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The Artiphon Instrument 1 uses an iPhone, Engadget tries it out

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 28th, 2013)

Artiphon unveiled its Instrument 1 late last year when it released teaser images that hit the internet like wildfire. Now that the multi-instrument device is nearing launch, the company has given Engadget a private tour of the device at NAMM 2013. Designed and made in Nashville, Tenn., the ...

Japanese guy makes an iPhone quick-draw system, Taxi Driver style

by Mike Wehner (Jan 9th, 2013)

Sometimes you just need to talk on your iPhone right NOW, and even the tedious task of fetching the device from your pocket or purse is just too big of a delay to handle. If this sounds like you, then you're going to want to pay very close attention to the following video, as it may change your ...

Looxcie POV wireless cameras coming to Apple stores in Europe

by Michael Grothaus (Jan 8th, 2013)

Looxcie, maker of their self-titled Looxcie POV WiFi cameras, has announced a deal that will put its products in Apple stores across Europe come January 23rd. The new US$329 Looxcie HD Explore is a wearable camera that allows you to live stream whatever is right in front of your eyes. The ...

How a blind man uses Instagram for iPhone

by Mike Wehner (Jan 3rd, 2013)

For more examples of camera-centric apps that are usable by the blind or visually impaired, check out our latest 5 Apps post. –Ed. If you're a mobile photography junkie who spends chunks of time browsing page after page of Instagram photos, you might not consider how different the ...

Shizen: Oceanscapes for iOS is relaxing and free

by Mel Martin (Dec 20th, 2012)

The makers of My Living Desktop for Mac OS X have released a free version of the app for iOS. Called Shizen: Oceanscapes, it features beautiful high-resolution looped movies of two tranquil scenes with audio on your iPhone or iPad for those who want some relaxation. The apps are ready for Apple's ...

Rabbit aims to lift the limits on video chat, Mac beta coming next year

by Michael Rose (Dec 20th, 2012)

Considering how long it took for the videophone to truly reach the mass market -- the first public video telephony service was launched in Germany more than 75 years ago -- it's pretty remarkable how many video chat options we have today. From FaceTime to Microsoft's Skype to Cisco's WebEx, ...

Review: Elgato's EyeTV Mobile for Dyle

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Dec 17th, 2012)

Elgato has been making video hardware for a number of years, and typically I've found the offerings to be as good as any given consumer would need. As hardware has gotten better, Elgato's offerings have been able to pump out HD signals to your Mac or iOS device. Here I'll review an odd duck, a ...

Daily iPhone App: Lovely is real estate searching made easier

by Mike Schramm (Nov 26th, 2012)

I've been apartment hunting lately (I want a little bigger place, with the option to finally get myself a dog), and here in LA, it's not an easy thing to do. Craigslist is usually the listings tool of choice, but it's so gummed with spam and vague listings here that it can be hard, especially ...

Parody: Apple patents Letters

by Mike Wehner (Nov 26th, 2012)

When Apple officially scored the design patent for the virtual page turn, it opened up the flood gates for Internet comedians to weigh in on what common, everyday concept the company would set its sights on next. As The Atlantic reports, Washington Post book critic Ron Charles took this idea to ...

Daily iPhone App: Motley Blocks is a new line-drawing puzzle game from Square Enix

by Mike Schramm (Nov 21st, 2012)

Motley Blocks is a just-released game from Square Enix, now available on the App Store for $2.99. I first saw this game back at E3 this year, so it's been in development for a while. The polish and performance of the game definitely shows that development time, even if the basic premise of the ...

Watch Link rescue Zelda using 16 Apple devices

by Mike Wehner (Nov 21st, 2012)

FinalCutKing, the ever-popular YouTuber, is back with yet another short film, this time featuring Nintendo's own Legend of Zelda franchise. After Princess Zelda is captured on the display of an iMac, Link springs into action, exploring a total of 16 Apple iMacs, MacBooks, iPads and iPhones in ...

Our favorite iPhone photo apps for capturing and sharing the holiday spirit

by Mel Martin (Nov 21st, 2012)

Here in the US it's a holiday weekend, and we'll be visiting friends and family as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Of course a holiday gathering means pictures are going to be taken, and I have put together a list of some of my favorite apps for the iPhone that will help you take great photos and ...

Plex releases Media Server v0.9.7.3 with new Plex/Web client

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 20th, 2012)

The latest update to Plex Media Server allows access to the new Web client, which is pretty sweet. It lets you access your content from anywhere in the world using a fairly recent browser and it works great on Chrome and Safari. Navigation is smooth and quick, and the in-browser media player ...

Bring Hollywood-style FX to your iPhone or iPad

by Mel Martin (Nov 19th, 2012)

I've looked at a few apps that allow you to layer effects over videos and found them impressive. Today I'm looking at Green Screen Movie FX Studio (US$4.99, universal) for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It goes a step beyond some others and lets you create impressive green screen effects. The app ...

If you're a home theater fan, you will want this iPad app

by Mel Martin (Nov 18th, 2012)

Home Theater Magazine has released Home Theater Top Picks for iPad, which has capsule coverage and pricing of audio and video equipment that's been reviewed favorably in the magazine. The app is divided into categories such as flat-panel displays, processors & amps, furniture and more. If ...