📅 February 12, 2014

Wooden Case Transforms The iPad Mini Into A 1950s TV Set

Jeffrey Stephenson’s DuMont project turns an iPad mini, a Jawbone Jambox and a heap of wood into a tiny 1950s TV set, complete with a woven speaker grille

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Jeffrey Stephenson’s DuMont project turns an iPad mini, a Jawbone Jambox and a heap of wood into a tiny 1950s TV set, complete with a woven speaker grille; the owner just has to slot devices into the enclosure’s side to indulge in some nostalgic viewing.

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📅 February 10, 2014

Shazam Updated Brings New UI, Faster Access to Lyrics and Music Videos

I’m going to take a wild guess here and say that most people use Shazam just to identify songs, and have no idea that the software has a lot more features basically hidden under the hood.

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I’m going to take a wild guess here and say that most people use Shazam just to identify songs, and have no idea that the software has a lot more features basically hidden under the hood. That’s why Shazam will receive an update today that brings a new UI placing real-time lyrics from and center right next to the video for the song you just tagged. The new app also make it easier to buy and/or stream content. The update should be available in the App Store shortly…

📅 December 20, 2013

Shazam for iPhone Can Now Listen For Songs and Shows And Tag Them In The Background

Ever rush to identify a song with Shazam with your phone, only to be frustrated as the tune ends before you’ve even reached into your pocket? That won’t be a concern with the latest update to Shazam’s iPhone app

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Ever rush to identify a song with Shazam with your phone, only to be frustrated as the tune ends before you’ve even reached into your pocket? That won’t be a concern with the latest update to Shazam’s iPhone app. Much like on the iPad, the new audio recognition software can listen for music, live events and TV shows in the background, even if the device is locked; a night at the bar could leave you with a full playlist. There’s still no corresponding Android update, but iPhone owners can start producing the soundtrack of their lives after a quick trip to the App Store.

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📅 August 16, 2013

‘Syfy Now’ Relaunches As An Universal App With More Content And iCloud Support

NBC has announced today that they’re relaunching its two Syfy iOS apps as one universal app with a complete redesign, access to more content and iCloud support.

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NBC has announced today that they’re relaunching its two Syfy iOS apps as one universal app with a complete redesign, access to more content and iCloud support.

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📅 November 28, 2012

A Collection of Every Apple Television Ads Ever [video]

More than any form of advertising that Apple does, it’s TV ads are glimpses into the reasons for its success. Through its long partnership with Chiat Day, and later, TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Apple has managed to project an aura of cool onto and about its products

More than any form of advertising that Apple does, it’s TV ads are glimpses into the reasons for its success. Through its long partnership with Chiat Day, and  later, TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Apple has managed to project an aura of cool onto and about its products. TNW has stumbled upon a great video collection of every Apple television ad.

Jump over the break to check out a good 485 Apple ads, including everything from the legendary 1984 Mac ad to Ellen Feiss’ Switch ad from 2002 to the present iPhone 5 ads…

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📅 May 3, 2012

Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay A3 Turns Your iPad Into A Luxury Soundsystem

Is it a speaker system? A case? A stand? Actually, the B&O Play Beoplay A3 is a mix of all three, effectively turning your iPad into a TV/soundsystem.

Is it a speaker system? A case? A stand? Actually, the B&O Play Beoplay A3 is a mix of all three, effectively turning your iPad into a TV/soundsystem.

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📅 February 14, 2012

TV Anytime Unveils World’s First Legal DVD Ripper for Mobile Devices

TV Anytime, the DVR app for iPad, iPhone and Android devices that allows users to access their video from any location at any time, now includes features that allow users to legally rip DVDs and record any streaming video from the web. The recorded content can be downloaded via Wi-Fi or USB to mobile devices using TV Anytime’s apps for iPad, iPhone, Android Devices or to a PC.

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📅 December 20, 2011

The V-Luxe Stand Turns Your iPhone and iPad Into A ’50s TV Set

Taking the iPad-as-TV-replacement concept to its literal conclusion, the V-Luxe Stand ($TBA) turns your iPhone or iPad into a ’50s style TV set.

Taking the iPad-as-TV-replacement concept to its literal conclusion, the V-Luxe Stand ($TBA) turns your iPhone or iPad into a ’50s style TV set. Available in three finishes — walnut, cherry, or African mahogany — it offers cable access for audio and power, a hidden speaker cabinet that can accomodate low-profile systems, swivel and tilt adjustments, and access to the device’s screen and Home button. A great way to repurpose an aging first-gen unit, or a soon-to-be-replaced iPad 2.

Check out the stand in greater detail after the break…

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📅 April 7, 2011

GOAB: A TV Experience Concept [video]

Watching TV can mean a lot of things: TV via Internet, web content via TV, video on demand, IPTV, cable, satellite, DVB-T, mobile television, etc. Let’s not forget that with broadband internet connections and the integration of Wi-Fi chips into television sets, the technical framework has changed fundamentally.

For a long time, watching television was a straightforward event. The couch in the living room was facing the TV and a certain number of channels played certain shows at a designated time. When someone said, “I’m going to watch TV,” it was clear what that meant.

Today, it’s not that simple. Watching TV can mean a lot of things: TV via Internet, web content via TV, video on demand, IPTV, cable, satellite, DVB-T, mobile television, etc. Let’s not forget that with broadband internet connections and the integration of Wi-Fi chips into television sets, the technical framework has changed fundamentally.

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