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iLIVEx X11 Emulator Brings Firefox, Flash to iPads at SuperComputing 2010
Apple iTunes Store To Stock The Beatles
HP Slate vs. Apple iPad: Which is better?
PC World Stops Selling The Toshiba Folio 100 Tablet
Speck Announces Collaboration With Burton Snowboards On New 'Fitted X Burton' Line Of iPod touch 4th Gen Cases
Guitar World & Agile Partners Announce Guitar World Lick of the Day App on the App Store
Houzz iPad App Makes Home Remodeling More Fun
OWC Announces iPhone 4 & iPad Accessory Line
GoGoStat Parental Guidance Now Available on iPhone Helping Parents Keep Teens Safe on Facebook Through a Free Mobile App
iLIVEx X11 Emulator Brings Firefox, Flash to iPads at SuperComputing 2010
StarNet Communications have announced iLIVEx 1.1, a fast, secure and fault-tolerant X server for the Apple iPad that comes pre-configured to display the Firefox web browser full screen. The iLIVEx/Firefox combination enables the famously Flash support bereft iPad to display websites with Flash video.
iLIVEx 1.1 sells for US $14.99 in the App Store, and will be demonstrated this week in Booth 1713 at the SuperComputing 2010 trade show in New Orleans, Louisiana from Nov. 15-18.
"iLIVEx enables anyone to use Linux applications like Firefox and OpenOffice without training," says StarNet Vice President of Sales & Marketing Paul Swart, "A majority of iLIVEx users want to run Firefox to view flash video on their iPad. Now we made that a one-step operation."
Firefox is installed on StarNet's iLIVEx application server where iLIVEx users have a free account that is included with the purchase of the app. Users can simply connect to the iLIVEx host and select the Firefox option. Moments later, the web browser displays full screen on the iPad, enabling users to view Websites that use Flash video
Alternatively, users can connect to corporate and other Linux and Unix servers on which they have an account. Besides Firefox, iLIVEx can bring up a full remote Linux desktop and run multiple applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and presentation. "iLIVEx turns the iPad into a low-cost X terminal, enabling users to work productively from anywhere," Swart explains.
iLIVEx is an X11 PC X server that turns iPads into x terminals for Unix and Linux workstations, mainframes and supercomputers. iLIVEx uses an ultra-thin data transfer protocol allowing for LAN-like performance, even over 3G connections. Connections run over securely encrypted SSH tunnels and built-in session persistency ensures users can reconnect to their remote applications should the iPad get disconnected, turned off or the user temporarily switches to another iPad app. Users can also switch their remote desktops seamlessly between iPads, Windows, Linux and Macintosh PCs.
Key iLIVEx features include:
• Viewing Flash – With Firefox, iLIVEx enables iPad users to work with flash-based web sites and applications.
• Multitasking – iLIVEx users can work on multiple office applications (word processor, presentation, email, spreadsheet, etc.) simultaneously, even copy and paste data between them.
• Persistency/Fault Tolerance – Users can reconnect to their remote Linux/Unix desktop at any time, even after the iPad has disconnected from the network. No work is lost due to a disconnect and applications continue to process data on the remote host while iLIVEx is not connected to the host.
• Desktop Switching – Users can seamlessly switch their remote desktops between iPads, Windows, Linux and Macintosh PCs using StarNet's desktop LIVE client applications. A 6-month trial license for the desktop apps is also included with iLIVEx.
For more information, visit:
http://www.starnet.com
Apple iTunes Store To Stock The Beatles
Thinq's James Nixon reports:
Apple is preparing to announce that its iTunes Store will soon feature music by The Beatles, ending a long-running dispute between the iPod maker and the iconic rock band, founders of music company Apple Corps.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.thinq.co.uk/2010/11/15/apple-itunes-store-stock-beatles/
HP Slate vs. Apple iPad: Which is better?
onlinesocialmedia.net's Tim Ollason reports:
It looks like the iPad has a new contender in town as HP bring you the HP Slate with higher demands, the first question that sprung into my mind is which is the better device? Apple has marketed the iPad very well with massive sales worldwide but can HP do the same with the Slate?
You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/cIkzw8
PC World Stops Selling The Toshiba Folio 100 Tablet
Engadget's Richard Lai reports:
So why is PC World (and the whole DSG International chain) pulling the Folio 100? Turns out this has nothing to do with Toshiba; but it's simply because of a high return rate from disappointed customers.
For the full report visit here:
http://engt.co/ajdzD1
Speck Announces Collaboration With Burton Snowboards On New 'Fitted X Burton' Line Of iPod touch 4th Gen Cases
Speck and Burton Snowboards today unveiled their first collaboration, the Fitted x Burton limited edition line of cases for the new iPod touch 4th generation. Each custom fabric-wrapped case features patterns from Burton's 2011 outerwear collection.
