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Leo Laporte now on Justin.TV

Sat, 27 Feb 2010

This may be old news to some, but but US tech journalist Leo Laporte is now on Justin.TV and can be seen in the UK at weekends thanks to the live feed.

Previously, listening to his radio show, The Tech Guy, which airs every weekend in over 60 US cities and on XM Satellite Radio, required some effort, including at one time having to change your IP address.

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Felicity had iPads in 1999

Fri, 26 Feb 2010

It seems the term iPad was used as far back as 1999 in an episode of US TV show 'Felicity' previously shown on ITV2 in the UK.

Here's the YouTube clip via the excellent TV Squad website.

Nick Spence | Read more...


iPhone makes appearance in Simpsons couch gag

Tue, 23 Feb 2010

Apple's iPhone, rather the MyPhone from Mapple, founded by Steve Mobs makes an apperance during The Simpsons opening credits couch gag shown in the US recently.

As part of 'Million Dollar Maybe,' the eleventh episode of The Simpsons' twenty-first season, Homer is seen selecting the 'Couch Gag' app before an unexpected call from boss Mr. Burns forces Homer to think fast for once and swallow the phone.

Nick Spence | Read more...


Apple Data Center Maiden NC: The view from above

Mon, 22 Feb 2010

Here's the impressive sight of the Apple Data Center Maiden NC, North Carolina.

Apple announced last year the company would invest more than $1 billion over nine years in a data center campus in North Carolina. The site covers 500,000 square feet of floor space, over four times the area available in the company's server farm in Newark, California.

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The new Samsung Michael Jackson Gold 500GB External HDD

Sun, 21 Feb 2010

Here's the new Samsung Michael Jackson: This Is It Limited Edition 2.5" Gold 500GB External HDD S2 Portable (S-Line) hard drive currently doing the rounds on blogs.

For fans of the late Michael Jackson, the hard drive comes with Michael Jackson's This Is It, a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at London's O2 Arena pre-loaded. The film is ready to play with included voucher code activation.

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How the iPad is like the Moon landing

Fri, 19 Feb 2010

And now it’s the iPad. All other Apple platforms please scoot over one space to make room for the new arrival: iPhone, MacBook, iMac, iPod, Mac Pro...

Oh, dear. No room left on the bench. Well, I really don’t care and I can’t be bothered to choose. Apple TV? Mac mini? You two just sort it out between yourselves and I’ll see one of you when I return in the morning.

Andy Ihnatko | Read more...


Is Apple Aperture 3 sucking up memory?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010

Ahhh, new software. It's just like Christmas! You excitedly unwrap the box, pop the install disk into your machine, get everything set up, have the entirety of your computer's free space sucked away and your system grind to a halt -

Wait, that can't be right.

Serenity Caldwell | Read more...


iPad: the third revolution

Tue, 16 Feb 2010

I was but a wee lad of four when Apple introduced the Macintosh in 1984 and first brought a graphical user interface to the masses. “Look,” Apple said, “computers are powerful, useful tools, but they’re clumsy and inelegant. Let us show you a better way.” There was no shortage of resistance, especially from those who were comfortable typing their instructions at the blinking cursor.

Of course, the Mac was derided as a toy and not a tool for serious work. While the Mac’s market share stayed small for years, the impact of its revolutionary interface was felt throughout the world – because every subsequent personal computer operating system followed the Mac’s example.

Dan Moren | Read more...


iMac on fire

Mon, 15 Feb 2010

Anders Norman from Sweden suffered the horror of a house fire last week. Surviving the tragedy was his Apple iMac, which despite first impressions (below), still works.

"Unfortunately, the whole house and all things in there completely destroyed, so even the iMac. What's funny is that it is still in operation. While damaged from smoke and dust and partially melted, but yet, however in operation," Norman writes (translated from Swedish).

Nick Spence | Read more...


Fisher-Price iXL tipped as Apple iPad for kids

Sun, 14 Feb 2010

Due to be unveiled at the 107th American International Toy Fair held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York today, the Fisher Price's iXL is being pitched, by some at least, as the Apple iPad for children aged 3 to 6.

The iXL’s applications feature Story Book, Game Player, Music Player, Art Studio, Note Book, and Photo Album, and will play MP3 or WMA music files.

Nick Spence | Read more...


Apple unveils Aperture 3, then keeps mum about it

Tue, 09 Feb 2010

The online Apple Store, as many will know, shut down this morning, during which time traditionally the company adds new products unannounced.

For all the anticipation or hope for new Macs, MacBooks, iPods, iPhones, Apple software, in the event Apple revealed Aperture 3, its photo editing and management software.

