Category: Technology

Apple iPhone 4S Battery Update

Apple had come out with a statement concerning the low battery issues associated with the iPhone 4S.

Star Party

The Canyon Canyon Campus hosted the 4th annual Star Party last Friday night. The Star Party was done in partnership with the astronomy department as well as the math, sciences and engineering department. Attendees were able to get a closer glimpse of the night sky.

SCV iRepair: When a simple iHobby turns into a serious iBusiness

Nowadays it is impossible to live without cell phones which are not only used to make calls, but also for texting and sending emails, surfing the Internet and connecting on social networks, playing games and much more.

OPINION: The Life of Steve Jobs, A Creative Genius

Steve Jobs’ spirit of innovation lives on in the products he helped design and create. He was an inventor with his name appearing on over 300 pattens.

Digital Painting with MyPaint

Digital painting has many applications, from sketching out ideas quickly, to generating fully developed pieces of art. Digital painting is used a great deal in the animation industry, for making…

Mind Mapping with FreeMind

Mind mapping is a creative way to organize information and ideas. It has many applications, from taking notes, to brainstorming about an idea, to making lists with specific hierarchies. As…

Week of: June 4, 2011

Some of the week’s top stories on what’s happening right now in the world of technology.

Showdown Looms Over AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

A showdown looms in Washington, D.C. over the AT&T/T-Mobile merger.

‘MacDefender’ Fake Anti-Virus Targets Mac Computers

A new attack targets Mac users, claiming that they are infected with a virus, and prompting to install fake anti-virus software “MacDefender”, which is itself a virus.

Barnes & Noble Announces Nook Simple Touch eBook Reader

Barnes & Noble announced their new $139 Nook Simple Touch eBook Reader.

Podcast: Technology Bytes for May 31, 2011

Download the podcast (04:21, 4.2 MB) ‘MacDefender’ Fake Anti-Virus Targets Mac Computers Apple and its fans have long boasted that Macs are all but immune to viruses and malware that…

Facebook Caught Conducting Smear Campaign Against Google

Facebook was caught conducting a public relations smear campaign against rival Google over alleged privacy concerns.

Podcast: Technology Bytes for May 18, 2011

Top stories on what’s happening in the world of technology.

Sony’s PlayStation Network, Other Services Back Online

Sony’s online services are finally back online after nearly a month of downtime following a security breach.

Sony’s Woes Continue: PlayStation Network Outage Continues, Security Breach Worsens

Sony’s PlayStation Network and Qriosity services continue to be down it is revealed that their recent security breach was even worse than originally believed, and Sony comes under fire for handling the situation poorly.

Podcast: Technology Bytes for May 12, 2011

Top stores on what’s happening in the world of technology

Microsoft Acquires Skype for $8.5 Billion

Software giant Microsoft announced a deal to acquire Internet communications company Skype for $8.5 billion.

Podcast: Technology Bytes – May 3, 2011

Top stories on what’s happening right now in the world of technology.

Nintendo Announces Successor to Wii Video Game Console

Nintendo announced the successor to their best-selling Wii video game console, to be unveiled at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June, and released next year.

iPhone, Android tracks users’ every move; Sends info to companies

Reports state that iPhone and Android users’ are being tracked by their phone GPS at least every minute of every day, which is bringing up privacy concerns for owners.

Opinion: New Site “Trove” May Change Online News As We Know It

Trove.com is a news aggregator site launched by The Washington Post Wednesday, but built more like Pandora than Google News, it may prove to be revolutionary in terms of how users receive their content.

AT&T To Acquire T-Mobile for $39B to Create Wireless Giant

AT&T announced a deal to acquire rival T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion, creating the nation’s largest wireless carrier.

Apple’s Review of Supplier Practices Paints Less Than Rosy Picture

After a controversial year, Apple is releasing its much anticipated report on what it is doing to fight employee abuse in its factories. Find out more inside.

iCraze; Verizon Releases iPhone To Underwhelming Response

The Verizon iPhone was released today to a lackluster fanfare. How does it stack up compared to AT&T? Find out after the jump.

Laptop Guide: 5 Tips for Getting the Right One

Buying a laptop can be confusing if you don’t know what you need. Taylor Jackson says these 5 things will make sure you get the best laptop.

Exciting News Coming Tuesday for iTunes

Today Apple has updated their homepage with “Tomorrow is just another day. That you’ll never forget” A special announcement involving iTunes is on the way. What could this mean for…

And So the Tablet Wars Begin…

With the upcoming holiday season, many consumers might just seem to be heading towards the tablet aisle for that special someone. But, hold on, Apple Stores won’t be the only…

Wal-Mart Announces New Family Mobile Service

Valencia – Wal-Mart introduced a new family wireless plan which will be used under the stores own branding in attempt to make a run at other wireless companies. Straight Talk,…

Cougar News Now Available in iTunes Store

By Austin Dave – Cougar News Staff Writer Good news for iPod and iPhone owners – Cougar News stories are now available as free downloads from the iTunes Store as…