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Jumper Card puts power and sync into your wallet without emptying it Posted: 28 Feb 2014 03:00 PM PST It's always fascinating to see how people seem to get the same idea at the same time on Kickstarter or Indiegogo, but usually the one company that is ultimately successful is the first to get an idea to market. In the new accessory category of...

iPad vs. Kindle, fight! Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:30 PM PST The iPad is taller and has the reach advantage, but the Kindle seems suspiciously confident. The Vegas oddsmakers will have a field day with this one. [Photo credit: Dan Farber]...

Monkey Boots is stealing my minutes and turning them into hours Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:00 PM PST Even before Flappy Bird turned the App Store on its head, there was a bit of a casual gaming renaissance taking place on iOS. When I say "casual," I mean games that are easy to learn, but not necessarily so easy to master. Monkey Boots fits perfectly...

Poll: Tim Cook promises new product categories Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:00 PM PST The Wall Street Journal recently interviewed Tim Cook, who revealed "that Apple plans to enter a new category this year." "There will be new categories. We're not ready to talk about it, but we're working on some really great stuff," Mr. Cook said....

Apple finally patches vulnerability that led to Jurassic Park fiasco Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:30 PM PST Following hot on the heals of the recent SSL connection update -- and in response to criticism that the company is too slow to fix critical software issues -- Apple today released an update to its System 7 OS that corrects a crucial vulnerability...

Daily Deals for February 28, 2014, featuring the New Spark Hi-Def In-Ear Headphones Posted: 28 Feb 2014 11:30 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 The New Spark Hi-Def In-Ear Headphones + Free...

Apple TV comes with a $25 iTunes gift card through March 5th Posted: 28 Feb 2014 10:45 AM PST Have you been thinking about buying one of the latest generation Apple TV boxes? If so, now's the time to do it -- Apple is selling the little black boxes through March 5th for the regular price of US$99, but you'll also get a $25 iTunes gift card to...

Let It Go wants you to get some things off your chest Posted: 28 Feb 2014 10:00 AM PST Life can be frustrating, but given the sheer number of hours most people work these days finding time to vent those frustrations can be difficult. Let it Go wants to help you let it out. Think of it as Snapchat for the soul if you will. Let It Go's...

Reports say OS X 10.9.2 breaks AirPlay Mirroring, and other news for Feb. 28, 2014 Posted: 28 Feb 2014 09:00 AM PST Are you noticing any AirPlay issues on your Mac after updating to OS X 10.9.2? You might not be alone. There's a growing thread on Apple's support communities saying the OS X 10.9.2 update breaks AirPlay on a number of older model Macs. As...

How to watch the Oscars on your iPhone, iPad or Mac Posted: 28 Feb 2014 08:00 AM PST ABC announced this week that it will be live streaming the Oscars to its Watch ABC service, but the broadcast won't be easy to watch on your iOS device or Mac. You will need to subscribe to a participating pay-TV provider and live in one of eight ABC...

Apple isn't updating Snow Leopard anymore, here's what you should know Posted: 28 Feb 2014 06:00 AM PST Update: post clarified regarding the "gotofail" bug, which is not present in Snow Leopard and did not require a security patch. Snow Leopard has been a wonderful operating system for Macs, but more than four years into its life span, Apple is posed...

Daily App: Bridge Constructor challenges you to build radical bridges Posted: 28 Feb 2014 05:30 AM PST Bridge Constructor is bridge construction game developed by ClockStone Studio and published by Headup Games that challenges you to build a bridge that is strong enough to support the weight of cars and trucks. Each level in Bridge Constructor...

Emulsio does an excellent job of stabilizing your iOS videos Posted: 27 Feb 2014 06:00 PM PST Emulsio (free, but more about that later) takes a shaky video and really smooths it out. Shoot a video of up to 15 minutes in length with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and load it into Emulsio. The app fixes horizontal or vertical movement, and...

An iPad as nightmare fuel Posted: 27 Feb 2014 05:30 PM PST That's just about the creepiest thing I've ever seen. Thanks for that. [Photo credit: Joe_murphy]...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X Posted: 27 Feb 2014 05:00 PM PST It's always busy in the App Store with a never-ending flood of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of stand-out titles from the past few weeks! If that's not enough, you can also follow our ongoing coverage of...

OMG, is that thing what I think it is? Posted: 27 Feb 2014 04:30 PM PST Serbian sculptor Dragan Radenovic unveiled his Steve Jobs tribute in Belgrade yesterday according to Business Insider. Clearly inspired by the neo-Roccoco-Pez-Bauhaus school, the new sculpture succeeds at both being scary art and a scrumptious candy...

The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for February 27, 2014 Posted: 27 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...