GameFly is a company that works like Netflix for video games -- you give them a subscription fee every month, and in return, they send you out a video game at a time, which you can send back when you're done to get another. It's a very popular service among gamers, and so the company has had extra cash to explore a few other pastimes lately (including in the game editorial arena with the popular site Shacknews). GameFly's also released an iOS app called GameCenter (no relation to Apple's Game Center service), and that app also has a very strong following, bringing GameFly's news and game information to a very large audience on Apple's iOS platform.
A little while ago, GameFly announced that it would use this expertise with a mobile audience to get into publishing iOS games of its own, and on November 28, the company's first game arrived on the App Store. Writer Rumble is a game that was previously known as Wordfighter, and in that incarnation was actually awarded recognition as a PAX 10 title.
But Garnett Lee (a former 1up and Shacknews editor who is now serving as GameFly's new director of publishing -- "the publishing side of the house is me and me alone," he told TUAW recently) believed the title had more potential than the two developers, Gian Cruz and Kris Zambala, were able to give it on their own. Due to their real-world jobs and other pressures, the two delayed development on the original title, and so when GameFly agreed to support development, the two got a chance to hammer out their game into something better equipped to rise through the App Store's charts.
The end result does look good -- the title is a word game where characters (all based on famous authors like Edgar Allen Poe and Jane Austen) spell words to use fighting game-style attacks, either against other characters or against monsters in an endless mode. The spelling action is fast and furious, and while there are powerups to mix up the battle a little bit (with boosted attacks, special healing or double points), the real innovation here is in the fighting game. Half the time, you'll need to watch what your enemy is sending at you to know how to deal with it. Even for a first-time publisher, GameFly's polish is evident, and the US$0.99 game has more content coming, in the form of other characters, and eventually an online, asynchronous multiplayer mode.
Lee says that GameFly's goal with publishing (at least at first) is more about spotlighting great games and developers rather than trying to grow franchises. "The indie spirit is really alive in mobile development," he says, and GameFly's goal is to find developers who have great games and great talent, and give them the helping hand needed to find an audience on iOS. Lee says "discoverability really is bad on the App Store," and the idea is to use GameFly's reach into the gaming world to get these apps some players.
Lee wants GameFly to start as a sort of "boutique movie studio," releasing only one or two games every few months, and working directly with developers to make those all solid releases. Lee's got lots of experience covering video games, but not so much experience publishing them, and he says that he's learned publishers often have to "make some tough decisions" about game funding and features. But he's up to the task and says GameFly is ready to make a go of releasing these games -- the company has set aside "a very comfortable amount of funding" for the publishing program.
There are a few more titles in the pipeline already, said Lee, so it'll be interesting to see what else "GameFly Games" has decided to put together, and what the reaction to these titles by GameFly's users turns out to be. In the meantime, though, Writer Rumble is the debut title, and it's out on the App Store right now for 99 cents.GameFly enters the world of mobile game publishing with Writer Rumble originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
fredag 30 november 2012
Bacon shaving cream coming from the makers of all things bacon
Bacon. The food of the gods. Tasty, crunchy, bacon. Bacon, bacon, bacon. Just saying the word BACON is enough to make stomachs growl the world over. Most of us probably limit our bacon intake to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and any day that ends in the letter “Y”. If you love bacon as much as Read The Full Story
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We have just started up a new Streetwear group and hope we can get some people involved.
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We have just started up a new Streetwear group and hope we can get some people involved.
We will be talking everything streetwear...
EU stands with the US against proposed ITU internet changes: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'
While Russia and some African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries want to tax foreign content providers and track web-based traffic, the EU has formed a bloc with the US to kibosh any such changes. The showdown will happen at the ITU in Dubai next month, during a meeting of the 193 member countries. All 27 EU states are stolidly opposed to the changes (though many of its network providers aren't), some of which were leaked from a draft Russian document proposing more control over traffic entering its networks. Other nations like Cameroon said that Google and other content providers should pay to have their traffic routed to the nation, which it said would help pay for network expansion there. But the European Commission believes "there is no justification for such proposals," that the internet functions fine as is and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." The EC added what others were likely thinking, namely "some countries treat this as a euphemism for controlling freedom of expression."Filed under: InternetCommentsSource: Reuters
Nintendo Wii Mini expected to go on sale as soon as today at Walmart Canada
While we can't say that extra-dedicated gamers are tripping over themselves to buy the offline-only Wii Mini, we've got good news for those who weren't looking forward to waiting until December 7th to buy a second system for the kids or parties. Walmart Canada tells us Nintendo's $100 console is cleared to go on sale as of Friday, a week ahead of schedule; our local stores haven't yet received stock, but it's early enough that we're not raising alarm bells. We've asked Nintendo about other retailers and will let you know if additional retail chains get the green (or rather, black and red) light.Filed under: Gaming, NintendoComments
Distro Issue 68: PC game designers and the quest for compatibility
Well friends, the week's end brings with it an issue of our tablet mag that's hot off the digital presses. PC gaming nabs the cover story this time out as we take a look at the task of insuring compatibility across a set of devices that adds customized models constantly. If full-length gadget reviews are what you're after, we put the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 4G LTE and Nintendo Wii U through their paces. Will.i.am's latest venture hits Hands-On, Oakley's high-tech eyewear occupies Eyes-On and Weekly Stat tracks holidays on Instagram. Visit your preferred reading repository to grab a copy before settling in for some weekend R&R. Distro Issue 68 PDF Distro in the iTunes App Store Distro in the Google Play Store Distro APK (for sideloading) Like Distro on Facebook Follow Distro on TwitterFiled under: Announcements, HD, MobileCommentsSource: iTunes, Google Play
AT&T brings up the rear again in Consumer Reports carrier rankings
AT&T has once again placed last in Consumer Report's ranking of the major American carriers.The report surveyed 63,253 mobile phone subscribers and published their annual report earlier today.Verizon topped the rankings, followed by Sprint and then T-Mobile USA. Verizon received top marks for customer service, voice quality and data quality. Verizon was first last year, as well.T-Mobile and Sprint saw average ratings across the board.On the bright side for AT&T, the carrier received the top ratings for its 4G LTE network, meaning it received less complaints on the service than Verizon or Sprint did. T-Mobile has not begun rolling out their LTE network yet. AT&T also has the fastest LTE, at an average of 9Mbit/s compared to Verizon's 7.5Mbit/s.Permalink | Comments
StereoTube for YouTube and Animated Weather HD with Voice go on sale - grab them while they're hot!
Hopefully you saw our video posts of both StereoTube for YouTube and Animated Weather HD with Voice in the recent couple of months here on CrackBerry. Both are awesome applications with stunning graphics and features. The developer dropped me an email to let me know that both apps are now on sale with a 33% discount ($1.99 USD) so if you haven't already picked up the apps now may well be the time to do so. Andrei also has another app submitted to App World called 'Radio Player for SHOUTcast' and I presume that one will be just as good as the previous two. Watch this space for a video post. Download Animated Weather HD Download StereoTube for YouTube + MP3 Music Player CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. StereoTube for YouTube and Animated Weather HD with Voice go on sale - grab them while they're hot!
Road tested: ElementCase's Sector 5 case for the iPhone 5
I didn't know what to think about the ElementCase Sector 5 (SE) iPhone 5 "case." I had been using my iPhone 5 for a while, and I really appreciated the fact that it felt like it didn't need a case. I've lauded ElementCase in the past because the craftsmanship and quality were outstanding. But previous iPhones, with the glass on the back, really did need a case of some kind. I know too many people who have cracked back plates to recommend not getting one. The iPhone 5, in my opinion, rarely needs a case at all. Yet I found myself enjoying the Sector, despite the feeling it may not be completely necessary.
Design
As usual, the ElementCase used its knowledge of machining and has produced a lightweight and beautiful case -- except it's not so much a case as an aluminum bumper. The Sector needs you to remove only one screw to open it up (what ElementCase calls a multilink connection), and it wraps around the sides of the iPhone. The kit includes an adhesive-backed suede backing and a screen film, both of which I chose not to use. However, with all the included parts you could really protect your iPhone while keeping it looking very sharp.
One unfortunate bit is a "road rash" protector, basically a collection of vinyl stickers you'll put around the edges of your iPhone to "protect" it from the Sector's rubber feet. The rubber feet are inside the four corners of the case, giving the shock absorption you want but having the nasty side effect of leaving some bits of rubber behind after prolonged use (see pic below). While I object to the vinyl, it's a good idea for ElementCase to have included these. That said, it makes the easier-to-remove case itself somewhat less easy to remove as you'll need to remove the non-reusable vinyl off your iPhone before ditching the Sector completely (if you choose to).
The "road rash" vinyl sticker after over a week of use under the Sector 5
The Sector bulges out at the corners a bit, and adds a little visual interest to the iPhone. There are a couple of inadvertent issues with the Sector, however, and while they stem from the design, I'll detail them in the functionality section. Suffice it to say the "trussed" design (meaning there are a lot of cutouts) is a blessing and a curse, keeping weight down but also causing potential problems for big fingers.
The review unit I got was a nice dark gray gun metal color. The weight is negligible, and that's really amazing. Still, this does add enough weight to the already crazy light iPhone 5, so you will definitely notice the iPhone is a bit heavier. Since I'm not covered in replacement iPhones, I did not perform a drop test. It's possible the shock absorbers will protect the phone, but it's also possible the added weight could be a problem.
The Sector comes with a handy screwdriver for removing the case itself (and you can even attach it to your keys), but with that vinyl tape I doubt you'll be doing it often.
Functionality
OK, it's a case. As I said, I'm unwilling to throw my iPhone at the ground, but let's take this just as a sort of backup insurance. It's light, it's barely there, what's not to like?
Unfortunately the deeper wells around the volume buttons make it much harder to access them if you have big fingers. I have relatively small fingers and often found myself having to squeeze in to flick the mute or change volume. That's not good. Apple puts those above the "surface" of the edge for a reason.
Also, the lower left bulge is just big enough to where I really have to stretch my left thumb to access the upper right corner. While the 5 is taller, this additional distance was just enough for my smallish hands to have a problem where there was none before. Your mileage may vary.
