Apple published the 2.2 update for Apple TV users last night and the biggest news may be that users will now be able to turn the device off from within the control panel.
A major complaint about Apple TV has been that the thing runs extremely hot, in addition to the fact that even when not in use, it sits there burning kilowatts of energy, very much at odds with the company’s aspirations to environmental friendliness.
Now, finally, users may put the device into “Standby” mode by pressing the “Play/Pause” button for about 3 seconds from the Main menu. There is also a “Standby” option accessible from an interior menu that I can’t mention here because WordPress doesn’t like the word. But it rhymes with vettings.
As expected, US Apple TV users can now buy HD TV shows directly from iTunes. The latest update also lets users make music video playlists from their favorite songs and Genius can be used with Apple TV, as long as users activate Genius in iTunes and sync with their device.
See all the update features here.
Written by Lonnie Lazar on October 3rd, 2008 with no comments.
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Designers have tried before to integrate tech with clothing, mostly resulting in stuff you should buy, stick in a box and sell 20 years from now rather than wear today.
Exception made for Julieta Gayoso’s Indarra line, which includes this Touch Pad Jacket with wireless controls for your iPod that allow wearers to pump up the volume, turn it down or skip tracks while on the move. (The controls even look like Apple icons, so people won’t think you’re randomly poking yourself).
The design’s simple and practical enough to actually wear, with a waterproof finish, zip-out 3M lining and plenty of pockets. The limited-edition numbered topper, which also comes in also comes in “iron moss” and black, retails for about $275. Argentine Gayoso, who started designing tech-friendly clothes in 2006, also offers a line of basics for women.
Smart clothes that actually look smart. Now there’s an idea.
Via Reuters
Written by nicole_martinelli on October 3rd, 2008 with no comments.
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Is this the new MacBook Pro?
The picture above claims to be a camera phone pic snapped by an Apple employee on the design team.
If the picture is real, it means the new MacBook Pros, expected to be unveiled October 14, have a few design changes:
1. It has a unique two-tone case. A first for Apple. The lid looks like it’s made of glossy black plastic, with an aluminum bottom.
2. The lid dispenses with hook clasps in favor of a magnetic latch mechanism, like current MacBooks.
3. There’s no multitouch sensitive “glass touchpad,” as rumored.
The Apple source also sent an ad featuring the MacBook Pro that is destined for Apple’s website.
The MacBook Pro ad after the jump.
The ad, however, looks patently fake. As does the tagline:
“A blend of beauty meets beastly power.”
That doesn’t sound like Apple at all.
Via ModMi.com
Written by Leander Kahney on October 2nd, 2008 with no comments.
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Flickr user Sandy’s Shots! claims this photo came from an Apple employee. The black border on the screen replicates the image rumored to have been spotted earlier this month in Germany, and there appears to be some speculation about a glass trackpad and the dock that seems to be reflected - embedded? - therein.
Let us know what you think in comments below.
Written by Lonnie Lazar on September 30th, 2008 with no comments.
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