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Archive for August, 2010

Looks like one company's not ready to let Apple claim the spotlight with tomorrow's rumored $99 iOS-based Apple TV launch -- the Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon has a subscription-based streaming video service in the works. Reportedly focused on older content more easily pried from the iron fist of traditional media (similar to Netflix Watch Instantly and Hulu Plus), the service is aimed at the usual array of internet-connected devices -- the Xbox 360 was called out specifically -- and one anonymous source told the publication that Amazon intends to get the connected entertainment party started by Yuletide. Mind you, Amazon's not exactly new to the streaming video game. Remember Unbox? The day the company turned that service into Video on Demand it came with 40,000 programs -- a good 11,582 more than today's Hulu Plus. So, if the rumors are true, we imagine that over two years and many integrated systems later, Amazon might still have a decent leg up.

Amazon planning subscription video service to challenge Netflix and Hulu? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As a Dropbox fan, I am always looking for new uses for the ubiquitous cloud storage service. Matt Fisher, whose videos have been featured on TUAW before, has produced a new video chock-full of great Mac OS X Dropbox tips.

In this 10-minute clip, Matt shows:

• How to copy the Mac clipboard to a Dropbox text file by creating an Automator service
• A demo of AirDropper, an excellent way of securely requesting files from others and having them delivered via Dropbox
• How to email files to Dropbox using Habilis
• A quick way to access your Dropbox using a Chrome Extension (also available for Firefox)
• Start torrents from any computer or device connected to Dropbox
• Add PDFs to iBooks
• Edit files from anywhere using Droptext

Some of these tips are rather straightforward, while others are incredible "why didn't I think of that" ideas that can really help make you more productive. What are your favorite things to do with Dropbox and your Mac? Leave us a comment.

TUAWFound Footage: MacOSXTutorials explores Mac Dropbox tips originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Product Reviews (blog)

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It looks like Apple has decided that it's finally time to let the public in on their press events -- the company will be streaming live footage from the event tomorrow on its website. Traditionally, the company has depended on third parties (like, ahem, us -- we'll still be metaliveblogging the event here on TUAW, don't worry), but it looks like tomorrow's event is free for everyone to watch.

That's assuming things all go to plan, of course -- it'll likely be tough for even Apple to keep up with the demand of streaming out live video to what must be millions of people around the world. Apple's PR release says that the stream will be up on Apple.com tomorrow at 10am PDT, and that it will be viewable on Macs with Safari and Snow Leopard installed, or iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads running iOS 3.0 or higher.

So tune in tomorrow morning -- we'll see if Apple can handle the demands of its hungry customers on live streaming day. And even if not, we'll be here with all of the information you need anyway.

TUAWApple to stream video of tomorrow's live event originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like Apple has decided that it's finally time to let the public in on their press events -- the company will be streaming live footage from the event tomorrow on its website. Traditionally, the company has depended on third parties (like, ahem, us -- we'll still be metaliveblogging the event here on TUAW, don't worry), but it looks like tomorrow's event is free for everyone to watch.

That's assuming things all go to plan, of course -- it'll likely be tough for even Apple to keep up with the demand of streaming out live video to what must be millions of people around the world. Apple's PR release says that the stream will be up on Apple.com tomorrow at 10am PDT, and that it will be viewable on Macs with Safari and Snow Leopard installed, or iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads running iOS 3.0 or higher.

So tune in tomorrow morning -- we'll see if Apple can handle the demands of its hungry customers on live streaming day. And even if not, we'll be here with all of the information you need anyway.

TUAWApple to stream video of tomorrow's live event originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Geeky gadgets

Developer Brings StarCraft II Controller to iPhone Tom's Hardware Guide Developer Daniel Hellerman is currently developing an application that will allow iPhone and iPad owners to control StarCraft II with their smartphone or ... Is Apple TV the next great gaming console?Macworld Play StarCraft II From Your iPhoneManila Bulletin Coming soon: StarCraft 2 controlled with your iPhonetuaw.com (blog) Mashable (blog) -PC World -Destructoid all 43 news articles »

IntoMobile (blog)

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Pocket-lint.com

Redesigned iPhone 4 Due out September 30? Digitaltrends.com A Mexican exec has claimed that a new iPhone without the antennae issues is due out on September 30, the same day the free bumper initiative ends. ... Rumor: iPhone 4 with New Antenna Coming SoonPC World Mexican telco exec: iPhone 4 antenna fix imminentRegister Mexico's Telcel claims iPhone 4 antenna hardware fix in the worksApple Insider Ars Technica -TG Daily -I4U all 43 news articles »

ABC News

Intel buys iPhone 4/3GS and iPad chipmaker, Infineon Computerworld (blog) Not just any chips though, these are Infineon Technologies' 3G baseband chips -- the ones used by the iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, many Android smartphones, ... IPhone A Risk With Intel's Latest BuyForbes More Intel inside iPad, iPhoneTECH.BLORGE.com Analyst: Infineon exits cell IC market just in timeEETimes.com PadGadget (blog) -iSmashPhone (blog) -WattGlobe Network all 1,458 news articles »