And lastly while the hole cut for the headphone port is ample, I found it was not ample enough for a generation of plugs made before smartphones became our music players. My old Sony desktop speaker plug barely fit, and seemed to pop out regularly. If you use EarPods or any of the more recent audio cables, changes are you'll be OK. My Sony MDR headphones were not OK, however. The plug fit, but so barely it kept popping out. The ports otherwise (mic, speakers, Lightning cable) all were fine thanks to the extensive trussing going on for weight purposes.
The power button is accessed with a push button atop the case, so that worked fine. You also have access to the SIM slot, for what that's worth (in owning 4 iPhones I have yet to touch my SIM tray). One small problem with the stainless steel screws is that, in my review unit, they were painted black and after some use that paint came off. I actually like the patina look and it's not obvious at all, but if you're the kind of person who inspects cases with a jeweler's loupe, you'll see it for sure.
Conclusion
The build quality of the Sector is incredible. What's amazing to me are all the chambers and edges on the Sector, the trussing to keep weight low, and how it feels in your hand. When I first added the Sector to my iPhone I wasn't sure it was such a great idea, but after a week I have come to really enjoy it, and feel like I've got just enough added protection to my 5 that I can keep slapping it down on tables as I did before the case. I can imagine that with the additional suede backing it would be even more protected.
The problem is that the price, US$139.95 may not justify the protection and the minor aggravations (specifically access to those volume buttons). If you have small hands or feel like your iPhone 5 is the perfect weight, you'll also have problems with having it on there.
So is the Sector a great case? Yeah, it's a good case. I'm not sure it's worth the money, but if you are into status symbols, and the ElementCase lineup is mostly that, it's probably the coolest iPhone 5 case you can get right now.
Pros:
Provides some protection
Looks cool
Easier than ever to remove or put back on
Cons:
Vinyl stickers are a bummer
Some usability issues with volume
The iPhone 5 doesn't feel like it needs a case, so this can feel extraneous at times
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants their iPhone 5 to look different and can afford a luxury case which offers modest protection.Road tested: ElementCase's Sector 5 case for the iPhone 5 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Design
As usual, the ElementCase used its knowledge of machining and has produced a lightweight and beautiful case -- except it's not so much a case as an aluminum bumper. The Sector needs you to remove only one screw to open it up (what ElementCase calls a multilink connection), and it wraps around the sides of the iPhone. The kit includes an adhesive-backed suede backing and a screen film, both of which I chose not to use. However, with all the included parts you could really protect your iPhone while keeping it looking very sharp.
One unfortunate bit is a "road rash" protector, basically a collection of vinyl stickers you'll put around the edges of your iPhone to "protect" it from the Sector's rubber feet. The rubber feet are inside the four corners of the case, giving the shock absorption you want but having the nasty side effect of leaving some bits of rubber behind after prolonged use (see pic below). While I object to the vinyl, it's a good idea for ElementCase to have included these. That said, it makes the easier-to-remove case itself somewhat less easy to remove as you'll need to remove the non-reusable vinyl off your iPhone before ditching the Sector completely (if you choose to).
The "road rash" vinyl sticker after over a week of use under the Sector 5
The Sector bulges out at the corners a bit, and adds a little visual interest to the iPhone. There are a couple of inadvertent issues with the Sector, however, and while they stem from the design, I'll detail them in the functionality section. Suffice it to say the "trussed" design (meaning there are a lot of cutouts) is a blessing and a curse, keeping weight down but also causing potential problems for big fingers.
The review unit I got was a nice dark gray gun metal color. The weight is negligible, and that's really amazing. Still, this does add enough weight to the already crazy light iPhone 5, so you will definitely notice the iPhone is a bit heavier. Since I'm not covered in replacement iPhones, I did not perform a drop test. It's possible the shock absorbers will protect the phone, but it's also possible the added weight could be a problem.
The Sector comes with a handy screwdriver for removing the case itself (and you can even attach it to your keys), but with that vinyl tape I doubt you'll be doing it often.
Functionality
OK, it's a case. As I said, I'm unwilling to throw my iPhone at the ground, but let's take this just as a sort of backup insurance. It's light, it's barely there, what's not to like?
Unfortunately the deeper wells around the volume buttons make it much harder to access them if you have big fingers. I have relatively small fingers and often found myself having to squeeze in to flick the mute or change volume. That's not good. Apple puts those above the "surface" of the edge for a reason.
Also, the lower left bulge is just big enough to where I really have to stretch my left thumb to access the upper right corner. While the 5 is taller, this additional distance was just enough for my smallish hands to have a problem where there was none before. Your mileage may vary.
And lastly while the hole cut for the headphone port is ample, I found it was not ample enough for a generation of plugs made before smartphones became our music players. My old Sony desktop speaker plug barely fit, and seemed to pop out regularly. If you use EarPods or any of the more recent audio cables, changes are you'll be OK. My Sony MDR headphones were not OK, however. The plug fit, but so barely it kept popping out. The ports otherwise (mic, speakers, Lightning cable) all were fine thanks to the extensive trussing going on for weight purposes.
The power button is accessed with a push button atop the case, so that worked fine. You also have access to the SIM slot, for what that's worth (in owning 4 iPhones I have yet to touch my SIM tray). One small problem with the stainless steel screws is that, in my review unit, they were painted black and after some use that paint came off. I actually like the patina look and it's not obvious at all, but if you're the kind of person who inspects cases with a jeweler's loupe, you'll see it for sure.
Conclusion
The build quality of the Sector is incredible. What's amazing to me are all the chambers and edges on the Sector, the trussing to keep weight low, and how it feels in your hand. When I first added the Sector to my iPhone I wasn't sure it was such a great idea, but after a week I have come to really enjoy it, and feel like I've got just enough added protection to my 5 that I can keep slapping it down on tables as I did before the case. I can imagine that with the additional suede backing it would be even more protected.
The problem is that the price, US$139.95 may not justify the protection and the minor aggravations (specifically access to those volume buttons). If you have small hands or feel like your iPhone 5 is the perfect weight, you'll also have problems with having it on there.
So is the Sector a great case? Yeah, it's a good case. I'm not sure it's worth the money, but if you are into status symbols, and the ElementCase lineup is mostly that, it's probably the coolest iPhone 5 case you can get right now.
Pros:
Provides some protection
Looks cool
Easier than ever to remove or put back on
Cons:
Vinyl stickers are a bummer
Some usability issues with volume
The iPhone 5 doesn't feel like it needs a case, so this can feel extraneous at times
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants their iPhone 5 to look different and can afford a luxury case which offers modest protection.Road tested: ElementCase's Sector 5 case for the iPhone 5 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
iTunes 11 now available in Software Update
It's finally happened! iTunes 11 just dropped into Software Update, so if you want to grab it open up the Mac App Store and click that Updates tab.
The 198 MB file brings a totally redesigned iTunes to your Mac. The store looks new, but the biggest change seems to be in how your music library is arrayed on the screen. There's Playback Sync for picking up a tune playing on one device when you switch to another device.
Gallery: iTunes 11 First Look
Another new feature is Up Next, which shows what songs are going to play next. According to the update notes, you can "reorder, add or skip songs whenever you like." The MiniPlayer now shows the album cover and adds the Up Next feature.
While we'll wait to give you a full writeup on this app, check out the gallery above to get an idea of the look of the latest iteration of iTunes.iTunes 11 now available in Software Update originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The 198 MB file brings a totally redesigned iTunes to your Mac. The store looks new, but the biggest change seems to be in how your music library is arrayed on the screen. There's Playback Sync for picking up a tune playing on one device when you switch to another device.
Gallery: iTunes 11 First Look
Another new feature is Up Next, which shows what songs are going to play next. According to the update notes, you can "reorder, add or skip songs whenever you like." The MiniPlayer now shows the album cover and adds the Up Next feature.
While we'll wait to give you a full writeup on this app, check out the gallery above to get an idea of the look of the latest iteration of iTunes.iTunes 11 now available in Software Update originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Barnes and Noble Q2 earnings show digital content grind
This week Barnes & Noble has made the call on their financial second quarter, citing increased spending on their Nook division to keep pace with Amazon.com and Apple. The company made it clear that as the Nook accounts for 8.5 percent of their total revenue, it wasn’t going away any time soon – meanwhile same-store Read The Full Story
Nokia looks to ban BlackBerry sales over patent dispute
Nokia is looking to ban the sale of all BlackBerry smartphones with WLAN capabilities (which is most current phones) following a dispute over patent royalty fees. This comes after the two companies entered arbitration back in September with the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in Sweden. Nokia argues that an earlier patent ruling states RIM is not allowed to manufacture devices with wifi connectivity, while RIM is saying that the deal means they shouldn't have to pay fees for the WLAN technology in devices. read moreCrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Nokia looks to ban BlackBerry sales over patent dispute
torsdag 29 november 2012
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Windows Phone 7.8 coming early next year
Microsoft has confirmed today that Windows Phone 7.8 will reach handsets early next year.The operating system is a bridge between WP 7.5 and the new Windows Phone 8, allowing some features of the new OS to work on older hardware with single core processors and lower resolution screens.New phones with WP 7.8 pre-installed, as well as the downloadable update for phones with older firmware will hit sometime in the Q1 2013, added the company.Microsoft did note that the release will have to be tested by individual carriers, and approved, so the exact timing is unknown.Permalink | Comments
Microsoft Surface Pro arriving in January starting at $899
Ever since the Surface tablet was released from Microsoft, we’ve only been more and more curious about their upcoming Pro version. Finally, the Redmond-based company has released details about the upcoming tablet for power users, including pricing and availability. Starting in January, you’ll be able to grab a Surface Pro starting at $899 for the Read The Full Story
Google Drive for iPhone and iPad updated with spreadsheet editing
Google Drive for iPhone and iPad has been updated with improved collaboration and on-device sharing. Users can now create, edit, and collaborate on spreadsheets and upload to Drive with other apps using "Open in..." There is also a new Uploads section that allows you to manage upload progress and see recent uploads. The ability to edit spreadsheets has been one of the biggest user requests, so it's great to see Google respond by including that ability. It still isn't possible to update presentation, but hopefully that will be coming in the future as well. Google Drive is a Dropbox-like service that lets you store documents pictures, and other files and share them with whoever you want. A free account includes 5GB of storage space with options to upgrade to 25 GB and 100 GB for $2.49/mo and $4.99/mo, respectively. Free - Download now
Consumer Reports Puts Verizon in First Place, AT&T Bringing Up The Rear
The latest Consumer Reports are out and as far as mobile networks go, Verizon is rated in front of the rest of the pack. Verizon scored near the top for voice and data quality which is to be expected with Verizon’s mostly�reliable network. The Reports also gave Verizon props “for support attributes like staff knowledge [...]
