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Turn Your iPhone into a Barcode Scanner with RedLaser
News - May 15, 2009 - 0 Comments
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If you have an iPhone you now have a barcode reader. RedLaser for the iPhone turns your iPhone into a handy tool for reading barcodes. Don't worry, the software doesn't use a laser despite its name. Instead it uses the iPhone's camera to take a photo of any barcode which the application will automatically convert to product info for online price searching.
The picture must be taken at the right distance which can be set by using the on-screen guide.
The app isn't perfect, but does work....read more
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Man stabs Macbook Air 3 times over broken hinge
News - April 30, 2009 - 0 Comments
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This guy is upset because his Macbook Air has a broken hinge. In the video he types and explains that six of his friends purchased Macbook Airs and they all broke in the same place. He's so upset that he takes a kitchen knife to the laptop and stabs it three times.
The stabber recommends that we all go out and purchase an IBM (now Lenovo) x300 laptop instead of a Mac. ...read more
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Scosche's Recoil iPod Car Charger With Retractable Cable
News - April 08, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Can you believe we haven't see this before? It took until the late 1990's to see self-adhesive postage stamps so I guess we can't expect much in the US. If you're constantly fumbling with cables and cords the Recoil iPod car charger with retractable cable s for you.
The Recoil uses a magnetic docking mechanism to pull the cable back in place while not in use. It would be great if they could add an FM transmitter to this gadget, but we're happy to keep the cable in place for now. At $30 th...read more
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Apple to raise prices at iTunes as much as $1.29 per track
News - March 28, 2009 - 0 Comments
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According to recent reports Apple is about to raise the price for premium songs at iTunes starting April 7. Until now, Apple has charged a simple $.99 per tune but they are about to break the $1 barrier and test the waters at $1.29. The LA Times reported it like this:
"The world's largest music store, Apple's iTunes, plans to boost the price of many hit singles and selected classic tracks to $1.29 on April 7, breaking the psychological barrier of 99 cents in what could be the first big test o...read more
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New iPhone and iPod Touch models coming?
News - March 19, 2009 - 0 Comments
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On the heels of the new iPhone 3.0 software announcement, could new hardware be coming down the pike for the iPhone? According to BGR, they received some information that indicates new hardware for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
"Apple normally makes their device IDs in chronological order, from first released to last released. Here is what I found very interesting for you. Quick, here is an example of the past devices:
iPhone First Gen - 0x1290
iPod touch 1G - 0x1291
iPhone 3G - 0x1292
iPod touc...read more
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AT&T to offer no strings iPhone 3G
News - March 18, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Beginning March 26th AT&T will offer the 8GB and 16GB iPhone without a contract. The no-commitment prices are $599 and $699. That's a hefty price for a phone, but even at these prices the iPhones are sure to move.
You'll likely need an active AT&T line to purchase the phone, but at least you won't have to make a commitment. All carriers should offer this with every phone. Trying to sucker you into a phone contract is so old by now. Give us the option to do what we want and we'll gladly pa...read more
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iPhone OS 3.0 Preview Event Video
News - March 18, 2009 - 0 Comments
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In case you couldn't make the March 17 event, Apple released a video of the preview event for the iPhone 3.0. Apple unveiled details about iPhone OS 3.0 software at the event, and released the new iPhone Software Development Kit for developers. Head on over to Apple to watch the video....read more
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iPhone gets 100 new features including copy and paste and MMS
News - March 17, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Apple just announced that iPhone OS 3.0 will support copy and paste and MMS. A double-tap auto-selects the text you want. Interestingly there is a feature called "shake to undo," which is exactly what it sounds like.
Other features added include MMS, landscape keyboard, new Spotlight that searches the entire device, 3G tethering, Stereo Bluetooth A2DP audio, Shake to Shuffle music, and more....read more
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iTunes 8.1 is out and ready for download
News - March 12, 2009 - 0 Comments
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iTunes 8.1 is out and it's time to upgrade. This new version is better, and faster than the older versions. The Genius feature now supports video and TV and it's much faster now.
Version 8.1 is required for the new iPod Shuffle so you might as well upgrade now....read more
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New iPod Shuffle with VoiceOver
News - March 12, 2009 - 0 Comments
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There is a new iPod Shuffle out and it looks mighty cool. It now comes with 4GB, a smaller size, and controls that are located on the earbuds instead of the player (not sure we like that). One cool new feature is called VoiceOver. A voice will tell you the name of the song that's playing and the artist. You can pick one up $79....read more
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Southwest Airlines testing in-flight WiFi service
News - February 11, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Southwest Airlines is testing their own in-flight Wi-Fi service, based on a satellite connection from Row 44. They began the test this week using one of their planes, with more planes coming soon. While they're test the service they are offering the service for free.
Southwest is using a satellite-based system from Row 44, and not the cellular connection used by most other airlines. ...read more
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Steve Jobs steps away from Apple
News - January 14, 2009 - 0 Comments
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Rumors have been running around for months that Steve Jobs' health was in serious decline. He kept denying reports that he would step down but that's exactly what happened. Jobs is taking a medical leave of absence because his health issues are "more complex" than he previously thought.
Jobs said in an email to all Apple employees:
"Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well. In addition...read more
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Best Buy's earnings tank big time
News - December 18, 2008 - 0 Comments
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The economy is hitting everyone hard and that includes Best Buy. Best Buy reported on Tuesday its earnings for the third quarter dropped by 77% over the same quarter last year.
Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson has announced that Best Buy will be offering voluntary buyouts to all of its employees. If a sufficient number of buyouts are not taken, they will have to start layoffs. In addition to cutting back on employess Best Buy will cut expenditures in half and delay new store openings.
All of th...read more
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Google offers iPhone targeted ads
News - October 14, 2008 - 0 Comments
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Despite launching a phone that will compete directly with the iPhone, Google is still targeting Apple's iPhone to make a few bucks on advertising. Google has announced the launch of iPhone specific ad capabilities.
"In meetings with agencies, Google has presented a new option to show different ads in response to searches made from iPhones. The change, expected to be implemented shortly, means advertisers will be able to create an iPhone ad group as part of their regular search campaign, accor...read more
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