Anybody who stands near enough to me that they can hear my voice will already know how much I love my Apple trackpad (no matter whether it is the one built-in to my Macbook Pro, or the external one I use when the machine is docked on my desk). I promise these same people that it is not a trackpad in any way they are used to using --it's so simple, so elegant, and so … [Read more...] about Apple Reinvents the Trackpad Adding Force Click
Apple TV Gets Lower Price, No Hardware Upgrade
Don't get me wrong, I'm always happier to pay less for things that I want --and it seems that every time I turn around, I think of another place I'd like to put an Apple TV. At the launch event held this morning, Apple was proud to announce that instead of the usual $99 being shelled out for the hardware --would-be customers can now expect to pay $69. This does make the … [Read more...] about Apple TV Gets Lower Price, No Hardware Upgrade
HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
First up at the Apple Event this morning was Tim Cook introducing the addition of HBO Now to their Apple TV line-up. While that news may not be unexpected, learning HBO Now will only be available for iOS based devices and Apple TV (at least at launch time) was a bit surprising. Good news for those of you with Apple TV, an iPad, or an iPhone --less so for those carrying an … [Read more...] about HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
Pre-Register for Final Fantasy: Record Keeper
The Final Fantasy games have been entrancing game audiences since 1987. With over thirteen games to it's name, four films, and even a television series to it's name, the Japanese gaming series has become recognizable among gaming and anime fans alike. Recently, a free-to-play smartphone game was released in Japan, called Final Fantasy: Record Keeper. A social game, Record … [Read more...] about Pre-Register for Final Fantasy: Record Keeper
Apple Gives Overhaul to iPads in Education Offering
The first few iterations of any new project are always going to suss out strengths and weaknesses. To this end, Apple has listened to feedback aimed toward their iPads in Education program and is making more than a few changes (at just the right time, when educators are starting to make plans for the next school year beginning in the autumn). Changes to the program are … [Read more...] about Apple Gives Overhaul to iPads in Education Offering
Pebble Raises Ridiculous Capital on Kickstarter for Watch Sequel
Known by the world as Kickstarter's darling, the makers of the tremendously popular Pebble smartwatch are hoping for a repeat performance. A little bit ahead of the launch of Apple's wearable debut, Pebble wanted to raise $500K to produce their new Time Steel product. It appears a few backers have some interest in the new wearable; with 20 more days to raise funds, nearly 66K … [Read more...] about Pebble Raises Ridiculous Capital on Kickstarter for Watch Sequel
EA Drops the Axe on SimCity & Sims Developer Maxis
Sometimes it is a good thing that details are forgotten over time. For me, this includes a tally of the total hours spent playing SimCity since the original version of the game was released in 1987. I had certainly played my fair share of games before then, but this one was different. Until then, games didn't make an effort to be authentically 'ongoing'. Every other game could … [Read more...] about EA Drops the Axe on SimCity & Sims Developer Maxis
HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Okay, it's still kind of sitting in the rumours phase, but it appears HBO is finally ready to launch their standalone subscription streaming service (supposedly called HBO Now). For many cord-cutters (meaning those of us who have cancelled our traditional cable television services) HBO was reason enough to hold out, particularly for fans of certain HBO programming (Game of … [Read more...] about HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Some E-books Are Hacking You
We have learned not to click on links that arrive in emails from people we do not know. We are starting to learn that mobile apps could come with some security risk as well, so we need to exercise a little caution when we choose which titles to install. What comes as more of a surprise, is that e-book you have your eyes on could be infected with malware too. Those of us on the … [Read more...] about Some E-books Are Hacking You
Gameloft Preps Dungeon Hunter 5 for March 12 Release
Hopefully you didn't have any plans for March 12 anyway, because Gameloft has promised to deliver the next installment to their Dungeon Hunter franchise that day. Described as being a hack and slash style series, Dungeon Hunter 5 is filled with enemies to extinguish and loot to collect. While some may complain that it feels a lot like more of the same (like a true sequel … [Read more...] about Gameloft Preps Dungeon Hunter 5 for March 12 Release