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Fitbit introduces Flex wristband at CES 2013

by Mike Schramm (Jan 8th, 2013)

Fitbit is one of the oldest names in fitness tracking these days, though given how new the industry actually is, the company's not really that old at all. But they have been around for a few years now, and this year at CES, the company introduced one more addition to its line of motion-based ...

Apple now shipping Thunderbolt displays

by Michael Grothaus (Sep 16th, 2011)

Apple is shipping its new Apple Thunderbolt Displays. The displays were first introduced on July 20 when Apple said they would begin shipping in 60 days. Today AppleInsider reported that some of its readers have been notified that their units have shipped. That shouldn't come as too much as a ...

Adafruit Industries now selling the iNecklace

by Mike Schramm (Sep 1st, 2011)

This is great -- the iNecklace is Adafruit's latest open-sourced, electronic jewelry. It's a pendant shaped like a power button, complete with a pulsing LED inside. It's beautiful, stylish, and a nicely subtle way to proclaim your loyalty to tech in a sleek and cool way. It's all open source, ...

Apple images reveal new Thunderbolt Cinema Display coming soon

by Michael Grothaus (Jul 15th, 2011)

Images leaked on Apple's own servers have revealed that the company is set to unveil new Thunderbolt-equipped LED Cinema Displays. The images were first discovered by MacRumors and show a Cinema Display with the galaxy wallpaper from the upcoming OS X 10.7 Lion. The URL of one of the images ...

Apple releases LED Cinema Display firmware update

by Chris Rawson (Dec 16th, 2010)

Apple has released a firmware update for the 27-inch LED Cinema Display. The 957KB download "addresses intermittent audio issues some users have experienced while using the 27-inch LED Cinema Display." To install the update you must have Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later, plus the confusingly ...

TUAW's Daily App: FlightBoard

by Mike Schramm (Oct 18th, 2010)

I can't say I'm a huge traveler -- even though I've hit up quite a few conventions this year for work, I haven't been flying so much that I need to keep tabs on what's going on at the airport. But I like the idea of FlightBoard anyway. It's an app that will automatically create a departing flights ...

Apple's 27-inch Cinema Display now available

by Chris Rawson (Sep 17th, 2010)

About a month and a half after the introduction of the 27-inch Apple Cinema Display, it's finally available on Apple's online store. US$999 will get you a huge display with the following specs: 27" diagonal display with 16:9 aspect ratio and in-plane switching 2560 x 1440 max resolution LED ...

Brabus's iBusiness is a Mercedes-Benz S600 tricked out Apple style

by Mike Schramm (Aug 26th, 2010)

We've seen the iPad implemented both at school and at work, but in your car? That's the idea behind the iBusiness, a Mercedes-Benz S600 that's been tricked out with Apple gear aplenty by Brabus. Get this -- you can see the two iPads and keyboards in the back seats, but there's also a Mac mini in ...

Apple approving LED light flashlight apps for iPhone 4

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jul 9th, 2010)

It was questionable whether Apple would approve LED flashlight apps. After all, having used the LED as a flashlight recently, I can tell you it will drain the battery faster than not having a big honking LED burning brightly. Using the camera app as your LED flashlight was problematic too, ...

TUAW Holiday Gift Guide: Displays

by Joachim Bean (Dec 7th, 2009)

A display, whether it's a primary, extra display for a portable, or a desktop secondary, is something that's very useful, and makes a great gift. Here's a few gift ideas for displays to use with your Mac. Dell ST2210 This display offers a 1920x1080 resolution, a 21.5 inch viewing area, and ...

LED Cinema Displays now available

by Robert Palmer (Nov 18th, 2008)

Apple's LED Cinema Displays, announced at a special event in October, are finally available on the Apple Store online, and at Apple retail locations, which should make Cory happy. The LED Cinema Display, which is more suitable as a laptop docking station more than another monitor for your desktop ...

Apple LED Displays shipping soon

by Cory Bohon (Nov 13th, 2008)

Last night, some eagle-eyed readers noticed that Apple has changed the shipping status for the LED Cinema Displays. Previously, the status said "Coming Soon," but as of last night it says "Ships in 7-10 Business Days." However, the option to buy is still not available on the Apple Store page. I ...

New Cinema Displays finally arrive with iSight cameras, MagSafe connectors

by Robert Palmer (Oct 14th, 2008)

In a move that surprised everybody and nobody simultaneously, Apple has released a brand-new 24-inch LED Cinema Display to spruce up the languishing product line. In addition to a new form factor that brings their look in line with newer iMacs (and now the new MacBook and MacBook Pro models ...

The new MacBook (Pros): the fine print

by Mat Lu (Feb 27th, 2008)

We finally got the new MacBooks and MacBook Pros we've all been waiting for and now it time to dig into the fine print a little bit. As we noted earlier the new machines are shipping without the $19 Apple remote, but there are also some other subtle changes worth noting: The processors are ...

Apple confirms LED displays in Macs during 2007

by Scott McNulty (May 2nd, 2007)

There have been rumors of LED backlights coming to Macs for awhile now, but as usual Apple remains mum on future products. However, we did get a rare glimpse into the future of the Mac via Steve's open letter called 'A Greener Apple.' He discusses the use of arsenic and mercury in LCDs and mentions ...