Daily Archives: July 21, 2012

Apple’s third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction

Apple’s third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction

Just as we’d heard earlier this month, today’s finally the day Cupertino starts offering its renowned, pixel-packed “new” iPad in Chinese territory. Of course (unless you’ve been living under a mighty rock), you’d know the launch comes a tad bit later than expected, after months of dealing with Proview’s trademark conundrum — and despite having … Continued

Chick-Fil-A Faces Gay Marriage Backlash on Twitter, Facebook

Chick-Fil-A Faces Gay Marriage Backlash on Twitter, Facebook

Chick-Fil-A president Dan Cathy sparked a social media firestorm among gay marriage supporters and opponents after taking a public stance on the divisive issue this week. Speaking to Christian news site Baptist Press, Cathy called Chick-Fil-A “guilty as charged” in response to past criticism of its position on same-sex marriage; he said the company is … Continued

Syrian Rebels Post Victory Footage to YouTube

Syrian Rebels Post Victory Footage to YouTube

After anti-government fighters in the Free Syrian Army took control of several border crossings between Syria and its neighboring countries on Thursday, some of them posted celebratory footage to YouTube, seen above. According to The New York Times, this particular crossing connects Syria to Turkey, but other reports indicate rebel activity at crossings between Syria … Continued