Apple’s Redesigned Mac Pro Now Available for Online Orders
In line with yesterday’s announcement, Apple’s redesigned Mac Pro is now available for order through the company’s online stores. The Mac Pro currently ships by December 30.
The new Mac Pro is available in two stock configurations, starting with a $2999 model equipped with a 3.7 GHz quad-core Intel Xeon E5 processor, 12 GB of RAM, dual AMD FirePro D300 graphics chips, and 256 GB of flash storage. A higher-level $3999 model bumps the specs to a 3.5 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon E5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and dual AMD FirePro D500 graphics. Additional build-to-order options are available for up to a 12-core processor, 64 GB of RAM, dual AMD FirePro D700 graphics, and 1 TB of flash storage.
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500px photo-sharing app updated with metadata editor and refreshed UI on iOS
If you’re more likely to tweak your photos in Light Room than Instagram, you might want to take note of 500px’s latest mobile update. The high-end photo-sharing app now lets you edit EXIF metadata, tags and location info for your photos, which should help with organization. Beyond that, its new transition effects and blurred backgrounds match nicely with iOS 7, and there’s a fresh intro video and walk through for new users too. We’re tempted to say this update has something for everyone, but that doesn’t account for the app’s Android users. After all, folks updating on Google Play this week were only offered a handful of bug fixes.
Filed under: Cellphones, Cameras, Mobile
Via: iMore
Source: iTunes
Olloclip runs its 3-in-1 lens through the color machine for the iPhone 5c
Folks who bought an iPhone 5c because they honest to goodness love color probably won’t settle for drab accessories. So, in order to suit these users’ festive tastes, Olloclip jazzed up its popular 3-in-1 lens with hues to match Apple’s lower-cost handsets. Similar to previous releases, this 3-in-1 comes with the brand’s macro, fisheye and wide-angle lenses to take close-ups, 180-degree shots and pictures with twice the field of view, respectively. Unlike the iPhone 5/5s version, though, the iPhone 5c lens costs $10 less at $59.99 and comes in neon green, yellow, red, blue and, finally, white — for the less adventurous. The accessory won’t ship out until early January, but it’s now available for pre-order from the company’s website.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: Olloclip
Netflix teases 4K streaming straight to UHD TVs, expect details at CES next month
Netflix has been talking up its ability to stream Ultra HD resolution video (demonstrated at the last CES with a local video feed, as seen above), and CPO Neil Hunt reiterated those “next year” promises to Stuff.tv. Specifically, he indicated the streamer has deals to offer 4K video via embedded players on UHD TVs from several manufacturers that will be announcing them at CES. What you won’t hear about — at least immediately — is any 4K support from set-top boxes, including the two next-generation consoles, as Netflix is apparently waiting for standards (read: DRM) and HDMI 2.0 to mature first. Gigaom spotted a few test 4K videos on Netflix early in November, however they won’t play in that resolution on current hardware either. Content-wise, early adopters can expect House of Cards season two and… probably not a lot else, but that should keep everyone busy for one Kevin Spacey-filled week or so.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD
Source: Stuff.tv
Samsung has its own 105-inch, ultrawidescreen UHD TV to show at CES
Samsung couldn’t possible let its Korean rival LG jump ahead in the race to produce astoundingly large super high res televisions we can’t afford, and as such has unveiled its own 105-inch, ultrawide, ultra high definition TV. It will be at CES, just like the model LG announced earlier tonight, and while it’s unlikely to fit in our living rooms — or budgets — we’re planning on taking a closer look as soon as possible. After apparently fading out late last year, it appears the ultrawidescreen 21:9 format is also suddenly hot again, at least for these demo models, matching the IMAX-style curvature of these screens. The pixel count is a stunning 5,120 x 2,160, and Samsung is already claiming this one is “the world’s most curved.”
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Samsung
Source: Samsung Tomorrow
Vine for Android comes to Gingerbread phones, but only for viewing
Android fans running Gingerbread no longer have to sit out the Vine video craze. An updated Vine app now supports playback on the 2010-era Google OS, giving the many people using older Android phones a chance to see all the short clips they’ve been missing. They shouldn’t expect to record clips, though — Vine says that “device limitations” prevent Gingerbread users from creating their own content. That negates much of the app’s reason for being, but the expanded support still represents a kindness toward those who’d otherwise be left out of the (video) loop.
Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, Mobile
Via: Vine Blog
Source: Google Play
Sony QX lens cameras get full HD video capture and boosted ISO in firmware update
Photographers who prefer Sony’s WiFi-equipped cameras are about to get a pair of very welcome updates. In January, both the QX10 and QX100 lens cameras will receive firmware upgrades that bump their maximum light sensitivity settings to ISO 3,200 and 12,800, respectively; theoretically, they’ll have an easier time with dark scenes. The two will also support widescreen 1080p video recording, and the QX100 is getting a shutter priority mode (shown above) to help with action shots and long exposures.
Sony’s mobile shooting app, PlayMemories Mobile, is in line for an important refresh of its own. Version 4.0 for Android (pictured after the break) and iOS will introduce a quick photo browser that should make it much easier to review recent shots. There’s a big speed boost in store for iOS users, too — Sony claims that the app should connect to WiFi cameras twice as quickly as before. The company hasn’t said when 4.0 will be available, but it promises a performance improvement for Android users in a second update due this spring.
Filed under: Cellphones, Cameras, Peripherals, Mobile, Sony
Source: App Store, Google Play
Android-powered sex toys seek funding
The Lovense Long Distance Love Toys seek to connect distant lovers, but needs your donations
We’ve all been there. Your partner lives across the country, and something just doesn’t feel…right. Sometimes talking on the phone just doesn’t do the trick. That’s where the Lovense Sex Toys come in to play.
Dubbed as “The world’s first sex toy that can be bi-directionally controlled over the Internet”, the pair of toys is there to fill that empty void.
These new toys are connected via Bluetooth on Android 2.3 or above as well as iOS. Also, it needs an Internet connection – 3G, Wi-Fi, etc.
Max, the men’s toy, and Nora, the girl’s, are connected so that the movements of one mirror the movements of the other, making it a more realistic experience. Here is a video that outlines exactly how the products work.
You’re able to connect no matter how far you are apart from each other. Also, in the Lovense app, you’re able to video chat with your partner when your toys are connected, adding to the real-life experience.
This is Max and Nora, a dynamic duo of devoted dynamics.
Remember, this is an Indiegogo campaign, so it needs your donations if you want these to become a reality. As of today, they have raised $13,000, which is 27% of their $50,000 goal.
If you get the complete package for $179, you’ll receive a Max and a Nora (before Valentine’s Day!) You can also opt-in for either Max or Nora, or get two of each. If you’d like to make your donation, do so before the Indiegogo campaign is finished on January 12th, 2014.
To be honest, this is a really cool project. I wouldn’t doubt if this one reached its goal, and then some. Do you have any thoughts/opinions/concerns about this product? Feel free to comment below!
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LG’s 105-inch, 21:9 curved UHD TV is wide enough to be a tanning bed
LG already has a big 77-inch curved Ultra HD OLED TV, but why stop there? The Korean company has just announced that it will be unveiling a 105-inch version at CES next month, but with a twist: this one uses LCD instead of the more expensive OLED, courtesy of improved TFT technology for an even backlighting across the curved surface. Furthermore, this 105UB9 model has a wider-than-usual 21:9 “CinemaScope” aspect ratio, thus providing a 5,120 x 2,160 UHD resolution (but technically not 5K). While we likely won’t find out about the pricing of this monstrosity until CES, this milestone for LG Display’s LCD technology could signify a wave of more affordable curved TVs next year — much like what Sony’s attempting with its S990A. Stay tuned for our eyes-on report once we hit the show floor.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, LG
HTC Wants To Replace Your ‘Bad’ Christmas Gifts With A HTC One In Their Instagram Competition
Don’t like your Christmas gifts this year? Well, HTC wants to offer your the chance to replace your ‘bad’ gifts with a HTC One in their new Instagram competition. Here’s how you enter:
Entering is simple. Just follow these steps:
- Follow HTC on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/htc
- Snap a photo of the gift and post it on Instagram
- Include a comment in the caption explaining why it is a “bad” gift (or a gift that you didn’t want)
- Include the hashtag, #ReplaceMyGift, in the caption
- Tag @HTC in the photo (You don’t have to call out @HTC in the caption, just tag us!)
The photos will be judged by a panel of gift-giving judges based on originality, creativity, humor, and “badness” of the gift submitted in the photo and comment.
Sounds like a pretty easy way to get your hands on a HTC One this Christmas if you have a good entry. HTC also provided some examples of what you might Instagram:
I don’t see how a bunch of roses would be a bad present, unless you were allergic to romance, but each to their own. The competition is open through to 11:59pm on the 5th of January and you can enter if you are reside in “Australia, Canada, France, German, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, the UK, the US, and Vietnam”. If you’re lucky enough to be in one of those regions, start your Instagram engines!
Are you going to enter this competition to win a HTC One? Let us know what your ‘bad’ Christmas gifts are in the comments are.
Source: HTC Blog
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