Some days ago we published an article about the Palm Pre, its great touchscreen and the new WebOS Palm has been developing for the last two years. Of course, Apple had to take notice of Palms ambitious

touchscreen as well – and they don’t like it at all. Responding to the question, what they think to do about it, Apple CEO Tim Cook said:

“We are ready to suit up and go against anyone. However, we will not stand for having our [intellectual property] ripped off and will use whatever weapons we have at our disposal.”

As you might know, Palm has hired former Apple CEO Jon Rubenstein just before the release of the Palm Pre information at CES in Las Vegas. Although Apple hasn’t actually pointed at Palm: The Palm Pre is for sure the device, that has managed to implement the best touchscreen since the iPhone and might therefore be the biggest threat.

I wonder if Apple is actually ready to take any legal steps. They should be aware of the fact, that other companies are always about to “copy” features such as the touchscreen – and Apple simply can’t sue ‘em all (via wired).

Here is some nice software for the iPhone only. It’s a camera application called Snapture that adds advanced features to your boring iPhone’s default picture taking capabilities. Some of these features include digital zoom, grey scale, auto-rotation, and burst mode. But there is only one catch. You’ll need a jailbroken iPhone to install Snapture. After it’s installed, you can use the installer app as usual to load it up. It also has a visual leveler, and makes the entire screen tappable, instead of just the shudder button. This would be handy for self portraits. And best of all, it is a free download!

Via Gizmodo

The long awaited Sirius/XM Satellite Radio merger has came one step closer to reality. The Justice Department has cleared the way. Now the merger has to get FCC approval. Will this be better for consumers of satellite radio? Only time will tell. But I was taught in Economics 101 that competition is good for consumers. “After a careful and thorough review of the proposed transaction, the Division concluded that the evidence does not demonstrate that the proposed merger of XM and Sirius is likely to substantially lessen competition, and that the transaction therefore is not likely to harm consumers,” the Justice Department’s antitrust division wrote in a statement.

via digitaltrends

Each week, we try to report on some type of kitchen gadget for you people out there that have requested it. These particular gadgets are not really high tech, but worth mentioning, because of them being pretty hard to find. They are toaster Oven Pans that you can’t usually find in your local stores. They are smaller size Aluminum pans that fit easily in your toaster oven. Aluminum pans are dishwasher safe. Roasting pan: 9 1/2″ long x 6 1/2″ wide x 2″ high. Loaf pan: 7 1/2″ long x 3 3/4″ wide x 2 1/4″ high. Baking pan: 9″ long x 6″ wide x 3/4″high

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The 1GB iPod Shuffle had been dropped to $49, and Apple is soon adding a 2GB model that will reportably sell for $69. The only reason I prefer a different brand of player over the iPod is because of the iTunes requirement. But then again, I seem to be in the minority. Regardless, you can’t hardly find a decent MP3 player any cheaper.

“The new 1GB iPod shuffle is available immediately for a suggested retail price of $49 (US) through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 2GB iPod shuffle will be available later this month for a suggested retail price of $69 (US) through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. iPod shuffle requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later and iTunes 7.4; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 7.4 or later.”

via coolest-gadgets

Z-Wave offers a multitude of options to control home devices such as lamps, alarm systems, and many more. Up until now, MAC users could not access Z-Wave, because it was Windows based only. Now there is a device that makes MACs and Z-Wave compatable. Mac users simply plug in the USB dongle, install the bundled Houseport software and go wild creating and managing their home network. When all is said and done, OS X users will be able to “control light switches, appliances, electronics, thermostats and other Z-Wave-enabled devices from their computers or through the internet” — a feat previously only achievable by booting into Windows.

via CEPro