Posts Tagged ‘Apple’

Wireless Mirroring Arrives in OS 10.8, Thanks to Apple TV

By Luke On Feb 17, 2012 Apple 0 No Comments Tags: , ,

A new feature coming to the next version of OS X (Mountain Lion) is the ability to mirror the content of your Mac to any Apple TV connected display. AirPlay Mirroring sends a video stream with audio to your HDTV.

A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, and suddenly my Mac can be in two places at once. But wouldn’t be even cooler if I told you that you could download TouchPad, turning your iPad/iPhone/iPod into both a wireless keyboard and mouse.

With Wireless Mirroring just one of many new and notable features of 10.8, they are definitely making progress but I feel like Apple is stepping away from the power user to the more casual user.

Learn more about Apple’s next operating system.

iPhone 5: Dual-Core A5 Chip, 8MP cam, 1080p video

By Luke On Feb 16, 2011 Apple | Gadgets | iPhone/iPod 0 No Comments Tags: , , ,

Apple’s A4 chip is starting to show its age as it moves even closer to it’s 2nd birthday. Apple has something new in the works and we will likely see it in the iPhone 5. The new processor, dubbed “A5″ Will essentially be a multi-core version of the existing A4. The A4 processor is actually a re branded ARM Cortex-A8. The upcoming A5 processor is said to be based on the ARM Cortex -A9 CPU, which is a dual 1GHz CPU.

New Grahics Processing Unit as well for iPhone 5. The SGX543 is a GPU upgrade from the existing  SGX535, which can can be found in the iPhone3Gs, iPhone4, and the previous and current gen iPod Touch. This next gen GPU will purportedly also allow for OS X’s OpenCL tech to be introduced into the iOS. This means even better gaming and system performance for all upcoming iOS devices (Think awesome Apple TV and iPad Gaming.)

Also, news has come forth sitting a 8MP OmniVision sensor could power the iPhone 5 camera. The new sensor includes improved hardware that would bump video resolution up to 1080p and offer digital image stabilization and decreased rolling shutter effects as well as 20 percent improvement in peak quantum efficiency in all color channels, a 35 percent improvement in low-light.

I’m impressed overall, is it silly to want a micro-sd card slot too?

Source: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2011/02/new-8mp-omnivision-sensor-could-power-iphone-5-camera.ars

Apple purchases Lala, but why?

By Luke On Dec 9, 2009 Apple | Media | Web 2.0.fuTurE 0 No Comments Tags: , , ,

lala_logoI’m sure you’re on the same track as me when you think “subscription service”, but I  feel like Apple has other plans for its recent acquisition.

How Lala works. Lala’s Music Mover quickly matches the songs on your computer to Lala’s licensed catalog. Songs you already have and playlists you’ve created are instantly added to your Lala collection for free. The number of songs you can add is unlimited. Lala users have been purchasing the rights to stream their music an unlimited number of times for ten cents per song

As stated above, the idea with Lala is to be able to listen to your music anywhere on the web. Simple sync your home music with Lala and you’re good to go. Whether or not Apple will stick to this business model or not is still unknown, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Here is what others think Apple has in mind for Lala:

“The deal makes sense. It seems inevitable that Apple will eventually launch its own cloud-based streaming music service. And that’s exactly what Lala is — an iTunes in the cloud, with some interesting pricing mechanics.” -TechCrunch

“Other music industry insiders are wondering what Apple is buying exactly. Lala’s licenses for streaming music with the major music labels are not transferable to any acquirer.” -NYTimes

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/04/apple-acquires-lala/

The New Logic Studio. A quick review.

By Luke On Aug 7, 2009 Apple | Software/Freeware 0 No Comments Tags: , , , ,

logicpropicFor guitar players, live performers, and all musicians who record, edit, and mix their own music, the new Logic Studio is a huge leap forward. Advanced production tools take the work out of editing timing and tempo. An expansive collection of vintage and modern amps, cabinets, and stompboxes make you sound like you’re playing through legendary gear. And new live performance plug-ins let you record loops and trigger backing tracks when you’re on stage.

    New features:

    • Amp Designer – Build your dream rig by mixing and matching 25 amps, 25 speaker cabinets, and 3 mics
    • Flex Tool - Push audio around with your mouse by clicking and dragging anywhere on the waveform — forget all that tedious splicing and editing
    • Move your music – Logic Studio can import your GarageBand files so you can pick up where you left off, this time with more power and freedom.
    • Pedal Board – Fire up 30 stompboxes that deliver lush effects like Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Treble Boost, and Wah.

    System Requirements:

    • Mac computer with an Intel processor
    • 1GB of RAM (2GB or more highly recommended)
    • Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later
    • 9GBs of free disc space / 38GBs free disc space for all loops, samples, etc.