"So many of the Burton crew use Apple products, so it's been really cool to work with Speck on an Apple accessory," stated Greg Dacyshyn, Chief Creative Officer, Burton Snowboards. "Both Burton and Apple are all about innovation, and we can't wait to see our outerwear textures and prints popping up on these cases this holiday season."
Printed on soft fabric that's seamlessly fused to Speck's popular hard-shell Fitted protective case, these limited-edition Burton offerings are designed to complement the impressive capabilities and display of the iPod touch. The fabric-wrapped exterior of Speck's road-tested Fitted case increases in-hand comfort and the soft-touch coated, raised front bezel design helps protect the iPod face and touch screen when placed face down. Fitted x Burton cases are available in True Black Buffalo Print, Lumber Print, and Toile Print for a MSRP of $39.95.
"Few brands on the planet better fuse together style and function than Burton," said Rusty Everett, Executive Vice President of Sales for Speck. "Their dedication to snowboarding and to creating industry-leading products has always been a big inspiration to us. This project pushed Speck to a new level."
For more information, visit:
http://store.apple.com/us and Apple Stores.
and
http://www.speckproducts.com
and
http://www.burton.com
Guitar World & Agile Partners Announce Guitar World Lick of the Day App on the App Store
Guitar World, the world's best-selling guitar magazine, and Agile Partners, developers of 2010 Apple Design Award winning app TabToolkit, announce the availability of the Guitar World Lick of the Day App on the App Store. Available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, the app is a must-have for guitar players who want to continuously improve their guitar playing skills and broaden their repertoire in a fun and engaging way.
Guitar World Lick of the Day delivers a new and challenging lick to subscribers every day, with a one-of-a-kind feature set that enables guitar players of all skill levels to learn licks in a variety of styles.
Lick of the Day's features include:
- High quality videos of Guitar World's instructors and guitar celebrities, such as Zakk Wylde, Joe Satriani, Gus G., and Phil Collen, demonstrating licks in a wide range of styles -- Rock, Metal, Blues, Country, Jazz and more
- Timeless celebrity videos from the Guitar World Vault
- Standard and tab music notation for each lick that scroll in sync with videos on iPad
- Practice mode with settings that control music notation tempo, looping, audio synthesis, a metronome and more
- Dynamic fretboard that shows finger positions synchronized with the scrolling music notation (lefties can invert the fretboard)
- Performance notes written by Guitar World instructors
- "Star" your favorite licks to find them later easily, and sort licks by genre and difficulty
- Download licks to any iOS devices that you own - iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
"We gathered the greatest minds in the guitar universe and the greatest developers of guitar apps to create a monster of an app," says Brad Tolinski, Editor in Chief of Guitar World. "Guitar World Lick of the Day is an amazing instructional tool with a totally engaging experience. Will it make you the greatest guitarist in the universe? Anything's possible!"
Scott Roth, a principal with Agile Partners, comments, "We're really pleased with the music instruction experience that we were able to create on iOS devices with Lick of the Day. Guitar players of all skill levels can download a new lick every day, watch the video whenever they have a few minutes, and practice right along with the scrolling music notation on their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. In particular, Lick of the Day takes full advantage of the responsiveness, larger screen, and user interface elements of iPad," added Roth. "On the large, high-resolution display, we render bright, crisp music notation that scrolls in sync with the accompanying instructional video. And with a single tap, the user can toggle the notation between standard and tablature format."
Guitar World Lick of the Day is a free app that comes with five sample licks, and is available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch at:
http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.
One-, three- and six-month subscriptions can be easily purchased from within the app to receive a new and challenging lick every day, seven days a week. A one-month subscription is available for only $4.99, a three-month subscription for $12.99, and a six-month subscription for $19.99.
For more information, visit:
http://LickoftheDayApp.com
Guitar World has been the world's most popular guitar magazine for over 30 years. Its unrivalled content provides a passionate audience of guitar enthusiasts with top-flight coverage of their favorite artists, from rock titans like Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page to contemporary stars like the White Stripes' Jack White. Professionals and beginners alike turn to Guitar World for broad-ranging interviews that cover technique, instruments and lifestyles, as well as Guitar World's famously thorough guitar transcriptions. Guitar World's website, GuitarWorld.com, is packed with exclusive guitar lessons, interviews, forums and more. Guitar World's immensely popular line of guitar instructional DVDs, Legends issues, and other special products can be purchased at:
http://www.guitarworld.com/store
Houzz iPad App Makes Home Remodeling More Fun
Houzz, a photo database and community for the home design market, has raised $2M from investors including Oren Zeev, who has backed digital media leaders such as Audible and Chegg; Donald Katz, Founder & CEO of Audible.com; Gary Ginsberg, Executive Vice President of Time Warner Inc.; Jeff Fluhr, Co-Founder of StubHub.com (and CEO until its sale to eBay); Amos Wilnai, Founder of MMC Networks, and other outstanding entrepreneurs.
