ComiXology, developer of the popular iOS Comics app, has reported a security breach and is asking all account holders to reset their password. The company sent out an email detailing the breach, noting that payment information is safe. However, an “unauthorized individual” did access a database with ComiXology user names, […] Read the original post…
Neptor NP056K Dual Port Portable Battery Charger
Neptor’s NP056K Dual Port Portable Battery Charger ($50) is the latest entry in what has become one of the most populated accessory categories. The battery comes in a number of bright colors, each of which ships with a matching micro-USB cable and wrist strap. One of the full-sized USB ports […] Read the original post…
Mac: OnLive CloudLift
We had high hopes for OnLive, the service that once promised the ability to stream high-end games to practically any device. After some false starts and tumbles, its newest service, CloudLift ($15/month) looks like it may be setting the company back on the right path. Instead of buying games through […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple bringing full-screen video ads to iOS
Apple will bring full-screen video iAds to iPhone and iPad apps this year, Advertising Age reports. The new video iAds will play automatically. According to the report, these ads could occur during moments of transition, “like after completing a game’s level or finishing an article.” Pricing for the ads is […] Read the original post…
First Look: Cobra AirWave 360 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Reminding us to a degree of Scosche’s boomBottle, Cobra’s AirWave 360 ($150) is a tall, cylindrical portable Bluetooth speaker. Housed in a glossy black plastic body, it can fit in most car cup holders, or be used at home. There’s an assortment of controls on top of the speaker, including […] Read the original post…
News: Report: Apple working to expand Siri functionality for iWatch
Apple is working to expand Siri’s capabilities, including greater third-party integration, according to The Information. The report claims the Siri upgrades are being done with the iWatch in mind. These changes would allow Siri to offer more functionality by connecting to services and apps from third parties. It’s also noted […] Read the original post…
News: Sanction-seeking Apple publicly disclosed Nokia terms
Apple previously sought sanctions against Samsung in ongoing litigation between the two companies for using confidential licensing terms between the Cupertino company and Nokia — but a recent report notes Apple actually filed its terms with Nokia on a publicly available court docket. The terms remained on the docket for […] Read the original post…
First Look: RooCase Dual-View 360 for iPad Air
RooCase’s Dual-View 360 for iPad Air ($50) is an attempt at combining features from multiple styles of cases, including folios and shells, into one unit. Covered on the outside in fake leather, the case opens up to reveal a microfiber lining and the plastic tablet holder on the right side. […] Read the original post…
News: Report: iOS 7.1 due within week, before SXSW
According to a brief post by Daring Fireball’s John Gruber, Apple will release the final version of iOS 7.1 “any day now,” ahead of next week’s iTunes Festival at South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Alluding to an unnamed source at Apple, Gruber notes that “a little birdie” told […] Read the original post…
News: Twelve South intros SurfacePad for iPad mini
Twelve South has introduced SurfacePad for iPad mini ($70), a leather case. The thin case uses adhesive to affix itself to the back of the iPad mini. SurfacePad for iPad mini also includes a multi-angle viewing stand. SurfacePad for iPad mini comes in red, white, and black, and is available now. […] Read the original…
News: Apps: Bejeweled 1.7.1, Frozen: Storybook Deluxe, Learnist + Toca Pet Doctor
PopCap’s Bejeweled (free) has gone through more iterations and updates over the years than any other iOS game we can recall, and some have made fairly substantial improvements to the core match-three game. The latest update 1.7.1 adds Poker Mode, a surprisingly addictive game mode that challenges you to make […] Read the original post…
Review: Mophie Space Pack for iPhone 5/5s
Space Pack’s dimensions are almost exactly the same as Juice Pack Air’s. It’s actually an indistinguishable 0.01” narrower, and a slightly more noticeable 0.11” taller; both are 0.63” deep. The top four-fifths of the case are one piece, while the Lightning connector, power switch, and four nice white battery level […] Read the original post…
News: Apple CFO Oppenheimer to retire, replaced by Maestri
Apple announced today that senior vice president and chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer will retire at the end of September. Oppenheimer, who has been with Apple since 1996, will be succeeded by Luca Maestri, Apple’s VP of finance and corporate controller. “Peter has served as our CFO for the past […] Read the original post…
News: Apple CFO Oppenheimer to retire, replaced by Maestri
Apple announced today that senior vice president and chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer will retire at the end of September. Oppenheimer, who has been with Apple since 1996, will be succeeded by Luca Maestri, Apple’s VP of finance and corporate controller. “Peter has served as our CFO for the past […] Read the original post…
Mac: Tumult Hype 2.5
It’s hard to believe that nearly three years have passed since we wrote about Tumult’s original release of Hype, a web design program that eased the process of creating HTML5 alternatives to Adobe Flash pages. These days, Tumult’s selling a much-improved sequel called Hype 2.5 ($30), which is available through […] Read the original post…