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Microsoft: 40 million Windows 8 licenses already sold
Since October 26th, Microsoft has sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses.The word comes via CFO Tam Reller who was discussing the operating system at the Credit Suisse Annual Tech Conference today.In comparison to Windows 7, the new OS appears to be selling better. The previous OS moved 60 million copies in two months, compared to the 40 million in just one month for Win8.Reller did not note sales figures for the Surface RT tablet.What remains unclear, however, is what Microsoft considers as "sold." Some companies report direct sales to consumers (like Apple does) but others just report "sold" or "shipped" as the amount of units shipped to retailers or pre-installed on new computers.Permalink | Comments
Nokia wins patent case against RIM
RIM has lost a patent case against Nokia and will have to reach a new royalties deal or potentially have the sale of their devices halted.The ruling states RIM can not create or sell any device that connects to Wi-Fi using WLAN (wireless local access network systems) until they have reached a licensing agreement with Nokia."RIM is liable to pay royalties and damages to Nokia for its...sales of any subscriber terminals (handsets or tablets)...compatible with the WLAN standard," read the ruling, from a Swedish arbitrator. "RIM has not contested that it manufactures and sells products using WLAN in accordance with Nokia's WLAN patents."The ruling is huge, for both companies. All BlackBerry phones support WLAN, and RIM can certainly not afford to have an injunction on any of their devices, even for a short period of time. Nokia, on the other hand, has been looking to increase their patent licensing revenue as their smartphone sales remain sluggish.Notes Alexander Poltorak, chief executive of patent consultancy General Patent Corp: "The arbitration decision is not appealable and the U.S. Court can be expected to enforce the judgment by issuing an injunction against RIM, which would effectively put RIM out of business."RIM has only one choice now - to license Nokia's patents. It should be a quick process. No substantive issue will be re-litigated. The U.S. court merely needs to enforce the verdict of the Swedish arbitration tribunal."Permalink | Comments
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Why my BB 9550 storm odin always stuck at the screen.. ?. Sometimes when i click an application, but the other application open. Sometimes it make a...
YouTube nows offers automatic captions in six more languages
Back in 2009, YouTube added automatic captions to videos, which allows users to view captions generated in the video’s language…assuming it was a supported language, anyway. The original launch included just English, and was followed soon after by three additional languages. Now the feature has received its biggest update to date, with YouTube adding support Read The Full Story
BMW i3 Concept Coupe ditches steel for intelligent EV
BMW has taken the wraps off of its latest eco-friendly car design, the BMW i3 Concept Coupe, with an innovative carbon fiber cabin, clever inter-car communications system, and smartphone connectivity. Debuted at the LA Auto Show this week, the i3 Concept Coupe follows BMW’s LifeDrive ethos, packaging a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell – Read The Full Story
Chrome for Android Updated ? Full of Interesting Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
If you do your mobile�browsing�with Chrome, go hop onto Google Play and pick up the newest update that just went live. Inside, you’ll find a mess of bug fixes and stability�improvements�that undoubtedly made it an even cooler browsing�experience. You know what Chrome is good for? Watching tonight’s Droid Life Show. Play Link Cheers Adam!
onsdag 28 november 2012
Nintendo?s Wii Mini Tipped By Best Buy Canada For December 7 Release
Sony's PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 have both seen physical hardware design changes in their many years on the market, but the Wii has remained mostly the same Wii since its launch, with a minor update last year that made it slightly smaller. Now that Nintendo has released the Wii U, however, it looks like a bigger change is on the way for its older console, called the Wii Mini.
Humax's take on an IP-connected TV box for Comcast passes through the FCC
Comcast isn't opening up its set-top boxes (UI and all) in the way we'd like, but it has established a reference spec (RDK) for potential hardware partners to build their own versions of its next generation setup. As reported by Light Reading, Cisco, Humax, Pace, Technicolor and others are working on hardware for a new multiroom setup based on a central gateway (or maybe a Cablevision-style network DVR) that streams video to IP-connected extenders called the XI3. Now Humax's Xfinity-branded XI3-H has been revealed in an FCC filing spotted by Wireless Goodness. It sports a coax in/out connection for MoCA and TV, HDMI in and out, Ethernet and a USB port for a WiFi adapter. There's also an SD card slot interestingly, which could potentially be used as local DVR storage for quick pause and rewind without pulling from the main server.Continue reading Humax's take on an IP-connected TV box for Comcast passes through the FCCFiled under: Home Entertainment, HDCommentsSource: Wireless Goodness, FCC
Google acquires marketing and coupon company Incentive Targeting
Today, Google acquired coupon targeting company Incentive Targeting. The company is responsible for partnering with retail stores to provide targeted marketing and coupon services to manufacturers of groceries and other products. Details about the price of the acquisition hasn’t been disclosed, but Incentive Targeting raised $4.4 million in investment funding last year. Mike Dudas, a Read The Full Story
Dear Google Fiber: Please, please, please come to Boston and rescue me from Comcast
I was reading an article on ZDNet Tuesday morning about Google Fiber and had planned to write a quick post on it. But when I opened up the BGR dashboard, I found that I couldn’t access it because my wireless modem had crapped out… for the third time in less than two hours. Sadly, this is a fairly common�occurrence ? as a Boston resident, I’m basically stuck with Comcast (CMCSA) as my ISP because it has a regional monopoly. Needless to say, Comcast is absolutely horrible. I’m paying around $66 a month for an Internet service that constantly forces me to reset my router. You may ask yourself, “Why don’t you just call up Comcast and ask them to help?”
Problem with BMM 7 on Torch 9800
I have just installed BBM7 from Beta Zone on the Torch 9800. OS is 6.0 Bundle 2949 (v6.0.0.668, Platform 6.6.0.236) and I am in Spain with Vodafone...
New developer competition in Hong Kong - Cash and BlackBerry 10 handsets up for grabs
More good news today from Research in Motion but this time in Hong Kong. Organized by the Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing (HKAIM) and sponsored by Research In Motion (RIM), Application Contest for BlackBerry 10 Hong Kong is now open. Developers will have a chance to win cash prizes and receive recognition by renowned industry experts. They will also have the opportunity to gain media exposure for their newly developed BlackBerry 10 applications. To get started, HKAIM and RIM will jointly host a briefing session on December 5. HKAIM and RIM will share with developers the business opportunities that can be achieved with the BlackBerry 10 platform.� All participants will be given the opportunity to see live hands-on demo of the new and exciting platform. read moreCrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. New developer competition in Hong Kong - Cash and BlackBerry 10 handsets up for grabs
Apple shows "father of iOS 6 Maps" the door
A tweet from Bloomberg News a few minutes ago says Apple has fired its "Maps manager" in the aftermath of the iOS 6 Maps controversy. Gizmodo points to executive Richard Williamson as the unlucky guy.
Williamson's LinkedIn profile shows that he's been with Apple in various roles since 2001 (after a previous stint with NeXT) and served as the Director of iOS Software from 2005 until the beginning of this year. His January transition to senior director, iOS Platform Services would have involved him with integrated offerings like Siri, parts of Game Center and Maps.
The bloodletting in Apple's iOS leadership team clearly wasn't finished when Scott Forstall's run at the top of the division ended last month. Williamson, who co-authored several key patents behind iOS and Maps specifically, may not be the last to go.
Photo by Shannon Archuleta | flickr ccApple shows "father of iOS 6 Maps" the door originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Williamson's LinkedIn profile shows that he's been with Apple in various roles since 2001 (after a previous stint with NeXT) and served as the Director of iOS Software from 2005 until the beginning of this year. His January transition to senior director, iOS Platform Services would have involved him with integrated offerings like Siri, parts of Game Center and Maps.
The bloodletting in Apple's iOS leadership team clearly wasn't finished when Scott Forstall's run at the top of the division ended last month. Williamson, who co-authored several key patents behind iOS and Maps specifically, may not be the last to go.
Photo by Shannon Archuleta | flickr ccApple shows "father of iOS 6 Maps" the door originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Rovi is shutting down its OTA TV guide service without notice
The company with so much love it changed its name to fool its fans is at it again, this time killing the signal that provides guide data directly to many televisions and set-top boxes. You see, before changing its name from Macrovision, Rovi acquired Gemstar-TV guide in 2008 -- which was probably most well known for the integrated program guide common in higher end TVs throughout the last decade. While most people just use the guide offered on their provider's set-top, this guide is for those who actually use the clear-QAM or over-the-air tuner in their TV. The way it worked is that manufacturers baked the software into the TV, which would then tune into a local affiliate's broadcast of a week's worth of guide data. The setup successfully made it through the digital transition -- minus the truckloads of analog-only TVs ceasing to work along the way -- as new TVs featured a digital version of the service, as well as some digital converters, like the DTVpal DVR.Continue reading Rovi is shutting down its OTA TV guide service without noticeFiled under: Home Entertainment, HDCommentsSource: Twice, AVS Forum
Can't wait for a new iMac? Buy a cheap Chinese knockoff instead
It's getting very close to the end of November, and Apple's iMac web page still shows the 21.5-inch all-in-one Mac as "coming in November," with the 27-inch slender desktop "coming in December." If you're worried that there may be no new iMac under the Christmas tree this year, then you might want to consider buying a LAVI S21i from the well-known manufacturer Shenzhen Rahway.
What? You've never heard of Shenzhen Rahway? Well, take a look at what they're offering before you scoff. It looks just like one of the new iMacs -- without the Apple logo, of course -- and features a 21.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display, 4 GB of RAM, and either a 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 dual-core or 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 quad-core CPU. For storage, the LAVI S21i (kinda rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?) can be equipped with either a 128 GB SSD or a 500 GB hard drive. And the OS? Windows 8, of course.
It's only 0.4 cm thicker at the edges, comes with an ugly generic power brick, and crams most of the ports (including a state-of-the-art VGA port) in the bottom of the display, but hey -- it's just like an iMac!
This baby will only set you back US$540-$621 depending on which model you purchase, which means that you'll have enough money left over from not buying that $1299 non-bogus iMac to get yourself an iPad.
