Rumor: Apple to launch a lower-spec iMac this month
In what looks like a bid to attract students or simply those looking for a better deal, Apple looks set to expand its range of iMacs this month with the offering of a lower-spec machine.
Trevor Mogg
Not so many moons ago, Trevor moved from one tea-loving island nation that drives on the left (Britain) to another (Japan). As far as electronics are concerned, he's in the right place, with the East Asian country continuing to produce a plethora of gadgets and gizmos for tech addicts around the world. When not writing for Digital Trends, Trevor can be found out and about taking far too many photos, or in front of his computer trying to sort them all out.
Acer boss calls tablet computers ‘a fad’
Acer boss Stan Shih said he believes tablet computers are merely a fad, despite growing sales of the portable device.
Report: Home entertainment spending falls, though Blu-ray doing well
A report published by the Digital Entertainment Group has shown that while overall home entertainment spending in the US fell in the last year, sales of Blu-ray discs are on the rise.
Mr Bean actor smashes up McLaren F1 supercar on way home from work
Comedy actor Rowan Atkinson had a hairy moment this week when he crashed his McLaren F1 supercar into a road sign.
Number of Groupon subscribers still growing fast
Daily deals giant Groupon appears to be still pulling in the punters, with the number of subscribers to the service more than doubling since the start of this year.
Wikipedia is losing contributors, says Jimmy Wales
Jimmy Wales, the founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, has said the site is losing contributors, though the situation is not yet at crisis point.
End of road for Starbucks laptop loungers?
According to reports, several Starbucks stores in New York are covering up their AC outlets, preventing some customers from using their laptops for long periods of time while sipping on a single coffee.
Apple lawsuit targets fake retail stores
Apple appears to be in the process of taking legal action targeting fake retail stores spotted around the world.
Survey: Brits addicted to their smartphones
The results of a survey published Wednesday show that British smartphone users are addicted to their devices, with many choosing to use it even in the bathroom.
New online baldness calculator predicts hair loss
A calculator has been launched online that claims to be able to determine the likelihood of you losing your hair. And what you'll look like without it.
Facebook’s Randi Zuckerberg quits to start media company
The sister of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is leaving her position as the social networking site's marketing director. Randi Zuckerberg will start own media company.
Movie made on smartphone is world’s largest stop-motion animation
A stop-motion animation made using the Nokia N8 smartphone has been officially recognized as the world's largest movie of its kind, with one scene stretching across 11,000 square feet.
UN among victims of biggest series of cyber attacks ever
Computer security specialists McAfee revealed on Wednesday it has discovered a number of cyber attacks in what it's calling "the biggest transfer of wealth in terms of intellectual property in history." The UN is among those hit.
Space competition offers out-of-this-world prize
A competition launched in the US this week is offering one lucky winner a free space trip.
Skype for iPad back in the App Store – and it’s still there
After being pulled from the App Store yesterday, the new Skype for iPad app is back in the store, meaning that owners of the tablet can finally ditch the iPhone version of the video chat software.