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iPhone is first smartphone to visit alien mothership, gets reception

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 12th, 2009)

Good news folks. When the aliens arrive our iPhones will work on their ships, at least according to the new V television series [iTunes link]. The iPhone has been seen twice on the show so far, both times being toted by the human traitor Tyler Evans, the second time when Tyler flies on up to the ...

Stink Different with an Apple toilet

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Nov 14th, 2009)

We've long heard jokes of the iCar, the iToilet, and other iCrap, but until now we'd never seen a real, working example of one of these things. Well, here's your iToilet, gang. It doesn't connect to the internet in less than three steps, but it does connect to a series of tubes. Tipster Mike Jones ...

TUAW's Halloween roundup

by TUAW Blogger (Oct 30th, 2009)

A look at Halloween posts gone by... The TUAW Halloween costume gallery We asked to see your Apple-themed Halloween costumes, and you delivered. As Mac fans everywhere head off to Halloween parties, it's clear that TUAW readers have created some great outfits. ...

The beautifully detailed art of Mac OS X app icons

by Steven Sande (Sep 5th, 2009)

Over at his blog Cult of Mac, writer Leander Kahney published a post this morning featuring full-size 512 x 512 pixel screenshots of Mac icons. As he notes, the highly detailed icons are part of a move to make the OS resolution independent, but they're also an indication of Apple's attention to ...

Found Footage: Why we use a Mac

by Christina Warren (Jul 27th, 2009)

I'm sure it's not going to be to everyone's taste, but I think this video is really cute and it made me smile. Happy Monday! YouTuber CBGFilms put together a great compilation of why his generation uses a Mac. Interestingly, these are the same reasons I use a Mac. Stability, usability, tight ...

Happy 1st Anniversary, App Store!

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jul 7th, 2009)

What a difference a year makes. Apple has a promo on the store (yes, iTunes link ahoy) with their gushing congratulations to themselves and the App Store for the 1-year anniversary of Cupertino's bold experiment. Since the launch one year ago, we've seen over 50,000 apps hit the store (and only a ...

The mighty mini

by Dave Caolo (Jun 26th, 2009)

While the iPhone, iPod and laptops get most of the glory, the Mac mini chugs quietly along, doing its job well and making owners happy. Earlier at my day job, I was working with one of our minis and recognized how I rely on it to perform a critical function without the slightest hesitation. In other ...

C-Mac and Steve's excellent Cupertino adventure

by Steven Sande (Jan 5th, 2009)

Every other year for the last 7 years, Shawn King of the Your Mac Life podcast has given the Apple faithful a chance to go on a pilgrimage to 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, the location of Apple headquarters. As part of our continuing coverage of Macworld Expo 2009, Christina Warren and yours truly ...

TUAW Gallery: Apple Vanity Plates

by Steven Sande (Jun 4th, 2008)

It looks like a lot of you TUAW readers have been pimpin' yo ride with Apple vanity plates. After a couple of weeks of waiting for these plate pics -- several readers had to wait for their cars to be detailed before shooting the glamour shot -- TUAW is proud to present this gallery of Apple cultism ...

If Apple made...everything

by Dave Caolo (Jul 3rd, 2007)

In the past few years, Apple has moved beyond computers and operating systems to create other digital devices. The iPhone is a marvel, as is the iPod. But what did you expect for a company that's know for impecable, thoughtful design? Now, what would happen if Apple took on even more projects? It's ...

Line Walk, AT&T Store Union Square

by Michael Rose (Jun 29th, 2007)

Click To Play See the line at NYC's Union Square AT&T store as of 4:30 pm. ...

Line Walk, AT&T Store NYC 17th & 6th

by Michael Rose (Jun 29th, 2007)

Click To Play Another crew awaits the iPhone. The six guys in the front are all high school students who are getting $250 a head to pick up iPhones for well-heeled customers. ...

Cult of Mac: "Ten Questions Apple Must Answer in 2007"

by David Chartier (Dec 31st, 2006)

Leander Kahney and Pete Mortensen at Wired's Cult of Mac have penned Ten Questions Apple Must Answer in 2007, an article which thankfully delves beyond the typical 'where's my iPhone?' to examine interesting aspects of Apple's future. Leander and Pete briefly discuss that second campus Apple ...

Getting started with your new Mac

by Scott McNulty (Dec 25th, 2006)

Someone must love you, since there was a shiny new Mac waiting under the tree for you this morning. I know you're excited to get it up and running, and it'll be easier than you think. There are some tips I would like to share with you, oh newly inducted acolyte to the Cult of Mac, that should make ...

Paging Jack Miller of As the Apple Turns

by Scott McNulty (May 4th, 2006)

Pete Mortensen, writing on Wired's Cult of Mac blog, is looking for Jack Miller of As the Apple Turns. The site hasn't been updated in a long while, Jack isn't returning emails, nor is he returning phone messages. If anyone knows about this where abouts please let Pete know, he's worried (and now I ...