This weeks Digital Lifestyle Show has just been released – and it’s show 364.
Here’s what Ian says about this week show:
It’s show 364, Garry and I are joined by Jason Coombes to talk over the weeks news. We talk about whether people are still building their own PCs, Windows 8 release date, Office 2013, consumption v creation devices, Google Nexus 7 review, Sky+ updates, My Movies updates and DVBLink.
Apple also updated iTunes U today to version 1.1 bringing with it enhancements for searching.
Free courses in a wide array of subjects:
• Take free courses created and taught by instructors from leading universities and other schools
• See all assignments and updates from the instructor in one place, and check off assignments as you complete them
• Take notes and highlight text in iBooks and see them consolidated for easy reviewing in the iTunes U app
• Access course materials, including audio, video, books, documents & presentations, apps, and new iBooks textbooks for iPad
iTunes U 1.2 now makes it easy to take notes while watching or listening to a lecture. This update also adds the ability to search within posts, assignments, notes, and materials — from any of your subscribed courses — using the improved Search feature in iTunes U. It is also now simple to share your favourite courses with friends using Twitter, Mail, and Messages.
The Sky Go app for the iPhone and the iPad has been updated with some on demand programmes from Nickelodeon, Disney, Cartoon Network and more.
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Here is the description for the Sky Go app:
Enjoy live TV from Sky wherever you have a 3G or WiFi connection in the UK or Ireland on your iPad, iPhone 3GS or above or iPod touch 4th gen.
Take the magic of Sky Movies with you this winter.
Customers with Sky Movies 1 & 2 can now watch all 11 live channels including Sky Movies Premiere and Sky Movies Christmas. Plus, hundreds of movies on demand to watch whenever you fancy over a WiFi connection.
Watching live Sky Movies on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch through a 3G connection will use data and contribute to the monthly allowance set by your mobile network operator. Exceeding this could result in significant charges.
Stay up to date with the latest Sky Sports action.
Sky Sports pack customers can watch all five dedicated live Sky Sports channels including Sky Sports News.
Sky News is also available to all Sky TV customers.
Keep the kids entertained this Summer with a great range of on demand programmes from Nickelodeon, Disney, Cartoon Network and more, wherever you are in the UK and Ireland, on Sky Go.
Download now from the Apple App Store
Apple have today released OS X Mountain Lion software and it’s available now from the online Mac App Store.
The cost of the upgrade is $19.99 or £13.99 in the UK, which is $10 cheaper than Lion was. All new Mac’s come with Mountain Lion, but you will not be able to buy Mountain Lion at the Apple Store or on a USB stick, only via the Mac App Store.
With more than 200 innovative new features, Mountain Lion includes:
So are you going to update? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
There have been some reported problems of people trying to upgrade, so let us know if you had a problem, or if you were successful.
And yes, I will be updating my Mac Lion book!
FUJIFILM has announced the launch of the FinePix F800EXR, a compact digital camera equipped with a Fujinon 20x optical zoom lens (25-500mm), and a 16 megapixel BSI (Back Side Illuminated) EXR-CMOS sensor.
The FinePix F800EXR offers the ability to transfer high quality images directly to smartphones and tablets, enabling users to post photos to Facebook and other social networking sites quickly. In addition, the FinePix F800EXR features a new Advanced Filter that lets users get even more creative with their photography.
With its advanced Fujinon 20x optical zoom lens, 25-500mm equivalent,the FinePix F800EXR is a long-zoom digital camera that can capture clearly defined images even at a 40x zoom range. It combines its 20x optical zoom with Intelligent Digital Zoom, offering optimum image processing to counteract the image degradation that traditionally occurred when digital zooms were employed.
The F800EXR’s 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor features Fujifilm’s proprietary EXR technology. Its intelligent EXR AUTO function automatically selects the optimum shooting mode from 103 patterns, dependent on the demands of the scene being shot, guaranteeing beautifully captured scenes with the highest image quality possible.
The FinePix F800EXR has additional enhancements over its predecessor, the F770EXR, making it even better to use. The FinePix F800EXR has been optimised for a speedy start-up time – turn the power ON and you will be ready to shoot in just 1.5 seconds. In addition, shot-to-shot time is just 0.8 seconds. The AF speed is as little as 0.16 sec (at the shortest focal distance), helping users lock onto their subjects in a flash.
Wireless Image Transfer facilitates sending photos from the F800EXR to smartphones and tablets quickly and simply. Once users have download a dedicated “FUJIFILM Photo Receiver app” (free of charge), to their smartphones and tablets, they can easily transfer the photos from the camera to the phone or tablet without going through the trouble of entering passwords. Up to 30 images can be sent in a single transmission, and users can share their photos online on Facebook and other social networking sites anytime, anywhere, without having to worry about accessing Wi-Fi hotspots.