"The organic growth of the Houzz community has been overwhelming, and the feedback on Houzz.com tells us that we have struck a chord within the home design community"
Inspired by their own remodeling experience, Silicon Valley couple Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen created Houzz as a digital solution to clipping design photos from magazines and stuffing them into a folder. Since its inception in 2009, Houzz has grown into the largest online home design photo database. On Houzz.com, users can:
• Scroll through more than 60,000 full-size home decor photos uploaded by 10,000+ design and remodeling professionals
• Save favorite photos to their personal ideabooks
find design professionals in their area and send them ideabooks to jumpstart projects
• Tap into Houzz's passionate community for design advice, tips and trends
The site has spawned a highly engaged and robust community of homeowners, professionals and general home design enthusiasts. Already, more than 130,000 personal ideabooks have been created, with new ones added every hour.
On Thursday, Houzz released its next-generation iPad app, available for free on the iTunes App Store. The app brings the swipe-and-touch experience to the Houzz experience. The app may be viewed in an online video demonstration.
"The organic growth of the Houzz community has been overwhelming, and the feedback on Houzz.com tells us that we have struck a chord within the home design community," says Adi Tatarko, CEO of Houzz. "Our funding allows us to continue to innovate in the home design space, beginning with our groundbreaking new iPad app that we believe will simplify how users search for inspiration and realize their design dreams."
For more information, visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/houzz-interior-design-ideas/id399563465?mt=8
OWC Announces iPhone 4 & iPad Accessory Line
Holiday Stocking Stuffer Gifts
Other World Computing (OWC - http://www.macsales.com ), announces the NewerTech line of NuGuard iPhone 4 and iPad protective cases and NuVue anti-glare covers that add protection, style and functionality to the most popular Apple gadgets sold this year. OWC makes it easy to buy affordable iPhone 4 and iPad accessory stocking stuffer gifts that your techie friends, family and co-workers will love, without breaking the bank.
NuGuard iPhone cases are fashionable (available in 6 colors), as well as being functional, keeping your iPhone 4 working at all times -- online and connected for uninterrupted use. The cases also keep your iPhone protected and looking like new, with premium materials, such as 100% soft silicone to cushion and protect your iPhone from scratches, bumps, and dust and ergonomic side grooves for superior grip and comfort.
Keep Your iPhone & iPad Virus-Free – No Microbiological Growth
In addition, the NuGuard iPhone 4 cases keep your phone virus-free, with silicone cases that won't support microbiological growth. The non-stick, flexible silicone makes this second skin easy to put on and remove, an especially useful feature for iPad users who want to change colors to fit their style, circumstance, or mood. Lightweight and durable, NuGuard iPhone and iPad cases don't add bulk and provide open access to all ports and controls, including dock connectors, headphone jacks, Micro SIM card trays, volume, screen rotation lock, power and home buttons.
NuGuard iPhone 4 Cases:
• NuGuard Soft Silicone Protective iPhone 4 Case - $14.99 MSRP
100% premium non-stick soft silicone cushions and protects the iPhone. Ergonomic side grooves offer superior grip and comfort. Available in four colors: Black, Blue, Red, and Frost. http://www.newertech.com/products/iphonesill.php
• NuGuard Hard Shell Polycarbonate iPhone 4 Case - $14.99 MSRP
Precision molded hard polycarbonate shell offers more impact resistance than acrylic shells. Available in clear or transparent black.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardhardshellcase.php
• NuGuard Gel Protective iPhone 4 Case - $14.99 MSRP
Provides the protection of a hard shell with the grip, feel and flexibility of a silicone case. Available in four colors: Black, Blue, Pink, and Clear.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardgelcase.php
• NuGuard Carbon Fiber Style iPhone 4 Case - $24.99 MSRP
Thin case in carbon fiber offers maximum protection while showcasing the iPhone's design. Available in three colors: Black, Blue, and Pink.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/iphcf4.php
NuGuard iPad Cases:
• NuGuard Gel Case for iPad - $19.99
Offers iPad users the best of both worlds: the grip, soft feel and flexibility of a silicone case with the protection of a hard shell. Form-fitting, hybrid plastic/silicone case is shock absorbent, bendable, and flexible. Made of translucent thermoplastic polyurethane, it always retains its original shape and won't dent, tear, or scratch. Available in eight colors: black, blue, red, frost, graphite smoke, purple, and orange.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardgel.php
• NuGuard Protection Kit for iPad - $24.95
A 3-in-1 protective kit features:
-Carbon film wrap improves grip and protects the back of an iPad without adding bulk.
