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The Retina iPad mini is no doubt one of Apple’s more popular iPads, especially given that its crams a rather high resolution into a smaller display, giving it a pretty high pixel density that results in sharper images. Last we heard the tablet was facing backorders and was reportedly also facing supply constraints, apparently due to issues with the display. Whatever the case is, customers were not allowed to just walk into an Apple store to purchase the device, unless they had pre-ordered it online first.

Well the good news is that if you were thinking about getting a tablet, Apple has revealed that you are now able to walk into an Apple store and just purchase the device outright without having to pre-order it via Apple’s website first. The reason behind the previous restrictions was apparently due to supply concerns and worry that they might not be able to meet demand. While Apple’s online store states 5-10 day shipping estimates for WiFi models, an increase from 3-5 days, the loosening of these restrictions for walk-in customers would suggest that perhaps Apple has a handle on things, or are at least confident they have enough stock. However just to be safe, it would be advisable that customers check online for Personal Pickup options to avoid disappointment.

Apple Now Allowing Walk-In Retina iPad Mini Purchases original content from Ubergizmo.

Back in 2011, the Lytro camera was introduced. The camera was unique not just in terms of its design, but its functionality as well. It did not look like your typical camera but what made it pretty interesting was how photographers could capture images without having to worry about focus because the focusing could be added post-shooting through Lytro’s software. This allowed photographers to capture their photos in the moment without having to worry about whether or not their subject is in focus, or if there might be another object to focus on. As it stands the Lytro camera is pretty much the company’s only product, but the good news is that if you loved the innovativeness that came with the Lytro, you might be interested to learn that the company has recently managed to raise $40 million in funding to help develop additional products.

According to the press release, Jason Rosenthal, CEO of Lytro, was quoted as saying, “The opportunity to build a new set of creative tools for 21st-century storytelling is monumental and we’re excited to embark on the next phase of our journey […] This additional funding will help fuel Lytro’s continued growth and the expansion of Light Field photography with new products and audiences.” It is unclear as to what sort of new products we might be looking at, but given the Lytro was pretty unique, we can’t wait to see what else the company has in store for us.

Lytro Manages To Raise $40 Million In Funding Towards New Products original content from Ubergizmo.

A "Tron" Winamp skin. Fans often often created skins for their favorite movies, TV shows, or bands.

(Credit: d4fmac/Deviant Art)

If you downloaded a song in the late 1990s and early 2000s, you most likely did it with Winamp. This week, the world said goodbye to the legendary media player with plenty of nostalgia, but for me, Winamp’s death means the end of a very personal era. Here are some of my memories of working at Nullsoft, the company that created it.

When I first started there in 2001, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. America Online had just bought the company, and Nullsoft employees weren’t thrilled with the prospect of being told what to do by a large company with a lot of rules. Many of us were young and full of “piss off” energy.

Nullsoft’s story started way before I arrived. In 1996, Winamp — short for “Windows Amplifier” — was created and released by computer programmer Justin Frankel. He went on to start his company Nullsoft (a parody of Microsoft’s name) a year later.

Nullsoft’s snarky attitude was obvious from the start with its mascot — a llama named Mike who came with his own tagline: “Winamp, it really whips the llama’s ass!” (a line inspired by the schizophrenic singer-songwriter Wesley Willis). … [Read more]

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When it comes to holiday giving, it’s the thought that counts, which is why homemade gifts from kids are so treasured by their mothers. Children might not have money to spend on an expensive piece of jewelry or designer handbag, but they do have the time to DIY something special for their number one fan.

Get the instructions for the Canvas Art at CheapChicNursery.com

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two students at Lee University in Tennessee have apologized for wearing blackface when they dressed up for a rap-themed party last week.

The costumes included long white T-shirts with the title of a popular rap song by YG that includes a variation of the N-word.

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