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What? You've never heard of Shenzhen Rahway? Well, take a look at what they're offering before you scoff. It looks just like one of the new iMacs -- without the Apple logo, of course -- and features a 21.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display, 4 GB of RAM, and either a 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 dual-core or 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 quad-core CPU. For storage, the LAVI S21i (kinda rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?) can be equipped with either a 128 GB SSD or a 500 GB hard drive. And the OS? Windows 8, of course.
It's only 0.4 cm thicker at the edges, comes with an ugly generic power brick, and crams most of the ports (including a state-of-the-art VGA port) in the bottom of the display, but hey -- it's just like an iMac!
This baby will only set you back US$540-$621 depending on which model you purchase, which means that you'll have enough money left over from not buying that $1299 non-bogus iMac to get yourself an iPad.
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tisdag 27 november 2012
Samsung Galaxy Axiom officially debuts, available on US Cellular for $79
After making an appearance earlier this month in a leaked image, the Samsung Galaxy Axiom is ready for prime time. The handset is now on sale at US Cellular for $79 with a two-year contract or $399 for those who aren't fond of the commitment. Packing the expected Galaxy S III Mini-reminiscent specs, the budget LTE smartphone runs Ice Cream Sandwich, packs a 4-inch WVGA display, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 4GB of built-in memory that can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 32GB in size, a 5 megapixel camera on its rear and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing cam. With NFC baked in, the Galaxy Axiom joins the ranks of devices that have support for Google Wallet. To pick up a fresh Galaxy family device and not break the bank, hit the adjacent source link.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, SamsungCommentsVia: Android CommunitySource: US Cellular
Windows 8 licenses blast past 40 million sold
The folks at Microsoft are glad to report that they’ve reached 40 million Windows 8 licenses sold in the new operating system’s first month on the market. Microsoft notes specifically that “to-date Microsoft has sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses” and wants to make it clear that they’re not just pumped up about this pace Read The Full Story
Editor's desk: Debugged, Ad hoc'ed, and inspired
It's Thanksgiving weekend in the south, below The Wall, and while I'm busy still waiting on my iPad mini + LTE to ship, getting my snow tires on, and writing a bunch of l our 2012 gift guides, I know many of you are still in turkey-fed, Black Friday-fueled fevers, so I'll keep it short-ish and simply pass along an update on our Mobile Nations podcasts, going into the new fall season. The Wednesday iMore show is still on hiatus. I'm spending a couple of hours every Tuesday talking Apple news with Leo Laporte and the crew on MacBreak Weekly and repeating that on Wednesday nights just doesn't seem fresh and exciting. I really miss the live chatroom community, however, so we'll be doing something interesting to tie that back in, and sooner rather than later. Meanwhile the Sunday iMore show will continue to be a mix of special guests and iMore regulars, and will continue to vary from product reviews to deep dives on industry-spanning issues. But we've also got some new shows like Debug and Ad hoc, and new series on shows like ZEN and TECH, and I can't wait for you to hear them. Debug Debug is a new podcast I'm doing with the inestimable Guy English of Kicking Bear and �ingleton fame. It focuses on developers, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and gaming in particular, but we'll likely touch on all platforms at some point, as well as the business behind making apps and services. We'll be recording every two weeks, alternating with Iterate, which focuses on development, and while we'll mostly be doing interviews with developers, we'll also mix it up with round tables and other formats occasionally. The first episode, featuring Loren Brichter of Apple, Tweetie, and Letterpress, is already available and we'll be recording the second episode this week. If you're a developer, there's lots of great stuff about targeting Game Center API, re-writing UIKit in OpenGL, and the business model for in-app purchases. If you're not a developer, there are some gems in there about the future of Springboard (and backboard) and where iOS might be going in 2013. Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download Directly Ad Hoc There's another new podcast I'm a part of that's... different. It has no real name, no fixed schedule, and no set subject. Basically, we get a group of geeks together and we talk about geeky things. Anyone on the show is welcome to record it and release into whatever feed(s) they like. Yes, it's "openy". Along with the aforementioned Guy English, we've already recorded an episode with Dan Moren, Matt Drance, Dave Wiskus, on the future of Star Wars and what we hope to see -- and not to see -- now that Disney owns Lucasfilm. You can find it in 5by5's After Dark feed, as an ancillary to Jason Snell's excellent The Incomparable podcast. I've also put it up in a new feed, where I'll also add future episodes, called Ad hoc. Subscribe via RSS Subscribe via iTunes Download Directly ZEN and TECH As much as I love doing the iMore show, MacBreak Weekly, Iterate, Debug, Ad hoc, and all the other shows, I'm honored to be a part of ZEN and TECH -- it's absolutely the most important show on our network, and one of the most important shows on any network. Because it's not about coding or interfaces, news or events. It's about us as human beings, and how we relate to the world and technology around us. ZEN and TECH is like hacking our own OS. It's very literally made me a better person, and based on the feedback we've been getting, I'm far from alone. Over the course of the last couple months, Georgia has been doing a special series on parenting. If you're a parent, or you have friends and family who are facing challenges with parenting, please share the links below. And if you're not a parent, we're still mixing it up -- the latest episode is on anger management. Subscribe via RSS: Audio | Video Subscribe via iTunes: Audio | Video Download Directly: Audio | Video Tangent: DragonStorm This isn't about a podcast, but about an old project. 20 years ago I took a summer off and wrote and illustrated a pen-and-paper role-playing game called DragonStorm. I never did much with it, and since then it's been locked on old Amiga floppy disks, but I found a printout and scanned it. I've been really inspired lately by Dave Wiskus returning to his music, Daniel Pasco, restoring an amp, and Derek Kessler doing a pretty damn impressive project all his own, and because of that inspiration I decided to share the full PDF in the iMore forums. It's not great, but it's mine, and I've decided I'm going to carve out a little time to do some more side projects in the near future. If there's anything you used to do, something that inspired you and gave you pleasure, that let you enjoy the exuberance of creation, be it writing, music, art, dance, or anything else, consider getting back into it and sharing it. It's what makes us not only live, but thrive.
EE bumps LTE mobile broadband data by up to 3GB a month
UK 4G carrier EE�has quietly tweaked its mobile broadband plans, increasing the amount of data subscribers get per month by as much as 3GB. The new plans – which are also joined by a monthly rolling plan for those contract-averse – stick at the same price points as before, beginning at �15.99 on the 18-month Read The Full Story
Nintendo makes Wii Mini official: currently exclusive to Canada, launches December 7th for $100
That was quick. Scarcely two hours after Best Buy spoiled the party, Nintendo is launching the Wii Mini. The crimson console is billed as a Canada-exclusive for now -- we're reaching out to confirm if and when it might go elsewhere -- and is clearly meant to catch those families that find the Wii U (or even a regular Wii) too pricey. To get there, though, they'll have to make some big sacrifices. The Wii Mini cuts out both GameCube compatibility (seen in some regular Wii variants) and, more importantly, internet access; unfortunately, this won't be your budget Netflix box. Still, when gamers in the Great White North can pick one up on December 7th for $100, it might be the ideal fit for that TV in the basement or the occasional party.Continue reading Nintendo makes Wii Mini official: currently exclusive to Canada, launches December 7th for $100Filed under: Gaming, NintendoCommentsSource: Nintendo
BlackBerry 10 N-Series parts begin to leak, here's a look at the keyboard
For those of you out there not really interested in the BlackBerry 10 L-Series devices, there has been somewhat of a dry spell of leaks surrounding the full QWERTY N-Series. Aside from the early marketing video never really meant for public eyes, the N-Series has escaped blurry cams everywhere. If you caught the video though, you may have noticed RIM has done away with the curved 'frets' that we all know of the Bold series devices past and replaced them with a straight one across the keyboard. Now, a purported image of the keyboard would appear to confirm that change.� Discuss in the CrackBerry Forums Source: iiBerry Via: CrackBerry Forums CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry 10 N-Series parts begin to leak, here's a look at the keyboard
General Motors set to be the first car manufacturer to integrate Siri into its new cars
General Motors has announced that it will be the first vehicle manufacturer to integrate Siri into its cars. It will include support for Siri in its new Chevrolet Spark and Sonic models which will be available in early 2013. Siri Eyes Free was announced back in June at WWDC and offers an easy way for car manufacturers to integrate Siri into their vehicles; the new comes from The Next Web Owners of the Spark and Sonic will need an iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 (there?s no reference as to whether the iPad will be supported) which will enable them to use an ?Eyes Free mode? that allows interaction with their iPhone using just their voice, while the device?s screen remains unlit. It all centers around a MyLink radio connection via Bluetooth, which pairs with the iOS device and allows users to interact with the steering wheel voice activation button to interact with Siri in Eyes Free mode. From this mode, users can make hands-free calls, play songs from their iTunes library, listen and compose messages, but Siri will not be able to perform more complex requests that require the opening of a web page while in that mode. The move by General Motors to integrate Siri into its lower priced models is certainly a welcome one. Usually integration like this is saved for the more premium models in the range where a high priced extra is required to get everything to talk. This time, the expensive part of the system is already built into your iPhone 4S or 5. The important part is driver safety, the ability to do all of the things that Siri can do without the need to take your eyes off where you are going, has to be a really positive thing. Other car manufacturers are also believed to be working on similar systems to integrate Siri into their vehicles. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, Audi and Honda have all confirmed that they will be offering Siri integration in the future. Source: The Next Web
10 Weeks of BlackBerry 10: The Keyboard
In our '10 Weeks of BlackBerry 10' series we'll explore one feature of BlackBerry 10 each week leading up to the�launch event on January 30th. This week: The Keyboard BlackBerry smartphones have always been known for their keyboards - no question about it. While RIM has dabbled with some full-touchscreen devices over the years, they have always stuck by their physical keyboard devices as well. With�BlackBerry 10�that will still be the case. At launch, we'll see both full-touch and QWERTY model devices, so while many will be quick to stick with the physical keyboard they know and love, others will go all-in with a touchscreen device. I've never been a huge fan of touchscreen keyboards for numerous reasons, but with the amazing BlackBerry 10 keyboard we'll still get the BlackBerry experience we know and love, which is why the BlackBerry 10 keyboard is one of the features we're most looking forward to in BlackBerry 10. read moreCrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. 10 Weeks of BlackBerry 10: The Keyboard
tit for tat: Apple Patent War Targets Six More Samsung Devices
Apple hopes to take more prisoners in its patent war against arch rival Samsung, asking a judge to add six of the Korean company’s flagship phones and tablets to the list of gadgets infringing upon its patents. Apple contends it ...
