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I used to be a little shy about using webcams, but my mac has built-in iSight so I eventually let go of my insecurities and tested it out. Now my webcam helps me keep in touch with friends and family across the country, chat with other tech bloggers, and even check in on my BFF's adorable newborn. Sure, it sometimes feels silly and I wonder if my hair looks clean, but it's so nice to see my Read more
I love playing around with PhotoBooth on my Mac, so when I discovered this cool site, I couldn't help but have some experimental photo fun. Cameroid is similar to flick a day because it allows you to take pictures with your webcam and then decide what you want to do with them from a selection of fun features. Featured on Lifehacker, once you take a picture on this site you can either print it, Read more
Ever wonder if you're getting enough rest, or if you're waking up during prime deep sleep? Dream Recorder, which is being marketed as the "first software dream catcher," monitors your sleep states by detecting your motions with an enhanced night vision mode for iSight cameras. Dream Recorder wakes you up at the best moment of your morning sleep cycle, and provides dream feed-back and voice Read more
Rumors run rampant about new tech products, especially when it comes to Apple. There's no shortage of gossip around Apple launch dates (or estimated launch dates), and while it's fun to imagine what the next shiny product will look like, you sometimes forget where the line between rumor and fact is drawn. Here, we'll look back at the recent iPad rumors and explore which ones were fiction and Read more
The new iPad was announced today — will you buy it or skip it? While the main upgraded features were detailed at the event, the full specs were kept out of the spotlight. The Apple store is finally up and running, so we can get a good look at other changes or upgrades coming with the new iPad. Interested? Get the details about all the specs that matter to you below. Body The new iPad comes Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the new iPad in San Francisco today. At just 9.4 mm thin and weighing just 1.4 pounds, the new iPad is slightly heavier than its predecessor and comes with improved features over the iPad 2. Let's check them out, one by one below: Improved display — The next iPad will come with an amazing 9.7-inch 2048 x 1536 Retina display that contains 3.1 million pixels, 264 Read more
Should I buy a new iPad? That's the question on everyone's mind after Apple announced the new iPad today in San Francisco. We've already touched on four reasons to splurge on the new iPad, but what if you're on the fence? Here, five reasons why you might want to skip the new iPad altogether. You don't consume a lot of media — The biggest upgrade to the new iPad is its Retina display. With a Read more
According to internal Best Buy documents, the Apple iTV could cost $1,499 when it hits stores. Alongside built-in iOS, iCloud, and iTunes support, the iTV could come with a 42-inch screen, 1080p playback, and stocked with an iSight camera for Skype calling. The documents also reveal that the so-called "Apple HDTV" can be controlled with an iPad or iPhone. The iTV info comes from Best Buy Read more
Most of yesterday's speculations came true this morning: Apple unveiled updates to not only its line of Mac Pros, but also its iMacs and Cinema Displays, while introducing the new Trackpad. Although the iLife and Apple TV rumors are still just that, we can get down to the details on the new refreshes. Take a look below for a full rundown. 27-inch LED Cinema Display ($999) Built-in iSight Read more
