An impressive Kickstarter project out of Japan was launched recently called Ring. No, it doesn’t involve a haunted videotape. This smart ring detects movement with enough fidelity to recognize gestures drawn in the air by an index finger and transmit them to your iPhone. Using the iOS app, users can […] Read the original post…
Month: March 2014
Finish for iPhone goes free with IAP, teases iPad version
Finish, the Apple Design Award (ADA) winning productivity app for iPhone, is going free. The new, free version will be limited to 10 tasks timeless tasks. If you want more tasks, or you want to be able to set due dates, you can upgrade to Finish More via a $0.99 […] Read the original post…
Launch iOS Apps With Custom Gestures
Looking for a unique way to open iPhone applications? Gestr is a jailbreak tweak that makes it possible to assign custom gestures to individual apps. While the method is mostly just interesting, it can provide a convenient shortcut depending on the configuration. Advertisement: read more Read the original post by Bob Bhatnagar
Dell Replacement Projector Bulbs: 20% off, deals from $119 + free shipping
Dell Small Business cuts 20% off select Dell replacement projector bulbs via coupon code “1DG5Z9?7G4JMVC”. Plus, all orders receive free shipping. With price starting at $119.20, it’s the first such sale we’ve seen on these items, yielding many price lows. Coupon ends April 1. A couple of best bets, with […] Read the original post…
The Internet Is Actually Controlled By 14 People Who Hold 7 Secret Keys
This sounds like something out of a Dan Brown book, but it isn’t: The whole Internet is controlled by seven actual, physical keys. Read the original post by Silicon Alley Insider
Knife gang kill 27 commuters
SCENES of terror and chaos after an organised mass stabbing at a Chinese train station left 27 people dead and 109 injured. Read the original post by NEWS.com.au
How to block FaceTime calls and iMessages on the Mac
If you’re being stalked, spammed, pranked, or otherwise abused over iMessage or FaceTime, you can block that contact and prevent them from bothering you ever again, even on your Mac. It’s simple, it’s easy, and it’s oh-so-gratifying. If there’s an especially annoying someone you’ve been waiting to ignore, here’s how […] Read the original post…
$70 Vistaprint Credit for $27
As one of its daily deals, Groupon offers a $70 Vistaprint Credit for $27. That’s $43 off and the best credit offer currently available for Vistaprint. (We saw a $60 credit for $20 last fall.) The voucher excludes shipping costs and expires March 30. Deal ends March 7. Read the original post by dealmac –…
What’s on Peter’s iPhone right now!
The wallpaper and apps on my iPhone 5s and why they’re there, as of March 2014 Following my Mac dock inventory, I thought I’d share with you what my iPhone looks like. If you want more of this sort of thing, check out how Ally has her iPhone set up and […] Read the original…
Radisys Corp. major shareholder Sells $1,035,848 in Stock
Radisys Corp. major shareholder Nierenberg Investment Manageme sold 256,398 shares of the stock on the open market in a transaction dated Thursday, February 27th. Read the original post by AmericanBankingNews.com
Switched On: Understanding crowdfunding’s caveats, part 1
Crowdfunding has been a boon to companies that are bringing some of the most exciting and innovative devices to market. Read the original post by Engadget
Apple to Launch ‘iOS in the Car’ with Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Next Week
Ever since “Car Display” showed up in General -> Restrictions in some of the early iOS 7 beta versions we’ve known that iOS in the Car would be coming along shortly. Financial Times has now confirmed that Apple, in collaboration with Ferrari, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, will be announcing its […] Read the original post by…
HKC 19″ LED LCD Display for $49 + pickup at Walmart
Walmart offers the HKC 18.5″ LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. N1812-13W, for $49. Opt for in-store pickup to avoid a $4.97 shipping fee, although you could also pad your order over $50 for free shipping. That’s the best price we’ve seen for any 19″ LED monitor by $4. ) It […] Read the original post…
Sony XB Extra Bass On-Ear Headphones w/ Mic for $35 + free shipping
Groupon offers the Sony XB Extra Bass On-Ear Headphones in Blue, model no. MDRXB400IP, for $34.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $15. Features include 30mm drivers; 5Hz to 22kHz frequency response; a 4-foot cord; and 3-button in-line remote control and microphone for Apple […] Read the original post…
Cook is a study in contrast to Jobs, says new book
Yuri Iwatani Kane has been one of the more reliable and insightful reporters covering the Apple beat over the years, so her forthcoming book on Apple promises to be an interesting read. Entitled “Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs,” it comes out later this month. A bit about Tim Cook’s […] Read the original post…