July 2007
How to stream media to a PS3 from a Mac
This guide will show you how to get your Mac to stream media to your PS3 console. Hello PS3 TV! (via News dugg by lseeley)
(Picture) Digital Retouching Taken TOO FAR
Somehow the original photograph looks far more… cute and innocent, not to mention human. (via News dugg by lseeley)
The BEST 404 PAGE EVER!
simple and fascinating. i like this one a lot! There are lots more where this came from! (via News dugg by lseeley)
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakita...
I’ll see your long-ass place name and raise you a longer one. (via News dugg by lseeley)
33 Reasons not to put your picture on the...
yea, some of them are pretty funny. sucks to be this kid. (via News dugg by lseeley)
"New" Apple Keyboard Vs. "Old" Version (picture)
“The rumored new Apple keyboard has already been analyzed to death, compared to its current, fully real counterpart. But in this handy side by side picture (hit the jump for a mega version) we can see the potential impact the new design will have on Apple users.” (via News dugg by lseeley)
New Photos of Leopard
Apple seeded developers this week with the first new builds of Mac OS X 10.5 and Mac OS X Server 10.5 since its Worldwide Developers Conference in early June. Build 9A499 is a 6.9GB download for Mac OS X, and 6.3GB for Mac OS X Server. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Free iPhone ringtones from iTunes Music Store!
This describes a way to use the itunes Music Store previews as ringtones for your iPhones - you don’t even have to buy the tunes!! (via News dugg by lseeley)
Coke Redesigned
The new Coca-cola, Diet Coke and Zero cans (via News dugg by lseeley)
Apple Computers Lose ENERGY STAR Certification
On July 20th, ENERGY STAR’s new specifications for computers went into effect. Apple currently does not have one computer that meets the new requirements. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Apple Posts $818 Million Profit for 3rd Quarter...
Apple announced their financial results for the 3rd Quarter of fiscal 2007. Apple posted revenue of $5.41 billion and net quarterly profit of $818 million, or $.92 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $4.37 billion and net quarterly profit of $472 million, or $.54 per diluted shar… (via News dugg by lseeley)
Apple CEO Never Liked Buttons, Not Even on His...
Buttons have long been a hot-button issue for Apple’s CEO. While many technology companies load their products up with buttons, Steve Jobs treats them as blemishes that add complexity and hinder their clean aesthetics. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Slick New Design Inspiration Site - Logos, Cards...
A slick new gallery of logos, business cards and websites … (via News dugg by lseeley)
Apple Store to Begin Charging Entrance Fee
If you want to see the iPhone at an Apple store, be sure to bring some cash. Large crowds flocking to see the iPhone and next generation iPods have forced Apple to begin charging a $5 entrance fee for Apple stores. Many analysts anticipated the move, and expect a positive response from customers. (via News dugg by lseeley)
6G iPod User Interface Redesign and Videos
There have been rumors that the next “6th Generation” iPod could be released as early as August 7th, 2007. According to some sources, the new iPod may still be housed in the traditional click-wheel design rather than moving to a full touch-screen design like the new iPhone.An anonymous sour… (via News dugg by lseeley)
(Video) The Power of Good UI Design
The iPhone is a gadget that trumps everything that’s come before it, and likely, many things that will follow it. The term ‘user-interface’ has taken on a whole new meaning. Even 2-year olds know how to use it—instinctively. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Copyright Board of Canada gives thumbs-up to "iPod...
The Copyright Board of Canada released its decision today on whether iPods and other digital music players can be subject to a levy meant to compensate musicians for their efforts. It gave the go-ahead for Canada’s government to create the levy, but also made some worrying comments about cell phones and computers potentially falling under (via News dugg by lseeley)
iPhone hacked to work outside US with Vodafone...
Guy bought US iPhone, removed AT&T SIM, put it in old cell phone, took it to Vodafone store and added it to his contract (replacing phone currently on the contract & using the AT&T SIM). He then took it home, popped the SIM, put it back in iPhone, used iASign to activate. Results: UK Phone number, Vodafone contract. May possibly work in any country (via News dugg by lseeley)
iPhone Partially Unlocked, Calls Without AT&T...
The amazing wizards at the iPhone Dev Wiki have been able to partially unlock the iPhone using a new application called iASign. It won’t fully unlock the iPhone, but the hack will allow you to use any existing Cingular/AT&T Pre-paid SIM so you don’t have to get a contract with AT&T. That’s full call functionality without two years of slavery. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Awesome Photoshop Patterns and Brushes for...
Seems to be recently redesigned. This site is a great resource! (via News dugg by lseeley)
Download 10000 Free Fonts
A great resource for free fonts. (via News dugg by lseeley)
The iPhone is a piece of shit and so is your face
Maddox update on the (in)famous iPhone. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Confirmed -- the next iPod ships next month (and...
The next iPod will work just like the iPhone — but with massive storage and no AT&T to deal with! (via News dugg by lseeley)
WTF!? Microsoft steals Apple's Universal logo
Now, granted it’s just a yin yang symbol, but M$ is using the exact same colors but flipped the image horizontally. (via News dugg by lseeley)
9 things Firefox should steal from Safari
Includes screen shots, and justifications. Lets face it, most people want to use Firefox all the time. So if we’re in it for the long journey, what extra goodies does Apples Safari have, that we should nick and claim as our own :) (via News dugg by lseeley)
Which is more expensive: a FREE Treo 680 or an...
