Dan and Haddie discuss the new iPad Air and Retina iPad mini, Haddie totally calling it that iOS 7 sounds were created by musician Owl City, Vox Media raising $34 million in funding, COdy Foster stealing independent artist's artwork, Pogue leaving the New York Times, people with laser pointers creating landing problems for pilots, and how germy planes can be.
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Owl City's Adam Young says he created iOS 7â?²s sounds | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
The American electronica musician Adam Young of Owl City has revealed on his discography page that he created at least some of the new system sounds in iOS 7. Under "Artist," Young lists "Apple" and under "Year" and "Label," Young lists "2013" and "Sounds for iOS7."
Owl City’s Adam Young reveals himself as creator of iOS 7?s sounds (Update:removed) | 9to5Mac
According to his discography page, Owl City founder and singer Adam Young is the creator of iOS 7?s sounds. While the visual design changes are most evident in the new operating system, another noticeable change is how most of the regular sounds are revamped and a slew of new ring and text tones are included.
Tune in Oct. 22 for new iPads, Mac Pro details, MacBook Pros, and Mavericks | 9to5Mac
Apple’s next event is upon us, and it’s likely to be action-packed. As Apple says: it has “a lot to cover.” So besides the speculation that rings in from the word cover (new Smart Covers, anyone?), Apple has some new tablets, computers, and software to discuss
Apple Disputes Research Saying iMessage is Not Secure - John Paczkowski - News - AllThingsD
Touting its commitment to user privacy in the wake of the NSA surveillance scandal earlier this year, Apple said that the end-to-end encryption protecting its iMessage instant-messenger service is so secure that even the company itself cannot decrypt it. But, on Thursday, security outfit QuarksLab disputed that claim, arguing that Apple could intercept iMessage communications if it wanted to.
Apple's New iPad Mini Boasts Retina Display, 64-Bit A7 Chip - John Paczkowski - News - AllThingsD
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its second-generation iPad mini, the successor to the diminutive tablet it debuted at about this time last October. And the device is largely as we said a few weeks back it would be.
Square Cash lets anyone with a debit card send money instantly over email | The Verge
That’s the premise of Square Cash, launching today for all debit card users in the US, using any email service. To use Square Cash, all you do is compose an email to a friend, type the amount you way to pay in the subject title, and cc cash@square.com. If it’s your first time using the service, you’re directed to Square’s website where you type in your debit card number — and you’re done. There are no accounts to create, apps to download, friends to add, surcharges to pay, or bank account numbers to look up.
Hop - Your email. Reimagined. for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store
Fast, fun email for the mobile messaging generation.
Nokia Quietly Shuttering Pioneering Location Network Dopplr Nov 1st, 4 Years After Acquisition | TechCrunch
Nokia has very quietly shuttered the social travel service Dopplr today, just over 4 years after acquiring it back in 2009.
Microsoft pulls Windows RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store due to 'a situation' | WinBeta
"Microsoft is investigating a situation affecting a limited number of users updating their Windows RT devices to Windows RT 8.1. As a result, we have temporarily removed the Windows RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store. We are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience. We will provide updates as they become available," Microsoft stated in an official support forum.
GarageBand for iOS 7 to Become Free with In-App Purchases as Apple Reveals Full Set of New iLife and iWork Icons - Mac Rumors
Ahead of Tuesday's media event, Apple has revised its Built-in Apps page for the iPhone 5s to reveal the full set of new iOS 7-themed icons for the six iLife and iWork apps offered for iOS. The new GarageBand and iPhoto icons had appeared in the Settings app on some users' devices last week.
Vox Media Raises $34 Million to Expand Video Business | Digital - Advertising Age
The digital media company has raised $34 million in funding with plans to add an additional $6 million to close the round at $40 million, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NSA Hacked Email Account of Mexican President - SPIEGEL ONLINE
The NSA has been systematically eavesdropping on the Mexican government for years. It hacked into the president's public email account and gained deep insight into policymaking and the political system. The news is likely to hurt ties between the US and Mexico.
Netflix, Google Play Could Land NFL Games as Part of New Thursday Night Package
League officials have also considered selling the Thursday night package to a nontraditional media partner, including online players like Netflix Inc. or Google Play.It’s a complicated matter though as moving NFL games on Thursday to a new network would mean that the NFL would be taking games away from its league-branded flagship network. Despite the fact that the rumor of multiple Thursday night games has been disputed by the NFL, the possibility of moving Thursday night games away from NFL Network is still very real. Thursday Night Football isn’t a must-see event like ESPN Monday Night Football or more so NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
Twitter to Kill Twitter Music App iOS Android - Mike Isaac - Social - AllThingsD
Just six months after launching it, Twitter is strongly considering killing off its Twitter
My Art Was Stolen for Profit (and How You Can Help)
If you follow me on social media you are probably aware that on Monday morning I found out that the wholesale company Cody Foster copied my original work for use on holiday ornaments in their 2013 catalogs.