BlackBerry users can now benefit from App World carrier billing from over 50 international networks
Hot off the press today, RIM has announced that they now have App World integrated billing implemented with more than 50 carriers worldwide. While this may not be the biggest news of the year, it does offer huge advantages to many BlackBerry users. As an example - here in the UK a big percentage of BlackBerry addicts are teenagers which many will not have access to a credit or debit card for App World payments. Carrier billing will allow them to purchase the apps they want and the cost will just be added to their monthly bill if a contract user. Not only does this take away purchase restrictions but it also simplifies things. With the BlackBerry subscriber base still growing (despite what the media say) this really is another step in the right direction for RIM and fingers crossed the option will be available to many more carriers as we head into 2013 and get the good stuff - BlackBerry 10. � You can catch the full press release below. read moreCrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry users can now benefit from App World carrier billing from over 50 international networks
Cyber Monday: Are You Shopping at Work?
Are you at work right now? If so, are you one of the sale-seeking consumers making this a great Cyber Monday for retailers?
Cyber Monday came to be because so many people started to realize they could take advantage of the faster broadband connectivity at the office to do some quick holiday shopping after Thanksgiving weekend. In the days of dial-up and slow modems, making an online purchase could take the equivalent of your lunch hour.
Now that high speed internet connections at home is more prevalent, online shopping is becoming part of the norm. Final figures aren't in yet, but analytics firm ComScore says $13.7 billion has been spent online for the holiday season-to-date, marki… Continue reading...
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Cyber Monday came to be because so many people started to realize they could take advantage of the faster broadband connectivity at the office to do some quick holiday shopping after Thanksgiving weekend. In the days of dial-up and slow modems, making an online purchase could take the equivalent of your lunch hour.
Now that high speed internet connections at home is more prevalent, online shopping is becoming part of the norm. Final figures aren't in yet, but analytics firm ComScore says $13.7 billion has been spent online for the holiday season-to-date, marki… Continue reading...
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Rovio wants a billion daily active users
Angry Birds maker Rovio's head Peter Vesterbacka stood up on stage in Helsinki last week, and told the assembled crowd that his company wants to eventually have a full 1 billion daily active users. Daily active users, or DAUs, is a measure used in tabulating mobile app success, and it's often a good indicator of just how engaged people are with a given app. Most smaller apps might claim a few hundred daily active users, and a very popular app might claim a few million. But Vesterbacka says Rovio wants a billion.
At that point, you're not talking about an app any more, you're talking about a brand that's competing with some of the most storied and historic brands in the world. "We want to be the first entertainment brand with 1 billion fans [using the game] every day, watching animations, using our services," said Vesterbacka. "People think of the one company people use daily, which is Coca-Cola, and that's just a soft drink. So it should be straightforward for us to get to 1 billion fans every day in the next two to three years."
Straightforward? Sure, whatever. Vesterbacka also said that China has overtaken the US in terms of most Angry Birds fans playing every day. And while Rovio has been testing the waters with releases outside of the Angry Birds brand lately, Vesterbacka says that's not necessary: "We want to make Angry Birds as big as it can be and very much a part of pop culture. We don't need to do anything else." As popular as this game continues to be, that may in fact be true.Rovio wants a billion daily active users originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
At that point, you're not talking about an app any more, you're talking about a brand that's competing with some of the most storied and historic brands in the world. "We want to be the first entertainment brand with 1 billion fans [using the game] every day, watching animations, using our services," said Vesterbacka. "People think of the one company people use daily, which is Coca-Cola, and that's just a soft drink. So it should be straightforward for us to get to 1 billion fans every day in the next two to three years."
Straightforward? Sure, whatever. Vesterbacka also said that China has overtaken the US in terms of most Angry Birds fans playing every day. And while Rovio has been testing the waters with releases outside of the Angry Birds brand lately, Vesterbacka says that's not necessary: "We want to make Angry Birds as big as it can be and very much a part of pop culture. We don't need to do anything else." As popular as this game continues to be, that may in fact be true.Rovio wants a billion daily active users originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
måndag 26 november 2012
Assurance Wireless Now Offering Service In New Mexico
Assurance Wireless today announced that qualifying residents in the state of New Mexico will have access to Assurance's products and services. Assurance Wireless provides a free cell phone and 250 monthly voice minutes to low-income families. Assurance also offers low-cost plans. For $5 per month, Assurance customers can double their monthly minutes to 500, and for $20, increase voice minutes to 1000 and add in 1000 text messages. Customers will still have access to their 250 free minutes even if they can't pay for the extra minutes. Assurance also offers pay-by-use voice minutes, text/email messages and international calling. New Mexico marks the 36th state in which Assurance now operates. Assurance is run by Virgin Mobile USA and Sprint.
Google branded touchscreen Chromebook due 2012 tip insiders
Google is reportedly planning a Chromebook�of its own, pushing out a Google-branded touchscreen notebook to follow its Nexus-brand smartphones and tablets. The Chrome OS laptop would be made by Compal, according to the�China Times, with the finished product apparently set to ship by the end of 2012. Two new Chrome OS laptops have debuted in Read The Full Story
Parody: Apple patents Letters
When Apple officially scored the design patent for the virtual page turn, it opened up the flood gates for Internet comedians to weigh in on what common, everyday concept the company would set its sights on next. As The Atlantic reports, Washington Post book critic Ron Charles took this idea to the next level, creating a parody video where Apple reveals its latest patent acquisition: Letters.
That's right, according to the humorous video clip, the text you are currently reading is now the property of the Cupertino tech giant. We're not sure when we'll get our cease and desist notice, but whenever it arrives, you can expect to see a lot more hand-drawn representations of news stories.Parody: Apple patents Letters originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
That's right, according to the humorous video clip, the text you are currently reading is now the property of the Cupertino tech giant. We're not sure when we'll get our cease and desist notice, but whenever it arrives, you can expect to see a lot more hand-drawn representations of news stories.Parody: Apple patents Letters originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
iMore Editors' Choice: Endless Road, Episodes, Tripit, BabyBump, and more!
Every week, the editors at iMore carefully select some of our favorite, most useful, most extraordinary apps, accessories, gadgets, and websites. This week's selections include a few games, apps for tracking TV shows and pregnancy, and an app for travel planning, Endless Road Just when you thought the endless runner genre had been beaten to death, Endless Road sneaks up and makes a big splash. This sharply stylized game puts players in a car and pushes them along a road with a simple catch - the world is falling away behind you. In order to avoid untimely doom off an incredibly abstract cliff, you have to avoid crashing into other motorists, dodge incoming walls, and drive over speed boosts whenever you can in order to stay over 80 MPH. Although every run is broken up into separate stages, they're all randomized, making each play-through unique and interesting. Steering is dead simple, as there are only three lanes to switch between with left or right side taps, but the obstacles (and power-ups) come fast and furious. During their drive, players gather coins with which they can use to enable power-ups or unlock new rides. The icing on the cake is an absolutely cool soundtrack. Definitely pick this one up, either for iPhone or iPad. $0.99 - Download Now Final Freeway R2 If you grew up in a time when Rad Racer was a game you played, you'll most certainly want to check out Final Freeway R2. It won't push your devices graphics processing to the limit but it sure is fun. Complete with an 80's soundtrack to keep you bopping along, you can enjoy 14 stages of old school racing with the option of 3 difficulty levels. Recent updates to the game have brought joystick support as well as full iPhone 5 support. You can pick up Final Freeway R2 in the App Store for only $0.99. $0.99 - Download now Episodes - Chris This week's pick is for an app that I use to keep track of my TV shows and it has just received a fantastic new update too. Say hello to 'Episodes', the most elegant way to keep track of the TV shows you love. Once setup with your favorite TV shows, Episodes will tell you when the next air date is via a notification so you never miss a show again. Even better, you can mark shows as watched so you always know what you have seen and what you've missed. Digging a little deeper, you can see episode lists for all seasons of any particular show along with the synopsis too. Episodes covers TV shows from the US and the UK and is the perfect app for TV junkies like me. Free - Download Now TripIt - Ally Kazmucha TripIt for iPhone allows you to keep all your travel plans and arrangements in one place. You can save your flight, hotel, meeting, and dining information all within TripIt. It's a great way to keep track of confirmation numbers, reservation confirmations, and pretty much anything else having to do with your travel plans. With CES upon us, I was looking for a better way to organize all the events we've got going on and I remembered another one of our editors raving about TripIt. I can now understand why. If you travel a lot and have a lot of data to organize, TripIt is the absolute best way to plan your trip, keep your friends and family up to date, and more. Pro TripIt subscribers can download a free version of the app but if you don't want to go Pro, there is a paid version you can use without the Pro subscriptions. It's what I've been using to plan and so far, it's worked wonderfully. I'd highly recommend any who travels quite often to check it out. $3.99 - Download Now Conquist 2 - Joseph Keller Conquist 2 is a turn-based strategy game for all iOS devices. If you?ve ever played RISK, you know how to play Conquist. There are four game modes, each with their own set of objectives, as well as eight different maps on which to play. There is support for single-player games against AI opponents with three difficulty settings, local multiplayer, in which multiple players use the same device, and online multiplayer. Gameplay is solid and well-paced, especially in single-player games. The AI players offer a decent challenge on medium and hard difficulties. Conquist 2 has a lite version, but it lacks online play. Both are available as universal apps. If you like turn-based, RISK-like strategy games, than Conquist 2 is the game you?re looking for. $2.99 - Download Now Global Video, CityTV Video, and CTV Video - Rene Ritchie I cut the cable cord over a year ago, so now I watch almost all my TV on iPhone and iPad. Most major Canadian TV networks have apps now. The problem is, they're a mixed bag. The CTV app has just been updated, and now supports AirPlay Mirroring, but it doesn't yet support the 16:9 iPhone 5 or iPod touch 5 display. The Citytv apps has been updated for 16:9 but doesn't support AirPlay (it presents a screen saying they lack the legal right to provide AirPlay -- um, okay?). Likewise the Global Video app. Copy protection also hinders the apps, preventing them from using the much better, built in AirPlay media controls (that don't require mirroring), and encouraging them to make apps that are barely wrapped web pages than real native apps. It also causes a bunch of weird errors as they try to secure the video stream connection and insert ads into the stream. But even though frustrating, even though less than they could be, they do work. I can watch almost every current TV show I want, almost always within days of them airing, and I can watch them at a time and place of my choosing. It's the closest thing I've found to video on demand. Note: These apps are for Canadian TV networks. If you're outside Canada, check your local App Store for your local networks. You might just be surprised what you find. Free - Global Video - Download now Free - CTV Video Download now Free - Citytv Video - Download now BabyBump I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and one of my favorite companions this pregnancy (and my last pregnancy) is BabyBump for iPhone. It recently received a very significant upgrade that includes iPhone 5 support and a fully revamped UI. BabyBump makes it easy to track your pregnancy, store photos, and learn about the current developmental stage your baby is at. Every week, there will be new information about your baby, body, and a list of activities that are good to prioritize for the week (like choosing a pediatrician, registering for the hospital, etc). In addition to the weekly updates, BabyBump also gives daily tips the address a wide variety of topics. Some of the other highlights of BabyBump including a shopping section, groups, messages, baby names, kick and contraction counters, and a birth planning tool. Seriously, if you are expecting, I highly recommend BabyBump. It's my favorite pregnancy app. $3.99 - Download Now Your choice? Now that we've chosen our favorites for the week, we want to hear yours! Did you pick up a killer app, accessory, or game this week? Let us know in the comments below!
