Monthly Archives October 2013

Apple's 'record' Q4: 33.8 million iPhones, 14.1 million iPads sold

Apple's 'record' Q4: 33.8 million iPhones, 14.1 million iPads sold

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Apple's 'record' Q4: 33.8 million iPhones, 14.1 million iPads sold

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Rachel King – CNet News

Following mixed reviews of its latest iPad line refresh last week, Apple kicked off the week with its fiscal fourth quarter earnings report, hitting all analyst targets.

The iPhone maker reported a net income of $7.5 billion, or $8.31 per share (statement). Non-GAAP earnings were $8.26 per share on a revenue of $37.5 billion.

Wall Street was looking for earnings of at least $7.93 on a revenue of $36.84 billion.

Apple shares were up slightly just before the closing bell rang on Monday.

Cupertino was quick to describe Q4 as a “record September quarter” with iPhone sales up by approximately 26 percent annually to 33.8 million units. That figure was undoubtedly helped by the the unveiling of the new iPhones 5C and 5S last month.

Nevertheless, even as iPad sales continue to grow, Mac figures demonstrate Apple is not immune to the PC industry woes either.

iPad sales were up slightly annually to 14.1 million units versus 14 million, while Mac sales were down from 4.9 million in the year-ago quarter to 4.6 million units this time around.

For the fiscal first quarter, Wall Street is banking big time on a combination …


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Controversial online TV service Aereo launches in metro Detroit

Controversial online TV service Aereo launches in metro Detroit

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Controversial online TV service Aereo launches in metro Detroit

Nate Bomey – Detroit Free Press

A controversial service that grabs TV broadcasts without paying for them, then queues them up on the Internet for subscribers launched its metro Detroit service Monday, Oct. 28.

The New York company, called Aereo, is undercutting the traditional network model by using a loophole in U.S. copyright law to create live-streaming online versions of Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC and other networks. You could watch some World Series games or any other major network for about $8 a month. …


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Nokia Sells Record 8.8 Million Windows Phones in Quarter

Nokia Sells Record 8.8 Million Windows Phones in Quarter

October 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Nokia Sells Record 8.8 Million Windows Phones in Quarter

Paul Thurott-Supersite for Windows

Thanks to blockbuster sales of the entry-level Lumia 520, Nokia recorded its best-ever quarter for Windows Phone sales, with 8.8 million units sold in the quarter ending September 30. The news comes as part of the firm’s interim report for Q3 2013, during which Microsoft announced its intention to purchase Nokia’s devices and services businesses.

“The third quarter was among the most transformative in our company’s history,” Nokia CFO and interim President Timo Ihamuotila said in a prepared statement. “We became the full owner of NSN [Nokia Solutions and Networks and HERE] and we agreed on the sale of our handset operations to Microsoft, transactions which we believe will radically reshape the future of Nokia for the better. Subject to the completion of the Microsoft transaction, Nokia will have a significantly improved earnings profile, a strong financial position, and a solid foundation from which to invest.” …


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Digital Asset Form Example

Digital Asset Form Example

October 27, 2013 | Comments Off on Digital Asset Form Example

NOTE:  THE VALIDITY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZED BY AS VALID UNDER YOUR STATE LAW OR BY A PROBATE COURT JUDGE.  YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY WITHIN YOUR STATE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THESE FORMS AS A VALID APPOINTMENT OF A DIGITAL ADMINISTRATOR.

FURTHERMORE, YOU SHOULD NOTE THAT THESE FORMS COULD BE IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF SERVICE YOU ARE BOUND WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR ACCOUNT AND REMOVAL OF ANY DATA UPLOADED TO YOUR ACCOUNT WITH REGARD TO EACH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER.  YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TRANSFER OR AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO ANY OF YOUR INTERNET SERVICE ACCOUNTS.

 

[Incorporate this Article within your existing will]

Article _______

Appointment of Digital Administrator within Will

            I nominate John J. Representative as my digital administrator.  If John J. Representative is unable or unwilling to act as my digital administrator, I nominate Susie Q. Representative as my digital administrator.  If both John J. Representative and Susie Q. Representative are unable or unwilling to act as my digital administrator, my then acting Personal Representative shall have the limited authority to access my primary personal email account …


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Estate Planning with Digital Assets

Estate Planning with Digital Assets

October 27, 2013 | Comments Off on Estate Planning with Digital Assets

Planning Your Digital Estate:

Is your legacy lost in cyberspace?

