Tutorial & benchmarks: optimizing your MP4 (MOV / M4V) video files + Apple TV...
You may already have noticed the word “Optimize” in the most popular video remuxing tools: Subler, iFlicks etc. In this article, I elaborate on when you will want to use it.Some apps like the...
View ArticleLich Defense: Undead Defense Digs Graves for Wannabe Heroes
Lich Defense from Jelly Oasis just made its way into the iTunes App Store. While each game should be judged on its own merit, it’s worth mentioning (for several reasons) that Jelly Oasis has another...
View ArticleReview: new multimedia player yaPlayer
I've been asked about the brand new (THIS and THIS MR threads announcing the player have been started yesterday by the developer) “yaPlayer” player so I very thoroughly tested it. The AppStore...
View ArticleFlipping Tip: Start Carrying Your Books Around!
Just remember to carry them in your iBooks library. read more
View Article2 million iPhone 5 pre-orders first 24 hours; speed tests; buyer's guide
iPhone enthusiasts are already starting to line up outside the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York to be first in line for the iPhone 5 on Friday. And already the phone is a hit, with Apple...
View ArticleWINNERS! iPhone Life's Weekly Weekend Giveaway 9-17
Thanks to everyone who entered the iPhone Life Weekly Weekend Giveaway. 167 people entered this week! We have selected the winners of this giveaway. We gave away 10 apps!read more
View ArticleMore evidence that the iPad mini is coming soon!
While the whole world is abuzz with anticipation of the impending availibility of the new iPhone 5, there are still many of us patiently awaiting the announcement of Apple's next "surprise", the...
View ArticleApple TV users and Streaming Video Providers attention: deciding if a video...
In yesterday's article, along with a lot of benchmark data, I've explained the advantages of optimizing your iOS- and Apple TV-native (that is, MP4, MOV or M4V) video files, should you want to stream...
View ArticleFlipping Tip: Save a Tree - Use PDFs
Whatever happened to the paperless society?The personal computer was supposed to eliminate the use of paper for such things as assignments and syllabi but we use 50% more paper today than we did in...
View ArticleiOS 6 arrives today
[update: iOS 6 is scheduled to become avaiable at 10 am Pacific Time today.] I'm looking forward to downloading iOS 6. An article in the International Business Times is offering a complete guide to...
View ArticleSpecial Announcement: Introducing Outdoor Technology's Bluetooth...
I'm all about companies that don't just make a great product for profit, but also make a great product while being exemplary of a new way of thinking; one that makes our environment and experiencing...
View ArticleFree Stock Photos!
I just got a notice that the pro stock photo website Dreamstime.com is offering 3 free stock photos for anyone new that registers on their site in the next 24 hours. They have a huge collection of...
View ArticleHD Player Pro receives hardware MKV and FLV playback (+ MKVTools / MkvToolnix...
UPDATE (19-Sep-2012): as promised, I've thoroughly tested the brand new TV output support.1.) with wired connections (that is, via the VGA or the HDMI connector – I didn't test the RGB / composite...
View Article[New App] Super Hexagon
Terry Cavanagh has recently released the very addicting Super Hexagon (superhexagon.com) game. It's 66% off right now - only 99¢! read more
View Article[Programming] iOS Programming - Updated Icon/Image Sizes PDF
Since the iPhone 5 is being released soon, I have updated the PDF I created (for creating icons/images when programming iOS apps) for the new 4-inch Retina Display. This makes a very handy reference...
View ArticleHot Toddy: Introducing the Wedge
Here's one you're just going to love. When it arrived via Fedex, it was the only thing in the box. It took me a moment to figure out exactly what it was and how it worked. But when I did decode it, I...
View ArticleThe Iron Mouse App Review
There are some pretty fantastic games available for the iPhone and the iPad, each with its own set of challenges, its own creativity, and its own unique design. One that really stood though was called...
View ArticleFlipping Tip: Bring the News to Class!
"Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army." - Edward EverettThe Sioux Falls School District's mission statement reads, "To educate and prepare each student to succeed in a...
View ArticleNew video emerges of the iPad mini's design and details.
A new video has surfaced, and it's quite a treat. In it, we are given a hands-on tour of the new iPad mini. Well, actually, a mock-up of the iPad mini, which has become very easy to purchase in the...
View ArticleHands-on guide to installing iOS 6; early reviews of the iPhone 5
Macworld has posted a hands-on guide to installing iOS 6. Installation is typically fairly simple and routine, but this overview is very helpful. It tells which devices can run it, and what features...
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