Monday 22 December 2014

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Limefuel Blast L240X Pro Battery Pack: Power to spare


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 03:00 PM PST


Are you feeling the need for power? We've reviewed external battery packs from Limefuel before, but now they've gone crazy big with the new Blast L240X Pro (US$149.99) Specifications Dimensions: 6.1 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches (155 x 79 x 24 mm) Weight: ...



Teenage girls fill Apple Store with Christmas spirit in adorable dance video


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 02:30 PM PST


This video is news only in the most tenuous definition of the term news, but it's the holidays, the actual news is depressing as hell, and frankly a little levity never did anyone any harm. Today's dose of the holiday spirit comes from YouTube user p...



Slopes 1.4 hits the app store with Health Kit integration and more


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 02:00 PM PST


Slopes is a powerful winter sports companion app for iOS that provides snowboarders and skiers with 3D maps of their routes and stats of their runs. When we previously covered the app we were impressed with its functionality, but its latest update ha...



Thunderbolt vulnerability leaves Macs at risk, researcher finds


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 01:00 PM PST


A known flaw in Mac firmware could leave it open to attacks via Thunderbolt devices, security researcher Trammel Hudson has found. This unpatched hole has been known for at least two years, though it remains completely unaddressed thus far. "It is p...



Hive launches a free social cloud storage platform


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 11:00 AM PST


While there are a lot of great cloud solutions out there, Hive is offering something different that many people may find compelling. The "different" is free unlimited storage for documents, photos, music and videos. The service is focused on social u...



Apple Pay support coming to Disney World this week


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 10:30 AM PST


With 2015 just around the corner, the rollout of Apple Pay continues to expand slowly but surely. The most recent addition to the Apple Pay mix is Walt Disney World, not to be confused with Disney Stores that already accept Apple Pay. According to a...



Logoist 2: Designing logos and more on your Mac


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 10:00 AM PST


Small business owners, website developers, and others often have a need to design logos, business cards, and more, but can't afford to hire a professional designer to do the work. While designers are your best bet for getting a logo or other artwork ...



Today in the App Store -- the best free apps, new apps and app updates


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 09:30 AM PST


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 The Hit List [iPhone; N...



Ticketmaster joins Apple Pay party with updated iOS app


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 09:00 AM PST


Not one to be left out of a big event, Ticketmaster decided it was time to join in on the Apple Pay movement and has updated its app accordingly. The new feature allows for one-touch ordering and confirmation via Touch ID, and can automatically toss ...



Daily Deals for December 22, 2014, Stay Protected From Online Hackers: Save On Must-Have Cyber Security Deals


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 08:00 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. All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly....



Rumor Roundup: Comfortably close to zero


Posted: 22 Dec 2014 07:00 AM PST


'Twas the night before Christmas... well, not exactly. At any rate, there are barely any creatures stirring in the rumor landscape, with only two rumors of note having come out in the past few days. Apple could sell record 67M iPhones in December qu...



The Week in Review: news and features you don't want to miss


Posted: 21 Dec 2014 06:00 PM PST


Last week was a busy one with your favorite TUAW writers posting some excellent How-To guides, commentary and other informative news articles. Here's a quick roundup of our recent feature worthy posts you may have missed: News Apple bought back $...



A roundup of recent hardware reviews on TUAW


Posted: 21 Dec 2014 04:00 PM PST


Last week, we reviewed a variety of hardware and accessories that'll complement your favorite iOS or OS X devices. Here's a quick roundup of recent hardware reviews that you may have missed: AudioFlood's waterproof iPod is a swimmer's music dream ...




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