Geekanoids Interview with Jon Rettinger of Technobuffalo

A couple of weeks ago Jon Rettinger, President of Technobuffalo joined me to bring us up-to-date with what has been happening with Technobuffalo.com and to talk about the latest in technology.


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You can find Jon's videos at http://www.youtube.com/jon4lakers
The latest in tech at http://www.technobuffalo.com
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Steve Jobs takes medical leave of absence

A sad day for Apple and for anyone who loves and follows the happenings at the company. Breaking news just a few moments ago, Apple released an email sent by Steve Jobs to all Apple employees (see screenshot, click to enlarge). It details that he is taking a medical leave of absence and has left Tim Cook in charge of the day to day business at Apple HQ.

It reads…

Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:

Team,

At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.

I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.

I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.

Steve

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I am sure all my readers will join me in wishing Steve all the best and hope to see his speedy return.

Mac App Store Opens January 6th 2011

Wowza, this is good news. Apple's previously announced Mac App Store opens for business on 6th January 2011. Developers are being asked to submit their apps by the end of 2010 for inclusion in the grand opening. Interesting times are ahead, to see if this becomes the primary way to purchase, download and install applications on our Mac desktops and laptops. Be sure to visit the Geekanoids website for a review of the Mac App Store when it goes live.

Live Stream of Apple Back to Mac Event might happen

Mac Rumors have just reported that many websites are citing a late minute live stream of today's Back to Mac Event. I hope to bring you updates from Geekanoids as the news breaks. It seems that Apple's PR department may also be sending out emails confirming this too.

The email is said to read as follows (source Gizmodo)…

Apple to Provide Live Video Streaming of Today's Event

What: Live video stream of Apple's October 20 event

When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 10:00 a.m. PDT

Where: www.apple.com/uk

Live Video Streaming

Apple® will broadcast its October 20 event online using Apple's industry-leading HTTP Live Streaming, which is based on open standards. Viewing requires either a Mac® running Safari® on Mac OS® X version 10.6 Snow Leopard®, an iPhone® or iPod touch® running iOS 3.0 or higher, or an iPad™. The live broadcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. PDT on October 20, 2010 at www.apple.com/uk.

This broadcast is the property of Apple and is protected by US copyright law and international treaties. Any reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from Apple. Please contact Apple Public Relations with any questions.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

[Quote Ends]

Today's event will happen 6pm GMT and it is expected that Apple will announce a new version of their MacBook Air, as well as news of iLife 11 and a feature reveal of Mac OS X 10.7. Exciting times ahead then, with plenty of new goodies to review on Geekanoids :)

Geekanoids iPhone & iPod touch App V1.1 Update

This video details the V1.1 update to the Geekanoids iPhone & iPod touch App. This is now available in the App Store either on your device or within iTunes. Check out what my official app can do for you. Please download the App and tell all your friends about it.
The Geekanoids App is available in the App Store worldwide. I have provided some useful links to just a couple of the countries below. Please search for geekanoids to find it in your App Store.

Useful Links
Link to app UK
Link to app US
Link to developer
Link to App updates & info
Email the Developer

 

AppleTV 2010 - UK Orders Prepared for Shipment

Despite many rumours that the new AppleTV is delayed, I am happy to confirm that UK orders are starting to prepare for shipment. How do I know? Well, my very own order has entered this new status. I am very excited to have this product on its way and to bring you guys & gals details of how it performs. Keep checking back on the website and my YouTube Channel for an unboxing & product tour, followed by various feature videos and a complete product review.