Month: August 2014

The story of how the CoStar Group Inc. made an eight-figure profit by moving from Bethesda to Washington and then selling its headquarters building to a German investment firm is legendary among D.C.’s commercial real estate circles. Read the original post by Business Journal

For most of us, Wi-Fi has become our preferred way to connect our Macs to other networked devices and the Internet. However, most of us also have times when those connections slow down or fail altogether. When that happens, however, there are several things you can do to diagnose and […] Read the original post…

Adobe continues to refine its flagship illustration tool with Illustrator CC 2014, a minor update with just a handful of feature additions. Interestingly, many more new features were introduced to the vector app with the mid-cycle Illustrator CC 17.1 update in January. A number of these earlier additions merit discussion, […] Read the original post…

Newegg offers the TRENDnet 802.11n Wireless Router, model no. TEW-711BR, for $14.99. Redeem this $10 mail-in rebate to cut it to $4.99. With free shipping, that’s $9 under our mention from June and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen. (It’s also a current low by $10.) It features up […] Read the original post…

Fry’s Electronics discounts select Patriot USB readers and memory cards via mail-in rebates, as listed below. Opt for in-store pickup to dodge the shipping fees, which start at $1.99. Rebates expire August 7. The deals, with each available for pickup unless otherwise indicated: Patriot Cosmos USB/Micro USB Reader for $2.99 […] Read the original post…

This whimsical tale of two teens in extraordinary situations is a pleasant treat. Read the original post by Andrew Hayward

Since the introduction of the iPad in 2010, I have dreamed of the day when I could walk into a studio and record, produce, and mix a live band using just my tablet. Recently, that dream became reality: I had the opportunity to produce and record a session for Ella […] Read the original post…

Facebook’s great when it comes to keeping in touch with family and friends all over, not to mention tracking down old acquaintances. Read the original post by Ubergizmo

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the JBL OnBeat aWake Bluetooth Speaker for iPhone/iPad/iPod in Black, model no. ONBEATAWAKEBLKAM, for the in-cart price of $79.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $60. It features an LCD display, clock radio, and smart […] Read the original post…

CowBoom offers the used, 5th-generation Apple iPod touch 32GB MP3 Player in Black, model no. MD723LL/A, for $169.99. Coupon code “13435002″ cuts it to $129.99. With free shipping, that’s $20 under our used mention from March and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model. (It’s also $69 below […] Read the original post…

Brian Ancell has been added as president and chief operating officer, and Linda Fenton was named chief financial officer, both reporting to Chairman and CEO Jeff Margolis . Read the original post by Business Journal

You can count on Japan to perpetually push the idea of robot pets — and some of us are okay with that . Read the original post by Engadget

Best Buy offers the Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi Tablet in Space Gray/Black, model no. MD785LL/A, or Silver/White, model no. MD788LL/A, bundled with Kaspersky Internet Security 6-Month 3-User for Windows / Mac, for $399.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with last month’s mention (which didn’t included the software) as the […] Read the original post…

Staples offers the Martha Stewart Home Office Blair Chair in Walnut Brown for $29.99. Plus, Staples Rewards members get free shipping. (Not a member? It’s free to sign up.) That’s $30 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features a weight limit of 300 lbs., based on […] Read the original post…

With AirPlay you can send whatever you’re looking at on your iPhone or iPad directly to your Apple TV, including the pictures and videos in your Photos app. Whether they’re from the big game or the latest trip, a must-see moment or just a bit of fun, you’re only ever […] Read the original post…