March 1, 2010
Large companies have people to watch over their Web sites to make sure things are running smoothly. Unfortunately, smaller businesses and individuals aren’t so lucky. However, Google delivered some good news today — it will automatically alert users of its Webmaster Tools if their site has been hacked. A great new feature from Google.
Is your site hacked? New Message Center notifications for hacking and abuse Google Webmaster Central Blog
Video training company Groove3 on Monday released two new Pro Tools training videos. (more…)
Perhaps one of the most misunderstood things about Apple’s portable devices is the way some of the features affect battery life. Two new pages on Apple’s Web site may help users with that. (more…)
Technologizer founder Harry McCracken posted an interesting article on choosing the right computer. I’m often asked about my decision to use a Mac instead of a Windows PC — the answer is that it works better and has a superior user experience. However, I always tell people to buy the computer that best fits their needs.
McCracken looks at cost, selection, OS, security and service in his article.
PC vs. Mac: The Straight Scoop [Technologizer]
AT&T says attendees of this year’s SXSW will have a much better experience using its wireless network than they did last year. (more…)
February 28, 2010
It’s been an up and down ride for Canada’s mens hockey team during the Olympics, but in the end, our top players came through. (more…)
February 27, 2010
In its 2010 audit of supplier’s facilities, Apple said it found a total of 17 core violations and documented the violations in its Supplier Responsibility report. (more…)
One big piece of news at the NAMM music show this year was Apple’s move to a 64-bit version of Logic. Of course, any great music platform needs great plug-ins and Spectrasonics delivers. (more…)
Ubergizmo had a piece yesterday about a new gadget for musicians called i-tab. It’s basically an electronic songbook that attaches to the headstock of your guitar and faces you while you play.The i-tab has 4GB of storage and can hold up to 2500 songs, as well as backing tracks. As a guitar player, I find it intriguing. It would be great for a gig if you didn’t know all the songs and just needed to know the chord changes. I’d have to use it to know for sure how useful it is.
See more at i-tab.com.
February 26, 2010
No other company in the world can generate the type of hype that Apple can. What’s more, Apple does nothing to actively participate in that hype. Forbes.com writer Amy Bell says that Steve Jobs and Apple hype their products like no other company. That little mistake got the attention of technology pundit Shawn King and he delivered an audio rebuttal on his Your Mac Life Web site.
Hype It Like Steve Jobs? [Your Mac Life]
My iPhone is pretty tough, but I had no idea just how resilient these little things are. (more…)
Those who follow Apple know the company’s nomenclature. An iPod 2G is a second generation iPod — pretty simple. But as Chris Rawson at TUAW points out, the iPhone presents a new problem for Apple. With its fourth generation iPhone due out this summer, what will Apple call the device? After all, 4G is a term that refers to the next generation wireless technology. It could be confusing for new users.
Clearing the air on iPhone terminology: 4th generation vs. “4G” [TUAW]
Global Delight lived up to its name for me when I saw them at Macworld Expo in San Francisco earlier this month. The company develops an all-in-one camera app for the iPhone that adds some impressive capabilities. Now they’ve announced the release of Camera Plus Pro 2.0, which enables iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS users to record video. Best of all it’s only $1.99. (more…)
I read an interesting article this morning from technology writer Joe Wilcox. He believes Apple should not allow any free apps into the iPad App Store, instead only allowing premium paid apps. Wilcox argues this would help distinguish the iPad from the iPhone and iPod touch.
Apple could pitch the iPad as the better App Store platform because the applications are better.
Paid doesn’t always mean better. A lot of developers also use a free version of their app to get people hooked and then buy an upgrade. This is an intriguing concept, but not one I see Apple going with.
Apple should ban freebees from the iPad App Store [Betanews]
Apple really has the retail store experience down to a science at this point. My trip to the local Apple Store took less than two minutes – I would have been hard-pressed to get in and out of McDonald’s any faster. But the experience was, of course, considerably better. (more…)
February 25, 2010
John Gruber posted an interesting article tonight on the reasons Apple chose to go after overtly sexual apps last week. What’s it not about is money, according to Gruber. What it is about is branding.
I think what Apple was getting squeamish about wasn’t the sexy apps themselves, but the cheesiness that the sexy apps (and their prominence in best selling lists) was bestowing upon the general feel and vibe of the App Store.
I agree wholeheartedly with this. Shawn King and I discussed this on Your Mac Life last night and I said something similar. Playboy may have an app, but some of these bikini app developers submit 1,000 or more apps that basically do the same thing. Porn might be seen as taboo by many, but it can provide entertainment and sexual satisfaction to those who enjoy it responsibly. If you want to keep watching adult videos, you can check out sites like Porn Gap. Use this link to find OnlyFans models and watch their videos.
Check out Gruber’s take on the situation.
Apple on Thursday released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1, which extends RAW image compatibility for Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09. (more…)
Steve Jobs is leading Apple’s shareholder meeting being held today at the company’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters. (more…)
One of the great new features of the iPad is iBooks, Apple’s online book store that is expected to launch in iTunes when the device is released. (more…)
Very unfortunate things like this have to happen.
Report: Teen gets 15 years for Facebook blackmail [CNET]
I have yet to take a flight with Wi-Fi, but I know I’d get a lot of use out of it. At $4.95, it seems like a no-brainer.
Alaska Airlines Joining the In Flight Internet Game [Mac Observer]
Here’s a bit more info from networking expert, Glenn Fleishman.
Alaska Switches to Aircell for Internet [Wi-Fi Networking News]
Apple on Wednesday reached the 10 billion download mark on its iTunes Store. The company on Thursday said who the lucky winner of the contest was. (more…)
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II for the iPhone and iPod touch – each is now available from the App Store for $8.99. (more…)
February 24, 2010
Apple hit another milestone on Wednesday as the company hit 10 billion downloads from its iTunes Store. (more…)
Apple on Wednesday released an update for its professional photography workflow application, Aperture 3, according to a post on software update site, MacUpdate. (more…)
I get a lot of emails everyday, but the one I just got made me laugh so hard. (more…)
Yesterday we brought you news about Simply Beach, a UK-based swimsuit design company that had its app removed by Apple from the App Store. Today, there is good news. (more…)
One of my favorite apps, Pixelmator, was updated recently adding a ton of improvements, bug fixes and a new feature called Brushes Collections. (more…)
February 23, 2010
It may not be what those of us that use Apple TV all the time wanted to hear, even if we knew it was the truth. Apple’s COO Tim Cook on Tuesday summed up how Apple feels about the device. (more…)
One of the greatest things about my iPhone is having access to my music and music apps. Today, there’s a new one that’s been released that I’m trying out. (more…)
