There are signs that Mac users won’t be “second class gamers” much longer. Obviously, with Windows bigger share of the computer market, gaming companies have put most of their efforts into games for peecees.
One big boost to the Mac platform was when Valve launched a Mac version of Steam in 2010. The service lets customers buy digital copies of games through a piece of software that doubles as a download manager, game updater, and chat tool.
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Upcoming iOS devices could offer dynamic, GPS-enabled calendar alerts and alarms, per a new Apple patent (number 20110130958) at the US Patent & Trademark Office.
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By Greg Mills
As you can see by the image at the right, I have discovered an image of a prototype smartphone reportedly under development by the Nokia/Microsoft team. It turns out they have turned to another well known company for product form factor/design support. This image has not been verified to belong to Nokia/ Microsoft, but looks suspiciously authentic.
Read MoreToday’s rant is peripherally related to Apple since you can watch TV on your Macs and iOS devices — but it’s directed primarily to the head honchos of the TV networks, especially NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox.
A piece of advice, guys and gals: quit making your viewers angry. You can do this by not leaving them twisting in the wind when you cancel a show that thrives on “cliffhanger” appeal.
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An Apple patent for systems and methods for receiving infrared data with a camera designed to detect images based on visible light has popped up at the US Patent & Trademark Center.
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