Archive for February 22nd, 2010
iPad Chip $1 Billion?
Paying $1 billion for the new A4 chipset in the iPad. Or so hints the New York Times. Even without the direct investment of a factory, it can cost companies about $1 billion to create a smartphone chip from scratch.
Shutter Island No.1
Despite a decidedly mixed critical reaction on the other side of the Atlantic, Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island stormed straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a US marshal investigating the disappearance of a criminally insane patient, the flick pocketed a tidy $40m during its opening weekend. It’s a [...]
Abbey Road Not For Sale
Artists including Paul McCartney lobbied against the sale of Abbey Road Studios, while Andrew Lloyd Webber, who recorded several of his musicals at the studio, showed interest in purchasing it. However, EMI revealed they’re instead considering having the location listed by the preservation body English Heritage, which would make a sale of the studio difficult [...]
Smart Goldfish Ad
If you thought all goldfish were good for was swimming aimlessly around a glass bowl, then think again.
Massive Attack Back
The gap between Massive Attack albums get larger and larger, although the British act’s career span lengthens and the fans stay with them. Massive Attack’s much-delayed “Heligoland” (Virgin) is the 5th studio album across their two-decade career.
Green SIM Cards
Gemalto launched its bio-sourced SIM cards, made from plant-based bioplastics, that can be easily recyclable. Gemalto will supply the bio-sourced SIM cards to French operator SFR packaged from recycled paper and plant-based inks.