-NuVue Screen Protector keeps the screen scratch-free.
-Reusable microfiber cloth removes smudges and fingerprints without scratching.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/nuguardcarbon.php
NuVue iPhone 4 and iPad Anti-Glare Covers:
• NuVue Anti-Glare Cover for iPhone 4 (Screen & Back Protector) - $12.99 MSRP
Anti-glare, multi-layer optical-grade film reduces eye strain, improves viewing ease in bright light settings and decreases surface tension for easier viewing and gaming on the iPhone 4. Provides complete front and back surface protection.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/nuvueantiglareiphone.php
• NuVue Anti-Glare Cover for iPad - $24.99
Static cling screen protector is custom designed to fit the iPad perfectly with a peel-and-stick easy install that won't cause air bubbles like adhesive based screen protectors. Reduces glare and smudges for easier viewing.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/nuvueantiglare.php
"NewerTech's iPhone 4 and iPad accessories are designed to help preserve and protect that valuable technology investment for years of enjoyable use," says Grant Dahlke, Brand Manager, NewerTech. "Additionally, we enhance the iPhone 4 and iPad by increasing their functionality and style."
NewerTech NuGuard and NuVue iPhone 4 and iPad accessories are available immediately from NewerTech's exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC) at http://www.macsales.com as well as through the retail channel.
For more information, visit:
http://www.newertech.com/products/iphoneacc.php
or
http://www.newertech.com/products/ipad.php
or
http://www.newertech.com/products
GoGoStat Parental Guidance Now Available on iPhone Helping Parents Keep Teens Safe on Facebook Through a Free Mobile App
Parents are now able to monitor their teens' activity on Facebook through the first free iPhone application for supervising social media postings by kids, used with GoGoStat Parental Guidance by Schakra. One of the sponsors of the International Bullying Prevention Association conference beginning today in Seattle, GoGoStat Parental Guidance Mobile is a free application that lets parents stay in the loop when it comes to inappropriate social media postings, contacts or cyber-bullying in which their teens may be involved.
Currently there are 41.1 million unique iPhone devices across the globe (Source: Canalys), and the Apple iOS (used on both iPhones and iPads) has a market share of 23 percent across all smartphones (Source: NPD Group). The high iPhone adoption rate and value of using a mobile monitoring app attracted the GoGoStat development team to create one for Parental Guidance.
GoGoStat Parental Guidance, created by the former Microsoft employees at Schakra, identifies risky behavior and provides information for parents to share with their kids. Parental Guidance alerts parents so they can act quickly, notifying them when pre-established family ground rules are violated, inappropriate text is posted, new contacts are made or photos of their children are uploaded.
"Convenience for parents is our primary consideration in launching an iPhone application for GoGoStat Parental Guidance," said Bala Balabaskaran, Vice President, Products and Chief Architect at Schakra. "With iPhone adoption growing so rapidly, our aim is to make it as simple as possible for parents to monitor the social media activity of their teens on mobile devices too. This allows parents to be notified of potentially unsafe behavior even while on the go."
With GoGoStat Parental Guidance, parents define the types of activity to be monitored on Facebook.
To ensure that teens are being safe and not socializing online with potentially dangerous individuals, parents are alerted to their teens' new 'friending' actions, along with specified age and geographic ranges. To monitor for appropriateness, parents are also alerted to new photos that teens post, along with new details in children's profiles which may expose sensitive family or location information. GoGoStat Parental Guidance also alerts parents to new status messages containing unsafe or potentially offensive words, helping to monitor how teens are interacting online.
Parents and teens exchange a common 'Parental Security Code' offline to ensure that only parents can legitimately establish a monitoring relationship. A 'panic button' feature generates an emergency report for law enforcement agencies containing teen profile information, postings, friends and photographs to quickly help with emergency situations such as runaways or abductions.
Parental Guidance is the second application released on Schakra's GoGoStat Platform, which enables the creation of unique solutions combining social media activity, web and communications services, then applying rules to make this lifestream of information more relevant for users. The first application, GoGoStat Sync, helps people maintain and update their personas and postings across multiple social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and many others. The GoGoStat Platform enables Connections At The Speed of Intent.
The new iPhone app for GoGoStat Parental Guidance is available for free from the Apple App Store and requires a free account signup at:
http://www.gogostatpgmobile.com
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