The results may surprise you… (via News dugg by lseeley)
Tons of iPhone apps with a slick interface
This site is awesome if you have an iPhone. I counted 150 apps, and it looks perfect on the iPhone. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Apple is Outsmarting the iPhone's Competition
MUST READ ARTICLEThere are people with good sense, industry experience, and a feel for the wireless market who see the iPhone as just another smartphone. One with limitations and some serious weaknesses in terms of big business. I don’t think they’re looking deep enough, or with an Apple perspective, or with a view to the future. (via News dugg by lseeley)
iPhone Buyers Have No Regrets..."Overwhelmingly...
Early iPhone owners are overwhelmingly happy with their devices…In one of the first such studies, 90% of 200 owners said they were “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their phone. And 85% said they are “extremely” or “very” likely to recommend the device to others (via News dugg by lseeley)
This is what the web looked like in 1994
Wow. We never thought about it this way before, but if the web still looked like this, you wouldn’t need an iPhone with Safari to surf the web on your phone. (via News dugg by lseeley)
iUI: iPhone development library from the creator...
An early version of this was used to create the iPhone version of Digg. It takes basic HTML and adds the CSS and Javascript needed to make your web app feel like a native iPhone app. Thanks Joe! (via News dugg by lseeley)
Handsoap. Literally. Very Creepy [w/ pics]
“this is actual soap shaped like little hands! wash your hands with hands.” I think it is the fact that they are kids hands that creeps me out the most. (via News dugg by lseeley)
iPhone a True Threat to Windows Mobile
Apple is threatening to change the rules of the mobile handset game. “Microsoft’s overwhelmingly dominant position in the desktop OS market has let it go ahead with proprietary systems and formats time and time again, keeping users locked in without being too obvious about it” (via News dugg by lseeley)
Why do “Journalists” insist on saying the iPhone...
In order to reach this insane number, they factor in 2-years of service into the price. That is perhaps one of the stupidest and most misleading arguments a tech journalist can make. You might as well add sales tax and the cost of the gas you used driving to the Apple Store to the “shocking” costs. (via News dugg by lseeley)
TOP 5 Reasons Why Leopard's UI Sucks
The current beta build of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, released to developers at WWDC ‚’07, is not as polished as what people have come to expect of Apple’s design team - users are still left with at best several disagreeable changes, and at worst a hideous hodgepodge of HIG contradictions. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Color Inspiration: 20 Creative Characters
“At COLOURlovers we are all about the color love… but over at Mojizu.com they’re all about the character art love. There are thousands of very creative, cute & funny creations at Mojizu but we chose just a handful to share with you… Let me first introduce you to Buttstache…” (via News dugg by lseeley)
Halifax to Vancouver is a Smart Car
The ForTwo by Daimler is more than capable of cross-country travel as proven by this article about a Canadian couple who crossed their country coast to coast with 89 gallons of gasoline. Proves how ridiculous an SUV is. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Hackers Hack iPhone, Apple Wins and AT&T Loses
With recent reports of hackers crawling through the innards of the iPhone markets are aghast at the prospect of what this means. So, what does it mean?It means that Apple wins and at&t loses. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Guy plays WoW on iPhone, Universe Explodes
Boy, if this is the future of gaming on the iPhone, then someone had better order up a load of bifocals and a side of patience, because just watching this gave us a headache. (via News dugg by lseeley)
MacHeist makes the great MacUpdate bundle even...
“Why join the navy if you can be a pirate?” - Steve Jobs, during the Macintosh skunk works project. We all know about the MacUpdate bundle. Now, Macheist are taking back what is theirs. They have added Browseback, Exces, exclusive betas and MORE to the bundle if you buy through this link! More extra apps to be announced. (via News dugg by lseeley)
10 things you didn't know about leopard!
This article shows you 10 things you might not of known about Apple Inc’s new OS (via News dugg by lseeley)
Photo: Worlds largest gathering of iPhone owners...
This weekend iPhoneDevCamp (http://iphonedevcamp.org/) hosted the world’s largest gathering of iPhone owners (developers and users) in the world. Here’s a pic of who was still there late in the day Saturday. The event is still going on today so come by and check it out. We’re at Adobe Systems, 601 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. (via News dugg by lseeley)
Steve Jobs' Greatest Presentation
Our communications coach mines Jobs’ introduction of the iPhone to offer five lessons for making an unforgettable pitch (via News dugg by lseeley)
'Artists' icon on iPhone is Bono
I’m not really surprised though… (via News dugg by lseeley)
Top 10 Useful Apple Dashboard Widgets
“Apple Dashboard widgets can be a quick way to reference your favorite data in a small heads-up-display. Just a few weeks ago we discussed some of the basic features of Tiger and Leopard widgets for Mac. Today I’ll walk through some of my favorite widgets for productivity and fun.” (via News dugg by lseeley)
