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PNY ThinkSafe MacBook Locking System: Perfect for those MacBooks without Kensington lock slots Posted: 29 Jan 2014 03:00 PM PST Finally, I have a way to lock my 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display to a heavy metal chair, thanks to the PNY ThinkSafe MacBook Locking System (MSRP of US$29.99, generally available for less than $20). Back when I got my first 13-inch MacBook ...

Daily Update for January 29, 2014 Posted: 29 Jan 2014 02:30 PM PST It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get some the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's ...

Image Blender 2 overhauled with an iOS 7 design, 64-bit support and other goodies Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:30 PM PST Image Blender is a wonderful photo-editing app that allows you to combine two images into one using masks and different blending modes. Johan Andersson rolled out version 2.0 of the tool, adding support for iOS 7 and the 64-bit A7 processor in the ...

Where Apple's money comes from Posted: 29 Jan 2014 01:00 PM PST In conjunction with its earnings release this past Monday, Apple filed its Form 10-Q with the SEC, where it lists more details about its business than most people would care to learn. But buried within the 68-page document are more than a few ...

TUAW TV Live: The essential applications and tools anthology Posted: 29 Jan 2014 12:30 PM PST This week on TUAW TV Live, I am covering for Steve Sande while he is on a boat. Today I will talk about some of our favorite apps and accessories we have loved over the last 30 years of Apple. Time to dig up your memories of the AppleWorks and come ...

Crowdfunded Project News: The best of Kickstarter, Indiegogo and the rest Posted: 29 Jan 2014 11:00 AM PST Every week, TUAW provides readers with an update on what new or significant crowdfunded Apple-related projects are in the news. While our policy is to not go into detail on items that haven't reached at least 80 percent of their funding goal, this ...

Apple releases iOS 7.0.5 for iPhone users in China Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:40 AM PST Apple has released iOS 7.0.5 specifically to address iPhone network issues in China. It's a minor update that's unique to that region, so don't go looking for it if you're elsewhere in the world. This update affects the iPhone 5s and 5c. If you're ...

Wallgram: Convert Instagram shots into iOS 7 parallax wallpaper Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:30 AM PST Are you at a loss for wallpapers to decorate your lock and home screens? Wallgram (US$1.99) is a new app that resolves that problem by letting you convert any Instagram photo -- your own included -- into attractive and functional iOS 7 parallax ...

Daily Deals for January 29, 2014, featuring Adobe Night Photography Course Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:00 AM PST It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own handpicked iOS and OS X selections. TUAW's Daily Deals The Night Photography Video Course [On sale for ...

App updates you don't want to miss Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:30 AM PST It has been a busy few weeks in the App Store with a bunch of app updates landing on iOS and OS X. Grab a cup of joe and check out our list of notable updates from the past few weeks! You can also follow them on a rolling basis on our website. iOS ...

How to control which iOS apps have access to your personal data Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:30 AM PST Ever wonder which apps have access to your contacts or your calendar? Or maybe you tapped the incorrect button when an app asked for permission to access your photos or microphone? Don't stress too much as you can easily change the privacy settings ...

Dark Sky's iOS 7 update has it swinging with the big dogs Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST Dark Sky used to be the app that you checked if you wanted to be sure a spontaneous rain cloud wouldn't ruin your impromptu bike ride, but when it came to forecasts, it had essentially nothing to offer. Now, as the app enters version 4.0, things have ...

AppleScript returns to Numbers, and other news for Jan. 29, 2014 Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:00 AM PST AppleScript fans will be happy to learn that Apple has added support for it back into iWork's Numbers app for OS X. The return of AppleScript was first noted by MacWorld: The latest update of Numbers reintroduces AppleScript support in a big way. ...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts explores replacing room keys with iPhones and Android devices Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:00 AM PST The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that Starwood Hotels & Resorts (which owns hotel brands like Sheraton and Westin) is rolling out a new pilot program that will allow guests to bypass the check-in desk altogether and head straight to ...

Daily App: Sooshi is a visual guide to preparing and eating sushi Posted: 29 Jan 2014 05:30 AM PST Whether you are sushi connoisseur or new to the world of eating raw fish, you should check out this new app, Sooshi. A collaborative effort by three German students (Konstantin Datz, Moritz Von Volkmann and Leonard Hecker), Sooshi contains a wealth ...

Obama recognizes Apple during State of the Union and other news from Jan. 28, 2014 Posted: 28 Jan 2014 11:30 PM PST While Tim Cook was not a guest at this year's State of the Union address, President Barack Obama did single out Apple -- alongside Microsoft, Sprint and Verizon -- for helping to launch an initiative to get high-speed broadband services to nearly ...

Audio Memos for iOS: Like Apple's Voice Memo, only much better Posted: 28 Jan 2014 06:00 PM PST Apple's Voice Memos has been around since iOS 3, and in iOS 7 it got a new look and a new icon, but no new features. You can record a voice memo, trim it, and email or text it and Voice Memos also supports AirDrop. It's a good audio recorder, but ...

Talking to Siri: Are you human? Posted: 28 Jan 2014 05:00 PM PST When you blog, no one knows what species you are. More of Siri's answers to this question follow below. Steven Sande and Erica Sadun have been working on the third edition of Talking to Siri, the book that covers all the ins and outs of everyone's ...

Tim Cook: Innovation is alive and well at Apple, 'deeply embedded in everybody here.' Posted: 28 Jan 2014 04:00 PM PST Like clockwork, every month Apple fails to enter a new product category provides just another opportunity for analysts to trot out the same tired claim that Apple has lost its innovative edge. Never mind the fact that innovation doesn't abide by ...

Daily Update for January 28, 2014 Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:30 PM PST It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get some the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's ...

Incipio's f80 Hi-Fi Stereo Earbuds keep you knee-deep in clear sound for a budget price Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:00 PM PST For most Apple users, the standard EarPods that come with your iPhone or iPod are a perfectly serviceable music/podcast delivery system. That is until they get misplaced, leaving you walking around on the streets actually interacting with society ...