Amazon Video on Demand service goes live for Macs (15)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
17 hours, 55 minutes
ago
permalink
Filed under: Video, Internet ToolsA while back we noted that Amazon was planning to bring its video on demand service to the Mac. Well, it looks like they've finally flipped the switch because the service is now live. Much like iTunes, they're selling TV shows as well as offering movies for purchase and rent. Unlike iTunes, it's a streaming rather than a download service. Fortunately, they've got a number of free videos which will give ...
Ask TUAW: Anti-virus, upgrading RAM, syncing computers, backup, file management and more - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (5)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
1 week, 5 days
ago
permalink
Filed under: Features, Troubleshooting, Ask TUAWThis time in Ask TUAW we have questions on Mac anti-virus options, upgrading RAM in a white iMac, syncing a laptop and a desktop, emulating Windows file management and more.As always, your suggestions are most welcome, and questions for next week should be left in the comments. When asking a question please include which machine you're running and which version of Mac OS X, as certain answers will vary between ...
Simplify Media for iPhone (28)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks
ago
permalink
Filed under: iPhone, App StoreThe Simplify Media iPhone application (iTunes link) v1.1 has hit the App Store. As you can see from the video above, with Simplify Media installed on your Mac and on your iPhone or iPod touch, you can stream your home iTunes library to your mobile device wherever you may be. It will supposedly work over EDGE, 3G, or WiFi and promises what might be the holy grail for mobile audio devices ...
-
Peter said:
this is pretty cool. download with itunes so you get one of the 1st 100,000 free copies
-
rpy said:
I know I'm pushing my luck linking 2 iPhone news items on my main shared feed in one day, but this is pretty cool, I really liked it on my jailbroken iPhone 2G.
-
JustonWestern said:
If this application works as they claim, THIS is the killer iPhone app! I'd be interested to hear if anyone's tested it out yet.
-
Adam said:
This seems to good to be true, but it actually does work. This will let you keep only the essentials of your music collection resident on your iPhone, freeing up more space for whatever. AND you can let your friends listen to your library on their iPhones too.
-
john said:
If this works its going to be the greats iphone app yet,,
-
MDWeezer said:
awesome
-
Parveen said:
iTunes to iPhone streaming. This looks very much like the PS3 to PSP streaming. I'll have to give it a rip, eventually.
-
Rob said:
If you're an iPhone owner, get it now while it's free.
Carriers blaming Apple for iPhone 3G slowness (1)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks
ago
permalink
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhoneAs we've noted before, the iPhone 3G isn't as speedy as we'd like and sometimes has connections problems. Some folks have been blaming the carriers, like AT&T here in the States, but evidence is mounting that the problem may lie with the iPhone itself. GigaOm quotes an analyst at Nomura Securities who put the blame on "...an immature chipset and radio protocol stack" from maker Infineon.Meanwhile, CNET is reporting that ...
Carriers blaming Apple for iPhone 3G slowness (9)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks
ago
permalink
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPhoneAs we've noted before, the iPhone 3G isn't as speedy as we'd like and sometimes has connections problems. Some folks have been blaming the carriers, like AT&T here in the States, but evidence is mounting that the problem may lie with the iPhone itself. GigaOm quotes an analyst at Nomura Securities who put the blame on "...an immature chipset and radio protocol stack" from maker Infineon.Meanwhile, CNET is reporting that ...
-
outlanderbz said:
I have not had many issues but Charissa can't use it at all near her work without drop calls.
Rohos Logon Key: Turn any USB device into a login key (9)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks, 1 day
ago
permalink
Filed under: Software, SecurityWe've covered USB key security systems before, but Rohos Logon Key looks like an interesting new player in the field for two reasons: cost and convenience. Like other USB key systems it allows you to control user logins with a USB key, but unlike other systems you don't have to use a dedicated key -- practically any USB flash drive will work. In fact, since it depends only on the USB device's ...
-
sidhezero said:
cool
-
Mike said:
Wow, seems like a great thing when traveling. Oh and there's a Windows version too.
Rohos Logon Key: Turn any USB device into a login key (2)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks, 1 day
ago
permalink
Filed under: Software, SecurityWe've covered USB key security systems before, but Rohos Logon Key looks like an interesting new player in the field for two reasons: cost and convenience. Like other USB key systems it allows you to control user logins with a USB key, but unlike other systems you don't have to use a dedicated key -- practically any USB flash drive will work. In fact, since it depends only on the USB device's ...
KavaMovies keeps tabs on your flicks habit (8)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks, 1 day
ago
permalink
Filed under: Software, Internet Tools, Leopard, Beta BeatKavaMovies is an interesting database application aimed squarely at all the movie fanatics out there. It allows you to catalog all the movies you have seen, own, hope to see or want to buy. It connects to online sources like the IMDB and Amazon to download cover art and other information. Once you've entered your selections, KavaMovies offers recommendations based on your collection. Finally, it also keeps track ...
-
JR A said:
OK I need to buy this. I don't care how much it costs.
-
Shanthi said:
this could be interesting.
