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Deal of the Day: Versio 3.4A Lightning Car Charger w/ USB Port
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Today Only: Buy the Versio 3.4A Lightning Car Charger w/ USB Port and save 46% With this Versio charger you're not only getting a quick and efficient charge, but are also protected from overcharging and overheating thanks to the advanced smart circuitry built inside. The coiled cable makes it easy to manage and the extra USB port is great for any passenger! Continue reading...
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Come iPhone 6 launch time, Samsung will lose my business to Apple
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AAPL has confirmed the next iPhone event will be held on September 9. In eleven days we expect to see a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and some kind of wearable device. There are rumors of a larger, 5.5-inch iPhone as well, along with rumors that it might cost more than the smaller sizes that came before it. Will anybody want a 5.5-inch iPhone? Can Apple justify a higher price for one? What does it mean to the company's potential profits? In emerging markets folks who need a phone rely on it as their only computing device. So big phones are more popular. In the western markets people tend to own phones and either tablets, computers or both. So "phablet"-sized phones haven't sold in…
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Ever wanted to turn ports on and off on a usb hub rather than unplugging the usb cable and replugging it? 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub with Super Speed USB Ports, Aluminum Body, Individual Power Switches and Port for 4 Amp Power Adapter - Always Keeping your Computer Connected! http://www.dailysteals.com/?utm_source=deal+of+the+day&utm_campaign=1ce28792d7-08_30_14_Saturday&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_df9b59ce87-1ce28792d7-28091830#d/31043
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Anonymity: it’s all the rage–Whisper, Secret–and it’s rage-inducing. A Brazilian court has ruled that Secret must be removed from app stores there, and existing installs must be remotely wiped. The UK’s House of Lords has essentially recommended the extinction of online anonymity. As usual, judges and politicians don’t understand technology. Anonymity can used for awful things, yes; but it’s incredibly important. Why? Because cameras keep getting cheaper, and better, and more ubiquitous, as does facial recognition software. As The Economist recently put it: “the idea that anyone will be able hide for long in Nepal, or anywhere else, looks quaint.” Have you ever i…
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It's 2014 and Samsung is still bringing tab specs to an iPad experience fight
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Samsung has aired yet-another anti-Apple attack ad, this one involving a guy walking around the streets of New York City showing passersby both the iPad Air and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S. Rather than point out the glaring problems with the ad, like Samsung using a white Tab but a black iPad for a "test" in which one of the criteria is "brightness", or having the "host" leading the passersby, pre-emptively telling them which tablet is "better", I'm going to try to help Samsung out here and focus on the core of their problem — they're copying it wrong. It's 2014 and Samsung just fielded an ad saying the plastic, faux-leather backed Tab they released last month is lighter …
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64-bit Google Chrome on OS X now available for beta testers with profile switching
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Google will release a fairly substantial update for its Chrome web browser on OS X, finally upgrading the popular software from 32-bit to 64-bit architecture, something Macs have been supporting for some time now. The search giant has published a beta of the 64-bit version of Chrome, following the stable update on Windows with the same new feature. There are numerous advantages of 64-bit over 32-bit architecture when it comes to software and while consumers may not notice a visual improvement (once the 64-bit edition makes it to the live stable release channel, that is), it'll definitely work some technical magic in the under the hood. As well as the underlying chang…
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Secret adds polling option and Flickr images in latest update
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Secret's not so secret update now allows you poll your friends with a yes or no question and also adds the ability to pull in images from Flickr. The messaging app is now in version 9 and also brings the requisite bug fixes. Here is the changelog for Secret: Turn any secret into a Yes or No question, and see responses from friends Add beautiful images to your secrets from Flickr Improved measures for your safety Bug fixes and substantial performance improvements Free - Download now Continue reading...
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Get your iPhone 6 event wallpaper here!
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Apple has sent out invitations for their September 2014 iPhone event and iMore will be there. We'll also be rocking some of these gorgeous iPhone, iPad, and Mac wallpapers re-rendered from scratch by our own Derek Kessler just to make sure we're in the proper spirit. Derek has prepared the wallpapers for current devices, but rest assured the bigger ones will scale down to iPhone 6 and even iWatch size if they have to! So grab your iPhone, iPad, or Mac wallpaper and buckle up. September 9 is going to be one crazy ride! 2014 iPhone event wallpaper for iPhone 2014 iPhone event wallpaper for iPad 2014 iPhone event wallpaper for Mac Update: Ugh, blog software …
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Best NFL apps for iPhone: Play by play coverage of your favorite teams!
