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OS X

Analyst Predicts 12-inch Retina MacBook Air, Budget iMac for 2014

October 13, 2013 1:30 PM - by: Jim Tanous

A new report from Apple-focused analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will revamp its Mac lineup next year to combat the declining PC industry. Reportedly on track for 2014 are a new 12-inch MacBook Air with a Retina Display and a cheaper “budget” iMac.

News

Microsoft Board Reportedly Eager to Hire New CEO By Year’s End

October 11, 2013 3:45 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft may have a new CEO sooner than expected. Bloomberg reported Thursday that the company’s board of directors has narrowed the list of candidates, and hopes to have a replacement selected by the end of the year.

Games

Grand Theft Auto V for PC Reportedly on Track for Early 2014 Release

October 10, 2013 11:48 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Grand Theft Auto V is already one of the most successful entertainment properties ever, and Rockstar hopes to keep the momentum going with a PC release early next year, according to industry sources. PC gamers without consoles will get a chance to visit Los Santos in the first quarter of 2014.

OS X

Popular 2D Dock Terminal Command Won’t Work in OS X Mavericks

October 10, 2013 9:18 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Fans of “flat” 2D design may be happy with the new look of iOS 7, but when it comes to OS X Mavericks, 3D is here to stay. With the launch of the Mavericks’s GM build, it’s now clear that Apple has disabled a favorite Terminal tweak to make the Dock appear 2D.

Games

Amiga Set to Port its Line of Classic Games to iOS for Holiday 2013

October 8, 2013 11:26 AM - by: Jim Tanous

A new round of classic games will soon be ported to iOS. Amiga announced this week that the company is bringing its line of popular games from the 1980s and 1990s to iOS in time for the 2013 holiday season.

Gadgets

Nest Announces Internet-Connected Nest Protect Smoke and CO2 Detector

October 8, 2013 10:55 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The Nest Thermostat will soon have another smart home device join the family: the Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector. The new device, announced today, features six sensors, Internet connectivity, and a built-in nightlight.