Guide Emily out of the monster house in Emily and the Magic Maze for the BlackBerry PlayBook
Halloween may be over but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a Halloween themed game, right? Didn't think so. One that I has been quite enjoyable is Emily and the Magic Maze for the BlackBerry PlayBook. The idea is simple, guide Emily through a series of rooms while collecting candy and avoiding obstacles. It may seem very simple at first but you'll soon find it become more challenging, with more obstacles to overcome, more ghosts and ghouls to avoid, gates, levers, spikes, boiling pots, it's a fun game. You also get some power ups yourself, in the form of magic potions to help you get through some levels. There are 24 levels as of now and I am only up to level 15. Not sure if there will be more levels added in the future but I would sure like to see more. The best part of this game is that it is free. However, this is a game that I would have gladly paid for. Check out the video above for a quick demo. It's available in BlackBerry App World today and like I said it's free. For more information and to download Emily and the Magic Maze from App World CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Guide Emily out of the monster house in Emily and the Magic Maze for the BlackBerry PlayBook
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LG?s Optimus G Successor (And Its 5-Inch, 1080p Display) Could Launch As Early As May 2013
Well, that was quick. It's only been two or so months since LG pulled officially pulled back the curtains on its flagship Optimus G smartphone, but it seems the Korean company isn't done fiddling with the formula just yet. According to a recent report from Korea's MK Business News, LG is already preparing a followup (tentatively called the Optimus G2) that could launch as early as next May.
Gift Guide Giveaway: Turkey Day Gift Cards From ThinkGeek
It's Thanksgiving for us here in the U.S. of Gorging On Turkey and we wanted to give thanks for you, our dear audience. It's your constant readership and semi-trollish comments that keep us waking up in the morning and keep us from going to sleep at night. To thank you, we want to give you a $100 and a $50 ThinkGeek gift card to two lucky winners.
New AI think-tank hopes to get real on Existential Risk
A future where humanity is subjugated by AIs, hunted down by robots, or consumed by nanobot goo may be the stuff of today’s sci-fi, but it should also be on the curriculum according to Cambridge University experts. A tech-minded trio – made up of a scientist, a philosopher, and a software engineer – has proposed Read The Full Story
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Caturday: holiday shopping edition
Reader JJ sends in this picture of Rockett, who is clearly lying in wait for Cyber Monday's incipient deluge of deals -- more UPS deliveries mean comfy new bedding.Caturday: holiday shopping edition originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) Available From Verizon for $499
This morning, Verizon and Samsung announced that the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) with 4G LTE was available starting today for $499. The device packs a 1.0GHz dual-core processor, 10.1″ HD display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 7000mAh battery, dual cameras, and 4G LTE. It’s mid-range, if there is such a thing in the tablet world. [...]
söndag 25 november 2012
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Suspect found guilty in 2010 iPad user info leak
Andrew Auernheimer, one of two people charged last year with leaking the email addresses of 114,000 iPad users with AT&T data plans, has been found guilty on two felony counts by a federal court in New Jersey. Auernheimer is facing 10 years for fraud and conspiracy to access a computer without authorization. The other defendant in the case, Daniel Spitler, accepted a plea deal last year.
Auernheimer and Spitler, part of a group calling itself Goatse Security, discovered a method for getting AT&T's website to provide them with iPad customer email addresses by inputting a legitimate SIM card ID number. Prosecutors in the case used extensive IRC chat transcripts to convince a jury that the two released the email addresses in an attempt to harm AT&T. For its part, the company fixed the flaw after it was exposed to the public.
In a tweet, Auernheimer said that he intends to appeal the verdict.
[Via Gizmodo]
Suspect found guilty in 2010 iPad user info leak originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Auernheimer and Spitler, part of a group calling itself Goatse Security, discovered a method for getting AT&T's website to provide them with iPad customer email addresses by inputting a legitimate SIM card ID number. Prosecutors in the case used extensive IRC chat transcripts to convince a jury that the two released the email addresses in an attempt to harm AT&T. For its part, the company fixed the flaw after it was exposed to the public.
In a tweet, Auernheimer said that he intends to appeal the verdict.
[Via Gizmodo]
Suspect found guilty in 2010 iPad user info leak originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Readdle, Shape Services and more slash prices on their apps for Black Friday
Some of the biggest Black Friday sales come from Readdle, Apparent Software, DEVONTechnologies and Shape Services, all of which cut prices on almost all the titles in their app lineup. You can save on popular apps like Printer Pro, PDF Expert, Socialite and IM+. Check out the full list of discounted apps below.
Readdle
PDF Expert for iPad $9.99 -> $4.99
Scanner Pro (universal) $6.99 -> $1.99
Calendars (universal) $6.99 -> $1.99
Printer Pro for iPad $6.99 -> $1.99
Printer Pro for iPhone $4.99 -> $1.99
Remarks (iPad) $4.99 -> $1.99
ReaddleDocs for iPad $4.99 -> $1.99
PDF Converter for iPad $6.99 -> $1.99
ReaddleDocs for iPhone $4.99 -> $1.99
Shakespeare Pro (universal) $9.99 -> $1.99
BONUS: PDF Expert for iPhone $9.99 -> FREE
Shape Services
IM+ Pro Black Friday price: $2.99 (normal price is $9,99)
Business Card Reader for iPhone Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $4.99)
Business Card Reader HD for iPad Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $6.99)
Webcamera Black Friday price: $0.99 (normal price is $2.99)
RDM+ Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $7.99 and $9.99)
RDM+ for Mac Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $9.99)
iDisplay Mini Free (normal price is $ 0.99)
Apparent Software
Cashculator for Mac $29.99 -> $14.99 -- For personal finance management
Cashculator for iPhone $4.99 -> $2.99 -- For personal finance management
Trickster for Mac $9.99 -> $4.99 -- Productivity booster for fast access to recently used files
Socialite for Mac $9.99 -> $4.99 -- Client for multiple social networks, including Facebook and Twitter
DEVONtechnologies
DEVONtechnologies is offering a 25% discount on all their software products and upgrades from Black Friday through Cyber Monday (November 23 through 26). You can buy directly from DEVONTechnologies or grab their titles in the App Store.Readdle, Shape Services and more slash prices on their apps for Black Friday originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Readdle
PDF Expert for iPad $9.99 -> $4.99
Scanner Pro (universal) $6.99 -> $1.99
Calendars (universal) $6.99 -> $1.99
Printer Pro for iPad $6.99 -> $1.99
Printer Pro for iPhone $4.99 -> $1.99
Remarks (iPad) $4.99 -> $1.99
ReaddleDocs for iPad $4.99 -> $1.99
PDF Converter for iPad $6.99 -> $1.99
ReaddleDocs for iPhone $4.99 -> $1.99
Shakespeare Pro (universal) $9.99 -> $1.99
BONUS: PDF Expert for iPhone $9.99 -> FREE
Shape Services
IM+ Pro Black Friday price: $2.99 (normal price is $9,99)
Business Card Reader for iPhone Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $4.99)
Business Card Reader HD for iPad Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $6.99)
Webcamera Black Friday price: $0.99 (normal price is $2.99)
RDM+ Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $7.99 and $9.99)
RDM+ for Mac Black Friday price: $1.99 (normal price is $9.99)
iDisplay Mini Free (normal price is $ 0.99)
Apparent Software
Cashculator for Mac $29.99 -> $14.99 -- For personal finance management
Cashculator for iPhone $4.99 -> $2.99 -- For personal finance management
Trickster for Mac $9.99 -> $4.99 -- Productivity booster for fast access to recently used files
Socialite for Mac $9.99 -> $4.99 -- Client for multiple social networks, including Facebook and Twitter
DEVONtechnologies
DEVONtechnologies is offering a 25% discount on all their software products and upgrades from Black Friday through Cyber Monday (November 23 through 26). You can buy directly from DEVONTechnologies or grab their titles in the App Store.Readdle, Shape Services and more slash prices on their apps for Black Friday originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Black Friday Online Sales Top $1 Billion for First Time
Apparently, there's no need to wait until Cyber Monday to snag great holiday shopping deals online.
For the first time ever, Black Friday online sales topped $1 billion, proving that lining up outside brick and mortar retailers isn't the only way to jumpstart your holiday shopping.
ComScore announced Sunday that online sales rose 22% from 2011, when cyber purchases totalled $816 million.
Online shopping is expected to rise to 17% of total shopping this holiday season, equivalent to $43.4 billion, comScore says. in 2011, online retail rose 15% on the year before.
In contrast, ShopperTrak, which monitors foot traffic into physical retail stores, estimates in-store Black Frida… Continue reading...
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For the first time ever, Black Friday online sales topped $1 billion, proving that lining up outside brick and mortar retailers isn't the only way to jumpstart your holiday shopping.
ComScore announced Sunday that online sales rose 22% from 2011, when cyber purchases totalled $816 million.
