It may not be the scene it was in the days when Steve Jobs was unveiling iPhones on the stage at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, but Macworld Expo—now in its second year of doing business as Macworld/iWorld—remains a big deal for Mac and iOS users. For three days, it brings […] Read the original post…
Month: January 2013
Apple 3rd-Gen iPad 64GB WiFi 10″ Tablet for $500 + pickup at Micro Center
For in-store pickup only, Micro Center offers the 3rd-generation Apple iPad 64GB WiFi 9.7″ Tablet in Black, model no. MC707LL/A, for $499.99. That’s $49 under our December mention and the best offer we’ve seen for this model new. (It’s a current price low by $100.) Sales tax is added where […] Read the original post…
China’s complicated history with video games: when a ban isn’t really a ban
Earlier this week, China Daily quoted an anonymous government source — allegedly straight from the Ministry of Culture — saying China is considering lifting a 12-year-old “ban” on game consoles soon. Read the original post by Engadget
Android-powered Vertu Constellation Ti leaked all over, just needs a…
Shortly after the latest rumor that Vertu’s prepping its first-ever Android -based device, eagle-eyed Blog of Mobile delivered further evidence to support the claim, and it even managed to dig out what claims to be product shots of said phone. Read the original post by Engadget
THX tune-up (for iPad)
THX tune-up offers a simple, easy, and comprehensive (for laymen) way to calibrate your HDTV with your iPad, provided you have an Apple AV Adapter. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
X-Rite ColorMunki Display
The X-Rite ColorMunki Display makes it easy and affordable to calibrate your monitors, laptops, and projectors. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Xmi X-Mini Max
The X-Mini Max is a portable stereo speaker system for your smartphone or tablet, and while it lacks bass punch, it sounds smoother and clearer than you might expect, given its tiny size. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Jays t-Jays Three
The Jay t-Jays Three are a solid-performing earphone pair for this price range—expect big bass and crisp, if occasionally too-bright, highs. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Datacolor Spyder4 PRO
The Datacolor Spyder4 Pro is an affordable display calibration system that will improve your monitor’s image quality. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
HP Pavilion 27xi
The HP Pavilion 27xi is a beautifully designed 27-inch monitor featuring a bezel-less cabinet and a gorgeous IPS panel. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Google Currents (for Android)
Google Currents for Android is a slick news reading app that beautifully presents stories for mobile devices; it may not have the social features or style of Flipboard but it is a strong competitor. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Dell Inspiron One 23
Need to hook your VCR up to a Windows 8 touch screen PC? Dell has the PC you want in the Dell Inspiron One 23. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Kubxlab Ampjacket (for iPhone 5)
The Kubxlab Ampjacket acoustic amplifier case will effectively boost the volume of your iPhone 5′s speaker, and while it’s no substitute for real external speakers, it costs only a fraction of the price and requires no extra power. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Live Blog: Kutcher and Gad on playing Jobs and Woz
Macworld/iWorld kicks off on Thursday as actors Ashton Kutcher and Josh Gad talk about their roles as Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the upcoming motion picture Jobs. Join as at 9 a.m. PT on Thursday for our live blog of their Macworld/iWorld appearance. Playing Steve & Woz with […] Read the original…
Apple Remote App Gets Update to 3.0.1 for Stability
Remote is one of those apps that can be really useful in a household with multiple Apple products. Controlling iTunes on your computer using an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is convenient, and you can even use the app to control an Apple TV. One great shortcut is […] Read the original post by Frank…