Many iPhone owners already use their phone as a makeshift alarm clock—why not go all the way by turning it into your nightstand clock? Kensington’s $40 Nightstand Charging Dock charges your iPhone at night using a compact dock-connector base that supports the phone horizontally like a picture-frame stand. The base is thoughtfully covered in rubber, to avoid scratching or sliding.
The speakers on the MacBook line are generally quite good -- for a laptop. Rock your world they won't, but Twelve South's BassJump might just add that low-frequency kick your unibody workhorse has been missing. The solitary speaker connects via USB and, through an analog-styled tuning app, augments the built-in speakers of the laptop with much-needed bass. If the styling didn't clue you in this is only for MacBooks and, at $80, seems to come at quite a premium over your average set of portable speakers. It's certainly nicer looking.
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Perhaps you are growing tired listening to the same old playlist, or maybe you are growing tired of your same old Apple iPhone Apps. Perhaps you have been sitting on a bus, or heard a song on the radio and had that Eureka moment, when you realize, yes you, can improve a song, and even, make a new one by mixing it with another. Well now you have a chance to do exactly that. For $19.99 (£15), you can download the new Touch DJ Program App from Amidio, and have a go at mixing some tunes from the comfort of your iPhone.The whole thing revolves around “visual mixing” which involves a lot of tapping and sliding, but with a bit of practice the following effects can be achieved:
- Looping
- Scratching
- Positioning
- Equalization
- Effects and pitching
Though you will not get the same results from hi-tech DJ Equipment, you can carry it in your pocket, is considerably cheaper, and if you are truly rubbish at it, you will not have wasted immense amounts of money. It is also more portable than a drum kit.
The flaw with the App, is that you can not import songs from your iTunes library straight into it, but instead, you have to reload them into the App’s library, which seems a little daft. Also the fact that you can't hear the next song your going to mix since your headphone jack is being used as the main output.
Still, for a bit of mixing fun, or indeed a new single, the Touch DJ Program App is both unique and appealing in equal measure.
Traditionally iPhone and iPod Touch have only one stereo audio output which broadens the possibility of using them as a DJ device. Touch DJ overcomes this limitation by offering innovative and unique way of deejaying which doesn't require additional headphones for prelistening to the tracks. This technology is called "visual mixing" and it implies the graphic display of the track waveforms next to each other. The low-bass (kick) parts are detected and rendered in different color compared to the rest sonic frequencies, making beatmatching as easy as adjusting the tracks position and pitch so that the kick parts become visually matched.
As an alternative for the users who really need to prelisten to the tracks, Touch DJ also offers a second "Split" mode of mixing which requires the usage of a special l/r splitting adapter. Among extra features - LP filter FX for each track, vinyl Spin and Break effects, onboard sampler with 3 sample slots (accepts .WAV files) and the ability to record samples via the microphone. As a bonus, Touch DJ is shipped with 25 dance tracks provided by DanceMusicHub.com.
Touch DJ is available at the AppStore worldwide for $19.99.
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Any man feels a need to have a well stocked bar, Me included so I Recently purchased alot of liquor. I bought Vodka, Gin, Amaretto, Rum, Scotch, Martini Mixes, Lime Juice, Grenadine, Kalhua & Sweet & Sour Mix. Now i know what your thinking, thats alot of gear for 1 bar but what i was surprised to find out is that i was always missing something. I came accross a number of iphone apps and i was so excited because they have a feature that allows you to find any drink based on the ingrediants you enter. For example if i put vodka and rum in the app it will tell me 12 drinks i can make with those 2 ingrediant combination. After reviewing the 12 i felt upset because i could only make 3 i would be here for ever trying to find all the drinks i could make.
If only there was a program that you enter ALL your ingredients and it will tell you all possible drinks you can make. Now that is a feature i yearned for a long long time. Intill recently i came apon Mixology which sports a brand new feature called Liquor Cabinet. It lets you enter all the liquor and mixer types you have on hand—and find all the cocktails you’re able to make. Full Specs Below. Drink Responsably.Mixologist is the ultimate drink recipe and bartending guide for the iPhone.
- Browse and search through 7,900+ drink recipes and 1,300+ ingredients.
- Drink categories include Cocktails, Martinis, Shooters, Jello Shots, Hot Drinks, Punches, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, and Favorite Recipes.
- The “Liquor Cabinet” tab lets you enter all the liquor and mixer types you have on hand—and find all the cocktails you’re able to make.
- The “Random” tab has a slot machine interface, which lets you find random recipes based on liquor, mixer, and glassware criteria.
- The Cabinet and Random features are user-friendly because we’ve broken down 1,300+ ingredients into 87 categories.
- Choose between Metric and Imperial (US) units for all recipes with the click of one button.
- Find the closest liquor stores using GPS and Google Maps.
- Learn bartending techniques & terminology.
- Share recipes with friends via email, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Add your own custom recipes (paid version only).
