8 posts and columns on order

Twitter Responds to WikiLeaks Document Demand by Feds–But Who's Next?

in D at CES on January 8, 2011 at 12:25 am PT

Earlier tonight, it was revealed in numerous news reports that Twitter had been ordered by a U.S. federal judge to turn over documents related to several people involved with WikiLeaks. Here’s what Twitter had to say to BoomTown in response, as well as what CEO Dick Costolo said onstage yesterday at the D@CES event about the importance of the free flow of information.

Could Be Worse, Could Be Raining: Palm’s AT&T Launch Delayed?

in News on March 17, 2010 at 7:39 am PT

Palm’s fourth quarter may turn out to be no better than its third–an ugly period marked by poor sales and tepid interest in its new line of smartphones. In his latest note on the company, Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek says Palm’s already substantial troubles are mounting. Palm’s latest problem: Delays in the long-rumored launch of its smartphones on AT&T.

Early Supplies of iPad Accessories Dwindling?

in News on March 16, 2010 at 3:45 pm PT

Good news for iPad peripheral peddlers: High demand for some Apple-designed accessories for the device appears to have exhausted early supplies. Originally offered with a ship date of April 3, official iPad cases purchased today, for example, won’t ship until mid-April. A case of first-come, first-served, I suppose.

Intel CEO: The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Squint Just Slightly

in News on May 12, 2009 at 3:28 pm PT

“The worst is now behind us.” Intel CEO Paul Otellini made that brave statement back in April. And not a month later, it’s proving true. Commenting on Intel’s business during an event for financial analysts Tuesday, Otellini said, “Looking at order patterns, billings patterns, it’s a little better than expected.“
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Intel CEO: The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Squint Just Slightly

in News on May 12, 2009 at 3:28 pm PT

“The worst is now behind us.” Intel CEO Paul Otellini made that brave statement back in April. And not a month later, it’s proving true. Commenting on Intel’s business during an event for financial analysts Tuesday, Otellini said, “Looking at order patterns, billings patterns, it’s a little better than expected.“
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Can’t Catch Me… I’m the Generic C!@lis Man

in News on May 14, 2008 at 6:09 am PT

The hammer has fallen once again on Stanford “Spamford” Wallace. A federal judge in Los Angeles yesterday awarded MySpace a $230 million judgment against Wallace who, with partner Walter Rines, broadcast some 730,000 junk messages to MySpace members in October of 2006. The judgment is believed to be the largest anti-spam award to date, not that it really matters, since MySpace is unlikely to collect it.
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10 Million 3G iPhones–That Sounds Like a Nice Big Round Number, Doesn't It?

in News on March 28, 2008 at 10:48 am PT

Gartner Group, whose analyst Kevin Delaney was widely quoted earlier this week claiming Apple had ordered 10 million 3G iPhones from its manufacturing partners in Asia, has clarified that claim a bit.

10 Million 3G iPhones–That Sounds Like a Nice Big Round Number, Doesn’t It?

in News on March 28, 2008 at 10:48 am PT

Gartner Group, whose analyst Kevin Delaney was widely quoted earlier this week claiming Apple had ordered 10 million 3G iPhones from its manufacturing partners in Asia, has clarified that claim a bit.