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Just when we thought we’d seen it all when it came to flash drives, CustomUSB has arrived to shake things up a bit. Gigs 2 Go ($25-$70) is a clever new take on USB drives, designed especially for those who want to hand […] Read the original post by Nick Guy

Just when we thought we’d seen it all when it came to flash drives, CustomUSB has arrived to shake things up a bit. Gigs 2 Go ($25-$70) is a clever new take on USB drives, designed especially for those who want to hand […] Read the original post by Nick Guy

Inside the Kevo package, you’ll find the lock, two traditional physical keys, one Bluetooth key fob, four AA batteries, and standard mounting hardware for the two most common door thicknesses and hole sizes. The included installation instructions are easy to follow, and installation is almost trivial for anybody who has […] Read the original post…

ESPN Radio and a number of local NPR stations are now available on iTunes Radio. The stations are notably live streaming stations, rather than customizable iTunes Radio stations. NPR launched its first iTunes Radio station, NPR News and Culture, in March. A search for “NPR” within iTunes Radio today turned up […] Read the original…

The European Commission will launch a formal investigation into Apple’s tax practices in Ireland, RTE reports. It’s expected that the commission will officially announce the investigation tomorrow. Apple CEO Tim Cook testified on Apple’s tax policies to a U.S. Senate subcommittee last year. Recently, a March report accused the company […] Read the original post…

The original Solo may be one of the most iconic products in Beats’ product lineup, originally launched when the company was still collaborating with Monster. This new pair doesn’t completely reinvent the look, but instead takes the same general design and updates it with more organic and visually pleasant curves. […] Read the original post…

FIFA has updated its free FIFA Official App before the start of the World Cup this week. As one might expect, the updated app has more information about the World Cup, including the latest news, rosters, schedule, and information on the Brazilian stadiums and cities hosting the tournament. Another upcoming […] Read the original post…

Clip may look familiar to some readers, as it’s the successor to the impressive Micro II and Micro Wireless speakers we covered in 2012. Physically, it looks almost identical to those earlier options, handsomely combining metal, plastic, and rubber. A single speaker driver is housed inside a round puck that’s […] Read the original post…

Clip may look familiar to some readers, as it’s the successor to the impressive Micro II and Micro Wireless speakers we covered in 2012. Physically, it looks almost identical to those earlier options, handsomely combining metal, plastic, and rubber. A single speaker driver is housed inside a round puck that’s […] Read the original post…

Clip may look familiar to some readers, as it’s the successor to the impressive Micro II and Micro Wireless speakers we covered in 2012. Physically, it looks almost identical to those earlier options, handsomely combining metal, plastic, and rubber. A single speaker driver is housed inside a round puck that’s […] Read the original post…

Ad Age has a new comprehensive report on Apple’s shifting strategies in advertising and marketing, claiming the company is “madly building an internal agency that it’s telling recruits will eventually number 1,000.” The article starts with an anecdote about a pitch from Apple’s longtime ad agency partner TBWA/Media Arts Lab […] Read the original post…

iOS 8’s SpringBoard includes code to run two apps side-by-side, according to a tweet from developer Steven Troughton-Smith. He notes that the code anticipates that side-by-side apps will be run at 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 size. While a previous report noted that Apple would add split-screen multitasking to iOS 8, […] Read the original post…

iOS 8’s SpringBoard includes code to run two apps side-by-side, according to a tweet from developer Steven Troughton-Smith. He notes that the code anticipates that side-by-side apps will be run at 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 size. While a previous report noted that Apple would add split-screen multitasking to iOS 8, […] Read the original post…

Once the exclusive domain of serious home improvement and gadget enthusiasts, the iPhone has made many interesting home automation solutions accessible to the average user. Kwikset’s new Kevo ($220) is a smart lock for your front door that effectively turns your iPhone into an electronic key, using Bluetooth to determine […] Read the original post…

Once the exclusive domain of serious home improvement and gadget enthusiasts, the iPhone has made many interesting home automation solutions accessible to the average user. Kwikset’s new Kevo ($220) is a smart lock for your front door that effectively turns your iPhone into an electronic key, using Bluetooth to determine […] Read the original post…