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Research In Motion statement on the passing of Steve Jobs

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 6 Oct 2011 12:04 pm
Reacting to the sad news yesterday of the passing of Steve Jobs, Research In Motion's Co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis issued the following (the below coming via WSJ): "Steve Jobs was a great visionary and a respected competitor," said Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, co-chiefs of BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd."... "We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to...
R.I.P. Steve Jobs: 1955 - 2011

R.I.P. Steve Jobs: 1955 - 2011

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 5 Oct 2011 7:38 pm
Steve Jobs: 1955 - 2011 Statement by Apple's Board of Directors  CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve. His greatest...
Hey RIM, Malcolm Gladwell says bronze is the new gold!
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Hey RIM, Malcolm Gladwell says bronze is the new gold!

Posted by Ryan Blundell on 25 Jun 2011 8:47 pm
Last Monday, at the annual Cannes Film festival, Canadian-born author Malcolm Gladwell made a statement in regards to the business world; in so many words getting the bronze is worth more than getting the gold. What that means is that it’s not always who does it first, it’s who does it best. More often than not the ‘late-starter’ ends up being more successful. I guess you could say it’s a...
Breaking: RIM Co-CEO Jim Balsillie responds to Steve Jobs comments made during Apple earnings call!
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Breaking: RIM Co-CEO Jim Balsillie responds to Steve Jobs comments made during Apple earnings call!

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 19 Oct 2010 3:36 pm
left: Apple iPad; right: BlackBerry PlayBook... the tablet wars are heating up! It looks like the tech game is starting to turn into a bit of a tech soap opera thanks to El Jobso. Following up yesterday's comments by Steve Jobs dissing 7" tablets, Research In Motion's Co-CEO Jim Balsillie has fired back. Here's the official word from Jim Balsillie: "For those of us who live outside...
CrackBerry Poll: Steve Jobs says 7" is too small... for a tablet. What do you think?
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CrackBerry Poll: Steve Jobs says 7" is too small... for a tablet. What do you think?

Posted by Kevin Michaluk on 19 Oct 2010 12:19 pm
  Steve Jobs says 7" is too small...for a tablet. What do you think?Market Research Seriously. I probably own more Apple products than the average hardcore Apple fanboy, and despite being BlackBerry addict #1 still have a lot of respect for Apple and Steve Jobs. That dude is smart. But at the same time, I'm starting to think he's getting a little crotchety in his old age. Between...