Steve Ballmer: Microsoft investing in Apple ‘might have been the craziest thing we ever did’

%name Steve Ballmer: Microsoft investing in Apple ‘might have been the craziest thing we ever did’ by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Recently, former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer appeared on Bloomberg TV where the former executive briefly touched on Microsoft’s monumental 1997 investment in Apple.

At the time, Microsoft’s deal with Apple not only helped rescue the company from the brink of bankruptcy, it gave Apple a much-needed lifeline, affording the company room and time to innovate. And as we all know, the deal ultimately helped set Apple up for the most astounding tech resurgence in history.

As part of the deal, Microsoft agreed to invest $150 million in Apple for shares of non-voting stock. Additionally, the two companies signed off on a broad patent cross-licensing agreement. And to top it all off, Microsoft promised to provide continued support for Microsoft Office for the Mac for a period of 5 years while Apple promised to make Internet Explorer the default web browser on the Mac for the same period of time.

So when asked about Apple during an interview segment on Bloomberg TV, Ballmer said that helping out Apple back in 1997 might very well have been the craziest thing Microsoft ever did.

Continue reading…

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Apple rolls out new iPhone 6s commercials with Jamie Foxx and NBA star Steph Curry

%name Apple rolls out new iPhone 6s commercials with Jamie Foxx and NBA star Steph Curry by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

With the iPhone 6s having been out for about a month now, and with the busy holiday shopping season about to kick into high gear, Apple has started ramping up its iPhone advertising efforts in recent weeks. Just about a week after rolling out an iPhone ad touting 3D Touch, the company over the weekend launched three brand new iPhone commercials.

Continue reading…

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

These might be the hottest on-ear headphones ever, and they’re on sale right now on Amazon

%name These might be the hottest on ear headphones ever, and they’re on sale right now on Amazon by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

BÖHM is a name you may or may not already know, but if you’re not familiar with the brand, you won’t soon forget them after seeing this great Amazon deal. The company has made what are arguably the most stylish on-ear headphones available right now, but looks are just the beginning. The BÖHM B-66 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones also feature active noise cancelling, enhanced bass, a built-in mic for phone calls and 18-hour battery life.

Continue reading…

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

See 70,000 cubic feet of Swiss Alps rock plummet 1,000 feet into a valley

%name See 70,000 cubic feet of Swiss Alps rock plummet 1,000 feet into a valley by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Nowadays everyone’s got a camera handy, which means you can easily take photos and record videos of things happening around you. Just the other day we saw a scary video of an aircraft making a landing right after passing very near to a huge lightning strike as filmed by a storm chaser. Now it’s time to look at a video recorded by a geologist in Switzerland who captured the exact moment when 2,000 cubic meters (70,000 cubic feet) of solid rock broke loose from a mountain, plummeting some 1,000 feet into a valley.

However, this particular mountain move was expected.

Continue reading…

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Amazon promo code saves you 20% off hundreds of shoes, boots and more

%name Amazon promo code saves you 20% off hundreds of shoes, boots and more by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Winter is coming, and we’re not talking about the next season of HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones. This winter is going to be an intense one according to what we’re hearing, so it’s probably time to ditch those ratty old boots and score some new ones. As it turns out, Amazon has a huge sale going on right now that covers winter boots, but also just about any other type of men’s shoes you might need. And we’re not talking about a tiny little sale here — we’re talking an extra 20% off Amazon’s already discounted prices.

Continue reading…

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Stephen Colbert is Tesla’s most famous unpaid spokesman

%name Stephen Colbert is Tesla’s most famous unpaid spokesman by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Tesla, led by its superstar CEO Elon Musk, is arguably the darling of the car industry. Okay, let’s rephrase that because not everyone is on-board with team Tesla. Put differently, Tesla is the most-watched and most talked about car company in the automotive industry, a fact which isn’t all that surprising given Tesla’s goal of completely turning the auto industry on its head.

Continue reading…

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report

Two Amazon tech deals you won’t want to miss this weekend

%name Two Amazon tech deals you won’t want to miss this weekend by Authcom, Nova Scotia\s Internet and Computing Solutions Provider in Kentville, Annapolis Valley

Readers, we hate to add any stress to your weekend but it’s time to face facts — October is almost over and the holidays are going to be here before you know it. That means malls, online shopping, and plenty more that will drain your wallet. Be smart by saving money where you can on your holiday gifts right now, and we’ve got two Amazon deals for you with prices we guarantee you won’t be able to beat this holiday season.

Continue reading…

Read more here:: Boy Genius Report