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VPN for the rest of us: Interview with WiTopia

by Erica Sadun (Dec 3rd, 2012)

VPN, aka Virtual Private Network, is a technology that lets you securely share data across public networks. For the most part, when I think VPN, I typically imagine work-related corporate or federal government accounts, or people accessing the net in countries with excessive government ...

Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi Webcam test drive

by Steven Sande (Oct 28th, 2012)

Whether you use Skype or FaceTime, or you do a weekly video podcast, the quality of the video camera you use is important. It also helps to have more than one camera to switch between, for variety and to make your video look more professional. Most webcams are USB-based, and I've often found ...

Logitech announces Broadcaster Wi-Fi webcam for iPhone, iPad and Mac

by Steven Sande (Oct 16th, 2012)

Remember that mysterious Mac-compatible wireless webcam from Logitech a couple of weeks ago? Well, the details are out and the webcam now has a name and price tag. The US$199.99 Logitech Broadcaster Wi-Fi webcam has been announced and will be available in the US and Europe in the next few ...

New Logitech Mac-compatible wireless webcam appears online

by Steven Sande (Oct 5th, 2012)

While it's not listed anywhere on the Logitech website yet, the sharp-eyed folks at Electronista noticed a new "Wireless Webcam for Mac" listed by camera and tech retailer B&H Photo. There's not a lot of detail about the device, other than the fact that it's priced at US$179.99 and looks ...

iOS 6's "Wi-Fi + Cellular" option will solve some network conundrums

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Aug 13th, 2012)

iDownloadBlog's Jeff Benjamin has taken a look at the new "Wi-Fi + Cellular" option that will be in iOS 6. On the surface, the concept is brilliant. If you encounter issues with your Wi-Fi connection, iOS 6 automatically will tap your data plan as a back-up until you're back on the Wi-Fi ...

Apple launches all-new AirPort Express

by Chris Rawson (Jun 11th, 2012)

Though it apparently wasn't worthy of a mention during the WWDC keynote, Apple has in fact launched an all-new version of its AirPort Express wireless base station. Featuring an updated design that looks almost exactly like a white version of the Apple TV, the new AirPort Express has two new ...

15 suggestions for iOS 6

by Michael Grothaus (May 5th, 2012)

I've been writing these posts for the last couple of years, usually always before WWDC, as mini roundups of what I, my colleagues, and readers want to see in the next iOS release. However, as releases go on it gets harder and harder to put together lists of major features I'd like to see in the ...

New iPad launching in 21 additional countries this month

by Michael Grothaus (Apr 16th, 2012)

Apple today issued a press release announcing the new third-generation iPad will go on sale in another twleve countries starting on Friday, April 20. Notably, one of the twelve is the important South Korean market. The other eleven countries include Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, ...

iPad 2 remains in lineup with $399 price point

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 7th, 2012)

For those wondering about the fate of the iPad 2, it will be hanging along with its newer iPad sibling. The 32 GB, 64 GB and 3G models have been dropped, and you can get the iPad 2 16 GB Wi-Fi only for $399. New apps such as the just-announced iPhoto for iPad can be used on it. Apple is targeting ...

Apple announces third generation iPad starting at $499 (updated)

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 7th, 2012)

After months of anticipation, Apple has announced the third generation of the iPad. Prices are (all USD) $499/$599/$699 for Wi-Fi-only models in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. Models with LTE 4G cost $629/$729/$829 respectively for the same capacities. The new iPad has a 2048x1536 retina display, which ...

Hands on with AnyPlay: Live Comcast video on your iPad

by Erica Sadun (Feb 4th, 2012)

Haven't heard of AnyPlay? That's not surprising. It's a small initiative slowly being introduced by Comcast into select cable markets. With it, you can watch live television over your home network on your iPad. So if your spouse is hogging the HDTV during your CW night, you can watch Supernatural ...

Daily Update for January 23, 2012

by Steven Sande (Jan 23rd, 2012)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player (requires ...

Grand Central Terminal Apple Store previewed for media, opens Friday

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 7th, 2011)

Apple previewed its latest retail development for the press today. The Grand Central Terminal store in New York City, opening Friday, will be among the largest Apple stores in the world; it overlooks the Main Concourse from the East and North East balconies of Grand Central Terminal. Check ...

Hotspot Shield adds iOS connection protection with inexpensive VPN

by Michael Rose (Nov 13th, 2011)

If you're a security-conscious web surfer -- or an international traveler who likes to maintain access to US-based video streaming or voice services -- you may already be one of the millions of users of AnchorFree's Hotspot Shield, one of the leading consumer virtual private network (VPN) ...