The monster of Mountain View known as Google released their third quarter earnings on Thursday and, as consistent with the industry, reported record revenues. This time they hit $1.578 billion, a notch above Yahoo’s reports for the same quarter. This number is up 96% from a year ago and 14% from last quarter.
Apple Cranks Out iPod Recycling Program
Apple offers its customers an iPod recycling program for the iPod line of products including the iPod, the iPod Mini and the iPod photo. The offer extends to one of 100 Apple retail stores and customers will receive a 10% discount on their next iPod purchase that day. Meaning one can’t take it in today and come back on Thursday to get the new iPod then. Inevitably, it will be tried.