Sumptus: Using natural language input to easily track expenses
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 03:00 PM PDT
 The best way to stay on a budget is to keep a running log of your expenses; that (and taxation entities like the IRS) is why so many companies require their employees to keep detailed records of exactly what they spend. But many of the expense...
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A tribute to the iPod Classic -- RIP, old friend
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 02:00 PM PDT
 The iPod Classic, the standard for portable music for over a decade, has been discontinued due to a lack of availability of the parts needed to make it. While current generations exist, each with their own features that make them unique in their own...
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Serious about getting in shape? Get Custom Fit
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 01:30 PM PDT
 This free universal app is not intended for those of us who work out occasionally but are not really all that serious about getting in top shape. Custom Fit and Custom Fit Pro, a US$1.99 upgrade are aimed at the people who are dedicated to working...
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Twelve South announces the BookArc Stand for Mac Pro
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 01:00 PM PDT
 Mac Pro owners now have another choice at how to position their beautiful cylindrical powerhouse on a desktop. Twelve South today announced the BookArc Stand for Mac Pro (US$59.99), a shiny little chrome-plated rack onto which you gently place your...
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Sami Apps: Back to basics
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 12:30 PM PDT
 Sami Apps is an educational application designed for children ages 0-6 years old to increase cognitive skills. There are four different sections of games and apps for players to master from educational games that teach the basics of writing to a...
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Xiaomi says it's not copying Apple, but Apple is copying HTC
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 12:00 PM PDT
 Xiaomi -- the fast-rising Chinese electronics company which is quickly becoming a major player in smartphones -- has come under fire in the past for similarities between its MiPhone smartphone and MiPad tablet, and Apple's iconic mobile gadgets, but...
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Apple asks PCalc devs to remove app widget due to obscure rule
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 11:30 AM PDT
 PCalc is one of the most popular utilities on the App Store, and since it made the move to iOS 8 and added Notification Center widget functionality, it got even better. Apple seemed to agree at first, and even promoted the app on its Featured page....
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Rachio app update can lower home lawn watering usage up to 30%
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 11:00 AM PDT
 Rachio, developers of the amazing Iro smart sprinkler controller, today announced an app update that can reduce residential irrigation water usage by up to 30 percent. Version 1.7 of the free Rachio app uses enhanced evapotranspiration (ET)...
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Good news Apple Pay fans! MCX confirms that retailers face no fines for leaving CurrentC support behind
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 10:30 AM PDT
 In an effort to mitigate the avalanche of criticism stemming from Rite Aid and CVS' decision to disable Apple Pay support, MCX yesterday put up a blogpost to help crystallize what it terms a "misinformed conversation." One notable clarification is...
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Stunning solar eclipse photo taken with an iPhone 5s
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 10:00 AM PDT
 To promote the field of astronomy, NASA each day publishes an "Astronomy Picture of the Day" that showcases different aspects of our amazing universe. Each photo includes a brief explanation, which is written in layman's terms by a professional...
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FTC sues AT&T for throttling unlimited data plans
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 09:00 AM PDT
 According to the Washington Post, the Federal Trade Commission is suing wireless carrier AT&T for throttling data plans that were advertised as being unlimited. AT&T instituted throttling in 2011, targeting unlimited users who used too much...
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Another black eye for MCX -- email list for CurrentC breached
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 08:45 AM PDT
 Would you trust a contactless payment solution that can't securely store the email addresses of people who have signed up to be included in the service's rollout? MCX, the company pushing the CurrentC touchless payment alternative to Apple Pay and...
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Apple's Greg Joswiak talks about iOS 8.0.1 glitch, Apple Pay and more
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 08:00 AM PDT
 Speaking with Walt Mossberg and Ina Fried, Apple VP of iPhone, iPod, and iOS Product marketing Greg Joswiak talked about Apple Pay, the new Apple SIM and the company's botched rollout of iOS 8.0.1. Joswiak was on stage as part of Re/code's...
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Apple's 2011 MacBook Pro graphics woes lead to class action lawsuit
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 07:00 AM PDT
 If you are one of the thousands of owners of a 2011 MacBook Pro who quickly found yourself with visual artifacts and other graphical glitches stemming from faulty hardware, you'll be interested to know that a class action lawsuit related to the...
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InstaCar lets you share your beloved car photos
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 06:00 AM PDT
 Do you really love your wheels? Instacar (free) may be just the app for you. Take a picture of your beloved car, load the photo into InstaCar and add car logo and model graphics to your photo. InstaCar grabs your location and adds it to the photo if...
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Apple: iOS 8 now installed on 52% of all devices
Posted: 29 Oct 2014 05:00 AM PDT
 Does it seem like a lot of your iPhone or iPad toting friends have updated to iOS 8? You're right -- new information from the Apple Developer Support pages shows that iOS 8 is now installed on 52 percent of all iOS devices. Of the other 48 percent...
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Fit Brains is a workout for your grey matter
Posted: 28 Oct 2014 04:00 PM PDT
 I'm often amazed at what the little iPhone can do. It's the best computer I've ever owned, and now it's helping me get mentally sharper, thanks to Fit Brains from Rosetta Stone (universal, free with in-app purchases). This clever app presents...
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Never miss an exciting ball game with Thuuz
Posted: 28 Oct 2014 03:30 PM PDT
 I am sure you are like most sports fans and can tell horror stories about how you missed a last second shot, or a pitcher throwing a no-hitter, or a hail-mary to win the game because you weren't in front of a TV or were watching another game. Thuuz...
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