sure enough , Apple made a hojillion dollars this quarter , but that does n’t mean the repose of the technical school industriousness has rolled over and died ( they have n’t , right ? ) . Google ’s finally got some confidential information in its sails , Samsung wants no part of Apple ’s reception foofaraw , and Microsoft is still trying to hit the move target that is the future . Lean back , snap up a beverage , and enjoy the remainders for Tuesday , July 20 .

Reducing our carbon footprint with the lineal purchase of renewable energy(Google )

Google ’s purchased a long ton of power — they appraise power in lots , yeah?—from a steer farm to power several of its data centers . The company has also hire initiate John Dvorak to generate a stiff stream of fart .

Samsung blasts Apple ’s sound reception claims(The Korea Herald )

Samsung bring together the ranks ofRIM , HTC , and Nokiain fight its smartphones ’ reception from Apple ’s attack , say “ there is no elbow room for such problems to happen in the future . ” Let me get this heterosexual person : Samsung can see into the future , but they ca n’t make a practiced headphone ?

Microsoft prices Kinect at $ 149.99 , declare new Xbox 360(PC World )

Ca n’t wait until you’re able to jump up and down with joy and your biz consoleknows what you ’re doing ? Microsoft has priced its motion - detecting Xbox computer peripheral , the Kinect , at $ 150 ; you’re able to also get an Xbox bundle with Kinect included for just $ 300 . I ’ve already started to miss the days when I only get stock from playing real sports .

Apple ’s Magic Trackpad gets FCC approval?(Engadget )

A mysterious Bluetooth twist with Apple ’s stamp on it has pass off examination at the Federal Communications Commission . Engadget think it ’s a Bluetooth trackpad , but my crystal ball state me that it is in fact the much - awaited Apple tablet gadget , the iPa — what ’s that ? That derive out already ? Blast .