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If you're searching for the best iPhone apps to help you keep up with your favorite football teams in the NFL, the App Store has a lot of them to choose from. Whether you want to receive up to date push notifications for every play or just want final scores, they're something for everyone. Some NFL apps can even provide live streams of games and player interviews that can use your existing cable subscription. Regardless what kind of coverage you want, these are the absolute best NFL apps to choose from for the 2014 football season. theScore theScore is one of the most comprehensive and customizable sports apps you're going to find, not only for football, but f…
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Great deal on a solid processor with free freight AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket FM2 Quad-Core 32nm Processor - Black Edition, Model Specifications: Brand: AMD Series: AMD A8-Series Model: AD660KWOHLBOX CPU Socket Type: Socket FM2 Core Name: Richland Multi-Core: Quad-Core Name: AMD A8-6600K Frequency: 3.9GHz Turbo frequency: 4200 MHz L2 Cache: 2x 2 MB shared caches L3 Cache: None Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm Multiplier Locked?: Unlocked 64 bit Support: Yes Virtualization Technology Support: Yes Integrated Memory Controller Speed: DDR3 Integrated Graphics: Radeon HD 8570D GPU Speed: 844MHz Radeon Cores: 256 Thermal Design Power: 100W htt…
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What will Apple's September 9th event mean for the Mac?
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Apple's let the cat out of the bag: There will be an Apple event in September. It's scheduled for September 9th and it happens at the Flint Center, where Apple historically introduced the Macintosh 30 years ago. It seems like a sure thing that Apple will introduce the iPhone 6, but what role will the Mac play at the event? All the invite says is "Wish we could say more," but the fevered imagination of some folks went into overdrive Tuesday after images of the invitation was published online. In typical fashion, as has become almost an annual tradition, some are trying to divine meaning from each pixel of the invitation image to see what they can learn ahead of the ac…
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ESPN SportsCenter for iPhone updated with quick access to shows and more
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The official ESPN SportsCenter app for the iPhone and iPad has just received a big update that includes a new feature called On-Air, which should give fans of the cable sports network quick access to their radio and WatchESPN video streams. Here's the full change log for the new version of the app: Your Favorite teams are now grouped at the top of SC scores Faster scores. Faster loading. We gave up carbs like LeBron and now run like the wind. Improved NFL and College Football game pages. Introducing On-Air. One click radio streaming or dive into WatchESPN Alerts now take you directly to stories & videos Updated calendar for quick access to previous and f…
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Enter now for a chance to win $500 towards your iPhone 6!
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Leave an awesome comment below for your chance to win $500 towards your iPhone 6! Apple is expected to be announcing the next generation iPhone — call it iPhone 6 — on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and iMore is going to be the absolute best place to get everything you need to know!. Seriously, have you seen our incredibly in-depth iOS 8: Explained series? Yeah, STILL only the beginning! We don't want you to miss anything, so to help encourage you to follow us, be it on App Store, RSS, Twitter, App.net, Facebook, Google+iMore, YouTube, or iTunes, we're going to hold a massive, mega countdown to iPhone 6 contest and give each and every one of you a chance to win a $500 Gift…
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Notability brings its powerful note taking to the Mac
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Ginger Labs has released Notability for Mac. The app allows you to take notes in a variety of ways, and syncs with the iOS apps via iCloud. Notability has been optimized for Mac, and includes functionality like keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop, and more. Notability is a very flexible note taker. You can of course type notes, but also make audio recordings, annotate documents, and even write by hand. On the Mac, you can also drag and drop photos, outside audio recordings, and documents into your note. Scale and transform handwriting and sketches like you would images, rotating, cropping, and more. In addition to syncing with iCloud, you can backup your notes using…
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AutoDesk releases Pixlr, a new photo editor for Mac
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AutoDesk has released a Pixlr, a new desktop app for editing images. Pixlr can be used not only to touch up and fix your photos, but also to add a wide variety of effects. Like AutoDesk's recent Sketchbook update, Pixlr utilizes a teired membership system, with paying members unlocking more features. Pixlr features a number of tools to help you work with photos. You can of course crop, rotate, and resize. You can use the Auto Fix tool to make quick corrections. The Double Exposure tool lets you merge two pictures to create a single image. Pro level members get access to Influence Masks, which let you enhance specific elements of a photo, and double exposure tools, wh…
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Even by Microsoft standards, this month's botched Black Tuesday Windows 7/8/8.1 MS14-045 patch hit a new low. The original patch (KB 2982791) is now officially "expired" and a completely different patch (KB 2993651) offered in its stead; there are barely documented revelations of new problems with old patches; patches that have disappeared; a "strong" recommendation to manually uninstall a patch that went out via Automatic Update for several days; and an infuriating official explanation that raises serious doubts about Microsoft's ability to support Windows 9's expected rapid update pace. I've been covering (and suffering) Microsoft's patching mishaps for more than a d…
