iPhoto is the first iOS app to use OpenStreetMap data instead of Google Maps for geolocation.
Surveys show strong interest in cheaper iPad 2
Two separate surveys done months ago show that there’s strong consumer interest in Apple’s $399 iPad 2.
Fly paper airplanes in Air Wings for iOS
Air Wings lets you take to the skies as you pilot paper airplanes. It’s free and has a four-player multiplayer mode.
Apple’s “4G” indicator in iOS 5.1 is bound to confuse
Apple’s iOS 5.1 release makes a change that some users may find confusing – some AT&T users may see “4G” for their data indicators, even though their phones aren’t working any faster.
Ten misconceptions about the Lytro Field Camera
Scott Bourne corrects some incorrect assumptions about the new Lytro Field Camera.
Nvidia skeptical of Apple’s A5X claims
Nvidia is skeptical of Apple’s claim that its A5X processor is up to four times faster than Nvidia’s Tegra 3.
Justice Dept. threatens Apple, others over e-book pricing
Apple and five major book publishers are under investigation by the Justice Dept. for alleged price-fixing of e-books.
Old, busted second-gen Apple TV updated with hot, sexy new interface
Apple’s updated the send-gen Apple TV with the same interface as you saw on stage today for the new Apple TV that goes on sale next week.
Apple introduces iPhoto, updates iMovie and Garageband, iWorks apps
Apple has updated iMovie, GarageBand, and the iWorks apps for iOS, and it has also introduced iPhoto for iOS for $4.99.
Third-gen Apple TV sports 1080p video
Apple’s third generation Apple TV sports 1080p video support, and still costs $99.
‘Other tablets still DOA’
As Apple gets ready to unveil the third generation of its iPad, most competitors are still looking for a way in to the tablet market.
Scholastic to offer Storia e-reader for iPad, for kids
Scholastic is introducing its own e-reader app for kids for the iPad later this month, and it could be an important milestone for the e-book market.
On the ‘disconnect’ between tech press and real people
Most of the tech press sucks, and MG Siegler calls it like he sees it.
Acer admits it’s making no money on low-end ultrabooks
Acer’s MacBook Air competitor may be priced lower, but it’s making the company absolutely no money.
U.S. gov’t says if it’s .com, it can be seized
The U.S. government says it has the right to seize computer domains that end in .com.
Starship Troopers game coming to iOS
The Starship Troopers movie franchise makes its debut on iOS this summer with a new game.
A look at tomorrow’s Apple event through the gimlet eye of a tech journo
Mat Honan offers an unvarnished look at tomorrow’s Apple event through the eye of an experienced tech journalist.
EA yanks Simpsons iOS game temporarily to address server issues
EA has pulled a Simpsons game from circulation to sort out server troubles – the second high-profile EA iOS game to be recently taken offline because of technical difficulties.
Verizon HomeFusion brings 4G LTE broadband to the home
Verizon has announced a home broadband service based on its 4G LTE technology.
‘Mari0’ game combines Super Mario Bros., Portal
‘MariO’ combines the look and feel of Super Mario Bros. with the puzzle play of Portal. Check it out before someone shuts it down.
Apple, Google to meet with senator over privacy concerns
Apple and Google are at the center of a controversy over sharing private data that’s involved a US senator who wants to see them change.
Apple sued by yet another patent troll
John Letzing for the Wall Street Journal: A subsidiary of a company that shares patent-licensing revenue with Microsoft Corp. has sued Apple Inc. for infringement, adding another wrinkle to the ongoing intellectual-property wars among technology giants. Luxembourg-based Core Wireless Licensing … Continued
Venture capitalist is ‘sick of the bullshit’
Venture capitalist Seth Levine is getting sick of overhype in the startup community, and wants people to get back to building actual businesses.
Crytek introduces first mobile game, for iOS and Android
The game company behind the acclaimed Crysis series is dipping their toes into the mobile market with Fibble, a new game for iOS and Android.
Prefab house comes equipped with Ikea furniture
Architecture firm Ideabox has partnered with Ikea to create a fully furnished prefab house big enough for one or two people.
iPad trademark challenger Proview’s creditor seeks liquidation
A creditor of Proview – the company which is contesting Apple for the iPad trademark in China – is pressuring to have the company declared bankrupt and liquidated.
Dust 514 shooter to be free-to-play, exclusive to PS3
Dust 514 – the new massively multiplayer online shooter coming from EVE Online’s developers – will be free-to-play when it’s released for the PS3.
The rise of the brogrammer
All brogrammers must die.
Square offers Register – point of sale system for merchants
Square now offers Register, a new iPad-based point of sale system for retail merchants who use its card reader.
Note to sports parents: don’t be douchebags
A parent at a girl’s hockey game in Massachusetts was ejected when he was caught flashing a laser pointer into the eyes of the opposing team’s goalie.