    Macally intros new devices. BTkey and BTmouse

    By Luke On May 13, 2009 Apple | Gadgets | Hardware 0 No Comments Tags: , , ,

    I have owned many Macally products in my life and I have never been disappointed.  All of there hardware is well designed and durable. Macally has recently introduced a few new gadget and I thought it would be nice to give them a quick once over. I have found that Macally products fit just a little more comfortably in my hand.

      First up; The BTkey Bluetooth keyboard. The Macally BTKey is a stylish wireless bluetooth extended keyboard. Low profile Scissor keys reduce key stroke travel distances and eases pressure on your finger tips.

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          It features:

          • The latest Bluetooth 2.0 technology
          • 108 key ultra slim Bluetooth keyboard
          • Enhanced Scissor-Key-Switches for thin keycaps with sensitive and responsive touch
          • Caps Lock, Pairing and Low battery indicator LEDs
          • Quick access keys for CD Eject, Mute, Volume up and down
          • On/Off switch for energy saving
          • Two AAA batteries (included)

            And now the BTmouse. The Macally Bluetooth Mouse has the following features:screenshot-2009-05-13-14h-45m-33s

            • 3 button interface (programmable on mac)
            • Scroll Wheel
            • 800 dpi precision Laser sensor
            • Uses 2 AA batteries (Included)
            • pair and on/off buttons.

            OLED goodness to grace MacBook Pro at WWDC?

            By Luke On Apr 23, 2009 Apple | Rumor 0 No Comments Tags: , ,

            “An LG staffer has made the very bold claim that 15in Apple notebooks equipped with OLED displays will appear within months… the mole added that once Apple’s unveiled its 15in OLED notebook, LG will then launch its own standalone 15in OLED panels later in the year.”

            An interesting rumor to say the least. Would it be plausible to have this as a BTO option, or would we simply see this implemented in Apples higher end models?

            You can find the original article here. 9to5mac

            Enable streaming of HD Web Content in Front Row.

            By Luke On Apr 16, 2009 Apple 0 No Comments Tags: , , , ,

            logoFront Row alone is a great app, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement.
            Let me tell you a little bit about a nice open source piece of code called understudy.

              Understudy is a free add-on that allows OS X’s Front Row to access HD Streaming content via the web.
              It’s still early in development but Understudy already supports Netflix and to some degree, Hulu.

                As the developer states. it’s still a work in progress. But for those of you with a Netflix account, a definitely recommend you give it a try.

                  Download and find more details here.

                    Because everything you do is important…

                    By Luke On Apr 6, 2009 Apple | Gadgets | Hardware 0 No Comments Tags: , ,

                    4-06-09tcThe 2TB Time Capsule from Apple. Leaving no bits or bytes unbacked up.

                      Rumor has it the it’s in the works, a 2TB version of Apple’s ever so useful Time Capsule. I don’t know about you, but if actually did important work I would be super ecstatic about this. 2TB, double what Apple currently offers, is enough for serious digital professionals to actually utilize. The higher capacity device also extends its abilities to backup multiple machines. This new 2TB model is actually a great investment for small companies looking to centralize and backup their important data.

                        No word on pricing or date of inception yet but you can find the full story over at engadget.com

                        In case you lived under a rock last month

                        By Luke On Apr 1, 2009 Apple 0 No Comments Tags: , , , ,

                        skype_1Here is what popped up in the Apple-sphere during the month of March.

                            Here is whats in the works for April.playerindexstreaming2005042

                              • Web Based Photo editor round-up.
                              • Unique Mac Apps
                              • Core i7 MacBook Pro?

                              Experience the next dimension in sound.

                              By Luke On Mar 27, 2009 Apple | Media | Software/Freeware 4 4 Comments Tags: , , , ,

                              macscreenGenAudio recently released AstoundStereo Expander 1.2. AstoundStereo Expander is a program that essentially enhances and expands you current stereo sound.

                              AstoundStereo is a 4D sound experience using only two audio channels, such as headphones or laptop speakers. It processes all digital audio on your laptop or desktop computer in real-time utilizing AstoundSound technology to enhance the audio in your existing music, movie and game collections.

                              I gave this little program a test drive last night while watching Quantum of Solace. (Note: I was using a 2.1 external sound system from AlTec Lansing. Your experience may differ.) I toggled it on and off while watching and re-watching certain parts of the movie. For the most part it did a pretty good job of actually making it sound better. The difference wasn’t drastic but it was a pleasant improvement from what I was used to.

                              This seems very similar to Dolby’s 5.1 Stereo Headphone Technology.

                              You can try out the demo for free our pick up a full copy for $39.95
                              astoundstereo.com

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