Imagining a Cloud-Based Future for Mac OS X
Apple has recently been awarded a patent for "administering and maintaining a network-booted operating system." This could point to the development of a cloud-based Mac OS X. If it comes to pass, what would a cloud-based OS X actually look like and how will it work?
Hands-On: The Economist iPad App
The Economist today released an iOS edition of its magazine. The app is free, but in order to access actual issues you'll need to either subscribe or purchase issues for $5.99 each. I ran the iPad app through its paces to see how it stacks up.
25 iPads Combine to Form Giant Interactive Display
At this year's Tokyo Designers Week, one of the most interesting installations was a giant screen made up of 25 synced iPads. The display, called iProject 25 and commissioned by the Environmental Ministry of Japan, was intended to reflect the impact of humans on their surroundings.
Apple and Steve Jobs… Evil?
Author Tim Wu of the book “The Master Switch,” in a recent interview with the New York Times, gives some sobering, yet controversial thoughts about Apple's role in information control that prove much more interesting than Apple's announcement today. Wu finds Apple just a little terrifying.
Apple Posts iTunes Announcement Teaser [Updated]
Apple just posted a new teaser image on its home page, promising an iTunes announcement for tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. PST, or 10:00 a.m. EST. The official tagline for the event is "Tomorrow is just another day. That you'll never forget."
How-To: Manage Citations in Word 2011
One of the advantages Word 2011 has over Pages ’09 is its stellar built-in citation management; Pages’ integration is reliant on third party tools. Word 2011 has its bibliographic tools baked right in. Here's a step-by-step guide to using them.
Mac OS X 10.6.5 Has Just Arrived
It's time to fire up Software Update! The latest version of OS X, version 10.6.5, has just landed. Aside from the standard "general operating system fixes," there's also a slew of specific ones addressing some common bugs, and improved Microsoft Exchange server reliability.
Is Apple’s Living Room Gaming Strategy Already Here?
Many have speculated that Apple could make a move into the console gaming market. I've always been skeptical of such an idea, but what if Apple has already made its living room play, and we just have to wait for all the pieces to come together?
MacBook Air Takes Top Honors at Consumer Reports
Apple's newest notebooks, the 11.6- and 13.3-inch MacBook Airs, came in first in their respective categories in the latest Consumer Reports laptop assessment. The MacBook Pro also ranked best in two more notebook categories, giving Apple firs-place ranking nearly across the board.
Deals: MacGraPhoto 2 Mac App Bundle
Last year, MacGraPhoto offered seven Mac graphics app for cheap. This year, MacGraPhoto 2 is offering nine apps for the price of one. It may be one of the last times bundles like this appear, with the imminent arrival of the Mac App Store.
Apple Posts iOS 4.2 iPad Details, No Release Date Yet
Apple has posted a new "Coming Soon" tag on its page about the iOS 4.2 update for iPad. The update has already reached GM status in pre-release, so it should be ready for release soon. Steve Jobs originally announced that it would be available in November.
5 QR Code Readers for iPhone
QR codes are popping up everywhere in the U.S. They link digital information like URLs to real world objects. You've probably seen them on movie posters, in magazine ads, or even on business cards. Here are some great free QR code scanning apps for your iPhone.
