H.265, the next generation video codec from the consortium that brought you the current Apple standard, H.264, has been approved by the International telecommunications Union (ITU). In a press release, the ITU said: The new codec will considerably ease the burden on global networks where, by some estimates, video accounts for […] Read the original…
Month: January 2013
iOS 6.1 Beta 5 Code Hints at Upcoming 128 GB Devices
As noted by @iNeal and iDownloadBlog, the new iOS 6.1 Beta 5 released yesterday contains a reference suggesting that Apple may be looking to offer 128 GB iOS devices in upcoming generations. The reference to a 128 GB capacity comes as part of SystemPartitionPadding key in […] Read the original post by Eric Slivka
Cool Trends and Stuff at CES 2013
According to the Consumer Electronics Association , the Arlington, VA-based trade association that owns and produces International CES, there were more than 156,000 attendees and 3,100 vendors at this year’s show. Read the original post by IMedia Connection
Stream Millions of Free Songs with HypedMusic on iOS
Looking for a free, legal and advertisement-free way to stream your favorite music on the iPhone or iPod touch? HypedMusic version 1.0 provides just that, with a simple interface that can be synced using a Facebook account (or not). The app makes it possible to create playlists of […] Read the original post by Frank…
App Store Game Doubles as MAME Emulator for iOS
Every once in a while apps with hidden features slip into the official App Store, until Apple catches wind of the secret and pulls the app. If you’re into retro gaming the free game Gridlee features a built-in MAME emulator, much like the ill-fated iMAME which was previously pulled. […] Read the original post by…
How did RIM lose its way? Five things that cost the BlackBerry its dominance
A Blackberry employee holds a mobile phone of Blackberry in Berlin in this Nov. 8, 2011, file photo. Read the original post by 680News
Editor’s desk: Macworld|iWorld 2013 bound!
Early tomorrow morning I’m jumping in a plane and flying to San Francisco, California for Macworld|iWorld 2013. Since it’s been well below -20 celsius in Montreal this week, I’m looking even more forward to it than usual. Leanna Lofte, who usually covers the SF events with me, just gave birth to […] Read the original…
Refurbished Brother WiFi Laser Printer for $85 after rebate + free shipping
Staples offers the refurbished Brother WiFi Multifunction Laser Printer, model no. EMFC-7860dw, which also copies, faxes, and scans, for $149.99. This $50 mail-in rebate cuts it to $99.99. With free shipping, that’s $100 under the lowest price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. […] Read the original post…
Artiphon’s ‘Instrument 1’ is an iPhone powered multi-instrument, we go hands-on
Music, MIDI and mobile? Seen that before , right ? Well, yeah, but sometimes something comes along that surprises everyone. Read the original post by Engadget
Smartphone pioneer RIM looks to put recent hardships behind it with BB10
Once a leader but now derided as a laggard, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion hopes to regain the confidence of cynical smartphone users this week as the curtain is lifted on its much-anticipated new smartphones. Read the original post by Lethbridge Herald
iOS 6.1 Beta Hints At 128GB iPhone
Apple seeded the iOS 6.1 beta 5 for iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch to developers of iOS Developer program yesterday. The release contains some minor features, but it includes an internal change as well—iOS now has references to a 128GB device. Continue reading → Read the original post by Rounak Jain
Highlights of Tim Cook’s Town Hall Meeting with Apple Employees
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently summoned the company’s employees in Cupertino, California for a Town Hall meeting to discuss various aspects about Apple’s business, the company’s tumbling stock price, and Android’s dominant marketshare numbers. Continue reading → Read the original post by Rounak Jain
Rosewill 146-Piece Professional Computer Tool Kit for $30 + free shipping
newegg offers the Rosewill 146-Piece Professional Computer Tool Kit, model no. RTK-146, for $29.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our September mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $13. Features include a reversible ratchet driver with various bits and sockets, pliers, flashlight, soldering iron, anti-static […] Read the original post…
Unlocking Smartphones Rendered Illegal by Librarian’s Baffling Decision
NEWS ANALYSIS: In yet another unintended consequence of some very flawed legislation, it’s now illegal to unlock any phone you purchase after Jan. 26. Read the original post by iPhoneHacks
Rotating Faux Leather Smart Cover Case, Stylus for iPad for $9 + free shipping
inkcredibleprinting via eBay offers the Rotating Faux Leather Smart Cover Case and Stylus for iPad in 12 colors (Brown pictured) for $8.49 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from a week ago and the lowest total price we could find by $3. The case supports 2nd, 3rd- and […] Read the original post…