Apple fires employee for derogatory comments on Facebook

?Now watch movies on Facebook
Warner Bros. has announced that it will be offering some select movies on Facebook and the first movie being offered online to Facebook users will be ?The Dark Knight.? It marks the beginning of collaboration between the powerful world of social media and the cinema. The viewers will be able to hire movies for 48 hours and watch it directly on the site for $3. New offering by Warner Bros. for Facebook users Warner Bros. has launched the application which allows Facebok users to rent and...

?Samsung loses battle in Netherlands court allows sale of iPhones and iPads
A Dutch court has ruled in favor of Apple, allowing the company to sell its iPhones and iPads in Netherlands, turning down Samsung?s request for a ban. It emphasized that the 3G wireless communications technology was a worldwide standard, and Samsung should offer licenses to Apple on the basis of FRAND fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms. With Samsung quite confident about Apple infringing upon its wireless communications technology, the South Korean company was optimistic that it...

?Apple iPhone 4S gets thunderous response fans crowd Apple stores
With iPhone 4S available in stores, thousands of avid buyers thronged Apple stores across the United States Friday, and eagerly waited for countless hours to be the first to bag the new iPhone. What is even more surprising is that many customers braved subzero temperatures and unpleasant thunderstorms overnight to get the coveted handset. Steve Wozniak surprised and delighted fans at a store in California by being the first in line to get the iPhone 4S. For many buyers, the purchase was...

?Apple wins Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 1 banned in Australia
Samsung has been temporarily barred from selling its Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia by an Australian court. Apple has alleged that Samsung copied features from its hugely popular iPad tablet to make the Samsung Galaxy Tab. 10.1. Until further notice, Samsung cannot sell its tablet in the Australian market. With a patent lawsuit still pending in court, Tab cannot see the light of day in Australia until it gets resolved. Holiday sales affected:- The court decision is surely going...

?Apple stores closed for Steve Jobs memorial
Apple Inc.'s retail stores closed for a few hours Wednesday so its employees could pay a collective tribute to their visionary leader Steve Jobs. Store windows were draped with white sheets during the service. Hundreds of workers flocked to the outdoor amphitheater on the Infinite Loop campus at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino to watch a live webcast of the event. Apple has updated the web page titled ?Remembering Steve? where the company has posted submissions by Apple fans from across...

?Apple may be coming out with superior 3D maps
Apple Inc. could soon be coming out with its own set of superior 3D maps to give some real competition to Google Inc.?s 3D maps. According to 9to5 Mac, Apple acquired Sweden-based C3 Technologies, which specializes in 3D mapping, in August, revitalizing speculation that the company is preparing its own Maps service. The company apparently uses declassified military technology to build 3D maps with the help of high-end cameras and airplanes. In its official company description, C3 says it...

?WalMart connects Facebook fans with local store updates
With the intention of linking customers with its local departmental stores, Wal-Mart Inc. has entered into a partnership with Facebook Inc., confirmed the latest biz reports. As Wal-Mart Inc. and Facebook Inc. revealed their business collaboration to let customers connect to the local Wal-Mart stores, analysts suggest the partnership between the two would immensely extend customer-reach of Wal-Mart, the world?s biggest retailer. In affiliation with the world?s largest social networking...

?Android becomes No 1 OS in US smartphone market
We all knew Android smartphones were the most coveted among users, but new data released by Nielsen Company has now confirmed that the Android is the leading smartphone OS in the mobile operating system segment in the US. Android is an open-source operating system for mobile devices that is rapidly becoming the favorite among users and tech enthusiasts alike. Experts predict that Android will continue to surge in the mobile operating system market share with its innovative features, ease of...

?RIM placates miffed customers with free BlackBerry apps
Canada?s Research In Motion (RIM) is trying to make amends for last week's service disruption on BlackBerry smartphones due to a technical glitch that affected millions of customers across the world. In an attempt to pacify miffed users, RIM is offering them premium apps valued at more than $100 a month for free. BlackBerry customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Canada and the United States were left without e-mail, web and messaging access on their devices for...

?Thrift Savings Plan A Great Option for Federal Government Employees
The Thrift Savings Plan is a great option for Federal government employees because they earn a matching contribution from the Federal government. But, for members of the military, who do not earn a match, there may be better options for retirement investing depending on their tax situation. So before deciding to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan, members of the military should consider other alternatives, such as a Roth IRA, and weigh their options carefully. First, let me explain exactly...

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