Device proliferation combined with the desire to deliver clean video is giving rise to a new market for hosted video encoding. The goal is simple: provide the right format to the right screen at the right time without requiring content producers to invest in infrastructure. Read More »
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There have been several articles written about the possibility of a future update to the Apple TV that is based on iOS. These rumors have taken on a life of their own, in large part because everyone desperately wants them to be true. Read More »
Seagate, the world’s top maker of hard drives, has teamed up with Samsung, which has a huge Flash memory operation to make solid state drives for corporate computing. SSDs, as they are called, have become a popular feature in consumer laptops and electronic devices because the… Read More »
While it may be intended as a tool for adding photos to your iPad, the Camera Connection Kit can do more than Apple tells you about. I’ve tested what capabilities the kit has, and what secrets are hiding under the white casing. Read More »
Smartphones are becoming more powerful and useful with each new iteration. Looking at what these devices are capable of got me thinking: Could such technologies power inexpensive, intelligent home robots? The potential is there as our handsets now have several senses and connectivity to the Internet. Read More »
The iPad itself should be number one on every college student’s wish list. It’s pretty light weight and easy to carry, and with the diverse selection of apps available, you can really get more out of it than carrying your laptop to class. Read More »
Amazon has announced a new Kindle. The new device is pretty awesome, both in features and price. It’s important that we declare both devices as winners and set some things straight for anyone calling iPad a Kindle killer or the other way around. Read More »
On Monday, well known gaming industry analyst Michael Pachter released a research note proclaiming the forthcoming Nintendo 3DS would “revolutionize the gaming industry.” But as discussed today at GigaOm Pro, the device is doomed, and it has Apple’s iPhone/iPod Touch to blame. Read More »
I understand Apple withholding of cool features like FaceTime and bluetooth multitouch trackpads to fuel demand and excite Mac users every few weeks with a new toy, but display technologies are universally exactly the same. So where is a 30″ LED Cinema Display? Read More »
Apple’s hatred of buttons and love of touch that began as early as 2003 with the 3rd generation iPod and continued with iPhone, iPad and multitouch trackpads should have clued us in that the mouse wouldn’t be here forever. Read More »
At a cost of $29, which includes six reusable AA batteries, this little white charger offers you the chance to power all of your wireless desktop accessories with a clean conscience knowleding you’re doing your part to help the environment. Read More »
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