Photoshop Contest: Design a New iTunes Icon

The iTunes icon is old and busted. I mean, didn't iPods kill CDs or something? And like, 7 million of the 8 million things iTunes does have nothing to do with tunes. So let's make a new icon! More »

07/02/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Kaiser-Machead: I currently use this one, which I think looks way better. This should be an interesting contest. It would be... 18 Responses | Other threads

software

Remarkable Speech-to-Speech Voice Translator Coming to iPhone and Blackberry

Sakhr is a translation company with big clients like the U.S. Department of Defense and Homeland Security. They specialize in English/Arabic translation, and this demo of their iPhone/Blackberry app (not publicly available) looks like the Holy Grail of translation software. More »

07/01/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Guymann: I wonder if I can use this to talk to women... 7 Responses | Other threads

iphone apps

Birdfeed Twitter App Review: Lean, Fast and Pretty

It's five dollars. It has half the functionality of Twittelator Pro. But Birdfeed just became my default iPhone Twitter app. More »

06/30/09

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By matt buchanan

Firefox 3.5

Get Firefox 3.5 Final Right Now

Firefox 3.5 is worlds better than 3.0 with powers like geo-location and serious speed to compete with Chrome and Safari 4, so grab it nownownow. Update: It's official! [Firefox, Softpedia via DS]

06/30/09

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By matt buchanan

android

Android Finally Opening Up Some Pandora Action

Months after he explained to us why Pandora wasn't immediately jumping onto Android, CTO Tom Conrad reveals that Pandora is indeed coming to Android now that "the Android universe has developed nicely." [Tom Conrad via Phandroid]

06/29/09

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By matt buchanan

palm pre

Palm Pre 1.0.4 Update Kills Homebrew, Patches Security Holes

The 1.0.4 update for the Palm Pre just got released, but along with patching some security holes, kills the homebrew ability that made everyone so excited. More »

06/29/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by grubish1: I am kinda glad they cleaned this up. How long was it going to be until someone with no... 3 Responses | Other threads

android apps

The Month in Android Apps: Location, Location, Location

Stalk your friends, have brunch with them at a Zagat-rated spot nearby and stream the whole thing live from your Android phone. Saw VII? No, it's just this month in Android apps.
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06/28/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by citizen024: Nice, more features, just in time for the coming Hero release. To think I will pwn all iPhone owners (especially... 3 Responses | Other threads

question of the day

Are You Going To Pre-Order Windows 7?

If you have been keeping up, you know that Windows 7 pre-ordering has already begun, and that there's seriously discounted pricing if you do it. So I am wondering—how many of you are taking advantage of this deal? More »

06/26/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by OGHowie: Got 2 at Amazon. You guys better be right about it being awesome. I didn't try the beta. 7 Responses | Other threads

microsoft

Windows 7: Cheaper Than Vista (and Every Other Windows OS)

It turns out, even if you don't weigh in all the slightly confusing Windows 7 upgrade deals, Microsoft's latest OS is its least expensive to date, and a real bargain compared to Vista. More »

06/25/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by ian.nai: I haven't used Windows since when XP first came out. I've been using Linux and Mac OS since then. Having... 5 Responses | Other threads

windows 7

Windows 7 Pricing: Good News, Mostly

We finally received the official word on Windows 7 pricing. For the most part, people itching to upgrade immediately or buy a new Win 7 machine are in luck. More »

06/25/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by pexton: I've never paid for a copy of Windows and I'm not about to start doing so 22 Responses | Other threads

panasonic

Panasonic Locks Out Third Party Camera Batteries With Latest Firmware

If you've got a Panasonic digital camera and you're using a third party battery pack, DON'T UPDATE YOUR CAMERA FIRMWARE. Your battery will get locked out by the authentication scheme Panasonic just implemented. More »

06/24/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Act Now and get a 4th Celebrity Death Free!: Lite: Makes sense. I had a 3rd party Macbook Pro battery that started coming apart under use due to bulging.... 8 Responses | Other threads

windows

Windows 7 Packaging Is Plain, But With Subtle Flair (and Flare)

The Windows Blog just started to show off Windows 7's reduced-waste easy-open disc packaging. At a distance, it looks like it couldn't be more plain-Jane, but when you look closely, you can see it's got some wacky touches. More »

06/24/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by cipotefello: I dont care if it comes wrapped in a turd, give us a damn price already!! 10 Responses | Other threads

media software

RealPlayer SP Rips, Converts, Shares and Syncs Internet Video

Real's new RealPlayer SP software, currently in beta, adds functionality to rip YouTube and other streaming videos from the Internet and get them onto whatever handheld you choose. It works well enough, but it's also crammed full of unnecessary features. More »

06/24/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by cy3: Ever since YouTube blocked the RealPlayer plug-in, I just used the Download Helper add-on. It now grabs the video... 2 Responses | Other threads

boxee

Boxee Beta Finally Coming to Windows, and Brings MLB, Digg, and Tumblr Support

Boxee held a big developer's meeting today in San Francisco, and boy did they pack in the announcements. Aside from Windows support, the platform as a whole now supports Digg, Tumblr, and MLB. Most importantly, it's finally leaving alpha soon. More »

