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OS X

Apple Hires CableLabs Exec Jean-François Mulé for “Something Big”

October 2, 2013 6:44 AM - by: Jim Tanous

News broke Tuesday that Apple had hired Cable TV executive Jean-François Mulé in September. Mr. Mulé left his job as a vice president at CableLabs to join the Cupertino company and is expected to be involved in Apple’s long-rumored plans to revolutionize the television industry.

Games

Halo 3 Free in October as Part of Xbox 360 Games with Gold Promo

October 1, 2013 12:11 AM - by: Jim Tanous

We can’t imagine that many Xbox 360 owners haven’t played Halo 3, but if you’re one of them, and you’re also an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, make sure you log in this month to pick up Bungie’s 2007 hit for free as part of Microsoft’s Games with Gold promotion.

Games

Xbox One’s Kinect Can Understand Two Voices Simultaneously

September 30, 2013 8:27 AM - by: Jim Tanous

As the launch of the Xbox One draws closer, Microsoft has continued to reveal bits of information about the next generation console. On Monday, the company announced that the new Kinect sensor can track two users’ voices simultaneously and that gamers will be able to record and upload video commentary of their gameplay clips.

OS X

Artist Envisions OS X with an iOS 7-Style Design

September 30, 2013 7:55 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The design of iOS 7 has certainly proved to be controversial. Some love the flat and colorful layout, while others miss Apple’s trademark skeuomorphism. Love it or hate it, you should check out this great mockup of a future version of OS X with an iOS 7-style design. Could this be the future?

Deals

Productivity App Coffitivity Now Free for iOS

September 30, 2013 1:55 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Coffitivity is a great productivity service that recreates the ambiance of a bustling coffee shop no matter where you are, based on studies that show increased productivity and concentration in the presence of steady background noise. Now that the iOS app is free, it’s a great time to give it a try.

Mobile

See Every iPhone Model Compared Side-by-Side

September 30, 2013 1:27 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Including the launch of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c earlier this month, Apple has released eight major models of the company’s popular smartphone since the product’s introduction in 2007. See how they all stack up in a side-by-side comparison video.

Games

EA Sports NHL 14 Sim Predicts St. Louis Blues as Stanley Cup Champs

September 28, 2013 12:35 AM - by: Jim Tanous

The 2013-14 NHL season begins on Tuesday, but we already know who this season’s Stanley Cup Champion will be: the St. Louis Blues…according to the annual EA Sports simulation, that is.