Additionally, by downloading a “FUJIFILM Camera App“ (free of charge), the F800EXR is able to record the user’s current location data by sending the tablet/smartphone’s location data (latitude and longitude) and displaying it on the LCD monitor of the camera. Users can also send that image to their smartphones and tablets to display the location it was shot at on general map applications. With a database of approximately 1 million landmarks worldwide, users can enjoy various functions, such as Landmark Navigator which acts as a Tour Guide, displaying the distance from where you are to nearby landmarks (in the direction the camera is faced), and Photo Navigation which displays the distance from the photographer’s present location to the place where a tagged photo was taken.
A new Advanced Filter feature on the FinePix F800EXR offers users six new artistic effects. These all allow you to capture your photo and view the effect the special filter gives on the LCD screen.
· POP COLOUR: Emphasises contrast and colour saturation
· HIGH-KEY: Emphasises brightness and reduces contrast to lighten tonal reproduction
· TOY CAMERA: Creates shaded borders around the edges of a photo for a retro effect
· MINIATURE: Blurs the top and bottom of a photo to create a miniature model effect or diorama
· DYNAMIC TONE: Creates a graphic effect with dynamically-modulated tonal reproduction
· PARTIAL COLOUR: Selects one colour and takes the rest of the shot in black and white. Colours can be selected from red, yellow, green, blue, orange and purple for dramatic effect!
High-definition and ergonomic design
With optimum usability in mind, the FinePix F800EXR black and red models have a rubber coating which gives the camera a premium quality feel. The white model has a smooth pearlescent finish. And the non-slip grip and tilted shutter button offer better handling and additional stability when using the full 20x zoom.
The FinePix F800EXR will be available in the UK in three colours (Black, Red and White).
· High quality Fujinon 20x optical zoom covering 25-500mm with intelligent digital zoom boosting the range to approx.40x.
· 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor
· 3.0-inch LCD with 460,000 dots and Monitor Sunlight Mode
· Wireless Image Transfer
· Advanced Filter (for artistic finishes)
· Full HD movies (1920×1080 pixels) with a Automatic Scene Selection
· RAW file capture
· 360˚ Motion Panorama
· Film Simulation modes
· Multiple Exposure modes
No specifics yet on price, but watch this space. It is expected to launch next month.
Apple reported Q3 earnings today. We have some details.
Apple reported Q3 earnings today. They were very strong, with sales up to $35.0 billion and net profit of $8.8 billion, compared to $28.6 billion sales and $7.3 billion net profit in Q3 last year. Gross margins improved from 41.7% in Q3 last year to 42.8% this year. iPad shipments hit a record 17 million units this Q3, up 84% from last year’s Q3. The stock closed at $601.92, down $2.91/0.48% as the street expected higher sales and profits. Here is the Apple press release:
Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
17 Million iPads Sold
Board Declares Quarterly Dividend of $2.65 per Common ShareCUPERTINO, California—July 24, 2012—Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $35.0 billion and quarterly net profit of $8.8 billion, or $9.32 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $28.6 billion and net profit of $7.3 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 42.8 percent compared to 41.7 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 62 percent of the quarter’s revenue.
The Company sold 26.0 million iPhones in the quarter, representing 28 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 17.0 million iPads during the quarter, an 84 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 4.0 million Macs during the quarter, a two percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 6.8 million iPods, a 10 percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter.
Apple’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $2.65 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 16, 2012, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 13, 2012.
“We’re thrilled with record sales of 17 million iPads in the June quarter,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We’ve also just updated the entire MacBook line, will release Mountain Lion tomorrow and will be launching iOS 6 this Fall. We are also really looking forward to the amazing new products we’ve got in the pipeline.”
“We’re continuing to invest in the growth of our business and are pleased to be declaring a dividend of $2.65 per share today,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the fourth fiscal quarter, we expect revenue of about $34 billion and diluted earnings per share of about $7.65.”
According to the NASDAQ quote service, Apple’s market capitalization (outstanding shares times price per share) is about $562 billion. Of the 40 analysts currently evaluating Apple, 39 recommend it as a Strong Buy or Buy with one recommending a Hold. The consensus target price in the next year is $750, so these analysts are seeing upside.
How about you…did you contribute to Apple’s strong quarter?
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While you are waiting for Raspberry Pi User Guide book to be released, you might want to order the Meet the Raspberry Pi eBook.
This is the shorter, cut-down version of the book, which is to be followed shortly by a much longer book with more tutorials, more programming, and more physical computing (and longer versions of the existing chapters). This shorter version is ideal for beginners, and will talk you through setting up your Raspberry Pi from scratch, and get you to a position where you can start using your Raspberry Pi like a pro. If you are a more advanced user, you may prefer to wait for the full version of the book to come out.
It’s currently available on Amazon for £3.29, a bargain if ever there was one. Click below to order your copy and get it in seconds!
Check out what happened at the Q&A session with the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Apple have today announced that it’s new OS X Mountain Lion software will be available tomorrow and will only be available from the online Mac App Store.
The cost of the upgrade will be $19.99, which is $10 cheaper than Lion was. All new Mac’s will come with Mountain Lion from tomorrow, but you will not be able to buy Mountain Lion at the Apple Store or on a USB stick, only via the Mac App Store.
Mountain Lion introduces more than 200 innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, Dictation, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper.
