The US government will now allow the likes of Google and Microsoft’s Bing to use satellite images containing far more detail. Read the original post by Engadget
Month: June 2014
Apple settles ebook price-fixing trial outside the courts
Apple has come to an agreement outside the courts to close an antitrust lawsuit, which alleges the company conspired with publishers to inflate ebook pricing for iPhone and iPad owners. The lawsuit was brought forward by 33 US states and by avoiding the upcoming trial on July 14, Apple has […] Read the original post…
Samsung 32″ 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $275 + free shipping
B&H Photo-Video offers the Samsung 32″ 1080p LED LCD HD Television, model no. UN32EH5000F, for $275.46 with free shipping. (Enter your email address when prompted to receive this price.) That’s the lowest total price we could find by $25, although we saw it for $25 less in December. Features include […] Read the original post…
Review Roundup: 3 wireless microphones for speech recognition
When I looked at microphones for speech recognition a few years ago, Bluetooth microphones didn’t offer good enough voice quality for use with Dragon Dictate, the Mac benchmark for dictation software. Since then, advances have been made in Bluetooth technology, so it’s a good time to look specifically at wireless […] Read the original post…
Internet group prepares to add .wine domain names, despite European, Napa Valley protests
The group in charge of Internet domain names and addresses is getting set to auction off .wine and .vin web domain names, possibly by early next year, despite intense objections from European governments and wine groups, as well as American wine associations such as the Napa Valley Vintners. Read the original post by Business Journal
Who needs iOS 8? Four time-lapse apps you can use today
Time-lapse mode is just one of the cool new features coming when iOS 8 hits devices everywhere this fall, but you don’t have to wait until September to play with it on your iPhone or iPad. There are plenty of third-party apps that offer time-lapse photography; here are four of […] Read the original post…
Apple Retail Announces 2014 Summer Filmmaking, iBooks Author Camps for Kids
As it has done in prior years, Apple will once again be offering free summer camps for kids 8 to 12 at its retail stores, with this year’s sessions focusing on filmmaking with iMovie and interactive storytelling with iBooks Author. The classes will run for three days with each class […] Read the original post…
Motorola Moto G 4G LTE Can Be Purchased Directly From Manufacturer
One of Motorola’s more recent hits happen to be the Moto G , a smartphone that has just about everything that someone would want without breaking the bank, although the inclusion of a microSD memory card slot would be more than welcome, not to mention 4G LTE connectivity. Read the original post by Ubergizmo
New Trent Airbender 1.0 Bluetooth Case for iPad for $29 + free shipping
Idealpoint via Amazon offers the New Trent Airbender 1.0 Bluetooth Clamshell Keyboard Case for iPad, model no. NT38B, for $36.95. Coupon code “IPADPALS” cuts it to $28.95. With free shipping, that’s $3 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $8. It features a metal […] Read the original post…
Used Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet for $180 + $5 s&h
As one of its daily deals, CowBoom offers the used Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC769LL/A, for $179.99 plus $5 for shipping. That’s $10 under our refurb mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model. (It’s currently $139 […] Read the original post…
AC Delco Alkaline Batteries at Woot from $18 + $5 s&h
As one of its daily deals, Woot offers a selection of AC Delco Alkaline Batteries, as listed below. Shipping adds $5. The deals, ending today: AC Delco AAA Battery 100-Pack for $17.99 (pictured, low by $10) AC Delco AA Battery 100-Pack for $17.99 (low by $10, same price at […] Read the original post by…
Refurbished Apple iMac Core Duo 2.4GHz 20″ Desktop for $450 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, 1Sale offers the refurbished Apple iMac Core Duo 2.4GHz 20″ Desktop, model no. MB323LL/A, for $449.99 with free shipping. That’s $114 under our March mention of a refurb (which had half the RAM) and it’s the best price we’ve ever seen. (It’s a current […] Read the original post…
Targus City Fusion 13″ Laptop Messenger Bag for $35 + pickup at Best Buy, more
As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the Targus City Fusion 13″ Laptop Messenger Bag in Tan (pictured), model no. TBM06301US, for $34.99. Opt for in-store pickup to dodge the $3.99 shipping fee. That’s $24 under the best shipped price we could find for any color elsewhere. It […] Read the original post…
Nest Protect is back on sale for $99, gesture control not included
Two months after taking the Nest Protect off shelves and issuing 440,000 recalls, Nest has announced that the smoke detector is now available for sale at a reduced price of $99. Originally retailing for $129, the Nest Protect was removed from store shelves on April 3rd as it was found […] Read the original post…
SanDisk 128GB Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive for $40 + free shipping
As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the SanDisk 128GB Cruzer Glide USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model no. SDCZ60-128G-A11, for $39.99 with free shipping. That’s $8 under our mention of a refurb (this one is new) from a month ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s […] Read the original post…