Online shopping is expected to rise to 17% of total shopping this holiday season, equivalent to $43.4 billion, comScore says. in 2011, online retail rose 15% on the year before.
In contrast, ShopperTrak, which monitors foot traffic into physical retail stores, estimates in-store Black Frida… Continue reading...
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15 Cheesy Christmas Music Videos on YouTube
1. "Last Christmas" - Wham!
What would a cheesy Christmas music video roundup be without George Michael -- and his mullet, covered by a furry, snow-covered hood?
If you like this video, just wait until you see the a cappella Norwegian version.
Click here to view this gallery.
Now that the turkey has been picked apart and you've survived another Black Friday, it is now officially acceptable to listen to Christmas music. If you've been secretly listening to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" since early November, crank it up!
One of the best -- or worst, depending on your perspective -- parts about the holidays is how we embrace corniness. The lyrics are cheesy, the wardrobe is tacky and some traditions are silly.
SEE ALSO: Ermahgerd! Christmas Ernamernts for Meme Lovers
To kick off the season, here are the 15 cheesiest holiday music videos we could find on YouTube. Which is your favorite? Share your pick in the comments below.
Image courtesy of Flickr,… Continue reading...
More About: Christmas, Watercooler, YouTube, features
What would a cheesy Christmas music video roundup be without George Michael -- and his mullet, covered by a furry, snow-covered hood?
If you like this video, just wait until you see the a cappella Norwegian version.
Click here to view this gallery.
Now that the turkey has been picked apart and you've survived another Black Friday, it is now officially acceptable to listen to Christmas music. If you've been secretly listening to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" since early November, crank it up!
One of the best -- or worst, depending on your perspective -- parts about the holidays is how we embrace corniness. The lyrics are cheesy, the wardrobe is tacky and some traditions are silly.
SEE ALSO: Ermahgerd! Christmas Ernamernts for Meme Lovers
To kick off the season, here are the 15 cheesiest holiday music videos we could find on YouTube. Which is your favorite? Share your pick in the comments below.
Image courtesy of Flickr,… Continue reading...
More About: Christmas, Watercooler, YouTube, features
RIM shares surge after another analyst predicts better times ahead
It’s only taken a couple of positive comments from a pair of analysts to set RIM’s (RIMM) stock surging. Bloomberg reports that RIM shares “soared 18 percent to C$12.03″ in Canada on Thursday after�National Bank Financial analyst Kris Thompson upped his estimates�for how many BlackBerry 10 handsets the company will sell next year. The surge in RIM’s stock price was the biggest gain posted by the company in more than three years, Bloomberg said. RIM has put everything on the line with the launch of BlackBerry 10 this coming January, so the company is more than happy to take any positive buzz it can get over the next couple of months. Shares of RIM were up more than 13% on
Cricket Wants You to Muve to the Tunes with the Groove
Cricket Wireless today announced the ZTE Groove, a new Android smartphone that includes its Muve Music service. The Groove has a 3.5-inch HVGA display, an 800MHz processor, a 3.2-megapixel camera main camera with flash, and a VGA user-facing camera. The device runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and costs $129.99, though it is available via Cricket's web site for $79.99. Muve Music smartphone plans start at $50 per month. The ZTE Groove does not require a contract.
Apple must spill details on HTC settlement to Samsung
Apple has been ordered by a federal judge to disclose the terms of its patent settlement with HTC.The ruling was part of Samsung's ongoing war with Apple over hardware and software patents relating to the Galaxy line of smartphones and the iPhone and iPad.Judge Paul Grewal ruled a copy of the agreement must be released to Samsung under an "attorneys-eyes-only" designation, keeping it out of the public's eye: "HTC is not entitled to special treatment, especially when it has recognized the general sufficiency of the protective order and the integrity of Samsung's outside counsel."HTC and Apple recently agreed to a 10-year licensing deal. Reports stated HTC now owes Apple between $6-$8 per smartphone sold but HTC CEO Peter Chou denied the reports, calling them "outrageous."Permalink | Comments
Kickstarter: This Rubber Band Shotgun Is The Mother Of All Rubber Band Shotguns
Imagine it's Thanksgiving morning and you're with the family. You creep down the stairs, Sheriff in hand, and sneak in on dear old dad as he makes bacon pancakes. You set your weapon on "shotgun" and pull the trigger. A volley of hot rubber whangs him in the legs, his old frame buckling as he takes the shot. Another kill. All this can be yours with the Bandit, an automatic rubber band gun built for speed and (mild) pain infliction. The project, created by Bob Coulston, is a DIY, easy-to-assemble rubber band gun that can fire single bands, multiple bands in rapid succession, or all the bands at once, creating a hellstorm of flying bands.
Google wades into UN telecom regulations review debate
The United Nations is set to conduct a review over regulations that govern the Internet. Google has waded into the debate over whether or not the UN has any business trying to make decisions about the future of the Internet around the world. Google says that the UN is “the wrong place” to make decisions Read The Full Story
'Father of digital imaging' Bryce Bayer dies aged 83
Bryce Bayer, former Eastman Kodak scientist, and inventor of the Bayer Filter -- found with most modern digital image sensors -- has sadly recently passed. Bayer's work with Kodak left an indelible mark on almost every digital image you see today, both figuratively, and literally. His eponymous color filter, developed in 1976, used a mosaic layout of red green and blue filters that enables light sensors to create full color images. The design imitates the way the human eye perceives color, with twice as much green as red or blue, and the resulting output is then interpreted with "demosaicing" algorithms to produce an accurate, RGB image. Bayer's work also included significant contributions to other areas of digital photography, including storage, enhancement and printing. Bayer died on November 13th in Bath, Maine aged 83. So, next time you're enjoying your digital memories, spare a thought for the man who helped make them all possibleFiled under: CamerasCommentsSource: Image Resource
lördag 24 november 2012
Apple Hoping to Settle Motorola Lawsuits Via Arbitration
Apple would prefer to resolve its patent-related legal entanglements with Motorola through arbitration than through courtroom trials. According to paperwork filed by Apple this week, the company believes it can come to an agreement with Motorola (which is owned by Google) regarding its use of standard essential patents. "Apple is also interested in resolving its dispute with Motorola completely and agrees that arbitration may be the best vehicle to resolve the parties' dispute," said Apple. Bloomberg reports that the companies have traded several proposals already, and hope to end all the litigation pending between them worldwide. Apple has accused Motorola of abusing its standard essential patents by not offering them FRAND licensing terms. Apple recently settled patent litigation with HTC, which agreed to license Apple's patents for a 10-year period.
T-Mobile Offering 3G Service to iPhones in 10 New Cities
T-Mobile USA today announced that it has migrated its HSPA+ data services to its 1900MHz spectrum in 10 new markets. The markets include Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson, Ariz.; San Francisco, Modesto, Oakland, San Jose, and Stockton, Calif.; and Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Customers with unlocked devices in these markets will be able to access 3G/4G speeds with devices such as the Apple iPhone. T-Mobile already offers 1900MHz HSPA+ in Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Washington D.C. Part of T-Mobile USA's LTE 4G plan requires that it refarm its 1900MHz PCS spectrum from 2G/2.5G to 3G/4G services. It will continue to roll out 1900MHz service across its voice/data foorprint as it clears the way to use its 1700MHz AWS spectrum for LTE starting next year.
Mobile Miscellany: week of November 19th, 2012
If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This past week, we discovered an abundance of special edition smartphones and T-Mobile gave ten new reasons for owners of unlocked iPhones to smile. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of November 19th, 2012.Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of November 19th, 2012Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Samsung, VerizonComments
Vestas Sailrocket 2 breaks at least one sailing speed record, says motors are for slowpokes (video)
Most of the boats achieving technical wonders these days have motors at their heart, even if they're completely fuel-free. Not so Vestas' Sailrocket 2, which just recently broke the 500-meter sailing speed record. A run across Namibia's Walvis Bay, just longer than the nautical mile the team wanted, saw pilot Paul Larsen officially reach a typical 54.1 knots (62.2MPH) with only wind power to carry him along. The necessary technological breakthough, as you'd suspect, comes mostly through the sail. Since the Sailrocket 2 doesn't have to turn in all directions, it uses an asymmetric wing whose optimized shape and lightweight carbon ribbing produce not only a very efficient power-to-weight ratio, but a seemingly logic-defying amplification effect: the sail catches wind generated by the boat's own speed, magnifying the intensity of any gusts until physics prevent going any faster. The kicker may be a slew of additional records coming in short order. As you'll see in the video after the break, Larsen has already hit unofficial averages of 55.3 knots (63.7MPH) over a nautical mile, 59.4 knots (68.3MPH) over 500 meters and 64.8 knots (74.6MPH) at peak speed. If we could reach that kind of pace on the water, we'd start to look at everyday motorboats as downright antiquated. [Image credit: Helena Darvelid, Vestas Sailrocket]Continue reading Vestas Sailrocket 2 breaks at least one sailing speed record, says motors are for slowpokes (video)Filed under: Transportation, AltCommentsVia: The RegisterSource: WSSRC, Sail-World.com
15 Cheesy Christmas Music Videos on YouTube
1. "Last Christmas" - Wham!
What would a cheesy Christmas music video roundup be without George Michael -- and his mullet, covered by a furry, snow-covered hood?
If you like this video, just wait until you see the a cappella Norwegian version.
Click here to view this gallery.
Now that the turkey has been picked apart and you've survived another Black Friday, it is now officially acceptable to listen to Christmas music. If you've been secretly listening to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" since early November, crank it up!
One of the best -- or worst, depending on your perspective -- parts about the holidays is how we embrace corniness. The lyrics are cheesy, the wardrobe is tacky and some traditions are silly.
SEE ALSO: Ermahgerd! Christmas Ernamernts for Meme Lovers
To kick off the season, here are the 15 cheesiest holiday music videos we could find on YouTube. Which is your favorite? Share your pick in the comments below.
Image courtesy of Flickr,… Continue reading...
More About: Christmas, Watercooler, YouTube, features
What would a cheesy Christmas music video roundup be without George Michael -- and his mullet, covered by a furry, snow-covered hood?
If you like this video, just wait until you see the a cappella Norwegian version.
Click here to view this gallery.
Now that the turkey has been picked apart and you've survived another Black Friday, it is now officially acceptable to listen to Christmas music. If you've been secretly listening to "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" since early November, crank it up!