- Select a random drink from any list you’re currently viewing (paid version only)
If you use Twitter then you know the power of TweetDeck, If you don't this article is for you. TweetDeck is your personal Twitter browser. You have the ability to monitor as many columns as you like at 1ce. For example you can watch your friends tweets, your tweets, your direct messages, any time anyone mentions you, and even have columns to search public tweets!
Tweet Deck is a simple and easy to use program with out all the bells and whistles. Auto Shorten URL is a key feature as well as uploading images. Facebook and myspace support and even an iphone app!
Tweet on the go with all your favourite TweetDeck features, including the ability to view and update Facebook, direct from your iPhone. The best feature is that you have EVERY column as a full screen on your iphone. With a swipe of the finger your at your next column.re.Create groups, search Twitter, manage multiple accounts, and easily post your tweets or share photos, videos, links and much more.
Geolocation allows you to create columns from tweets in your immediate area, and since TweetDeck for iPhone comes integrated with Facebook, you can change your Facebook status too. Plus sync your existing TweetDeck columns between your desktop and iPhone. Nice and easy.
Audi's A5 goes topless
So far, Audi's A5 is one of the better-looking cars to come out recently. Audi is replacing the A4 Cabriolet with a convertible version of the A5. but lets be honest, audi when will you get a hard top convertible enough with this soft stuff.
But Audi does equip the 2010 A5 Cabriolet with plenty of tech, including a navigation system with absolutely beautiful 3D maps.
Thanks OutblushChumby One Wifi Clock Radio
The Chumby One is officially the coolest clock radio we've seen for a while. And with a name like that, you'll either love this super-powered alarm clock...or hate it. The Chumby One ($100) might look like a toy, but its Web 2.0 razzle-dazzle is purely for the grownups. The Wi-Fi-enabled Chumby One will keep you on the grid 24/7. Facebook? Check. Twitter? Check. Gmail? Flickr? Pandora? Check. Check. Check. You can access over 1500 free, goody-filled widgets with the Chumby's touchscreen display. (You'll need your Mac or PC to set it up.) If you want to take Chumby One with you on a day trip, pick up an optional rechargeable battery. Oh, it's also got an FM radio, whatever that is.
FLO TV
Previously available through a cell phone add-on, you can now get FLO TV ($9/month) on a dedicated standalone player, the FLO TV Personal Television ($250). The service offers live and time-shifted content from leading channels such as ESPN, Comedy Central, NBC, MTV, and more, all of which can be enjoyed on the 3.5-inch touchscreen of the Personal Television, with a built-in stand and stereo speakers adding to the experience.
But lets be honest if i told you to pay $9 a month for ESPN, Comedy Central, NBC and MTV would you? I rather 4 Vitamin Waters and a pack of Nibs.
NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display
Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood.
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Thanks GizmodoWe have few actual specs on these Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin MM-1 USB speakers, but if the high-end computer speakers sound nearly as good as they look, we're in for a treat. Arriving January 2010.
Vestax has introduced the Spin, a DJ music mixer for the Mac. It measures in at 14 inches x 9.5 inches x 1.5 inches and weighs just 3.2 lbs, so you won’t throw your back out lugging it from gig to gig. It’s a combination of a DJ control surface, an audio interface and DJ software.The device connects to your MacBook or MacBook Pro via the USB port and lets you select songs from your iTunes library. The Spin will be available in Japan this December for 30,000 Yen or about $330.
If you take the metro and you have an iphone then iTrans is a MUST.
Boasting many features such as offline support, search, schedules, and map integration.
Explained in detail below.iTrans $3.99
Visit the App Store
Offline Directions
Tell us From and To, and we'll get you there Using a sophisticated algorithm, iTrans finds the fastest route between any two stations taking the current schedules into account, then guides you step by step. It even works when you're offline underground.
Search
Find any station with a few taps. Search is easy and instantaneous. iTrans shows you the lines that service each station, as well as the borough the station is in (New York City only). Select a station and iTrans scrolls right to it on the map.
Schedules
Tap on a station to see the next trains If you tap on a station, the Stop Info Pane shows the next departures for each
line. Leave the office at just the right time to catch your train, or see which lines are running right now. Beautiful offline high-res maps
Maps
Beautiful Hires Offline Maps. Scroll around the interactive system map in stunning high resolution. Pinch or double tap to quickly zoom in or out—graphics are always sharp. It's by fare best way to view the system map on iPhone.Go to a station in Maps; find nearest stations
Maps and Location Integration
Tap "Show in Google Maps" to go directly to that station in Maps; it's great for geting from your final stop to the destination. iTrans also has a Location button; it'll find the nearest stop and scroll to it on the map. Info about delays and service changes
Advisories
View up-to-the-minute service advisories right within iTrans. Service advisories are cached so you can browse them offline, unlike other applications. You'll never be out of the loop again.
