Entries by Nicole Batac (11946)

Friday
Aug152014

Apple adds Beats Music app to ‘Made by Apple’ list on App Store

Just in case you forgot that Apple now owns Beats. The Cupertino-based tech giant has added the Beats Music streaming app has been added to the App Store’s “Made by Apple” list. The free app’s developer is still listed as Beats Music, LLC, though because this keeps in line with Apple’s promise that they are treating the brand as a separate entity.

Source: AppleInsider

Friday
Aug152014

Wearable tech made fashionable with BlueJewelz

It has taken some time but we’re seeing the emergence of more fashionable gadgets coming our way. A new Kickstarter project is bringing a more stylish wearable device for the fashion-conscious ladies. BlueJewelz features Swarovski crystals and precious metals. It has a Notif disc that fits securely into the jewelry. This disc will alert you of any calls or messages you get from selected contacts, will reminded you of an appointment you have, or let you know if you’ve left your phone behind or lost connection with it. The Notif disc also comes in four colours to help suit your taste.

It comes with a free app for your smartphone to help you set up your VIP groups and the vibration pattern of the device. The initial launch will bring you two pendants but new styles, such as bracelets, necklaces, and pins, will be coming in January 2015.

Thursday
Aug142014

Tom Hanks develops hipster-friendly typing app

Miss the good ‘ol days of typewriters or weren’t too old to have used one? Well, actor Tom Hanks gets in on the app development game with Hanx Writer. It gives users the ultimate typewriter experience complete with sound effects and sheets you need to roll in. The app is free and you can email, print, and share the work you do on Hanx Writer. There are also in-app purchases that you can make to further improve the typewriter experience. When Hanks described the app for USA Today, he said, “Hanx Writer is just my little gift to the future Luddite hipsters of the world.”

Source: Pop Sugar

Thursday
Aug142014

Dyson takes the fuss out of cleaning with new Cinetic vacuum cleaners

Imagine a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t worry you about washing or replacing its filters, has no bags, and doesn’t lose suction. Dyson is making that a reality with its new vacuum cleaners that use Dyson Cinetic cyclone technology. These vacuums are designed with 54 cyclones that have high-frequency oscillating tips that vibrate so they prevent the cyclone aperture from clogging. And because these are efficient at separating dust, you no longer need filters.

Dyson was also able to develop these machines in a way that they don’t lose suction. They calculated how much dust can be picked up at homes over the span of 10 years and used 10 years’ worth of dust to test these models and they found that these vacuums didn’t lose suction. The Dyson Cinetic vacuums are now available and come with five year parts and labour guarantee. The DC78 Turbinehead is available for $699.99, while the DC78 Turbinehead Animal costs $799.99.