iPhone 5s devices appear to be reporting inaccurate information through the compass and inclinometer apps, reports Gizmodo and Cult of Mac. The compass appears to be off by 8-10 degrees, while the inclinometer is consistently incorrect by 2 degrees on level services. iPhone 5s and level, courtesy Gizmodo You […] Read the original post by…
Month: October 2013
Damson Twist
The Damson Twist is a compact, portable Bluetooth speaker that relies, with varying results, on the surface it sits upon to project audio outward. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
808 Audio Canz Wireless Speaker
The 808 Audio Canz Wireless Speaker is an extremely affordable Bluetooth portable speaker that delivers decent audio at moderate volumes. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
id America TouchTone
The id America TouchTone speaker delivers wireless Bluetooth audio with a surprising level of power for its small frame, but it’s far from flawless. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Denon In-Ear Headphones w/ 3-Button Remote and Mic for $37 + free shipping
World Wide Stereo offers the Denon In-Ear Headphones with 3-Button Remote and Mic, model no. AH-C260R, for $46.55. Coupon code “DNEWS260″ cuts them to $36.55. With free shipping, that’s $3 under our mention from August and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current low by $12.) They feature […] Read the original post…
Netflix adds HD streaming, AirPlay support for iOS 7
All SD and no AirPlay make Netflix a dull app. Well those days are over, my friends, as Netflix released an updated version of its iOS app that brings both HD streaming and AirPlay support to anyone with an iOS 7 device. (You have upgraded to iOS 7, haven’t you?) If […] Read the original…
iOS 7 Battery Saving Tips: How to Disable the Features You Don’t Use
The best way to save battery life while using iOS 7 is by turning off everything you don’t use. For example, the parallax effect may be neat, but what good is the illusion of 3D when your phone is dead? Or do you really need your phone to automatically […] Read the original post by…
Refurbished Apple iPad w/ Retina 32GB WiFi Tablet for $399 + pickup at Walmart
Walmart offers the refurbished Apple iPad with Retina Display 32GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MD511LL/A, or White, model no. MD514LL/A for $399. Opt for Site-to-Store pickup to dodge the $4.97 shipping charge. That’s tied with our mention from a week ago and the lowest price we’ve seen for […] Read the original post…
Sunrise Calendar 2.0 for iPhone review: Now with support for iCloud calendars!
Sunrise Calendar for iPhone has always been an extremely unique alternative calendar app as it manages to combine all your calendar events with weather forecasts for the day. Previously, you could only use a Google account with Sunrise but as of version 2.0, there’s support for iCloud built right in. […] Read the original post…
Baldur’s Gate II Enhanced Edition pre-orders available for Mac, PC
Beamdog, Atari and Overhaul Games have announced that preorders are now being accepted for the forthcoming Mac and Windows version of Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition. The game is coming on November 15, 2013 and costs $24.95. Baldur’s Gate II is a Dungeons & Dragons-licensed role-playing adventure game set in the […] Read the original…
Official Google Music iOS App to Launch Later This Month
Google will launch an official app for its ‘Google Play Music All Access’ subscription music service later this month, according to a report from Engadget. The official app was hinted at back in May, with a Google executive saying the service was intended to be “universally accessible”. The service […] Read the original post by…
BenQ 24″ 120Hz 1080p 3D-Ready LCD Display w/ Game for $330 + free shipping
newegg offers the BenQ 24″ 120Hz 1080p 3D-Ready LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. XL2420TE, bundled with Rocksmith Guitar and Bass for Windows for $329.99 with free shipping. That’s $3 below the lowest total price we could find for these items sold separately elsewhere. (Many vendors charge $390 or more for […] Read the original post…
SDN Opportunities and Technology Debated At Interop
Facebook describes benefits of software-defined networking on Interop panel that also addressed different SDN approaches. Read the original post by Marcia Savage
IBM Buys Xtify for Cloud-Based Digital Mobile Marketing
IBM acquired Xtify, a cloud-based mobile messaging service, to help digital marketers reach mobile customers. Read the original post by Jason
NASCAR comes to iOS gaming for the first time with Redline
The first official NASCAR-licensed game made it to the App Store this week with the release of Eutechnyx’s NASCAR: Redline, a “strategy racing” game that puts you in control of a NASCAR driver and crew. This isn’t a straight up arcade-style racing game where you drive around making endless left turns. […] Read the original…