Is Bing Killing Google?

February 12, 2010

Okay, okay. That title was a bit theatrical.
But Microsoft’s (MSFT) Bing engine did squeeze out a market share gain from December to January, moving up to 11.3% from 10.7%. The almighty Google (GOOG) had a slight decline to 65.4%.
So is this latest Comscore (SCOR) data something to jump up and down about?
No. Here’s why.
Bing is [...]

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Why Activision Is Succeeding

February 11, 2010

It really is amazing how Activision (ATVI) managed to steal the video-game industry spotlight away from Electronic Arts (ERTS). Activision is the only video-game software publisher to have reported decent Q4 numbers and forward guidance, while EA disappointed for what seems like the 19th time in a row.
An industry insider once described Activision CEO Bobby [...]

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Amazon, Macmall Discounting Apple Aperture 3

February 9, 2010

Just a quick heads up: Amazon is taking orders for Apple Aperture 3 at $189, $10 less than Apple itself is charging.
Macmall is even cheaper at $179 for the full version:
Aperture 3
And just $89.99 for the upgrade (vs $99.99 straight from Apple):
Aperture 3 – Upgrade
Read more about Apple Aperture 3.

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Apple Releases Aperture 3 – And It’s War!

February 9, 2010

UPDATE: Amazon is taking orders for Aperture 3, undercutting Apple by $10.Fellow photo enthusiasts rejoice!
Apple (AAPL) just announced Aperture 3, the latest update to its line of photo editing and management software. In response to customer demand, Aperture 3 includes some key features Aperture users have been asking for since the release of Aperture 2.
Aperture [...]

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The Ultimate Frank Curzio Interview

February 8, 2010

Do you fantasize about finding the next $2 stock that goes straight to $200?
If so, you should be listening to Frank Curzio.
Frank and I worked together for years at TheStreet.com (TSCM), and he’s one of the best in the business when it comes to penny stocks. He edited TheStreet.com’s Stocks Under $10 newsletter, driving phenomenal [...]

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Of Moms and iPads

February 1, 2010

iPhone game developer Ethan Nicholas just did something shocking: wrote some nice things about the embattled Apple iPad in a TechCrunch guest post.
Mr. Nicholas calls the iPad “a computer for people who don’t like computers.” In fact, he feels so strongly about the iPad’s supposedly-easy usability that he plans on buying one for [...]

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Motorola DROID Price Drop At Amazon.com

February 1, 2010

Good news for all those who lust after the Motorola DROID – Amazon just dropped the price down to $19 with a two-year plan! That’s $90 less than Verizon and Best Buy and a very attractive price for one of the very best smartphones on the market
This is a pretty sweet deal – I might [...]

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Olympus Teases New Camera…

January 28, 2010

Not to be outdone by all the awesome new cameras from Canon, Panasonic, and Nikon, Olympus is teasing a new model on its site. Could it be the E-P3?
Who knows, but judging that it’s being covered by one human hand, the new Olympus is very likely to be another 4/3 sensor camera aimed at fighting [...]

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Is the Apple iPad a Real Gaming Machine?

January 28, 2010

Yes, I’m stilling writing about the Apple (iPad), and yes, I’m still disappointed, particularly because I can’t use it in my photography without a goofy adapter.
But let’s talk a new topic: Gaming.
Portable gaming is best done on a Nintendo DS or Sony PSP. Games for the iPhone and iPod Touch are more time-killers than anything [...]

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The Apple iPad and Photography

January 28, 2010

As a very amateur photographer, I had high hopes for the Apple (AAPL) iPad.
I’ve experimented with tethering my Canon DSLR to my computer. In plain English, that means using a computer to operate the camera while previewing the images on screen. And that was fine inside the house.
But since I pack my camera bag as [...]

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