Now that Dictation is part of the latest Mac OS, you can do a lot more with voice-to-text. But you can’t exactly execute commands. At least not without an app that can take dictation to a whole other level. This iPhone Hacks Deals sale offers the top voice recognition software out […] Read the original…
Month: March 2013
Grizzly robot EV shrugs off difficult terrain, laughs at heavy loads
Like its namesake, Clearpath Robotic’s Grizzly is most comfortable in the wild. Sure, this unmanned ATV is perfectly capable of handling paved streets. Read the original post by Engadget
Samsung to open store-within-a-store outlets at Best Buy for Galaxy S4 launch
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JBL OnTour IBT Bluetooth Wireless Speaker for $70 + free shipping
Ending today, World Wide Stereo offers the JBL OnTour IBT Bluetooth Wireless Speaker for $106.69. Coupon code “FLASH” drops it to $69.99. With free shipping. That’s $5 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $16. It features a built-in microphone, separate adjustable tabletop […] Read the original post…
As The PayPal Vs. VMware Story Turns
In the past week, a story that was originally reported in InformationWeek , among other places, said PayPal was adopting OpenStack. Then the story took on a life of its own — as some outlets reported that eBay was booting VMware off 80,000 servers and replacing it with OpenStack. Let’s […] Read the original post…
Apple sued by Chinese animation studio over pirated materials in apps
Apple is being sued by a state-run animation studio in China over apps that contain unlicensed material from the studio. Shanghai Animation Film Studio is seeking total damages of 3.3 million yuan, or $530,000. The studio says that Apple violated the copyright of 110 of their films, which resulted in […] Read the original post…
Facebook Invites Press to See Its ‘New Home on Android’
HTC and Facebook are expected to show off a smartphone with deep Facebook integration at an April 4 event. Read the original post by Rounak Jain
Canon-Compatible PGI-225 / CLI-226 Inkjet Cartridge 10-Pack for $2 + $5 s&h
TonerDeal via Amazon offers the Canon-Compatible PGI-225 / CLI-226 Inkjet Cartridge 10-Pack for $2.34 plus $4.99 for shipping. That’s $2 below our mention of a similar 10-pack from two weeks ago and $6 under the lowest total price we could find for such a 10-pack today. These cartridges fit several […] Read the original post…
The Week in iOS Apps: Fantasy, baseball
History Channel’s new app features that network’s programming … Washington Post for iPad (pictured) features a facsimile of that day’s print edition. … the Sunrise calendar app now offers LinkedIn integration … and Google+ features new photo-editing and sharing features. Read the original post by Gizmag
How to disable location services for Passbook on your iPhone
Passbook for iPhone may be a great tool for managing boarding passes, reward cards, and more, but it can also be a drain on battery. Since Passbook continuously checks your location to see if you’re in range of somewhere you may want to use one of your passes, it can […] Read the original post…
Abbyy FineReader Touch (for iPhone)
Abbyy FineReader Touch (for iPhone) lets you photograph a document with your iPhone, and convert it through the cloud to a searchable, editable format. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Orbotix Sphero
The Orbotix Sphero is a neat little remote controlled robotic ball, and while it has some interesting uses when paired with your phone or tablet, it’s a bit too expensive for what it is. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Satechi 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub
Although it’s pricey and requires an external power supply, the Satechi 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub is an efficient way to multiply your USB 3.0 connectivity while conserving desk space. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
If cable companies said true things
The saddest part of this video by Extremely Decent Films [NSFW-L] isn’t that it’s true, or that it’s supported by our governments, or that it’s merely representative of many anti-consumer media and technology infrastructure oligopolies, but that we tolerate it to exist. Does this sound like your cable company? Your cell […] Read the original…
Micron 16GB (2x8GB) PC3-12800 Laptop RAM for $98 + $6 s&h
Trans Intl. offers the Micron 16GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 204-Pin SO-DIMM Memory Kit with two 8GB DIMMs for $98 plus $5.80 for shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for this RAM by $6. This memory is compatible with the latest Apple iMac and MacBook Pro. Read the original post by dealmac – Today’s…