With the news that Steve Jobs has stepped down as CEO of Apple, the company he founded and turned into the largest technology company in the world, lists of his memorable quotes have been appearing all over the place. Here is one such list from The Wall Street Journal. Steve Jobs’s Best Quotes
Hewlett Packard changing direction
Hewlett Packard has confirmed plans to stop making PCs, tablets and phones in order to refocus and concentrate on software and is already preparing to buy UK software firm Autonomy for $11.7bn. This is a complete U-turn compared to statements made by the company last March.
Searching for posts in Google+
For those who are having a go with Google Plus, one of the early problems is being able to find people or, perhaps more importantly, posts or topics of interest so you can find interesting people to follow. Fortunately, this is a very easy thing to overcome, especially if you are using the Chrome browser.
Fruitful investigation
An investigation by Chinese authorities has uncovered no less than 22 lookalike Apple stores in just one city, Kunming. The stores had the same decor as the real thing and the staff even had the same T-shirts as real Apple staff. A blogger called Birdabroad discovered a lookalike store and posted details on the internet, prompting the officials in Kunming …
Games on Google+
The new Google+ social network has now added a host of games, including Angry Birds, for those who find the time to play games. Still got some invites for Google+ if anyone needs one, just send your email address and an invite will wing its way to you almost immediately.
Apple takes out injunction against Samsung
Apple has obtained a temporary injunction preventing Samsung Electronics from selling their Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the European Union, except for the Netherlands, after Apple argued the Korean firm had infringed its patents.
Free WiFi plan for London
Virgin Media is reported to be fairly close to launching a free public WiFi scheme in London that will challenge BT’s Openzone network, which charges for access. Virgin Media plans to install WiFi routers in its existing infrastructure, including the street-side cabinets that distribute its cable network into homes, and current talks with councils, said to be at an advanced …
Online classics
The British Library is making digital copies of over 40,000 classic books available for the iPad, the texts appearing in fully digitised form and complete with original page markings and drawings.
Skype for iPad
Skype has now released its official iPad app, offering iPad and iPad 2 users a way to chat by text, voice or video with their Skype pals. Using the app, iPad users can connect with their Skype contacts and use the iPad as a telephone, although it might look a bit silly held up to the ear. The interface is …
UK users turning to Chrome
In the UK, nearly one in four internet users now use the Google Chrome web browser and tt is now the second most popular browser, overtaking Mozilla’s Firefox and rapidly gaining ground on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE), the current market leader. According to the latest figures, Chrome accounts for 22% of the British web market compared to 45% for IE. …