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Man runs Telnet BBS on an Apple IIe using Raspberry Pi because he can Posted: 26 Jun 2014 03:00 PM PDT When life hands you old technology you can either throw it away, store it, or try and make it work again. Thanks to the invention of powerful and easily adapted micro computers like Raspberry Pi it's now easier than make your own Frankenstein...

This might be the most dangerous iPhone case you can buy Posted: 26 Jun 2014 02:30 PM PDT Novelty iPhone cases are nothing new, but while most are simply weird, this one could get you in some serious trouble. The peculiar design is modeled after an item from the Japanese manga and anime series Attack on Titan, but to your average Joe, it...

Talking Weather Alarm Clock: Wake up to a personal weather forecast Posted: 26 Jun 2014 02:00 PM PDT A few years ago I looked at the Talking Weather Alarm Clock app and liked it. It's had lots of updates and added many new features since then, so I'm taking another look to see how it has progressed. The latest Talking Weather Alarm Clock is a...

Volvo, Honda, Hyundai cars to be cross-compatible with iOS, Android Posted: 26 Jun 2014 01:30 PM PDT Volvo announced today that it is joining the Open Automotive Alliance and will be bringing Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto to its vehicles in the future. Starting with the new XC90, Volvo's cars will use a brand new Scalable Product Architecture...

xScope 4 released and currently on sale for 50% off Posted: 26 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT xScope version 4 has been released by The Iconfactory. If you aren't familiar with xScope, it is a tool for designers who need to measure, inspect, or test design elements. Version 4 comes with dozens of new features which I won't bother...

Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates Posted: 26 Jun 2014 12:30 PM PDT Here are some of the best free apps, app updates and new apps that have landed in the App Store recently. All app prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly, so grab them while you can. Apps Now Free Captain America: The...

The Ministry of Silly Walks is now an iOS game, and it's fantastically silly Posted: 26 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT Do you have a silly walk you'd like to develop with the help of the government? Of course you do! But before you go showing off your right leg's forward aerial half-turn in the hopes of receiving a grant, you should probably spend some time with the...

Daily Deals for June 26, 2014, iOS 7 Dev Bundle + Mac App Deals Ending Soon! Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:30 AM PDT 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 Techtool Pro 7 & Checkmate: Keep Your Mac Running...

Crowdfunding Roundup: PartySnapper, Sticky Notes and more Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:00 AM PDT Every week, TUAW provides readers with an update on new or significant crowdfunded Apple-related projects 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 update is...

Samsung advertising faux pas hits the World Cup Posted: 26 Jun 2014 09:30 AM PDT Samsung has a rather long and comical history of advertising missteps, and with the World Cup upon us, they've struck again. The photo above, originally spotted by AppleInsider, was tweeted out by Samsung and features US Soccer player Landon Donovan...

USA vs. Germany on your iPhone and iPad Posted: 26 Jun 2014 09:15 AM PDT The United States is taking on Germany today in a high-tension matchup that could decide the fate the the teams in World Cup Group G. If you've missed our guides on how to keep track of all the World Cup action on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, here's...

Consumers more interested in iPhone with better battery life than with bigger screen Posted: 26 Jun 2014 09:00 AM PDT With the evidence mounting that Apple's next-gen iPhone (or perhaps iPhones) will sport a larger screen, a recent survey conducted by RBC Capital Markets found that most consumers would prefer an iPhone with better battery life than with a larger...

Flickr Find: "Through the Phone" adds an iPhone twist to the classic landscape photos Posted: 26 Jun 2014 08:30 AM PDT Flick member SamAlive has a year long photo album, "Through The Phone," that showcases landscape photos in which the iPhone is a central part of the composition. Similar to the photos from French photographer Francois Dourlen, these...

iPhone 101: Status bar symbols and what they mean Posted: 26 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT Similar to the Mac's menu bar, iOS has a status bar at the top of the screen that contains symbols with useful information about your iPhone or iPad. With just a quick glance, you can view which settings are enabled on your device, the strength of...

(RED) thanks Apple for contributions; claims Bono's "jokes" taken out of context Posted: 26 Jun 2014 07:30 AM PDT U2 frontman Bono made waves earlier this week when, during the course of a Cannes Lions presentation, he seemingly lambasted Apple for not being more vocal about its role in (Product) RED. "Apple is so f*cking annoyingly quiet about the fact they've...

Rumor Roundup: 'Not always the most reliable of sources' Posted: 26 Jun 2014 07:00 AM PDT Apple rumored to improve durability of new Touch ID hardware in 2014 iPhones, iPads (AppleInsider) The source for this claim is, of course, some Asian publication which, of course, offers absolutely no evidence for its claims. In other words, one of...

Apple adds new $199 16 GB iPod Touch, cuts prices on 32/64 GB models Posted: 26 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT Apple today refreshed its iPod touch lineup, discontinuing the silver 16GB iPod touch (US$229) and replacing it with a new $199 model. Hardware-wise, the $199 entry-level iPod touch is identical to the existing 32 GB and 64 GB models and includes...

LilGadgets Untangled Pro Wireless Bluetooth Headphones are a great option for careful kids Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:00 PM PDT Headphones are a challenging purchase for parents. Most are sized for adults and don't fit children properly. Those that are styled for kids are sometimes pricey and often poorly made. This is a niche that LilGadgets hopes to address with their...

VoxyPAD: Clever iOS tool for real-time sharing of photos and docs Posted: 25 Jun 2014 05:30 PM PDT VoxyPAD (free) is an innovative and easy to use app for sharing and annotating documents, photos and web pages with others while talking about those shared items in real time. VoxyPad features instant messaging and you can send a message to another...

EU regulators to decide on Apple's Beats acquisition by late July Posted: 25 Jun 2014 05:00 PM PDT Reuters reports that EU antitrust regulators will decide by July 30 whether or not they'll give the green light to Apple's $3 billion acquisition of Beats. "The Commission can either clear the deal unconditionally or demand concessions if it sees...

Bricks puts a new spin on the old block-busting genre Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:30 PM PDT Putting a new spin on an established game mechanic isn't easy, and when you're talking about a game idea as simple as bouncing a ball off of a block, innovation is even more difficult. But against all odds, the new iOS game Bricks manages to pull it...

On Apple and privacy protection Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:00 PM PDT In a recent piece for Macworld, security analyst Rich Mogull took a close look at Apple's privacy policies and was generally pleased with what he discovered. In a broad sense, Mogull found that Apple shied away from the boilerplate legalese that so...

The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for June 25, 2014 Posted: 25 Jun 2014 03:35 PM PDT 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...