The PowerPot V: Charging your devices with fire
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST
 One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is reviewing hardware that is completely unique, and that's the case with The PowerPot V (US$149.00). The device is a thermoelectric generator in the form of a camping cook pot; put it on a heat source...
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GSMA awards the iPad Air as Best Mobile Tablet of 2014
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 02:30 PM PST
 Since its founding in 1995, the GSM Association (GSMA) has been the leading trade group for the mobile technology industry. Made up of operators and mobile related companies, the group connects businesses, including software and equipment developers,...
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Ask TUAW Live at 5 (Eastern) today!
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 01:45 PM PST
 Ask TUAW Live is be happening today at 5:00 PM ET. (Check showtimes in your area.) This week, since a certain co-host is out of the country, Kelly will be holding down the fort and answering your questions, be they big or be they small. We're always...
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Toy Fair 2014: Educational toys and styluses for kids
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 01:00 PM PST
 TUAW made a return to the annual Toy Fair at the Javits Center in New York, the annual sneak peek at what your kids (young and young at heart) will be clamoring to buy during the next year. Some of the items are available now, but Toy Fair gives...
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Forbes argues Apple needs to make bigger acquisitions, but we disagree
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 12:00 PM PST
 A recent article in Forbes tacitly argues that Apple would do well to take a page out of Facebook's playbook and start snatching up companies instead of, you know, returning money to shareholders. While Facebook recently spent $19 billion to acquire...
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Infinite Flight offers a bumpy, but excellent, ride
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 11:00 AM PST
 Flight simulators often straddle a strange line between being games and instructional tools. There's rarely an objective beyond ones that you yourself set -- getting off the ground is a fine starting point -- and if you're like me, the "game" ends...
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Daily Deals for February 25, 2014, featuring TOCCs 3-in-1 Smartphone Lens Kit
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 10:30 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 TOCCs 3-in-1 Smartphone Hi-Def Magnetic Lens Kit...
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OS X Update 10.9.2 now available, patches SSL/TLS hole [Updated]
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 10:18 AM PST
 OS X 10.9.2 just arrived via the Mac App Store, bringing with it a number of "improvements to the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac." While the update seems to focus on issues that were occurring with FaceTime audio calls, iMessages,...
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Flipp lets you skip the Sunday newspaper by delivering local circulars to your iOS device
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 10:00 AM PST
 If you enjoy browsing through sales flyers, but don't like buying a Sunday newspaper, then you should download Flipp from Wishabi. Flipp aggregates sales flyers from over 300 retailers and uses your location information to deliver local circulars...
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The old "My iPhone is hollow" trick
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 09:30 AM PST
 Still a better keyboard than you'll find on a BlackBerry. [Photo credit: Jeff Kraus]...
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Apple asks Arizona governor to veto religious freedom bill, and other news for Feb. 25, 2014
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 09:00 AM PST
 Apple has confirmed to CNBC that is has asked Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) to veto the so called religious freedom bill SB 1062, which was passed along party lines in the Republican-controlled Arizona House and Senate. The bill would allow any...
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Grovemade's hardwood cases and more accessory news for the week
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 08:30 AM PST
 Several times a week, TUAW brings you a synopsis of the latest news in the Apple accessory and peripheral world. It's the contents of my email inbox in an easily digestible format! Grovemade has been making beautiful bamboo cases and stands for...
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Flickr find: Siblings
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 07:30 AM PST
 Don't family reunions bring a tear to your eye? Flickr user Matthew Pearce reunites a MacBook Air with its elder in the form of an eMate 300. He also takes a quick jab when he asks, "How can the MacBook Air be an 'ultraportable' when it doesn't even...
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16 GB of storage is unacceptable in 2014
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 07:00 AM PST
 Editor's Note: Sometimes our debates in the TUAW newsroom get a bit heated. That was the case when Erica Sadun and Mike Wehner faced off about the merits -- or lack thereof -- of 16 GB devices. Hopefully you just finished reading Erica's post, which...
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16 GB of storage is just enough
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 06:30 AM PST
 Editor's Note: Sometimes our debates in the TUAW newsroom get a bit heated. That was the case when Erica Sadun and Mike Wehner faced off about the merits -- or lack thereof -- of 16 GB devices. We decided that the best way to resolve the debate was...
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Daily App: Lovely helps you find a killer apartment and pay for it, too
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 06:00 AM PST
 Looking for a new apartment and an easy way to pay for it? Then you should look at iPhone app Lovely, which was recently overhauled for iOS 7. Lovely launched its iOS app in 2012 and has steadily improved its mobile platform, adding keyword search...
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Disney launches new streaming video app, offers a free movie download as bait
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 05:00 AM PST
 Disney movies have a pretty massive presence on iTunes already, but rather than let Apple manage all its live action and animated offerings, the storied company has decided to launch a movie app of its very own. Called Disney Movies Anywhere, the app...
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The effects of paying for tech media coverage and other news from Feb. 24, 2014
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 10:45 PM PST
AppleInsider has taken an interesting look at Apple declining to pay for more positive media coverage, a practice it charges that Samsung engages in. The piece dives into how the slanted reporting works by picking apart the Reuters Edition coverage...
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Alabama news site visits Tim Cook's Deep South roots
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 06:00 PM PST
 AL.com today published an interesting article about the life of Tim Cook growing up in Robertsdale, Ala., complete with charming anecdotes and the requisite assortment of embarrassing childhood photos. The article speaks glowingly of Cook,...
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TUAW One-to-One with Jonathan Kressaty of Levers
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 05:00 PM PST
 In this episode of One-to-One, I'm speaking with Jonathan Kressaty of the marketing analytics company, Levers. Kressaty moved to San Francisco a short while ago, and we spend most of the episode talking about public perceptions of the Bay area's tech...
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Well, that's one way to recycle a mouse
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 04:00 PM PST
 I'm not sure you could pull this off at a Manhattan party, but if I saw this dude walking along the street I'd definitely give him a high five. [Photo credit: Photo Giddy]...
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The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for February 24, 2014
Posted: 24 Feb 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...
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Find'Em Tracking card helps you keep an eye on your valuables
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST
 As the low-power Bluetooth 4.0 standard becomes more and more popular in electronic devices, one area that seems to be getting a lot of attention from accessory manufacturers is that of "finders". No, not the OS X file manager, but the type of...
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