See Itrans in Action:
The Fall Schedule of the Single Malt and Scotch Whisky Extravaganza has just been released! It's the perfect opportunity for both novice and experienced scotch drinkers to sample a wide range of premium single malts. The event focuses exclusively on single malt and Scotch whiskies. There will be 85 whiskies available for sampling. Included in the price of admission is a gourmet dinner buffet, premium imported cigars, a Robb Report magazine, a souvenir tasting glass, raffle prizes, and of course, the whiskies. Tickets are $115 for Society members and $130 for non-members.The Fall Schedule is as follows:ChicagoOctober 8, 2009The Union LeagueClub of Chicago65 W. Jackson BoulevardChicago, IL 60604(Jackets Required. No Denim or Athletic Attire)BostonOctober 22, 2009The Taj Boston15 Arlington StreetBoston, MA 02116Washington, D.C.October 28, 2009JW Marriott Hotel1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NWWashington, D.C. 20004PhiladelphiaOctober 30, 2009The Union League of Philadelphia140 S. Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102(Jacket Required. No Denim or Athletic Attire)San FranciscoNovember 18, 2009Intercontinental San Francisco888 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Los AngelesNovember 20, 2009The Loews Santa MonicaBeach Hotel1700 Ocean AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90401Fort LauderdaleDecember 13, 2009The Seminole Hard RockHotel and Casino1 Seminole WayHollywood, FL 33314
http://www.singlemaltextravaganza.com/
Depending on your college/university you may just qualify for a Windows 7 Upgrade for $29.99. About time Microsoft stops ripping us off!
Now maybe they can help the full retail price and not just the student! Leave it to Apple to pave the yellow brick road and Microsoft trying to follow and mess it up.
Windows 7
Imagine having a rough morning sitting in traffic, finally getting to the office to find out your late and the boss wants to see you asap. You know exactly what kind of day it will be... You decide your going to eat your lunch in seclusion in the Trump Tower Atrium by the waterfall and try to just relax. All of a sudden some guy starts screaming talking to his friend Paul across the room....
and that's when things get interesting.
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Motorola Droid
Motorola Droid developed by Motorola? are you kidding well this is the first phone worth looking at from Motorola since the Razor. Now The Android OS developed by google has its ups and downs but hopefully we will see more apps. The Motorola Droid ($200; November 6) is Verizon's newest iPhone competitor, well i dont know what kind of competiton it will be. The Droid is the first device to debut running Android 2.0 -- complete with the all-new Google Maps Navigation -- the Droid is rocking some nice specs, including a 3.7-inch, 480x854 touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, Bluetooth, GPS, a slide-out keyboard, an included 16GB SD card, and more.
Dell Multi-Touch Monitor
Did Dell finally do something right... Prepare for Windows 7 with the Dell Multi-Touch Monitor ($470). This 21.5-inch Full HD panel is fully compatible with the multi-touch features of Win 7, and also features a two megapixel integrated webcam, USB, HDMI, audio, VGA, and DVI inputs, audio output, and a stylish integrated stand. This is such an incredible monitor im so surprised apple didnt make their new imacs with multitouch.
 What is a wave?A wave is equal parts conversation and document. People can Interact and work together with richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more. A wave is shared. Any participant can reply anywhere in the message, edit live the content and add participants at any point in the process. Then playback lets anyone rewind the wave to see who said what and when. A wave is live. With live transmission as you type, participants on a wave can have faster conversations, see edits and interact with extensions in real-time. |
Many People blog or imagine what the future will look like... but do you want to know what the future looks like in Microsoft's eyes? Stephen Elop, Microsoft's Business Division President, recently presented that vision as part of this year's TechFest. Below you can get a glimpse, which includes plenty of augmented reality, a personal identification device that could replace your wallet, and naturally lots and lots of Surface action -- extending from tables to walls and beyond.
A true Computing utopia. The real question isn't when Microsoft will come out with this but rather when will Apple ;) .
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Fluidapp.comIn 1995 Web was set to Web browsers, Windows 95 & Aol changed the world. 15 years later Fluid took it to to the Dock - Any Site Becomes its OWN APP!
Are you a Gmail, Facebook, Campfire or Pandora fanatic? Do you have 20 or more browser tabs open at all times? Are you tired of some random site or Flash ad crashing your browser and causing you to lose your (say) Google Docs data in another tab?
If so, Site Specific Browsers (SSBs) provide a great solution for your WebApp woes. Using Fluid, you can create SSBs to run each of your favorite WebApps as a separate Cocoa desktop application. Fluid gives any WebApp a home on your Mac OS X desktop complete with Dock icon, standard menu bar, logical separation from your other web browsing activity, and many, many other goodies.
What is so amazing about infinity pools... maybe its the fact that our whole lives we feel trapped by our surroundings, so when we see the possibility of freedom without boundaries we marvel at the idea. Fish they swim so peaceful set in their surroundings of a 20 gallon Tank we associate with their restrictions. But when you take this Aquarium and you create an illusion of no walls of freedom it has a mystical alluring feeling to it.
ZeroEdge Aquariums come in a variety of styles and shapes, to suit individual needs. They can be used as a “Water Feature” giving a tranquil feel or to display fish, plants or art. Besides the whole range of zero aquariums, the guys even offer you to get them custom made for the creative folks. The prices start at $600 and go up to $2,000 and even higher for custom made ones.
