Shares of Apple (AAPL) rose to an all-time high Tuesday after Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich lifted his target price on the stock to US$102 from $85 and speculated that the company may partner with Sony on future products. Apple shares rose $3.78, or 4.5 percent, to $88.41. On Monday, UBS analysts also increased their estimates for Apple.
Read MoreWacom Technology has introduced the Cintiq 21UX interactive pen display, which allows users to work with a pen directly on a 21.3-inch color-accurate LCD. The Cintiq 21UX combines the advantages of a professional quality LCD with the control of Wacom’s patented cordless, battery-free tablet technology. The 21.3″ display features UXGA (1600×1200) resolution, a 170 degree viewing angle, anti-glare and hard texture coatings, 24-bit color with ICC color profile, a 400:1 contrast ratio, and 250 cd/m2 brightness.
Read MoreThe Advanced Hands On Developers Conference (ADHOC) is now seeking speakers for the 2005 event, scheduled for July 26-31. ADHOC, also known as MacHack, is a conference for the community of developers to hear other developers speak about their experiences, techniques, and tips and tricks. “Whether you are a young developer getting your feet wet or an expert developer ready to retire, you can be a speaker.
Read MorePeachpit Press has announced the release of “The iPod Book: Doing Cool Stuff with the iPod and the iTunes Music Store” by award-winning author Scott Kelby. “You’ll learn how to do only the most important, most requested, and just plain cool things you’re going to want to do with your iPod so you can start having fun with it today,” Peachpit says. “Each page covers just one topic, complete with full color photos making it easy to find just what you’re looking for fast.
Read MoreBambie Francisco of CBS Marketwatch says Apple’s rivals only help to raise the company’s brand to the next level. “With handset makers, and just about everyone else, clamoring for a piece of Apple’s pie, the question arises: Could history repeat itself? Could Apple, whose shares are up 290 percent since the start of 2004, lose its shine much as happened in the late 1980s vs. Microsoft?
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