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Jim and Shawn talk about Apple's 2014, Amplitube and guitars!
Jim and Shawn talk about Apple's 2014, Amplitube and guitars!
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Jury finds Apple not liable of harming consumers in iTunes DRM caseAn eight-person jury has decided that Apple is not on the hook for what could have been more than $1 billion in a trial centering on extra security measures the company added to iTunes and iPods starting in 2006.
The importance of product packaging and presentation
Some companies, like Apple, and Pad and Quill as I’ve come to find out, go the extra mile and also deliver quality packaging. The presentation is an added bonus that shows me that the company values its product and its customers. The customer experience doesn’t start when you begin using the product, it begins when you have the box in front of you.
Tag Heuer Already Working On Smartwatch
TAG Heuer interim CEO Jean-Claude Biver said a few months ago that the Swiss watchmaker intended to launch a smartwatch, and this week he offered up a few more details on the project.
Green Day, Lou Reed, Joan Jett, Ringo Starr Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2015 Class
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced next year's inductees: Lou Reed, Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bill Withers and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band will all join the class of 2015. Ringo Starr will be given the Award For Musical Excellence and 1950s R&B group the "5" Royales will receive the Early Influence Award.
A Guide to Guitar Picks Made from Different Materials
Doc over at Rocky Mountain Slides sent me a care package with some new picks he’s making. They’re made out of ceramic. This is different from a traditional celluloid pick.
As you would expect, they not only have a different feel, but also a different sound.
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