Daniel S. Hoops, J.D., LL.M.*

 

I.          Introduction

II.        Planning the Disposition of an Estate

A.        What are digital assets?

B.        Administering an Estate

III.       Existing Laws neither Preserve nor Encourage Preservation of Digital Assets

A.        Generally

B.        Property Rights

C.        Contractual Rights

D.        Uniform Probate Code (“UPC”)

E.         Federal Transfer Taxes

IV.       Estate Planning under Service Provider Terms of Service

A.        Rights Effected by Terms of Service

B.        Rights of Deceased Users

V.        Estate Planning for Digital Legacies under Current Law

A.        Prepare a Separate Writing Related to Digital Assets

B.        Appointment of a Digital Administrator

VI.       Proposed Standardization of Internet Terms of Service

A.        Overview

B.        Recommended Terms of Service

VII.      Proposed Changes to United States Law to Manage a Digital Legacy

A.        Federal Law

B.        State Law

VIII.    Conclusion

 

 

I.          INTRODUCTION

 

After death, who controls the digital legacy for users of service providers like Facebook and Twitter?

This simple question prompted the research contained in this article and will hopefully continue the conversation[1] about whether laws should be updated for email, social media and blog users to advance plan their digital estates.…


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Podcast 10-26-13: Aereo Arrives in Michigan & Protecting Your Digital Assets

Podcast 10-26-13: Aereo Arrives in Michigan & Protecting Your Digital Assets

October 26, 2013 | Comments Off on Podcast 10-26-13: Aereo Arrives in Michigan & Protecting Your Digital Assets

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Show Notes:

Get Ready to Cut the Cord: Aereo is Coming!

Aereo is the revolutionary subscription service that will allow you to see all your network programs and more for just pennies per month. Aereo goes online in southeast Michigan Oct. 28.  Learn all about it with Virginia Lam, Vice President, Communications & Government Relations for Aereo.

Protecting your Digital Resources: Digital Estate Planning 

Prof. Dan Hoops, Walsh College explains what happens to your digital real-estate at the end of life. How can people plan for it?

Prof. Hoops Estate Planning with Digital Assets

Digital Asset Form

Special Guest Expert: Tom Diroff

Tom Diroff CroppedBack at the turn of the century, (I just love to say that) Tom Diroff was our expert on hardware and one of the thriftiest people we have ever met.  We are delighted to have him back on to help us.

MiTechNews Report

Mike BrennanWeekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by Mophie.Com, the maker of th iPhone juice pack, and the Engineering Society …


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Paul Thurott's Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks

Paul Thurott's Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks

October 22, 2013 | Comments Off on Paul Thurott's Windows 8.1 Tips and Tricks

In my humble opinion Paul Thurott’s is the premiere Windows analyst to follow (Foster).  Below are some of his most recent postings about Windows 8.1 for your use.

Paul Thurott’s Supersite for Windows 8.1 Blog

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What does Apple have up its sleeve for Oct. 22?

What does Apple have up its sleeve for Oct. 22?

October 18, 2013 | Comments Off on What does Apple have up its sleeve for Oct. 22?

Anthony Wing Kosner: Forbes

As expected, Apple is apparently set to announce its next line of iPads, along with release dates of OS X Mavericks and the high-octane Mac Pro, at an event on Tuesday, October 22. And yes, that is the same date that Nokia is planning to announce the 6-inch Lumia 1520 Windows Phone and the retail on-sale date for Microsoft’s Surface 2 tablet. …


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What's New In Windows 8.1?

What's New In Windows 8.1?

October 18, 2013 | Comments Off on What's New In Windows 8.1?

Ed Bott, Oct. 17, 2013

Summary: If you’re running Windows 8, you definitely want this free update. If you looked at Windows 8 and said “No, thanks,” the new features and extensive refinements in this release make it worth a second look. Here’s what you’ll find inside. …


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Windows 8.1 Download Arrives

Windows 8.1 Download Arrives

October 18, 2013 | Comments Off on Windows 8.1 Download Arrives

Mary Jo Foley: Oct. 17, 2013

On October 17, at 7 am EST (4 am PST) Microsoft is kicking off the next phase in its Windows 8.1 rollout: General availability (GA)

Starting today, users already running Windows 8 and/or Windows RT will be able to download the free Windows 8.1 update from the Windows Store. As of October 18, Windows 8.1 will be available preloaded on new devices and in boxed software form.
Those not upgrading from Windows 8 will be charged between $119.99 (core) and $199.99 (Pro) for Windows 8.1. Those running a preview version of Windows 8.1 should expect to have to reinstall their apps, while those moving straight from Windows 8 to 8.1 (without installing the preview on their devices) will not. …


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