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You’ve had your smartphone for a while. But let’s face it: you’ve never read the manual. You take great pride in the fact you know how to use it. Then, it happens. You see someone do something extraordinary with his or her phone that you did not know was even possible. Friends don’t let friends have smartphone skill envy. Here are some of my favorite secrets buried in your phone settings that you probably don’t know, but will use now. Quick note: There are so many versions of Android out there that these instructions won’t work for every phone. Where I can I’ve included apps that do the same thing. 1. Take a screenshot Have you ever wanted to capture something…
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Support for IPv6 is enabled by default in most operating systems, and legend has it that disabling it will increase your internet speed. That's not really true, and here's why. Chris Hoffman at The How-To Geek explains that the trick of disabling IPv6 for more speed is just a myth, but it at least has some truth to its origin. Some browsers—like Firefox 3—handled IPv6 poorly in the past. In those broken instances, disabling IPv6 was the best fix at the time. The myth lived on, however, because computers would supposedly search for an IPv6 address first before realizing it's not available and switching to the more common IPv4. Disabling IPv6 would bypass those speed…
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Windows 9 news is coming at a faster clip now that we're drawing closer to its likely September 30 debut, and the latest concerns the new OS's price. According to Russian leaker WZOR (via Myce) Microsoft is planning some nice incentives to get folks to upgrade to Windows 9. For Windows 8.1 users who want to make the jump, WZOR reports Windows 9 will either come free or be available through a special offer. We'd put our money on it going the free route since Windows 8.1 arrived at no charge for Windows 8 users. If you bought a retail or OEM flavor of the Windows 8, Microsoft will apparently throw you a Windows 9 upgrade for around $20 (about £12, AU$21). Finall…
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Weekend Reading: Aug. 29th Edition – Surface Pro 3 now in 28 markets and Royal Caribbean...
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This week, we’ve got stories on Surface Pro 3’s increased availability worldwide, Royal Caribbean Cruises going more high-tech by giving its crew Windows 8.1 tablets, and Bing in the Classroom’s lesson plans are back for a second school year. Surface Pro 3 is now available in 25 additional markets around the world, bringing the total to 28 markets, including the United States, Canada and Japan. The 25 new markets are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom. …
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Minuum lifts the veil on their resizing keyboard for iOS 8
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Minuum has previewed their upcoming keybaord for iOS 8. The Minuum's keyboard is built around a powerful autocorrect and has its own predictive text interface. But the most notable feature of the keyboard is its ability to resize. Minuum can be completely condensed, bringing all letters into a single row. The goal of the condensed keyboard is to create a solid typing experience for people who have a harder time typing on a touchscreen keyboard. Minuum's autocorrect engine removes the need for precision typing, while giving you more room to see the rest of your screen. You can also use Minuum in a standard layout in order to better teach the autocorrect. Minuum…
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CloudApp for Mac updated with new media player, updated UI and more
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Developer Linebreak has released a new 3.0 version of its CloudApp application for the Mac that adds a number of new features, including a new media player and an updated UI. Here's the rather long list of new features and changes included in the 3.0 update: Overall: CloudApp Motion (animated gif and soon high-fidelity) New CloudApp Audio and Video player for all drops Improved UI: surfaced common actions to the toolbar Improved end-to-end CloudApp Security in 3.0 (SSL across all API's, web, shares, two-factor auth via Google Authentication) Overall Performance API improvements Pro Accounts: Increased drop sizes High bandwidth drop support Priva…
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OneDrive for iPhone and iPad updated with new Photos view and more
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Microsoft has updated its OneDrive cloud storage app for iPhone and iPad devices with a number of new features, chief among them a new Photos view that allows users to see all of their stored images. Here's the change log for the new 4.4.2 update: Updated Shared view A new Photos view of all the photos in your OneDrive (note: You can still find all your screenshots in your Camera Roll folder) The ability to select multiple files to share together File and folder search New account setup within the app Bug fixes and stability improvements What do you think of these new additions to the OneDrive app? Free - Download now Continue r…
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Deal of the Day: BodyGlove DropSuit Rugged Case for iPhone 5/5S
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Today Only: Buy the BodyGlove DropSuit Rugged Case for iPhone 5/5S and save 52% The DropSuit Case has reinforced corners with a unique shock dissipation system to absorb impact and defend against bumps and drops. It even includes an embedded anti-microbial agent that prevents the growth of odor, stain-causing bacteria and other microorganisms. Continue reading...
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Wipeout 2 brings more Big Balls to iOS
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Wipeout 2 is bouncing onto mobile devices today, a followup to the original game in the series. The latest version has you running, jumping and tripping your way through 135 levels of obstacle-filled fun, with the ability to grab upgrades and challenge your friends along the way. A new mix of characters includes a zombie, pirate, and popstar to help you conquer over 150 obstacles. If you've seen the show, you know how the game works. Choose your character, pick your course and it's off to the races. Wipeout 2 includes new abilities including speed boosts, rewinds and teleportation. Daily courses offer daily rewards, so the more you play, the more you get. If you're t…