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Walmart Employees Toss iPads Around Because They Can

Emerald Catron — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:15:06 +0000

Maybe don’t buy expensive electronics from Walmart. If this (NSFW) video is to be believed, they’ve all been tossed around and dropped on the floor repeatedly just for the hey of it. These Pikeville, Kentucky, employees decide to have a little fun by swearing profusely and chucking some iPads around. The man filming prefaces their [...]

Prices Of Halloween Treats And Other Fall Goodies Going Up

Keith James — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:18:54 +0000

Gas prices aren’t the only thing on the rise this fall and the jump couldn’t have come at a worse time for us consumers. If you think you may’ve already noticed that the apples and apple cider at Price Chopper and all the area cider mills has seen an increase, you’re not going crazy. This [...]

Apple's iPhone 5 is HERE!

Keith James — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:41:38 +0000

Well, we predicted it would be unveiled yesterday… Check. We predicted the pre-order date would be yesterday… It’s tomorrow instead, close enough. We predicted our prize would launch in-store and ship next Friday… Right on! Our questions and our prayers have been answered, but with every answer comes more questions, we’ve got those answers too: [...]

iPhone 5: The Most Beautiful Product Apple Has Ever Made?

Eric Meier — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:37:51 +0000

The iPhone 5 was unveiled today. It’s lighter and slimmer than its predicessors, the iPhone 4 and 4S. During the presentation, an Apple executive called the phone “the most beautiful product we have ever made.” Mashable reports that the iPhone 5 has a larger screen than previous versions, at 4 inches, with a resolution of [...]

Steve Jobs Stars as FDR in Lost Apple Video

Don Deane — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:42:30 +0000

Steve Jobs may have been a tech visionary, but if this long-lost nine-minute film from 1984 is any indication, his acting skills left a bit to be desired. In the video, Jobs plays none other than the 32nd president of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (Yes, you read that right.)

Apple Unveils the New iPad — What Will It Do?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:55:59 +0000

While Wednesday’s roll-out of the new generation of Apple’s iPad didn’t have quite the fanfare of prior events helmed by the company’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean people weren’t paying attention. Here’s a quick rundown of the announcement. The device, simply called “the new iPad,” will be released March 16 (pre-orders are going [...]

iGhost? 'Steve Jobs' Sighted at Pittsburgh Bar

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:45:31 +0000

As Apple unveiled its new iPad, the Twittersphere exploded when a user in Pittsburgh spotted someone who looked like the late Apple CEO sitting at a bar and working on a laptop. Before you start with the “Steve Jobs walks into a bar” jokes, check out the full photo below.

Apple Named America's Most Profitable Retailer, But Which Company Took Second? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:40:01 +0000

In news that would make Steve Jobs proud, Apple has been named America’s most profitable retailer, beating out other powerhouses like Tiffany & Co., GameStop and Select Comfort. In a ranking by retail analysis company RetailSails, Apple rang up $5,647 in merchandise per square foot of store space, compared to just $3,085 for the second-place [...]

Apple Store Opens in Grand Central Station [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:09:31 +0000

We made our annual trip to New York City to see the holiday decorations two weekends ago and after alighting the Metro-North in Grand Central Terminal, we noticed a large Apple logo in the main concourse. There was a countdown clock - I hadn't yet heard the hype: an Apple store was set to open at Grand Central.

iPod Turns 10 — Happy Birthday to the Greatest Invention of All Time

Dylan Schenker — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:00:51 +0000

The iPod, Apple’s MP3 player that revolutionized the way we listen to music, recently celebrated its tenth birthday. How do ya like them apples, Microsoft Zune! Can anyone remember MP3 players before the iPod? They were dinky and only held, at most, a handful of songs. The iPod forever changed how we listen to music by [...]

Albany Apple Store Employee Remembers Steve Jobs [TRIBUTE]

Eric Meier — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:09:53 +0000

The passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has been a somber occasion for the legion of fans and users of i-branded products. No where is the grief felt more sharply than at Apple itself. We share a special remembrance from Rich Lawrence, the former host of Lite 98.7's Flashback Saturday Night who currently works at the Apple Store in Albany.

Breaking: Apple Founder Steve Jobs Dies

Eric Meier — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:40:33 +0000

Steve Jobs, the visionary founder of Apple computers has died of pancreatic cancer at 56. Jobs was the driving force behind the company that brought us Macintosh computers, the iPod, iPad, iTunes and so much more. More details soon.

Apple Announces the iPhone 4S at 'Let's Talk iPhone' Event

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:01:42 +0000

Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone.

Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.

Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:00:32 +0000

Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5.

The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.

Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype in a Bar

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:35:46 +0000

In a replay from an incident last year, another Apple employee lost another iPhone prototype in yet another Bay Area bar. If this keeps up, they’re going to start surgically implanting new phones into developers’ arms.

Steve Jobs Stepping Down as Apple CEO

Lite 98.7 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:07:28 +0000

Steve Jobs is stepping down as chief executive at Apple, the company said on Wednesday. Jobs will remain at the company as chairman, but he and his iconic black turtleneck will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook. Jobs sent Apple a letter of resignation, which he later made public, on Wednesday. In [...]

Is Apple Wealthier Than the US Government?

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:49:54 +0000

According to the latest daily statement from the US Treasury, as well as Apple’s latest earning report, the tech company now has more cash on hand than the US government. As of this week, Apple has $76.2 billion, while the federal government claims $73.8 billion when it comes to how much actual money each entity [...]

Apples Increase Muscle Tone and Reduce Fat: Study

Mark Richards — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:36:58 +0000

I was just joking with co-workers that I know I’m getting old because I use a knife to cut up my apples. I’m afraid my teeth will fall out. On Halloween I bob for applesauce! Joking aside, lab tests on mice prove apples really are good for you. New research suggests that ursolic acid, which is [...]

Apple Announces iPad 2

Eric Meier — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:30:32 +0000

Apple made more news today as they announced the all new iPad 2. The announcement opened with Steve Jobs, looking "good", relaying sales figures that Apple has seen over the past year. Then Jobs rolled into the big unveiling of iPad Part Deux. The iPad 2 ships March 11th!