$6 billion iPhone damage bill somewhat suspicious

Americans have spent nearly $6 billion on damaged iPhones according to a new guesstimate. It’s an eyecatching figure but both the methodology and the presentation are open to question. The figure comes from SquareTrade, a company that offers third-party warranties for electrical goods and, to its credit, does a good job of producing interesting stats […]


Tablets make computer users happy

American consumers have never been so happy with their computers according to the latest in a series of annual surveys. The trend appears to be the result of including tablets alongside traditional desktop and portable computers. The figures come from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, an organization that runs regular surveys of how happy people […]

CruxSKUNK iPad Keyboard-Case vs. Logitech Ultrathin

Awhile ago I was looking to get a keyboard for my iPad, and I was pointed in the direction of the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard. Case and keyboard all in one, plus it’s really thin. I was a bit dubious about dishing out on such a keyboard, and I’m glad I didn’t get it because I’m actually […]

Apple’s “most valuable company” status questioned

There are plenty of reports today that Apple is now officially the most valuable company in history. However, there are at least three other claimants to the crown, depending on the methodology. The claims are based on market capitalization, which is the number of shares in a company that could conceivably be bought and sold […]