Listen, you tech-savvy, trend-resisting cynic you. I want you to stop dismissing wearable computing as a pointless, narcissistic fad.
Wearable computing is not for people too lazy to look at their phones. It’s not a trendy toy for wealthy yuppies. And it’s not about joining Robert Scoble in the shower.
What you need to know is this: Wearable computing is the next evolution of consumer electronics. And it changes [Read More...]
For awhile we were in a drought period for Lightning accessories. No one was making anything for the iPhone 5, latest iPod touch, and newest iPads. Now everyone is starting to sell accessories and peripherals that work with Apple’s newest dock connector.
Scoshe is the latest to hop on board with its new lineup of Lightning chargers and cables.
There’s a 12W car charger called the strikeDRIVE [Read More...]
It’s finally here, and all of these devices can be jailbroken.
The official iOS 6.1 Evasi0n jailbreak tool has been released for iOS devices. Evasi0n will jailbreak all iOS devices capable of running iOS 6.0-6.1, including the iPhone 5 and iPad mini. The only current device that is not supported is the third-gen Apple TV.
The Evad3rs, a group of prominent iOS hackers behind past jailbreaks, have released their free tool [Read More...]
The iStack Mac Bundle won’t be around forever — in fact, it’s ending soon! In this worthy sequel to the original bundle, we’ve got 10 killer apps (and a bonus e-course for the first 3000 buyers) lined up at a massive savings of 93% off the regular price you’d pay for them separately.
That’s right…you’ll get this Cult of Mac Deals offer for only $ 49!
Here’s what included in The iStack [Read More...]
Apple has flipped the switch on the iTunes Store in a grand total of 56 new countries around the world, including key emerging markets like India. Russia, a country where Apple is expected to hold a small celebration event, also now has access to iTunes music and movies.
The iTunes Store is now available in 119 countries in dozens of currencies. Here’s the full press release from Apple:
MOSCOW—December 4, 2012—Apple® today announced [Read More...]
Apple has just released iOS 6.0.1 for all compatible devices (including the new fourth-generation iPad and iPad mini). Right now, you can get it using the direct download links below, or OTA using Software Update on your iOS device (if you have an iPhone 5, you will have to update your Software Update first by going to General > Software Update, which will install a new Software Update app to your homescreen).
Pop quiz: what color is the mirror inside your camera? If you answered “No color. It’s a mirror. What the hell are you on about this time, Sorrel?” then you’re dead wrong. Kinda. It turns out that mirrors are ever-so-slightly green.
The mirror doesn’t reflect everything that falls on it, thanks to the fact that it isn’t 100 perfect. And mirrors reflect a little bit more green than they do other colors. Normally you’d never see this effect, but if [Read More...]
As reported March 2nd, Apple recently launched a new page on Apple.com showcasing the important contributions made by the iDevice-maker to the U.S. economy, mostly by “creating” or “supporting” 514,000 new jobs. It now appears as though that number will increase by another 3,600. Today, it was announced that Apple is going to spend upwards of $300 million on a new Austin, Texas-based campus, which will create thousands of new jobs. The news came this morning from [Read More...]
Best Buy might suck a little less starting next week as the retailer is reportedly updating its return policy and it appears to actually favor consumers. Best Buy currently allows customers a 14 day window to receive a full refund on returns. Under the new policy Best Buy will extend the return window to 30 days. All electronic items including iPads, and Macs will be included in the plan. Also, Best Buy will not charge customers [Read More...]
Here’s Tomahawk, a music player with a difference: it plays music from anywhere and almost everywhere. Not necessarily music from your collection, either. When you first open it up, it does index your iTunes library, so all the songs from there are available to play (and put into playlists) inside Tomahawk. But beyond your collection, Tomahawk uses plug-ins called “Resolvers” to let it access music from the [Read More...]