Maperture brings geotagging to Aperture (10)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks, 1 day
ago
permalink
Filed under: FreewareMaperture is a nifty little plugin for Aperture that lets you geotag photos in your library. We've covered quite a few different geotagging apps for the Mac, but this is the first one that works so well with Aperture as a plugin. Basically, Maperture integrates an interface to Google Maps which allows you to easily place your pictures on a map, saving the location information as metadata in the photos. Since it's a ...
KavaMovies keeps tabs on your flicks habit (2)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks, 1 day
ago
permalink
Filed under: Software, Internet Tools, Leopard, Beta BeatKavaMovies is an interesting database application aimed squarely at all the movie fanatics out there. It allows you to catalog all the movies you have seen, own, hope to see or want to buy. It connects to online sources like the IMDB and Amazon to download cover art and other information. Once you've entered your selections, KavaMovies offers recommendations based on your collection. Finally, it also keeps track ...
Found Footage: Misleading iPhone ads? (9)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
3 weeks, 2 days
ago
permalink
Filed under: Cult of Mac, Found Footage, iPhone A slight kerfuffle has kicked up in the last few days about whether Apple's iPhone 3G advertising is too misleading. 37Signals raised the complaint that a recent iPhone 3G ad (YouTube link) set up false expectations, as it shows an iPhone loading a web page, finding a location on Google Maps, and downloading an attachment at lightning speed. Now comes this nice side by side demonstration video ...
Boxee media center for Mac (11)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
4 weeks
ago
permalink
Filed under: Multimedia, LeopardBoxee is an interesting new media center application for the Mac based on the XBMC. Separate from the OS X branch of XBMC (now called Plex), Boxee focuses on a social networking experience by allowing you to get (and give) recommendations to friends who are also on the service. You can also share your media activity with friends and vice versa.Once installed, Boxee scans your hard drive for videos, music, and pictures. ...
ColorWare does their thing for the iPhone 3G (2)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
4 weeks, 1 day
ago
permalink
Filed under: Mods, iPhoneIf black and white aren't enough for you, ColorWare is now offering their gadget coloring service for the iPhone 3G. Their iPhone site allows you to customize parts of your phone with 35 different colors on an à la carte basis. Obviously you have to send in your iPhone and the service takes about two weeks.Unfortunately, it's not cheap. Just to color the back of the phone is $150 (all prices are ...
AmazonWatcher looks for Amazon deals (5)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
4 weeks, 1 day
ago
permalink
Filed under: Freeware, Internet ToolsAmazonWatcher is a simple application that, well, watches Amazon. After putting in the Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) for whatever you want to watch, the application can be set to alert you whenever the item is in stock (if you're still waiting for a Wii, for instance) or when the item drops below a certain price. In addition to sounding an alert AmazonWatcher can send you an email or even automatically ...
Sun offers StarOffice 9 beta for Mac (6)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
1 month
ago
permalink
Filed under: Software, Freeware, Beta BeatSun has released a beta for StarOffice 9, which brings native Mac support to Sun's commercial version of the OpenOffice suite of applications (finally bringing to fruition Sun's joining the Mac porting team back in 2007). The new version is a regular Aqua application and no longer requires X11. In addition, it integrates with "the address book and other system tools" including Spotlight, and allows importing the new XML-based Microsoft ...
Leaked spyshots of the next MacBook? (4)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
1 month
ago
permalink
Filed under: Rumors, MacBookA Taiwan-based Mac site, Apple.pro, has posted what purport to be spy shots of the next MacBook. If they're real (always the big if) the big change appears to be a move to an all aluminum enclosure for the low-end Mac portable bringing it into line with its big Pro (and little Air) brothers. The shot of what appears to be the screen bezel clearly reads "MacBook." If this pans out it ...
Sun offers StarOffice 9 beta for Mac (1)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
1 month
ago
permalink
Filed under: Software, Freeware, Beta BeatSun has released a beta for StarOffice 9, which brings native Mac support to Sun's commercial version of the OpenOffice suite of applications (finally bringing to fruition Sun's joining the Mac porting team back in 2007). The new version is a regular Aqua application and no longer requires X11. In addition, it integrates with "the address book and other system tools" including Spotlight, and allows importing the new XML-based Microsoft ...
Turn off Data Detectors in Mail.app (2)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
1 month
ago
permalink
Among the new features Apple touted in Leopard was data detectors in Mail.app. The idea is that if somebody sends you an email with a street address in it, for example, Mail.app can detect that it's a street address and add it an Address Book contact with just a couple of clicks. Unfortunately, while the basic idea isn't bad, sometimes you just want to copy something and the data detectors simply get in the way ...
Apple extends AT&T exclusivity to 2010 (9)
share
digg
by
Mat Lu (81)
on
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) (801)
1 month
ago
permalink
Filed under: iPhoneUSA Today has an interview with AT&T head Randall Stephenson in which he discusses the success of the iPhone for the wireless carrier. He notes that in the original deal back on 2005 they were "betting on Jobs" -- and it's now clear that that bet paid off: "It's everything we hoped it would be," according to Stephenson.In fact the Apple/AT&T partnership is going so well that AT&T managed to wrangle another year ...