06/24/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by elislider: obligatory I ARE BOXXY!?! 3 Responses | Other threads

apple

Apple Releases Firmware Update to Boost New MacBook Pro SATA Interface Speed

We reported earlier that it looks like the new MacBook Pros have had their hard drive controllers downgraded. Now, Apple has released a new firmware update to jack those speeds back up. More »

06/22/09

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By Adam Frucci

piracy

Man Sent to Jail For Six Months For Pirating, Uh, The Love Guru

This is embarassing. Jack Yates has been sentenced to six months in jail for pirating the horrible Mike Meyers movie The Love Guru. It might have been worth it for Star Trek, but come on, The Love Guru? More »

06/19/09

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By Adam Frucci

Comment by Zarian: How is this a criminal issue? Should this have been in civil court. He should have ended up owning money... 14 Responses | Other threads

palm pre

Palm Pre webOS 1.0.3 Update Improves Syncing, Power Performance

The 1.0.3 update to your Palm Pre doesn't add any new apps, but it does fix a few things in Gmail, Contacts and Calendar syncing. Here's the changelog: More »

06/19/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by BruceA: the Pre still can't do all the things my Treo 650 can do. The 2 killers for me is it... 2 Responses | Other threads

software

iPhone 3.0 Supports Limitless Apps

With the iPhone 3.0 firmware, Apple upped the max number of app pages on the iPhone from 9 to 11. Theoretically, that increased the number of apps the iPhone could support to 180. Theoretically. More »

06/19/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Nick Silvestri: can you delete an app from the menu and not the phone? 7 Responses | Other threads

palm pre

Palm Pre's App Catalog Won't Get Really Open Until This Summer

Palm just posted an update on their developer blog telling developers—all of whom are anxious to make apps for the Pre and start making money—that the SDK won't be out until late summer. More »

06/19/09

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By Jason Chen

software

iPhone DSLR Camera Remote Coming To Nikon Users

Remember that iPhone app which let you control your Canon DSLR (while it was connected via USB to a laptop) and even display a Live View feed? Well a new version will also add support for those with a penchant for Nikon cameras. The update, which is due out mid-July, is also said to feature a new, more intuitive UI . [onOne via NikonRumors]

06/19/09

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By Simon Crisp

Comment by aubreyAubrey: I'd love to buy a dslr that uses only my iphone for a screen. I just plug it into the... 3 Responses | Other threads

Sirius XM

Sirius XM iPhone App Lacks Howard Stern, MLB, NFL and NASCAR

The Sirius XM iPhone app requires a $3/month subscription, but it's missing a few notable channels. From the company: "Some select programming, including MLB® Play-by-Play, NFL Play-by-Play, SIRIUS NASCAR® Radio, and Howard Stern, will not be available on the iPhone and iPod touch. Listeners will continue to be able to access that programming through the platforms they are currently offered on." We can understand removing any semblance of premium content from the service, but ending a sentence in a preposition is unforgivable. [iPhone Savior and Modified Logic]

06/18/09

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By Mark Wilson

apple

Neat New Snow Leopard Tricks

I like all the little tricks surfacing in Snow Leopard, Apple's next edition of OS X, from Macrumors, AppleInsider and Mac Life. Aside from the features we've already seen, here are some new favs: More »

06/16/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by ACEACEACE: Wow, do I see a bit of areo on top strip... hrm... that looks a lot like Windows Vista/7.... 8 Responses | Other threads

smartphones

Apple Fine Print Warns That Palm Pre iTunes Syncing Could Die

Apple took to their support pages, informing Palm that they could disable the Pre's compatibility with iTunes—without actually saying as much. More »

06/16/09

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By Adrian Covert

apple

Dev Team Teases Carrier Unlock For iPhone 3.0 Firmware, Will Demo Tonight

The iPhone Dev Team has got us excited (and Apple worried) by announcing they have a fully-working software carrier unlock ready for the 3.0 firmware ahead of its official release. More »

06/16/09

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By Simon Crisp

Comment by Bryan: When will it be jailbroken? Also, the modem firmware in the release i have ( 02.30.03 ) can't be unlocked? (... 12 Responses | Other threads

xbox

Warning: Xbox Live and Zune Services Down Midnight PST, Tonight

At 12:01AM PST tonight (in a few hours) Xbox Live and Zune services will be down for scheduled maintenance. The outage could last up to "24 hours". [Ars and AVForum]

06/15/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by NFLBLitze1: damnit, can't play halo3 13 Responses | Other threads

greed

Google Doesn't Want to Pay Artists for Making Custom Chrome Skins

Google is having artists make custom skins for its Chrome Browser, which is pretty cool. Much less cool, however, is that one of the biggest companies in the world refuses to pay the artists. More »