One of the best -- or worst, depending on your perspective -- parts about the holidays is how we embrace corniness. The lyrics are cheesy, the wardrobe is tacky and some traditions are silly.
SEE ALSO: Ermahgerd! Christmas Ernamernts for Meme Lovers
To kick off the season, here are the 15 cheesiest holiday music videos we could find on YouTube. Which is your favorite? Share your pick in the comments below.
Image courtesy of Flickr,… Continue reading...
More About: Christmas, Watercooler, YouTube, features
FCC Chair Greenlights Dish's Mobile Network Plans
Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski has proposed that the agency allow Dish Network to build a new wireless network to provide cellular services in the U.S. Dish has been seeking approval for its plan for some time. "If approved, these actions will promote competition, investment and innovation, and advance commission efforts to unleash spectrum for mobile broadband to help meet skyrocketing consumer demand, while unlocking billions of dollars of value to the public," FCC spokesman Neil Grace said. The FCC has, however, placed several conditions on the proposal that may hobble Dish's effectiveness at providing competitive service. First, a new spectrum auction will be required, and some of the airwaves auctioned off will have to be used to build a dedicated first-responder network. Second, the FCC is requiring that Dish ramp down its power levels so that it doesn't interfere with neighboring spectrum owned by Sprint. "Telling us to lower our power levels cripples our ability to enter the business," said Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen to the Washington Post. "We want to enter the wireless business. We have $6 billion more we want to spend on building out this business. But the FCC could make it extremely risky for us." The full FCC is expected to vote on the proposal before the end of the year.
Microsoft Reportedly Plans Stripped-Down Xbox Set-Top Box To Compete With Apple TV, Roku
Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console has given the company a good foothold in the living room, but the company apparently isn't content with that and wants to increase traction with a new lower-cost device, the Verge reports. According to "multiple sources," the blog says Microsoft will offer a streamlined media device that provides access to TV and entertainment services, as well as casual gaming software titles.
Judge Orders Apple and HTC to Reveal Settlement to Samsung
A U.S. judge has granted Samsung's request to see the recently signed patent settlement and licensing agreement struck between Apple and HTC. The settlement, announced earlier this month, ended all the patent litigation between the two companies worldwide. Samsung believes the settlement may offer it a chance to better argue its case against Apple in the U.S. At issue is whether or not the Apple-HTC settlement covers just Apple's engineering patents, or if it also covers Apple's design and/or trade-dress patents. The judge ordered Apple and HTC to turn over the settlement "without delay." Additionally, Samsung has added more Apple products to its patent complaint against Apple, including the the iPod Touch 5, the iPad 4, and the iPad Mini. The two companies have been waging a worldwide patent war since April 2010.
Daily Deals for November 21, 2012
It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring a handy list from Dealnews and our own hand-picked selections. Today, we've got some Apple hardware in the mix and, as always, some sweet deals on iOS and OS X software (all prices are USD).
Deals from Dealnews
MacLegion: [Mac Software] MacLegion 11-App Holiday Bundle for Mac downloads for $50: djay, iRip and more.
eBay: [MacBook Air] Apple certified refurbished products now on eBay.
Western Digital Store: [Hard Drives] Western Digital Store: 20% off sitewide + free shipping.
MacMall: [Mac Mini Desktop Computers] MacMall Early Black Friday Blowout: Mac mini for $594 + free shipping.
StackSocial: [Mac Software] MacKeeper 2-User 16-App Bundle for Mac downloads for $24.
MacUpdate Promo: [Mac Software] Diagrammix 2 for Mac downloads for $10.
CTCStore: [iPhone Cases] Acase Collatio Leather Wallet-Style Case for iPhone 5 for $15 + $5 s&h.
Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon FiOS Triple Play w/ free $300 Visa Card, router, more for $80/month.
B&H Photo Video: [Camera Accessories] Rokinon 8mm F/3.5 Wide-Angle Fisheye Lens for $229 + free shipping (updated).
Fry's: [MacBook Pro] Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Dual 2.9GHz 13" Laptop for $1,350 + free shipping.
all4cellular.com: [iPhone Cases] Aluminum Hard Sparkle Shell Case for Apple iPhone 4/4S for $1 + $2 s&h.
Dell Home: [22-Inch LCDs] Dell U2913WM 29" 1080p LED IPS LCD Display for $629 + free shipping.
iOS Software
PetWorld 3D: My Animal Rescue: [iPhone, Category: Games] Now free, down from $3.99. Whether they're cute hamsters or guinea pigs, sweet bunnies, playful cats or cuddly dogs: they all want to be cared for with love and adopted by you. Apple's App of the week.
Slide Timer: [iPhone, Category: Utilities] Now free, down from $0.99. Simple and clean timers that make your timing easy.
Nota: [iPad, Category: Music] On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99. Nota is a set of tools for musicians that includes a piano chord and scale browser, a piano and staff note locator, a note quiz and a reference library with over 100 symbols.
1Password Pro: [iOS Universal, Category: Utilities] On sale for $9.99, down from $14.99. Purchase now and receive The MacSparky Paperless Field Guide for free. 1Password will securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There's no need to remember the username, password, or even the website address.
QuickOffice Pro: [iPhone, Category: Business] On sale for $0.99, down from $14.99. A mobile Office solution in Your Pocket that lets you edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Gameloft and other games: [iOS Universal, Category: Games] Various pricing. Gameloft and other game developers have discounted their games for the Thanksgiving holiday.
OS X Software
Pixelmator: [OS X, Category: Graphics & Design] On sale for $14.99, down from $29.99. Pixelmator is an easy-to-use image editor built to help you create new images and edit your existing photos.
MacLegion Holiday 2012 bundle: [OS X, Category: Games] Nine great apps for $49.99, instead of $548. The apps in the bundle include TechTool Pro, Freeway Pro, djay, Capo, Fantastical, RipIt, iRip, Beamer, Code Collector Pro, Copy Paste Pro. Alarm Clock Pro is available for free to the first 5,000 customers.
Productive Macs Bundle: [OS X, Category: Games] Nine great apps for $29.99, instead of $239. The apps in the bundle include TextExpander, Path Finder, TaskPaper, Trickster, Concealer, iDocument, DesktopShelves, Optimal Layout and DiskAid.
Humble Bundle 4: [OS X, Category: Games] The Humble Bundle for Android 4 is now available. Pay one price and get Crayon Physics Deluxe, Eufloria, Splice, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP and Waking Mars. Customers who pay more than the average price will also get Machinarium. It's an Android bundle, but customers also get a copy of the games for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Daily Deals for November 21, 2012 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Deals from Dealnews
MacLegion: [Mac Software] MacLegion 11-App Holiday Bundle for Mac downloads for $50: djay, iRip and more.
eBay: [MacBook Air] Apple certified refurbished products now on eBay.
Western Digital Store: [Hard Drives] Western Digital Store: 20% off sitewide + free shipping.
MacMall: [Mac Mini Desktop Computers] MacMall Early Black Friday Blowout: Mac mini for $594 + free shipping.
StackSocial: [Mac Software] MacKeeper 2-User 16-App Bundle for Mac downloads for $24.
MacUpdate Promo: [Mac Software] Diagrammix 2 for Mac downloads for $10.
CTCStore: [iPhone Cases] Acase Collatio Leather Wallet-Style Case for iPhone 5 for $15 + $5 s&h.
Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon FiOS Triple Play w/ free $300 Visa Card, router, more for $80/month.
B&H Photo Video: [Camera Accessories] Rokinon 8mm F/3.5 Wide-Angle Fisheye Lens for $229 + free shipping (updated).
Fry's: [MacBook Pro] Apple MacBook Pro Core i7 Dual 2.9GHz 13" Laptop for $1,350 + free shipping.
all4cellular.com: [iPhone Cases] Aluminum Hard Sparkle Shell Case for Apple iPhone 4/4S for $1 + $2 s&h.
Dell Home: [22-Inch LCDs] Dell U2913WM 29" 1080p LED IPS LCD Display for $629 + free shipping.
iOS Software
PetWorld 3D: My Animal Rescue: [iPhone, Category: Games] Now free, down from $3.99. Whether they're cute hamsters or guinea pigs, sweet bunnies, playful cats or cuddly dogs: they all want to be cared for with love and adopted by you. Apple's App of the week.
Slide Timer: [iPhone, Category: Utilities] Now free, down from $0.99. Simple and clean timers that make your timing easy.
Nota: [iPad, Category: Music] On sale for $0.99, down from $2.99. Nota is a set of tools for musicians that includes a piano chord and scale browser, a piano and staff note locator, a note quiz and a reference library with over 100 symbols.
1Password Pro: [iOS Universal, Category: Utilities] On sale for $9.99, down from $14.99. Purchase now and receive The MacSparky Paperless Field Guide for free. 1Password will securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There's no need to remember the username, password, or even the website address.
QuickOffice Pro: [iPhone, Category: Business] On sale for $0.99, down from $14.99. A mobile Office solution in Your Pocket that lets you edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.
Gameloft and other games: [iOS Universal, Category: Games] Various pricing. Gameloft and other game developers have discounted their games for the Thanksgiving holiday.
OS X Software
Pixelmator: [OS X, Category: Graphics & Design] On sale for $14.99, down from $29.99. Pixelmator is an easy-to-use image editor built to help you create new images and edit your existing photos.
MacLegion Holiday 2012 bundle: [OS X, Category: Games] Nine great apps for $49.99, instead of $548. The apps in the bundle include TechTool Pro, Freeway Pro, djay, Capo, Fantastical, RipIt, iRip, Beamer, Code Collector Pro, Copy Paste Pro. Alarm Clock Pro is available for free to the first 5,000 customers.
Productive Macs Bundle: [OS X, Category: Games] Nine great apps for $29.99, instead of $239. The apps in the bundle include TextExpander, Path Finder, TaskPaper, Trickster, Concealer, iDocument, DesktopShelves, Optimal Layout and DiskAid.
Humble Bundle 4: [OS X, Category: Games] The Humble Bundle for Android 4 is now available. Pay one price and get Crayon Physics Deluxe, Eufloria, Splice, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP and Waking Mars. Customers who pay more than the average price will also get Machinarium. It's an Android bundle, but customers also get a copy of the games for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Daily Deals for November 21, 2012 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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