 2006 by CyberNet.

With all the weird things that are getting sold on eBay, it is no surprise that this is as well. This Google bottled water is a trademark infringement because Google has not approved it. It was found in Iraq by a Marine. He is donating 75% of the sale price to charity so at least some of it is going to a good cause, but I am wondering if the auction will complete or if Google will make eBay pull it for trademark infringement.

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News Source: Google Blogoscoped

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This article was written on May 25, 2007 by CyberNet.

If you’ve been into an Apple store lately, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.  A few weeks ago I was in an Apple store, and I couldn’t help but notice I was in the minority. You’d think the Apple store would be filled with adults looking to purchase their next computer, or checking out an iPod. Instead I found myself surrounded by a plethora of teenagers who snatched up every open computer as they became available.

The reason? Free Internet! Apple Stores up until yesterday didn’t have any restrictions on Internet use. Teenagers have been piling into the stores to take advantage of it, and one site in particular, MySpace (no surprise here).

While I was there, it felt as though I was in an Internet Cafe, not a retail store.  This problem has been resolved though because most Apple Stores implemented a new block that will keep users from accessing MySpace.  This should help keep people flowing in and out at a faster pace compared to the time that some stayed there surfing the Internet for who knows how long.

I’m curious what the Apple store will be like the next time I decide to venture into one. Hopefully there will be a few more computers opened up, and the feel of an Apple retail store instead of a bustling Internet cafe.

Source: Secret Notes

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This article was written on March 16, 2007 by CyberNet.

Earlier this week, TiVo and Verizon joined together to announce TiVo Mobile Scheduling which will allow users to remotely record shows by using their Verizon mobile phone.This means that when you’re miles from home and you realize your favorite show isn’t scheduled to record, you can easily schedule that recording while on the go by searching through the TV listings right from your phone.

While this would be a nice extra free incentive to offer customers and to draw in potential customers, there will be a $1.99 fee charged per month to get your access. Also important to note is that it will be available only to those who have a Series 2 or Series 3 TiVo box, and the Verizon phone would need to be enabled with Wireless Get It Now.

This is the second time in the last two months that TiVo has joined together with another company to offer something extra for their customers.  Early in February, TiVo and Amazon joined together to offer TiVo customers video downloads right to their box.

Going back to the Verizon and TiVo deal, so far around the web it appears that most people aren’t too impressed because if you have a computer with Internet access, you can do the same thing for free. A writer over at TiVo Lovers says, “Honestly, this doesn’t impress me.  One carrier, and a limited number of phones at that – and a fee.”

It probably would have been a good idea to try and get other wireless providers in on this as well.  They’re targeting only a portion of the wireless market, and for those reasons, it doesn’t seem that offering this service would be worth it.

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