Month: May 2014

The Fujifilm FinePix S1 is one of the best 50x zooming cameras we’ve tested thanks to quick autofocus and a weather-resistant design. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

Sears cuts up to 38% off a selection of Samsung and Sharp HD Televisions, with prices starting from $1,299.99. Plus, Shop Your Way Rewards members can sign in to earn an extra 100,000 SYWR points. (They convert to a $100 credit. Not a member? It’s free to sign up.) Even […] Read the original post…

Apple is continuing to decorate the Moscone Center ahead of its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, and following the addition of outside banners and the first iOS 8 banner, the inaugural OS X 10.10 banner has just appeared, with a photo courtesy of The Verge. Click to view larger […] Read the original post by Juli…

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eWEEK shares photos of Asus’ PadFone, a smartphone that slots into, and powers, a tablet. AT&T will begin accepting preorders for the device June 6. Read the original post by Gautam

One of the major new features expected in iOS 8 is “Healthbook”, a system for keeping track of and providing at-a-glance access to various types of health and fitness information. The system would be ideal for interfacing with Apple’s rumored iWatch with built-in biometric sensors, but even before that device’s […] Read the original post…

BreakTime notifies you when you need to step away from your Mac and rest those weary peepers, but unless you’re enamored with its slick aesthetics, other apps do the same (and more!) for less money. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

Since being purchased by Evernote, Skitch has undergone some changes that make it less feature-rich, but it’s still a decent Mac screen-capture app. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

Taking breaks from computer work is good for your physical and mental health. Time Out Free is the break app of choice for users who need help peeling away from their Macs. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

Coffee Break encourages Mac users to grab some fresh air, but its feature set isn’t as deep as that of the competition. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

With the shift from OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to OS X 10.9, Apple opted to switch from naming its desktop operating system updates after big cats to naming them after distinct California landmarks or “places that inspire us,” as Craig Federighi explained during the 2013 Worldwide Developers Conference. […] Read the original post by…

BuyDig via eBay offers the LG 55″ 240Hz 3D 1080p Smart LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 55LB7200, with a Netflix 1-Year Subscription for $1,049.99 with free shipping. That’s $147 below last month’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current low by $150.) It features a […] Read the original post…

Google Play offers downloads of Nirvana’s “Lithium” MP3 Single for free. That’s the best deal we could find for this grunge classic. (iTunes and Amazon each charge $1.29.) Also available are downloads of Jason Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” MP3 Single for free. That’s the best deal we could find for this […] Read the original…

Clouds are aligning. The partnership includes initiatives that will link Windows, Office and Azure-backed cloud services to Salesforce’s popular CRM platform. Read the original post by Gautam

The Apple Store continues to discount a selection of factory-refurbished MacBook Air laptops, with prices starting at $719. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. Each system carries a 1-year Apple warranty (the same as new units). Notables: Refurb MacBook Air MD711LL/A i5 1.3GHz 11.6″ 128GB SSD for $719 ($139 under […] Read the original…