Wednesday, 2 July 2014

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Grab a Coke and a Shine: Misfit's Coca-Cola Red Shine


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:00 PM PDT


Some products are known by their iconic color, and for Coca-Cola, it's that bright red stripe. Misfit, the company behind the Shine fitness tracker, has teamed up with Coca-Cola to create a version of its little device that's is that exact red hue...



Lock your Mac Pro to your desk with Apple's Security Lock Adapter


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:30 PM PDT


Macs are great computers, but they don't come cheap. The desktop Mac Pro model in particular will set you back $2,999 just for its most basic version. If you're worried about security, there's good news today. Apple has made it easier to protect your...



TUAW TV Live: No fireworks, just Steve & Doc


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 01:55 PM PDT


It's a US holiday week, which means that some of us at TUAW will be taking a few days off from the daily deluge of Apple news and reviews to spend time in the warm summer weather enjoying ourselves. Before we do that, though, we're going to hang out...



Polymo makes organizing your iPhone photos easy


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT


Polymo is a new camera app for iPhone with some nice twists. It just came out today, but I've been testing it for a while and I can say that at its US$1.99 pricetag, it's a really slick tool to have. This isn't a fancy photo app with a bunch of...



Video: Talking to the developers of the LaMetric smart ticker


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:30 PM PDT


One of the hottest Kickstarter campaigns right now is that for LaMetric -- it's a smart ticker from a company called Smart Atoms that displays just about anything you can imagine. With 30 days to go in the campaign, LaMetric has gathered almost 1,500...



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


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:00 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 Power Nocs™: Browse,...



Daily Deals for July 2, 2014, featuring the Complete iOS 8 + Swift Developers Course (Pre-Order)


Posted: 02 Jul 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 The Complete iOS 8 + Swift Developers Course...



iMovie update fixes crashing issue


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 11:00 AM PDT


Apple has released iMovie 10.0.04 just in time for editing all the video from your summer adventures. The update doesn't bring any major new features to iMovie, but it does provide improved stability and fixes issues that have previously caused the...



Go, You Chicken Fat, Go!: The story of the Youth Fitness Song


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:30 AM PDT


Apple is no stranger to putting catchy tunes in its TV ads, but the song that accompanied the iPhone's "Strength" ad that debuted last month was a bit strange. For starters, it's called Chicken Fat (or at least that's one of its names), and it sounds...



Galaxy S5 beat out by iPhone 5c in its Great Britain debut


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:00 AM PDT


Sales of the iPhone 5c may have been a disappointment to many, but the European launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5 proved that Apple's colorful plastic handset still has an edge on the competition. According to sales data from Kantar Worldpanel, the...



Mac 101: Using QuickTime to record video of your Mac's screen


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 08:00 AM PDT


Sometimes you need to capture video of your Mac's screen, either to show someone a troublesome error or a quick how-to for a friend or family member. You can purchase a dedicated screencasting app like Camtasia, but for most casual users, QuickTime's...



YouTube Find: Make iPhone speakers out of an old Starbucks cup


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 07:00 AM PDT


This clever DIY from NYU Science Of Music shows you how to turn an old Starbucks cup into a speaker for your iPhone or iPad. It's not super loud, but it's a fun way to learn more about how speakers work....



Daily App: cPro will help you score the best deals on Craigslist


Posted: 02 Jul 2014 06:30 AM PDT


cPro, formerly CraigsPro+, is one of the top Craigslist apps, offering a variety of features that allow you to both find items on Craigslist and manage your own Cragislist listings. cPro has several features that set it apart from the competition...



Group GPS is a great app for hikers, bikers, and those wanting to stay in touch


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 06:00 PM PDT


Group GPS (free) is one of those "Gee, I wish I had thought of this" apps. To get started, you sign up for a free account by supplying a user name and an email address. Create an activity, like 'bike race' or 'desert hike,' and send an invitation to...



Apple details which Pro features from Aperture will be included in the new Photos app


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 05:00 PM PDT


Apple ruffled more than a few feathers last week when it indirectly announced that its upcoming Photos will mark the end of further development of Aperture, the company's professional photo editing software. While Apple's other pro-oriented software...



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


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 04:00 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 Discovr - discover...



The TUAW Daily Update Podcast for July 1, 2014


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 03:30 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...



Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker: iPhone control of a kitchen classic


Posted: 01 Jul 2014 03:00 PM PDT


"Hold on, I'm updating the firmware on my Crock-Pot®" Those were words I never expected to pass my lips, but they did during the setup of the new Belkin WeMo-enabled Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker (US$129.99). This kitchen appliance is one of a duo...




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