Wine for Cats in Japan is Called Nyan Nyan Nouveau | TIME.com
You never have to drink alone again, because now you can drink with your cats. At least in Japan you can, because a Japanese company called B
Life with Nest Protect | Nest
Study Shows Eating Bacon Will Make You Live Longer
Science has enriched the lives of bacon-lovers everywhere. A study conducted by researchers at ETH Zurich has concluded that the high levels of Vitamin B3 (known as niacin) in this meat could help you live longer.
A Note from Pogue — Goodbye—and Hello
It’s true: After 13 years at the New York Times, I’ve accepted a new job.
Gwyneth Paltrow Vanity Fair Controversy
New details have emerged about Vanity Fair's rumored takedown piece on Gwyneth Paltrow. It reportedly investigates whether Gwyneth had an affair with Miami billionaire Jeff Soffer. Recently, the magazine's editor in chief, Graydon Carter, announced that the publication was working on a feature article and that it would run despite Gwyneth's attempts to stop it.
Seene Uses Computer Vision To Create Unique And Eerie 3D Images On iPhone | TechCrunch
T-Mobile unveils "free data for life" for iPads - internationally, too | iMore
T-Mobile will carry the iPad Air and iPad mini with Wi-Fi Cellular in November (it's also available for pre-order from Apple's web site). Every user will get 200 MB for free each month, working over T-Mobile's burgeoning 4G LTE network - and this isn't a limited offer - it's good for as long as you own your iPad, even if you're not a T-Mobile customer anymore.
Google Testing Huge Banner Ads For Branded Queries
Google has confirmed that they are testing incredibly large banner ads for specific branded queries.
How Apple Makes the Mac Pro — Atomic Delights
What makes Apple fascinating is not that they are using some wiz-bang alien technologies to make things - even here in Portland, Oregon, all the technologies Apple shows in this video are in-practice across numerous local factories. What makes Apple unique is that they perform their manufacturing with remarkable precision and on a scale that is simply astonishing, using techniques typically reserved for the aerospace or medical device industries.
Apple - iPhone 5s - TV Ad - Metal Mastered - YouTube
Everyone’s Favorite Gadget Geek, David Pogue, to Join Yahoo | Yahoo
I am thrilled to announce that award-winning columnist, best-selling author, and TV host David Pogue will be joining Yahoo. David will lead a major expansion of consumer tech coverage on Yahoo and will publish columns, blog posts and video stories that demystify the gadgets, apps and technology that powers our users’ daily lives.
Netflix Poised to Pass HBO in Paid U.S. Subscribers - Bloomberg
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) is poised to pass HBO in paid U.S. subscribers, showing Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings is making progress toward a goal of transforming the streaming service to a Web-based television network.
Apple Preparing 65-Inch TV for Release in 2014, Analyst Says - Bloomberg
Apple Inc. (AAPL) will probably start selling ultra-high definition televisions with 65- and 55-inch screens during the fourth quarter of next year, according to a Tokyo-based analyst at Advanced Research Japan Co.
Laser pointer attacks on airplane pilots have jumped 1100% since 2005 - Quartz
As if airplane pilots didn’t already have enough to worry about, they’re now facing record levels of attacks from laser pointers while landing their planes.
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How Ridley Scott Turned Footage From the Beginning of The Shining Into the End of Blade Runner | Open Culture
So cast and crew went to Big Bear Lake, where they shot a new sequence of Ford and Young escaping into the mountains. “I didn’t know how long we’d have together,” says Ford’s protagonist Rick Decker, in the final words of his faux-hard boiled explanatory voice-over. “Who does?”
6 places germs breed in a plane - CNN.com
A random sampling of 327 unnamed domestic and international aircraft caused a stir in 2004 when some water samples tested positive for E. coli, one strain of which is the leading cause of food poisoning in the U.S. Coffee and tea are brewed on board with such water and don't typically reach hot enough temperatures to kill E. coli. When bottled water runs out, some planes have been known to fill fliers' glasses from the tank.
After Numerous Delays, BlackBerry Messenger for iOS to Launch Today [Update: Released] - Mac Rumors
Five months after it was initially announced, and after an unplanned delay due to unexpected demand, BlackBerry Messenger is finally launching on iOS. The app, which is similar to Apple’s own iMessage, was first announced back in May. It should launch on the App Store later today.
? iPad Air Parody Giant Pencil Archie McPhee - YouTube
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