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  ____________________ Let's say you're in the living room watching TV and your iPad is in your lap—as one of those second screens. Your iPhone is in the kitchen on a charger. You need to make a phone call. Instead of getting up to fetch the iPhone, you can make the call right from your…

Steve Ballmer at a Clipper's Rally Mr. Ballmer bought the Clippers for US$2 billion from Donald Sterling after the disgraced billionaire won a lifetime ban from the NBA for making racist comments on tape. Earlier in 2014, Mr. Ballmer retired from Microsoft, where he spent some 14 years as CEO. Reuters interviewed him for its…

Apple buys digital magazine design company Prss Apple offered its usual confirmation of the purchase by telling TechCrunch, “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans.” Prss offered easy to use WYSIWYG design tools that didn't require any need to know how to code,…

Knomo, a company based in England, has released the Mini Portable Organizer.  It's designed to hold an iPad mini or other 8-inch tablet along with various accessories. The construction is lightly coated cotton canvas twill fabric with antique brass hardware and natural raw-edge leather trim. View of organizer in open and closed positions. It fastens tightly…

Image credit: Paramount Why do people stand in line every year for a new iPhone? Why is iPhone technology changing so fast? Conversely, why are iPad sales more or less ho-hum? Why isn't iPad technology exploding? I want to reflect on that situation. __________________ When I think about the success of the iPad, I think…

LA School District cancels contract for iPads in classrooms A report from the school district's technology committee didn't accuse the two of wrong doing, but did say it appeared as if the contract with Apple had been tailored to the company's products instead of the needs of the schools, according to the LA Times. The…

Kensington is introducing their latest iPad Air case, the KeyFolio Thin X3, and has included thoughtful features that will meet the needs of almost everyone.  Kensington X3 iPad Air case. There is a built-in Bluetooth keyboard that includes a whole row of dedicated shortcut keys. The case is easy to pair with the iPad Air…

Urban Armor Gear (UAG) has released a full coverage case (Scout) for the iPad Air. Although very sturdy, it weighs only 12.1 ounces (343 grams). The case is water and impact resistant and provides a good grip. It meets military drop-test standards. The MSRP is US$49.95. The case is available in black only.  UAG has…

Now that Pages and Keynote (and Numbers) for both OS X, iOS and iCloud.com are almost perfectly integrated – truly a beautiful thing – I have decided to fully adopt cross-platform document production starting this Fall semester. I was looking into some commercially-designed Keynote themes (templates) for some fresh ideas. I purchased and downloaded a…

olloclip is well known for its lens kits for the iPhone going back to the iPhone 4s. These small, easy-to-attach lenses typically include a wide angle, fisheye and Macro capability. Now, olloclip has launched the olloclip 4-IN-1 Photo Lens for iPad, and it carries on a great tradition. _______________________ The 4-IN-1 Photo Lens for iPad…

Kensington has released the BlackBelt 2nd Degree Rugged Case for iPad mini. It consists of a hard polycarbonate inner layer that is surrounded by a strong, cushioned rubber layer. It features a built-in hand strap and a multi-position stand. A raised bezel and screen protector prevent scratches, and an X-frame designed to meet military-grade testing…

There are many excellent iOS apps available for download from the App Store that were specifically developed for the iPhone-size screen. With very few exceptions, these apps work perfectly fine on an iPad, and are just as useful. After all, it’s the same iOS that runs on both platforms. The problem is that many iOS…

iOS 8 may bring split screen app view to the iPad Users may be able to drag content between apps in split screen view, according to 9to5 Mac's unnamed sources, although developers will need to update their apps to take advantage of the new split screen features. If so, third party developers may finally be…

There are iPad Air case that are minimalist, lightweight and designed for a benign environment. This case is not one of those. However, when it comes time to travel or move often between various offices with a complement of gear, and there's a requirement for serious protection, the Tavik Hemings Zipper Folio Case for iPad…

Through the decades, we've never known anything else but Microsoft Word for Windows and Mac. In late March, however, Microsoft brought its monolithic word processing software to the iPad, a totally new paradigm from its PC legacy. Right away we see the familiar workings of Word, including cross-platform file compatibility. But it's also developed with many of the key…

Apple's new entery level tablet: The fourth gen iPad For $399, you can now get a 9.7-inch iPad with Retina Display, 16GB RAM, Apple's A6X processor, faster graphics, a 5 megapixel front-facing FaceTime HD camera, a rear-facing camera that can capture 1080p video, and a Lightning connector instead of the older 30-pin Dock Connector. The…

I am always interested in reviewing products from ZooGue because I know they will be both well made and well designed. It seems that each case I see offers some improvement over the previous one. The company's new case for the iPad Air lives up to my expectations.  The Prodigy Case for iPad Air The…

Every case maker uses a specific approach or two. It might be low weight, a high level of protection, attractive, artistic design, or the ability to be used in multiple orientations to name a few. Chil has taken its own approach for the iPad Air which is novel and effective, but it may not suit…

The LaCie Fuel is a small, battery powered, good looking terabyte drive that augments the storage of iOS devices and is focused on the Apple customer. It acts as a Wi-Fi source, and can transmit HD video to up to three devices simultaneously. Its storage is easily accessed with the Seagate Media iOS app. Operational…

No confirmation from Apple, but reports say a bigger iPad is coming Apple current makes a 9.7-inch iPad — the iPad Air — and a 7.9-inch model called the iPad mini. Considering Apple makes the MacBook Air, Mac mini, and Mac Pro, speculation has the company using the same naming scheme in its tablet product…

Traditionally, this is the time of year when we start thinking about organizing our lives a bit better, or seriously plan a new venture, or just start clearing out the accumulated detritus in our lives. Regardless of your intent, having a bit of help can make any task easier to tackle and, more importantly, complete. With…

The Macally Clear Case with Reversible Cover consists of a clear plastic back and a soft cover that's reversible and detachable. Each piece weighs just over 3.5 ounces, and even when using both, the iPad air is both fully protected and retains most of its featherweight feel. It earned a TMO 4.5/5 rating. _____________________ Previously,…

iPevo has released the USB SuperCharger. It will quickly charge up to four iPads at the same time using four USB 2.1 amp charge ports, and it takes up very little room. It will also charge other USB devices as needed. USB Supercharger in use The USB SuperCharger has an output of 5 volts with…

iPad mini a top seller at Walmart over Thanksgiving Along with big numbers for iPad mini sales, Walmart CEO Bill Simon said big screen televisions, Xbox One, PS4, and laptops were all big sellers. DSLR and handheld video games raked in big bucks for the company, too. Mr. Simon also said, “Our Black Friday events…