Month: May 2014

Schools can now get the iPad Air and the Retina iPad Mini with a sizable discount courtesy of a price reduction made by Apple. The iPad Air will now start from $469 while the iPad Mini with Retina Display will cost $379. Continue reading → Read the original post by Valerie Richardson

Apple’s deal to purchase Beats is reportedly being dialed back a bit, though at $3 billion it’s still quite the acquisition. The deal, which has yet to be formally announced, was first leaked three weeks ago, with a price tag of $3.2 billion. Apparently the negotiations weren’t near complete, and […] Read the original post…

A reader who wishes to remain anonymous has a question about capturing an iOS screen for broadcast. This person writes: I’m creating a website of Mac and iOS tutorials and tips and I’m wondering if there’s a way to make a screen recording in iOS like there is through QuickTime in […] Read the original…

Announcing additional job cuts – now totaling 50,000 – shows continued focus on cutting the fat and getting the company more efficient. Read the original post by Seeking Alpha

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After casting a brief WTF at the reliability of weather apps, we scrutinize rumors surrounding Apple and home automation, get the tiniest bit weary with more news of Apple/Samsung court capers, honor (and pity) Australians with hacked iCloud accounts, and marvel—through the eyes of children—at the progress of technology in […] Read the original post…

Newegg offers the ASUS Dual Band 802.11ac / 802.11n Wireless 1750 Gigabit Router in Black, model no. RT-AC66U, for $169.99. Coupon code “EMCPEHC63″ bags a free Matsunichi 1TB USB 2.5″ Portable External Hard Drive, model no. DM256-BK-1TB. With free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention (which was bundled with […] Read the original post…

As one of its daily deals, CowBoom offers the used, 3rd-generation (previous generation) Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player, model no. MC008LL/A, for $59.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $15 under our mention from a year ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model. (That’s also $164 […] Read the original post…

The Apple Store still offers a selection of its current-generation, factory-refurbished Apple iMac desktops, with deals from $1,199 $1,099 and free shipping. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. A couple of best bets, with lows compared to new models: Refurb Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27″ […] Read the original…

The Apple Store still offers a selection of its current-generation, factory-refurbished Apple iMac desktops, with deals from $1,199 and free shipping. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. A couple of best bets, with lows compared to new models: Refurb Apple iMac ME088LL/A 27″ Haswell […] Read the original…

If you believe the weekend rumors, Apple will announce a connected-home platform next week at WWDC. But before you get too excited about an iThermostat and an iFridge and an iCamera watching you sleep, consider this: If Apple does get into the home-automation market, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll make […] Read the original post…

Apple has introduced reduced education pricing for the iPad Air and Retina iPad Mini, offering both tablets at starting prices of $469 and $379, reports MacGeneration (Google Translate). With both iPads still showing a standard retail price starting at $499 and $399, the new education pricing totals to a $30 […] Read the original post…

Pulp sci-fi novels have painted a picture of a bleak future, with dense, dystopian urban sprawl forcing us into ever-shrinking living spaces. Read the original post by Engadget

Amazon offers the Canon imageCLASS MF4890dw WiFi Monochrome All-in-One Laser Printer, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $149.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our November mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also a current price low by $25.) This WiFi-enabled printer features up to 26 […] Read the original post…

As one of its daily deals, Woot offers the factory-refurbished Samsung WB350F 16.3-Megapixel Digital Camera in Blue or White for $129.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $59 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. It features a 3″ touchscreen LCD, 21x optical zoom, 1080p video […] Read the original post…