February 2012
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“YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE...”
– Pinterest’s Terms of Use
WatchIntroducing Windows 8 Consumer Preview
If Windows 8 actually moved this fast, I’d drop Apple in a heartbeat.
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NYC Tourists & Locals: Embark NYC is a Damn Fine... →
dvwlr:
New York City’s subway system scores high on both the confusing and unpredictable scales. Even the most seasoned New Yorker can’t predict when a tourist’s handbag will jam a 6 train’s door, disrupting service on the 4, 5, and 6 for the next 7 hours.
Embark NYC, an iOS and Android app, pipes realtime service data into their lovely app, which also includes clear maps, trip planning, and a...
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Best (and worst) social TV moments of the Oscars →
Fantastic roundup of social TV apps and experiences during the Oscars.
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Photo Uploading-iPhone App Shootout
Today I’ve been testing every iPhone camera app I own. Because the iPhone 4S’s camera is an 8 megapixel camera and capable of outputting photos at 2448x3264, Facebook can now handle photos up to 2048 pixels; and future iPhone’s & mobile devices will only increase their resolutions; I focused specifically on photo uploading resolutions between the different apps. My iPhone...
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Check in. Fast.
dvwlr:
Do you like checking in on foursquare but think it’s a bit of a hassle? Checkie might be for you.
The screen at right is literally all there is to the app. It shows you places nearby. Tap one and you’re checked in.
Done.
Sure, it doesn’t let you find cool places around you, keep up with your friends, see Tips, or follow Lists, but if you just want to share your location with your...
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Flickr Is Getting a Major Makeover →
February 28th
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Second Screen Experiences
There’s been some talk lately about ‘Second Screen Experiences’ which seems to be a growing trend. What exactly is it and what can we learn from it?
The Definition
I would define ‘Second Screen Experiences’ (SSE) exactly as it sounds - any experience with a secondary device while watching a primary device. The primary device typically is a TV but could be your...
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“You can’t put a gun rack in a [Chevy] Volt”
– Newt Gingrich speaking to Oral Roberts University about environmental issues.
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“Colonial House and [2002’s] Frontier House are different types of reality....”
– Paula Kerger, CEO of PBS
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!! I just hope when she says ‘some aspects’ she means none.
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I Tried To Watch Game Of Thrones... →
parislemon:
Hollywood’s core piracy “problem” is perfectly captured in this one cartoon by The Oatmeal.
In fact, I’ve had this exact debate with myself. I really want to watch Game of Thrones. But I’m not an HBO subscriber because I’m not a cable subscriber and unfortunately, the two go hand-in-hand, no matter what I’m willing to pay.
Speaking of “willing to pay”, okay fine, I can’t get Game...
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Apple's Mountain Lion Reveal →
Yes, Apple dropped a bomb yesterday with it’s pre-release of it’s new OS called Mountain Lion - which several people pointed out on twitter is a category or description, not a real breed. In fact, a Mountain Lion is the same thing as a Puma, which is the same thing as a Cougar.
Anyway. I don’t have much to say yet that Apple’s own website hasn’t already said. In...
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How social media helped make ‘Downton Abbey’ a hit... →
Kevin Dando?! Hey, I know that guy!
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Watch
The most challenging aspect of shooting store panels for Apple is the balance between the size of the file and the depth of field. Often the products [are] small enough that our depth of field is very narrow. In order for the product to appear entirely in focus, we have to shoot a number of focus zones, which are stitched together in post. This video is a stop motion video made from all of...
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Game of Thrones Valentine Cards
bishopia:
Because I love you all (as friends) and I love Game of Thrones, I combined them both into some sweet valentine’s day cards for you to give to your sweetheart or favorite prostitute. Enjoy!
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Foursquare Solves A Basic UI Problem That Eludes... →
Very true. And like all good solutions, it’s hard not to ask, “What took so long?”
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iPad 3 to Pave Way for 1080p iTunes Content & New... →
shaneguiter:
Apple has reportedly asked movie studios to start submitting 1080p content to the iTunes Store late last year. A Retina Display iPad would represent an opportunity for Apple to launch a 1080p iTunes Store. It would also make sense for it to correspond to an Apple TV update. 9to5Mac now notes that stock of the current generation Apple TV is running low amongst retailers such...
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“Hawaii is a former leper colony on top of an active volcano where the...”
– Dr. Sheldon Cooper
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Broadway Tweeting →
Revival of @BwayGodspell Will Offer “Tweet Seat Performance,” Allowing Fans to Tweet During Show
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PBS is SO "Square"
Square, a mobile payment system that makes the act of accepting credit cards very easy, was unveiled in early December 2009.
Here’s how Square works: A small device attaches to the phone via the headset/microphone jack. The device gets the power it needs to send data to the phone from the swipe of the card, and sends the information over the microphone connection. The device is compatible with...
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Proper Source Citing
I’ve been enamered with Pinterest lately. But the issue that’s been bugging me is the lack of proper source citations and what to do about them. Sure, Pinterest and other sites like Tumblr try to make it easy for users to use proper credit. The problem is, most people don’t.
For example:
I find menswear all the time on Pinterest that I want to ‘repin’. When I track...
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“In the final three minutes of the Super Bowl tonight, there were an average of...”
– Twitter
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“Twitter is helping live broadcast events more than axe bodyspray is helping...”
– CBS strategy honcho Zander Lurie
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“Vote Republican, and be free to live your disgusting life.”
– Chuck Lorre
I almost spit out my beer when I read that.
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Path 2.0.5: Introducing Depth →
Path just added depth of field blurs as an option for photos.
The full list of features in Path 2.0.5:
Depth: Tilt shift your photos and videos with Spot and Landscape modes
Pinch, tap, rotate and zoom for photos
Tap and rotate for videos
Links are clickable
Friend requests are sorted by time
Bug fixes
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Writers Judging Design
Listen up writers, bloggers, and your cohorts.
Next time you review an app, show some screenshots and let them speak for themselves. If you don’t like the visuals of the design, fine, say so. But clearly state it as opinion, not fact.
You’re completely allowed to say, “I don’t like the look of this app.” Or, “I think this app is unattractive.” But you...