06/15/09

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By Adam Frucci

Comment by Hello Mister Walrus: Google doesn't think the skins are worth paying for, so they don't buy them. No matter how great you think... 41 Responses | Other threads

Blackberry Apps

The Month in BlackBerry Apps: Slacker Stitchers Make Robot Schedules

Hey look, it's our first BlackBerry app roundup. We've got free podcasts, free music and free hacks to make your BlackBerry more usable—or let you grind its battery into the ground.
More »

06/14/09

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By matt buchanan

needlework

Open Source Embroidery: Technology Embraces Its Craft Side

A legitimate artistic movement known as Open Source Embroidery has sprung up to explore the relationship between, no joke, software engineering and needlework. It's pretty awesome. More »

06/13/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by frigg: Holy fucking shit! As an Amish person (Mennonite, actually), this is the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. If anything... 16 Responses | Other threads

missing sync

Missing Sync For Pre Helps Sync Contacts and Calendar

Palm already lets you sync the Pre with iTunes via its clever pretending-to-be-an-iPod, but that only gets music, video and photos onto your phone. Missing Sync does the rest. More »

06/12/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by jdale: I used the beta PocketMirror, which works great for the PC. Calendar and contacts sync. (It's still a beta, reviews... 3 Responses | Other threads

giz explains

OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7: The Final Countdown

It's easier than ever to pit Windows 7 and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard head-to-head: They're launching soon, both within a month of each other—and both are basically glorified service packs of the current OS. More »

06/11/09

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By matt buchanan

dell

Dell Download Store Selling Microsoft Apps In Realtime—But Not Cheap

Didn't hear? Dell launched a download store in January. Today they became the only third-party retailer to sell Microsoft downloads. Problem is, they sell Office Home and Student for $130, where Amazon sells it, in the box, for $95. [Dell]

06/11/09

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By Wilson Rothman

Comment by EBone: My parent company has a deal w/ Microsoft for our employees to purchase either MS Exchange Suite 2007 or MS... 1 Responses | Other threads

windows 7

Reminder: Windows 7 Beta Will Start Shutting Down on You on 7/1

If you're still using the Windows 7 beta Instead of the Windows 7 RC1, you should get on upgrading. As of July 1st, it'll start shutting down every two hours. As of August 1st, it's game over completely. [Windows Blog]

06/11/09

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By Adam Frucci

Comment by robot-shmobot: Honest question from a naive, yet respectful mac user: what's the difference between the beta and the RC1 that people... 14 Responses | Other threads

windows

Microsoft Morro Free Antivirus Service: Don't Laugh Too Hard

Microsoft's Morro antivirus service—no, not Live OneCare, their other soon-to-be-terminated antivirus deal—is hitting beta "soon," before it launches at the end of the year for free. You and I are laughing. Symantec and McAfee, not so much. More »

06/10/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Andre Ondre: After all these years Microsoft still cant bring out a secure Operating System without the virus's, Trojans, botnets, malware Linux and... 28 Responses | Other threads

ie8

Dean Cain Helps Us Overcome S.H.Y.N.E.S.S With Internet Explorer 8

Dean Cain helps us overcome "Sharing Heavily Yet Not Enough Sharing Still" (S.H.Y.N.E.S.S) with this commercial for IE8. It doesn't make up for Lois and Clark, but he is definitely funny in this.

06/09/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by CaptainHoratioMcCallister: I liked Lois and Clark, but then again I was like 6 at the time. Back then Superman was the... 5 Responses | Other threads

iphone 3gs

Apple Should Learn a Few Things From the Zune Software Upgrades

Do you remember how Microsoft gave first-gen Zune users all the features that could be properly implemented via software update? Apple should be doing this for the iPhone 3G. More »

06/09/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Roland21: Zn? Wht's Zn? 23 Responses | Other threads

napster

Is Napster Making an iPhone App?

Giz reader and champion Craiglist peruser Andrew F. happened across a job posting from Napster, asking for a software engineer with experience in "Mac/iPhone OS X Development." Such a posting might not normally be worth getting too excited over—after all, everyone's making iPhone apps nowadays—but Napster just launched a new, cheap unlimited streaming service last month. Five bucks a month for instant access to seven million songs (plus five DRM-free downloads) is a solid deal as is; throw in an iPhone client and it'd be a great one. [Craigslist—Thanks, Andrew!]

06/09/09

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By John Herrman

blockquote

"According to Our Surveys, Many Teenage Students Have Become Familiar With Internet Pornography"

Who wasted money on this survey, and to what nefarious purpose will it be used? Find out after the jump. More »

06/08/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by Eauboy: In other news: Water is wet. 13 Responses | Other threads

windows mobile apps

The Month In Windows Mobile Apps: Fennec the Fox Gets Some Exercise

In yet another one of our new mobile app roundups, we've taken a reckless swan dive into the vast, burbling ocean of Windows Mobile software. Mozilla's Fennec browser goes for a test run, VLC gets a remote, and more. More »