Look at this doofus talking about the Israel crisis while shuffling cards on a giant touchscreen. I don’t speak French, but Mario Aguilar says he does and, at the end, this guy says “I am a complete piece of shit, I hate myself.” Well, he doesn’t really say that, but he’s probably thinking it. [The Next Web] More »
Whenever you get the urge to ingest an update without doing a bit of research, just remember: things don’t always end with streamers falling and glasses raised. Such is the case with the latest Apple TV update, which arrived back in September as v5.1. At the time, it promised users the ability to tap into Shared Photo Streams and to easily switch between iTunes accounts. Now, however, Apple’s support boards are rolling with comments about the update. In fact, many users are reporting that the update has killed their device entirely, with most everyone else hitting up links to downgrade in an attempt to dodge the Reaper. Are you amongst the troubled? Let us know how things are going for you in comments below — particularly if you’ve stumbled upon a bulletproof solution.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Apple
Via: TUAW
Source: Apple Support Forums
Uploading photos from your phone to social networks can sometimes be a pain, but today Facebook is looking to make the process a bit easier for some iOS users. The company has rolled out a trial of its new Photo Sync feature, which allows users sync the photos saved on their phone to their Facebook profile. This means no more messing around with uploading – once you take your photo, it’ll be immediately uploaded to Facebook.
That, obviously, could cause a hairy situation for those who don’t always take the most flattering (or legal) shots with the camera on their phone, but luckily Facebook has implemented a safeguard that prevents private photos from being seen by the public. The synced images are saved to a private part of your Facebook photos section, so even if a private photo manages to wind up on Facebook, it won’t be seen by anyone else until you give the okay.
This means that you’ll have to access your Facebook profile to decide which photos to share and which to keep hidden from unintended eyes, and the company says you can do this from desktop, mobile, or other devices. It’s mostly similar to the Android version of Photo Sync, but only a select few will get to give Photo Sync a spin on iOS starting out. In order to preview the feature, you’ll need to have the most recent version of the Facebook iOS app, and your device needs to be running iOS 6.
Facebook says that it will attempt to sync photos as you take them, but you can choose to only sync when you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network if you’re worried that all of those photo uploads will inflate your data bill. You can also turn Photo Sync off entirely if you’d rather have total control over which images get uploaded to your Facebook profile. The first few folks should be getting this feature soon, but at the moment, we don’t have a date for when it will launch for the rest of the Facebook iOS users. Stay tuned.
[via Redmond Pie; via Facebook]
Facebook rolls out iOS Photo Sync trial to first users is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Razer’s had a good thing going with its DeathAdder gaming mouse. So much so, that it’s left the peripheral largely untouched, varying only its color over the years and adding a left-handed edition. Which makes today’s refresh notable, since it brings a major update to the mouse’s optical sensor — now 4G — that should improve accuracy with a resolution maxing out at 6,400 dpi. The unit still retains the same form and function as the original, although a textured, rubber grip has been added to the sides for increased comfort. And in keeping with tradition, gamers can also sync this mouse with the company’s Synapse 2.0 software to access firmware updates, as well as settings for button mapping across titles. It’s available now for $69 / €69, so hit up the source below to get your order set.
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Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Rrrrrrrrroll, the site dedicated to the art of spinning GIF or whatever that is, continues to be one of the best parts of the internet. The author has recently aded a bunch more, so make sure to check them out. More »
Using new terrain maps obtained by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the Scientific Visualization Studio at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. has created the most realistic simulation of all the moon phases through an entire year—2013. It’s mesmerizing. More »
Thanks to it’s less-than-stellar internal speaker, there are a lot of iPad speakers to choose from in the market. Personally, I’ve got my sights set on the ORA. It’s the first of its kind that I’ve seen, and so far, I like what I see.
It’s basically a speaker that surrounds your entire iPad. Actually, I stand corrected: there are actually eight speakers surrounding the iPad.
Now it won’t give you surround sound even though the speakers are all around your tablet, but it will give you decent audio so you and a whole bunch of other people can gather around and watch a movie or two. It also functions as a case for your iPad, and offers an optional front flip-cover that works like Apple’s Smart Cover.
The ORA Speaker is currently up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $99(USD) will get you one, while $129 will get you the speaker along with the matching cover/stand.
[via Cult of Mac]
When you’re eight years old it doesn’t take much imagination for a cardboard tube on the end of your arm to become a missile launcher or a machine gun. But when you’re older, it takes a little more convincing. And that’s clearly what inspired this inflatable faux minigun. More »
A mere six months since its last update to feature phones and Blackberrys, Opera Mini has refreshed itself again, this time offering up an improved download experience, both in regards to speed and file management. The new web browser is available to download now, with users able to pause and resume their downloads, customize exactly where files are saved and — would you believe it — download multiple files at the same time. But in all seriousness, it’s hard to complain as Opera continues to roll out additional functionality for its data-savvy browser even on humbler hardware. Those looking for a quick install should point their phone’s browser to m.opera.com.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Software, Mobile
Source: Opera Mini
So long, Shauna!
According to TVLine, Amanda Setton — who plays Shauna on “The Mindy Project” — is exiting the show due to creative differences, while Anna Camp, who plays Mindy’s (Mindy Kaling) longtime best friend Gwen on the show, has been bumped up to a series regular.
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