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Love Is in the Air at the Apple Online Store

Feb 13, 2014 | iOS, Interesting, Kosiakova

As Valentine’s Day is approaching, Apple today updated its online store with “love” ads for its existing products, including the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display and various accessories.

Why 86 Percent of UNC-Chapel Hill Students Prefer the Flipped Classroom

Jan 31, 2014 | Interesting, Education, Prokofieva

Students spend more time discussing the application of learning content to their careers and less time scribbling notes. JIMMY DALY

PC Shipments Mark Steepest Decline With 10 Percent Drop

Jan 21, 2014 | Interesting, Olenberger

Personal-computer shipments fell 10 percent in 2013, marking the worst-ever decline after lackluster holiday sales underscored how consumers and businesses are shunning machines for mobile devices, two research firms said.

17 Tips to Extend iPhone Battery Life

Jan 14, 2014 | iOS, Interesting, Olenberger

Anyone who’s used an iPhone for even a few days has discovered that while these phones are more powerful, and more fun, than perhaps any other cell or smart phone, that fun comes with a price: battery use. Any halfway intensive iPhone user will recharge their phone almost every couple of days.

The iPhone 'Misunderstood' Christmas Ad Is A Sad Commentary On Culture And Does Apple No Favors

Dec 24, 2013 | iOS, Interesting, Olenberger

Everyone else seems to love it. It is being referred to as "endearing" and "touching", eliciting a "merry little cry". It will "tug at heartstrings", even. It’s a new commercial for Apple’s iPhone 5s and its AirPlay technology.

This Is Not a Photograph of Morgan Freeman

Dec 10, 2013 | Interesting, Olenberger

This incredibly realistic painting of Morgan Freeman was created with just one finger on an iPad Air, all in one layer.

By 2017 Your Smartphone Will Be Smarter Than You

Nov 19, 2013 | Analytics, Interesting, Olenberger

Smartphones will soon be able to predict a consumers’ next move, their next purchase or interpret actions based on what it knows, according to Gartner, Inc.

How to make a computer screen invisible

Nov 12, 2013 | Interesting, Terenin

Scientist shows how to make your monitor blank to everyone but you using 3D glasses.

Mobile 4G during Olympics in Sochi will work only with "MegaFon"

Nov 05, 2013 | Interesting, Olenberger

Users of other mobile operators will use "MegaFon" network. They will be able to use voice and sms services, however, they won't be able to use telecommunications, including 4G.

Japan glasses can translate foreign menus

Oct 22, 2013 | Interesting, Olenberger

Augmented reality glasses that can translate a menu in real time were unveiled at a Japanese gadget fair, with promises they could be ready for visitors to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.