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.
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.
Green Bank
TD Bank really is now one of the greenest banks in the U.S. The company have just announced that it’s to achieve carbon neutrality, which means the bank’s energy use is offset by various energy-saving practices. TD Bank also plans to open up a LEED Platinum prototype bank later this spring in Queens Village, New York [...]
