“The Nevada Gaming Control Board scrutinized the project with a very thorough lab investigation, which helped us in setting the bar for our security features. We have developed the first mobile phone betting application to be approved in Nevada,” John English, senior vice president at American Wagering, said in a statement. Leroy’s App offers sports bets including straight [...]

Was the new Apple TV the highlight of today’s event, or just one of many yawn-inducing product refreshes? (Credit: Apple) Apple’s music event Here’s a brief rundown of what Apple announced at Wednesday’s press event. iOS 4.1 Free update for iPhone, iPod Touch will be available next week iOS 4.2 To come in November. New iPods A major refresh of iPod lineup, [...]

(Credit: Apple) Since Apple reported selling 3.27 million iPads in its fiscal third quarter, numerous iPad competitors have been announced. Not surprisingly, most contain the word “pad” in their name, as companies hope to cash in on Apple’s success and associate their product with Apple’s. In its report released last week, Forrester cited the WebOS and Windows 7 tablets [...]

For 2009 and 2010, the clear winner in consumer electronics is Apple. Its mindshare among analysts and consumers is far beyond any other company. I’d even go so far as to declare Apple the most successful tech company of this decade. That’s why I feel sorry for every other company in this space. No matter what your company did in the past two years, Apple did it better. It reminds me [...]

Visa and Bank of America are reportedly partnering for a trial program that will allow customers to pay for purchases using only a smartphone. The test program begins next month in New York, says Reuters, and runs through the end of 2010. The mobile transaction market, already embraced by other countries, is starting to accelerate in the U.S., as multiple companies begin to vie for leadership and [...]