Monday, 3 November 2014

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Red Bull Racers: Fueled for fun


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 02:30 PM PST


Players can test their skill with vehicles in motorcycle, street, Spielberg, off-road, and formula races against multiple opponents in Red Bull Racers. There are different vehicles and difficulty levels to unlock in the game which adds to the...



Christian Bale no longer set to play Steve Jobs in upcoming Aaron Sorkin flick


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 01:30 PM PST


The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Christian Bale has pulled out of the Aaron Sorkin penned Steve Jobs biopic. The report claims that Bale decided to withdraw from the film because he felt he wasn't right for the role. Sources say Bale, after...



Apple Pay is helping re-ignite another round of Burger Wars


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 12:30 PM PST


When Apple announced that Apple Pay would be accepted by McDonalds locations across the land Burger King must have been feeling pretty left out. So much so, in fact, that the well known eatery chain went and got itself a new significant other in the...



Track your big events with Widget Countdown


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 11:30 AM PST


There are big events in life. Some we can't wait for, others we dread. It's easy to put them on the calendar, but thats not as immediately clear as seeing just how many days or hours remain until something happens. Widget Countdown puts your big...



Daily Deals for November 3, 2014, featuring The Limited Edition Code Black Drone


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 11:00 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....



Apple partners with Southwest for in-flight Beats Music


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 10:00 AM PST


Travelers boarding Southwest planes are about to find a new in-flight entertainment option as Apple/Beats Music has partnered with the airline to offer streaming Beats Music. The whole things starts today and is limited to planes that offer...



Starwood Hotels now lets you use your iPhone to completely bypass the desk


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 09:00 AM PST


If you hate carrying around -- or perhaps losing -- a hotel room key when you're on a business or leisure trip, Starwood Hotels has you covered. The popular lodging company which includes the Sharaton, W Hotels, and Westin brands among others, has...



New Microsoft ad pits the MacBook Air against the Lenovo Yoga 3 in a dance-off


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 08:00 AM PST


Microsoft this weekend released a new advertisement targeting the MacBook Air. The 30-second clip compares Apple's ultra-portable laptop with the new Lenovo Yoga 3. Unlike earlier Microsoft ads that compare hardware and software features, this latest...



Apple Watch release date gets ever so slightly more accurate


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 07:30 AM PST


In an internal company address that 9to5Mac got a hold of, Apple Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores Angela Ahrendts noted that while everyone has been working really hard, there are several busy seasons coming up, including the holiday...



Rumor Roundup: Sad journalism trombone


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 07:00 AM PST


NXP hopes Apple's adoption of NFC will encourage automakers to use its chips to replace car keys (AppleInsider) Source: Reading way too much into things Chance it's true: Who knows The guys who may or may not be supplying NFC chips for the newest...



How to speed up adding album art in iTunes 12


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 06:00 AM PST


I am very dedicated to getting the proper album art on the hundreds of CDs I've put into iTunes. Until version 12 arrived, it was a pretty simple process. You could Google the album art, then simply drag the album cover from the web page to the...



Space Beats Saga is a universally stellar time killer


Posted: 03 Nov 2014 05:30 AM PST


Space Beats Saga is an arcade-style iOS game, and no it doesn't follow the story of an intergalactic DJ. It's deceptively straightforward: you're in a rocket traveling through the universe and you have to dodge cosmic rays that come in your path...



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


Posted: 02 Nov 2014 03:00 PM 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 A Dark Room [iOS...




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