Earlier this month, it was reported that Apple would be launching a standalone podcast app in iOS 6. Instead of waiting for the next version of iOS, Apple posted the Podcast app on the App Store today. Podcasts app is the easiest way to discover, subscribe to and play your favorite podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. …
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Reading Rainbow turns into a startup, releases an iPad app
Back in 2009, NPR ran a story titled “‘Reading Rainbow’ Reaches Its Final Chapter.” At the time, that probably seemed like a reasonable headline — after all, after 26 years, the beloved TV show was going off the air, the victim of changing government funding priorities. But it looks like there’s actually a lot more …
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ESPN launches iPhone/iPad app version 4.0 – ESPN Radio
If you’re needing to keep Mike & Mike an arm’s length away at all times, ESPN has refreshed its Radio app to help with just that. Now optimized to the iPad in addition to the iPhone and iPod touch, the software allows you to sort your listening habits by sports, teams and athletes that you …
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Best free kids apps for iPad
PBS Kids Video The free PBS KIDS Video app brings all your child’s favorite shows right to your iPad. Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, Dinosaur Train, SUPER WHY!, Sesame Street and Wild Kratts and are all here and ready to entertain and educate. Download Now
Apple’s WWDC 2012 Conference Preview – iOS 6, new Macs, iCloud update
This Monday, June 11, Apple will host one of its biggest events of the year, WWDC, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. First thing in the morning will be the famous Keynote presentation where Apple’s top brass takes the stage to preview the latest treasures in their chest. Here are just a few …
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Netflix updates video player for iPhone, iPad – adds rewind feature
We are happy to announce the release of our new video player for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The updated player includes the following features: Larger, more separated play controls appropriate for how people use these devices Exploration during video play with thumbnail images on the scrub bar Access for audio/subtitles settings and other existing …
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New App, Leafsnap, lets you identify a tree species by photographing a leaf
If you’ve ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn’t have a guide book, a new smartphone app allows users with no formal training to satisfy their curiosity and contribute to science at the same time. Scientists have developed the first mobile app to identify plants by simply photographing a leaf. The free …
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Flickr releases “liquid” layout – joins “responsive design” trend
We’re releasing a new “liquid” layout. Flickr’s “liquid” design adjusts the photo page and image size based on the size of your browser window. With that your photos will look great on a laptop screen, and look even more stunning on larger screens. With the new design: The biggest photo size is shown depending on your …
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Wyland skins for your phone, laptop, & tablet
I’m a big fan of Wyland and would love to get one of these for my Mac. “Wyland skins are the ultimate way to show your love for the ocean while protecting your electronics at the same time!” View them all or buy one – Skinit: Capture the wonder of the oceans
The rise of e-reading in America
28% of Americans age 18 and older own at least one specialized device for e-book reading – either a tablet or an e-book reader. The holiday season saw a huge boost in ownership for both e-readers and tablets. Both jumped 9%, meaning that nearly one in ten Americans received a device over the holidays. The …