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Daily Tech: Google Calendar Gets Hiding and Snooze Features
- Google Calendar has just implemented a handy snooze button for notifications you want to disappear momentarily — Lifehacker
- Check out an in-depth review of the Apple iMac — Gizmodo
- Carve your very own 3D pumpkin using a game called Pumpkin Chop on Xbox Live Indie Games — Kotaku
- A database marketing firm says that Facebook accounts for 25 percent of US online pageviews — The Silicon Alley Insider
- A university in Australia has introduced a mandatory Twitter course for its journalism students — Switched
- Wal-Mart is expected to roll out tech-support services by the beginning of the holidays — CrunchGear
A Place For Everything and Everything in Its Place: BackPack
OK, so I know aesthetics aren't everything, but even though I bought myself a nice-looking external hard drive to back up all my data, sometimes I just want to find a safe place to keep it out of the way and off my clean desk. If this sounds familiar to you, and you have an iMac or a cinema display, listen up: the BackPack is here to save you.
The BackPack attaches to the backside of your iMac's stand, and is height adjustable, so you can secure two or maybe even three shelves on the back of your machine.
Daily Tech: Amazon Announces Kindle App For the iPhone
- I'm loving the fact that Amazon has just launched a free Kindle application for the iPhone or iPod Touch. — MobileCrunch
- Eric Schmidt, Google's CEO, recently bashed Twitter at a Morgan Stanley technology conference, saying it was a "poor man's email system." — Valleywag
- Check out an unboxing of a brand new iMac.
Daily Tech: Apple's 24-Inch iMac Is Now on Sale For $1,499
- Apple's website was down for a few hours this morning and when back up, showed off some great deals. The 24-inch iMac is now only $1,499 and comes with double the RAM and hard drive. — Gizmodo
- PadMapper is a cool new site that uses maps to show off Craigslist rental properties.
iMac Supply Diminishes, New Models on the Way?
Here's an interesting rumor that I hope comes true. Apple stores across the country are expecting limited quantities of 24-inch iMacs, which means that a new model could be debuting soon. The upgrade will most likely include new dual-core or quad-pro processors.
Inside Scoop: Apple to Unveil New iMacs Next Week!
Our Apple tipsters haven't let us down before, so we know that this hot-off-the press news is likely fact and not fiction. Stay tuned, because next week (most likely Tuesday) Apple will be introducing new iMacs to their product line-up! The new and improved iMacs are said to be at the same price point as the current models and will probably receive a speed bump as well as a hard-drive increase.
iMac Concept Video Spreads Holiday Cheer
Reminiscent of Hollywood Squares, this light animated concept commercial was created by Mark Richardson of Ragus Media. The video showcases thirty iMacs getting festive to some holiday tunes—quite impressive for us Mac geeks! According to Gizmodo, Richardson added in the light effects with Maxwell Render (a light simulator), which allowed for manipulation in real time on the production system, a quad core Mac Pro.
ChroMac Sculpted Aluminum For iMac's
It's not everyday I come across fun customization accessories for desktops, but rest assured they do exist. Just like these colorful iMac covers by ChroMac which wrap around the outside of your white iMac. These metal-plated cases are available in 11 different color coatings including 24k gold, platinum, chrome, and lime green and cost around $500 each.
Did Apple Cross the Line?
Apple's new iMac Campaign states, "You can't be too thin. Or too powerful." The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness calls upon Apple to rethink their new media campaign.
Apple Takes Down "You Can't Be Too Thin" iMac Ad
Apparently I wasn't the only person bothered by the online ad for Apple's new iMac that read: "The new iMac. You can't be too thin. Or too powerful."
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