Nick Spence | Read more...


Introducing the iPaper iPad

Mon, 08 Feb 2010

iPhone developer Revolutionary Concepts have come to the rescue of anyone wanting to seen sporting Apple's new iPad weeks before the official launch.

In true Blue Peter style, Jess Silverstone lead artist at Revolutionary Concepts have produced this print and cut out paper version of the iPad.

Nick Spence | Read more...


Apple's bans go way too far

Mon, 08 Feb 2010

Is Apple's banning iPhone applicationss that would use location data for displaying advertising not as onerous as anything Microsoft tried - and mostly didn't get away with?

What about banning iPhone applications from the App Store? Like Apple thinks it can control the flow of information its customers receive? Give me a break.

David Coursey | Read more...


Join the Save BBC 6Music Facebook group

Mon, 08 Feb 2010

A new Facebook group has launched dedicated to saving the BBC's digital radio channel 6Music.

The channel available online, via DAB radio, satellite and cable offers a great mix of new and classic music, well known and obscure tracks from a range of artists not dictated by fashion. If you shudder when you hear the Helping Haiti charity record, an appalling cover of REM’s Everybody Hurts from a pop svengali who might have been better just reaching into his own high-waisted pockets, then this station is for you.

Nick Spence | Read more...


My Monkey Valentine

Sun, 07 Feb 2010

This rather funky Paul Frank Be My Valentine Case (pictured right) for either iPhone 3GS or iPod touch is available from the Apple Store.

Both cases are decorated with hearts and Frank's trademark monkey Julius and might just make an ideal gift for that special someone come 14th February.

Nick Spence | Read more...


iPad verses the iPhone

Fri, 05 Feb 2010

So, it’s finally here. Well almost. Apple has announced the iPad and it’s set to change the world.

Either that or in a year’s time Apple will look sheepish and remove it from sale.

Karen Haslam | Read more...


Q&A - Philippe Briere, Adobe on 'Trust Your Source' anti-piracy campaign

Fri, 05 Feb 2010

Adobe Systems and Computers Unlimited have recently united to publicise how important it is for customers to be aware of the value of legitimate software.

The campaign, Trust Your Source, backed by a dedicated website and promotional material, aims to assist customers attracted to so-called bargain software and high-quality sophisticated fakes that are sometimes difficult to distinguish from the real thing.

Nick Spence | Read more...


FileMaker profiles - BusinessMan management system from Computech

Thu, 04 Feb 2010

The newly launched BusinessMan management system from Computech is built on the Apple owned award-winning FileMaker data base software. Available in two versions, BusinessMan Pro and BusinessMan Enterprise, the software allows companies to manage all aspects of their business from prospect first contact to invoice.

Developed by Computech IT Services, a FileMaker developer based in Saltash, Cornwall, the BusinessMan software is billed as a comprehensive, modular, CRM system. Macworld caught up with Mike Holman, Sales Manager at FileMaker Services to find out more about the company, BusinessMan and FileMaker.

Nick Spence | Read more...


Mangahigh - Why games-based learning sites are on the rise

Wed, 03 Feb 2010

With BETT, billed as the world’s largest technology in education event, wrapped up for another year Macworld caught up with educational software evangelist Toby Rowland, CEO of Blue Duck Education.

Trading as Mangahigh, a team of game designers and mathematicians have developed a ground-breaking suite of original maths games that promises to teach mathematics more effectively than traditional textbooks.

Nick Spence | Read more...


The Apple iPad: A Developer's Review

Tue, 02 Feb 2010

(The following comments are from David Dixon, Developer at Mubaloo, Mubaloo, a company who creates and develops business applications for smartphones including the iPhone including a new AXADent car insurance application and AA Fuel Prices UK application.)

Last week Apple announced their iPad family of devices which are scheduled for launch in late March of this year. Building upon the success of the iPhone and the App Store, Apple are on track to once again revolutionise the mobile application business.

Nick Spence | Read more...


Apple iPad makes an appearance at the Grammys

Mon, 01 Feb 2010

Comic Stephen Colbert taunts Jay-Z at Sunday night's US Grammys, unveiling Apple's new iPad on stage ahead of the official March release.

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Apple iPad: The whole picture

Mon, 01 Feb 2010

Film buffs look away. You don't need to be obsessed with aspect ratios to clearly see Apple's example of the forthcoming iPad as entertainment hub is lacking something when viewing films purchased or rented from the iTunes Store.

Below you can see Apple's mock up showing the Star Trek remake from 2009 alongside some screen grabs from the same film. Not a pretty sight.

Nick Spence | Read more...


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