Release dates for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) release of iOS 7.1 have proven to be elusive, but rumors have recently solidified around a March 2014 release date. The latest information came today from 9to5Mac, which asserts that "reliable sources" indicate that next month is the most likely … [Read more...]
Don’t plan on withdrawing Bitcoin from Mt Gox any time soon
So much for Bitcoin's (BTC) month of perpetual stability. After a month of steady prices – bitcoin averaged somewhere between $800 and $900 throughout January – the digital currency dropped 20 percent to as low as $680.50 Thursday evening. The virtual currency has since gone back … [Read more...]
25 million Bitcoin addresses in use and 95% of them hold 0.001 BTC
It’s no secret that those who adopted Bitcoin (BTC) its infancy stage have made an obscene amount of money. Starting from just a few cents, the digital currency has skyrocketed to as high as $1,200 before climbing back down to a modest $800. When it comes to the cryptocurrency … [Read more...]
USPTO publishes Apple Inc. patent application for “Second Thoughts” autocorrect
Anyone who has ever pressed "Send" and then spotted a hideous typographical error in an important message a moment before the screen changes may be interested in Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) latest published patent application. The patent application is for a new autocorrect feature known … [Read more...]
Apple Inc. and Imagination Technologies extend their PowerVR processor contract
Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Britain's Imagination Technologies (LON: IMG) reached an agreement on Thursday for the English microchip firm to continue producing electronics components over the course of several more years. The precise length of the new contract was not revealed, but jittery … [Read more...]
Mannheim Regional Court sets trial date for $2 billion lawsuit against Apple Inc.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) will face the latest of a seemingly endless barrage of patent lawsuits on Tuesday, February 11 2014, according to a press release issued today by the presiding authority, the Mannheim Regional Court. The German court will be hearing arguments both from Apple's … [Read more...]
Did Dogecoin just kill its community or add fuel to a rapidly growing user base
In a digital currency market where most virtual currencies are deflationary, Dogecoin, the Shiba-based cryptocurrency, is acting like the Federal Reserve System and will allow circulation to grow by five billion each year. Jackson Palmer, the creator of Dogecoin, confirmed that the … [Read more...]
Bitcoin developer Gavin Andresenm says government consumer protection legislation could be useful
A lot of libertarians and technology enthusiasts upset over the government have turned to Bitcoin (BTC) over the past couple of years. The virtual currency was seen as a way to use money without the Federal Reserve and other central banks and financial institutions. Essentially, it … [Read more...]
Poll: 76% of Americans never heard of bitcoin, 79% would never own one
With the mainstream media covering Bitcoin (BTC) on a regular basis and more and more merchants, both in-store and online, accepting the digital currency, it’s a surprise that a strong majority of Americans are still unaware of the cryptocurrency. Even if they did, though, they … [Read more...]
Patent trolls watch out – Apple and Google join forces to make you think twice
Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Google (GOOG) are today heading a group of 15 companies which have formed a rather unlikely alliance to call on the United States Supreme Court for a strong shift in litigation rules. The highly litigious companies, which frequently level charges of patent … [Read more...]
Bitcoin, “first thing like the Internet since the Internet”
Technology experts and cryptocurrency enthusiasts say the digital currency industry is the “first thing like the Internet since the Internet.” The growing popularity of Bitcoin (BTC) and the widespread adoption of the virtual currency will create specialized parallel processors in … [Read more...]
Brick and mortar retailers installing real-time bitcoin price tags (BitTag)
Bitcoins aren't just for online retailers. The digital currency is making its way to bricks and mortar locations across the globe. Merchants are implementing Bitcoin (BTC) payment systems in order to avoid the excessive fees charged for debit and credit card usage. One of the primary … [Read more...]
Apple will contribute $100 million worth of iPads and MacBooks to ConnectED
According to a fact sheet released today by the White House's Office of the Press Secretary, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has pledged to provide $100 million worth of iPads, MacBooks, and other advanced electronics to American schools as part of President Barack Obama's ConnectED program. … [Read more...]
Apple may have a new sophisticated docking system in the works
Among a bundle of approximately 40 patents granted to Apple Inc. (AAPL) today by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, one of the most notable is an advanced inductive charging pad. This patent, No. 8,645,604, entitled "Device Orientation Based Docking Functions," describes a … [Read more...]
Overstock then Newegg – now two girls from San Francisco accept bitcoin
Back in the day, children all across the United States would set up lemonade, cookie and other types of stands in order to raise funds for a school project, a charity or just some extra spending cash. Usually kids would get earn around five to 10 cents – that is if the government … [Read more...]
London ministers discussing the possibility of taxing (VAT) bitcoin trades
Several federal governments and central banks have declared bitcoin to be a commodity and would be subjected to a capital gains tax. In the United Kingdom, however, ministers are mulling over implementing a value-added tax (VAT) on trades of Bitcoin (BTC). It was learned Tuesday … [Read more...]
Tim Cook’s face-to-face with United Arab Emirates Prime Minister about Apple flagship store
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. (AAPL), was in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday, combining visits to retail locations in Dubai that sell Apple products with a one-to-one meeting with Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Rumors are rife of a possible Apple flagship … [Read more...]
Apple’s A7 processor chip may be in trouble – Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation lawsuit
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the target of another patent-related lawsuit, this time from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF. The lawsuit alleges that Apple's A7 processor chip directly infringes a patent held by the University of Wisconsin – Madison, U.S. Patent No. … [Read more...]
Texas outsources toll collecting to payday loan service ACE Cash Express
At a time when payday lending has dominated the headlines for the Texas gubernatorial race, a new report came out that found the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) will be working with ACE Cash Express to collect tolls for the new César Chávez Border Highway toll road … [Read more...]
Coffee to coin? New service turns your Starbucks card into Bitcoins
Bitcoins have dominated the business news headlines because of the large number of merchants accepting Bitcoin (BTC) for electronic, home and luxury vehicle purchases. A new website now allows Starbucks voucher holders to exchange them for bitcoins – though the coffee giant is not … [Read more...]
