Month: February 2013

A newly-developed device known as a soft x-ray electrostatic precipitator has demonstrated an unprecedented ability to neutralize airborne pathogens, such as bacteria Help may be on the way for people with compromised immune systems, severe allergies, or who otherwise have to be wary of airborne nasties. Read the original post by Gizmag

The Amazon MP3 Store discounts of a selection of 100 MP3 albums to $5 each. That puts many titles well below what Google Play and iTunes charge, which is generally around $10. Choose from artists such as The Cure, Prince, Destiny’s Child, My Chemical Romance, TLC, Jewel, and Neutral Milk […] Read the original post…

Walking up to your Mac to control it with a mouse or trackpad is so 2012. The Mauz aims to turn your iOS device into a portable and even more capable input device, via a dock connector add-on and some nifty software. The Mauz offers a full computer mouse interface, with […] Read the original…

Steven Aquino, who works with special needs children and is himself visually impaired, describes in The Magazine how accessibility technologies like VoiceOver and Guided Access built into iOS “let those with disabilities use their devices with as much wonder and enjoyment as the fully abled.” Calling iOS “nothing short of a […] Read the original…

It’s just a thin slip of elastic fabric, yet it means so much. Last year, Cooper Product unveiled the iSlip, an elastic band of microfiber that you could fasten to your iPad and use as desired for cleaning your device’s screen. This year, the company is back with the iSlip […] Read the original post…

If the Wii has taught us anything, it’s that technology can help us get off our butts while still enjoying the fun and excitement of gaming. The BowBlade looks to catch in on the archery craze (that’s a thing, right?) and add an upper-body workout to your first-person shooting. Jonathan Seff Described […] Read the…

Apple topped Samsung as the leading cellphone vendor in the U.S. in the last three months of the year to become the number-one U.S. vendor by volume for the first time, according to data published by Strategy Analytics. Aided by strong demand for its iPhone 5 smartphone, Apple shipped 17.7 million […] Read the original…

I’ve spent so much time the first two days of Macworld/iWorld looking at really useful stuff—iOS-related items that help users travel abroad, do their jobs, earn money, and even simply get organized—that I’d nearly forgotten one of the best features of iOS devices. They’re fun. Luckily, the folks at White Basket Apps […] Read the…

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the Epson Expression Premium XP-800 All-in-One Printer, model no. C11CC45201, for $139.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $40. Sales tax is added where applicable. This printer, which also scans, copies, and faxes, features a […] Read the original post…

TigerDirect offers the Seagate Barracuda 1TB Serial ATA 6Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive, model no. ST1000DM003, for $79.99. Coupon code “BDL82576″ cuts it to $69.99. With $3.69 for shipping, that’s $0.07/GB and the lowest total price we could find now by $3, although it was $4 less two weeks ago. […] Read the original post…

Show business played a major part of the activities on Day 1 of Macworld 2013 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco Jan. 31. Read the original post by Tris Hussey

When we talk about the iPad’s infiltration into commerce, we’re often talking about white collar—or white collar-ish—professions: Sales, medicine, architecture and the like. ServicePal now wants to put the tablet in the hands of the blue-collar set. ServicePal’s iPad app, on display here at Macworld/iWorld, lets technicians, repairmen, and other service-oriented […] Read the original…

A world without humor would be alien. Humor defines humanity and refines us, makes it easier for everyone to get along together at work and at home. Humor takes the edge off long days and gives us energy and good health. In fact humor is like a good chair, with all the right contours. It…

newegg offers the Tt eSPORTS White-Ra Special Tactics Mouse Pad in Black, model no. EMP008SMS, for $15.99. This $15 mail-in rebate drops it to 99 cents. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $23. Rebate expires February 15. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s Edition