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The Xbox Turns 10 Years Old: Reflections and Thoughts

The Xbox Turns 10 Years Old: Reflections and Thoughts

Michael Convente November 15, 2011 0

Wow, does time fly!  It may be hard to believe, but today (November 15, 2011) is the 10 year anniversary of the original Xbox’s launch.  10 years might not seem that long in the

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Apple’s iOS 5.0.1 Upgrade Not Fixing Battery Life Problems

Apple’s iOS 5.0.1 Upgrade Not Fixing Battery Life Problems

Michael Convente November 13, 2011 1

It’s been a few days since Apple released its iOS 5.0.1 upgrade, and so far users are not seeing the promised battery life fix.  iPhone customers have been posting in the Apple Forums about

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Apple Releases iOS 5.0.1, Claims To Fix Battery Problems

Apple Releases iOS 5.0.1, Claims To Fix Battery Problems

Michael Convente November 10, 2011 0

Almost immediately after Apple released their latest version of the iPhone, the iPhone 4S, users started complaining about the battery life.  Even though Apple advertised the iPhone 4S as having longer battery life than

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Pantech Crossover Review

Pantech Crossover Review

Michael Convente October 24, 2011 0

All the latest buzz about smartphones has been strictly about Apple’s new iPhone 4s.  However, despite Apple’s recent prominence in the tech news media with their iPhone 4S launch, Android-powered smartphones have quietly steamrolled

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Facebook iPad App Released Today

Facebook iPad App Released Today

Michael Convente October 10, 2011 0

The Facebook app for iPad was released today after much delay, though its launch was surprisingly without much fanfare.  About two weeks ago it was reported that Facebook would share the stage with Apple

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iPhone 5 Launch Liveblog

iPhone 5 Launch Liveblog

Michael Convente October 4, 2011 0

All right everyone, the long awaited event is finally here!  In just about 20 minutes, Apple will begin its press event that many tech analysts are predicting will be the launch of the iPhone

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Facebook to Launch iPad App at Apple’s iPhone 5 Event

Facebook to Launch iPad App at Apple’s iPhone 5 Event

Michael Convente September 26, 2011 0

Apple will be sharing the stage with another major tech 2.0 player when it reveals its iPhone 5 on October 4th.  Mashable has learned that Facebook will also be at the Apple event and

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iPhone 5 To Be Announced By Apple On October 4th

iPhone 5 To Be Announced By Apple On October 4th

Michael Convente September 21, 2011 3

The long wait for the iPhone 5 is finally over – at least according to a breaking report from sources close to Apple.  According to All Things Digital (c/o Mashable), Apple will announce the

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Zynga to Delay IPO Due To “Rocky Stock Markets”

Zynga to Delay IPO Due To “Rocky Stock Markets”

Michael Convente August 29, 2011 0

Zynga, the company famous for producing games such as FarmVille, MafiaWars, and Zynga Poker, is delaying its IPO due to "rocky stock markets".  The company initially filed early documents for an IPO at the

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2011 MTV VMAs Set To Dominate Social Media Scene

2011 MTV VMAs Set To Dominate Social Media Scene

Michael Convente August 28, 2011 0

Lil' Wayne, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, the cast from Jersey Shore and more are set to hit the MTV VMAs white carpet in just under one hour, and if you are anywhere near your

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