So are you going to update? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
And yes, I will be updating my Mac Lion book!
Along with Kinect Sesame Street TV, there is also Kinect Nat Geo TV coming this September.
Kinect Nat Geo TV blends world-renowned Nat Geo WILD TV programs with intuitive Kinect for Xbox 360 technology, transporting children and their families to animal habitats around the world to inspire a sense of wonder and excitement about nature. Through the magic of Kinect “reach in and explore” interactivity, kids do more than just watch television — they will engage, play and learn using their full bodies, gestures and voices.
The National Geographic Society excites kids about their world through stunning photography and video, amazing facts and engaging storytelling. Kinect Nat Geo TV, along with Nat Geo WILD TV, National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Games, delivers the ultimate two-way TV experience that inspires kids to care about the planet.
Develop naturalist skills, learn about the environment and get to know wild animals. Each 30-minute TV episode includes visual cues on the screen that show viewers there is an interactive “sidetrack” experience they can engage with. Families play and learn together as Kinect Nat Geo TV turns living rooms into forests and transforms kids into animals with “Go WILD” role-play games. Kinect Nat Geo TV will also provide access to archived episodes of Nat Geo WILD TV programs through Kinect.
Kinect Nat Geo TV is just one of the new two way TV experiences available for Kinect for Xbox 360 that provide children with entirely new ways to learn through play.
Kinect Nat Geo TV will cost £29.99 for FPP / 2400 MS points for eight 30-minute episodes and will be available at your local retailers and also via download when you purchase a Season Pass on Xbox LIVE. Individual episodes can also be purchased for 400 MS points.
It’s been a very long time since I watched Sesame Street on TV, but it’s coming to Kinect this September.
Kinect Sesame Street TV invites children into a two-way TV experience where they not only watch their favourite Sesame Street episodes, but interact with beloved characters including Big Bird, Grover, Oscar and more. The magic of Kinect for Xbox 360 transforms passive viewing to active participation, encouraging children to use their gestures, voices and bodies to interact with educational content on the screen.
Children will help Sesame Street characters with tasks, play in their world and learn together. Kids will delight in counting with Grover, learning letters with Cookie Monster and exploring Elmo’s World. With new content created exclusively for Kinect and access to thousands of classic clips from the Sesame Street archive, learning has never been so much fun.
Kinect Sesame Street TV is just one of the new two way TV experiences available for Kinect for Xbox 360 that provide children with entirely new ways to learn through play.
Kinect Sesame Street TV will cost £29.99 for FPP / 2400 MS points for eight 30-minute episodes and will be available at your local retailers and also via download when you purchase a Season Pass on Xbox LIVE. Individual episodes can also be purchased for 400 MS points.
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Back at E3 during the Microsoft press conference they demonstrated a new game called Nike+ Kinect Training. Now it has a release date.
Nike+ Kinect Training is a personalised training experience built from the ground up with athletic expertise and inspiration from Nike coupled with powerful and precise technology from Kinect for Xbox 360. Through the magic of Kinect, Nike+ Kinect Training can see how the body moves, assess physical strength and athleticism, identify areas for improvement and create a workout plan tailored to each person.
Nike+ Kinect Training”will be available from November 2nd and will cost £39.99.
For additional details about Nike+ Kinect Training and pre-order availability, visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/Marketplace/SplashPages/Nike-Kinect-Training
We will be covering this more as the launch date gets nearer, so stay tuned!
The Sky+ app for Android has been updated and includes some layout bug fixes and a guide filter for the Olympics.
The latest Sky+ App ensures you never miss the latest and greatest TV.
For a start, there’s a full Seven Day TV Listing Guide that presents all your favourite channels.
And for shows that are simply unmissable, we’ve now introduced Series Link for mobile. This ever-so-useful function lets you record entire seasons of favourite shows to your compatible Sky+ HD box. And all with just a few finger taps.
In the app’s Showcase section you’ll find the top TV picks of the week – whether it’s a movie premiere, a big match or a new must-see drama.
Now & Next shows you what’s on and what’s coming up. And beneath individual Programme Details you’ll find Other Airings (which tells you when else a favourite programme is on air) plus alternative programmes you may like.
The Sky+ App also lets you group channel Favourites together to create your very own personal TV guide. Recording couldn’t be easier – you just tap on the Record button alongside your chosen programme and the request will go straight to your Sky+ box. What’s more, the app allows you to record from anywhere in the world.
New TV Guide filter – BBC Olympics
Layout bug fixes
The Sky+ App for iOS has been updated to version 3.5.3
The latest Sky+ App ensures you never miss the latest and greatest TV.
For a start, there’s a full Seven Day TV Listing Guide that presents all your favourite channels.
And for shows that are simply unmissable, we’ve now introduced Series Link for mobile. This ever-so-useful function lets you record entire seasons of favourite shows to your Sky+ box.
And all with just a few finger taps.
In the app’s Showcase section you’ll find the top TV picks of the week – whether it’s a movie premiere, a big match or a new must-see drama.
Now & Next shows you what’s on and what’s coming up. And beneath individual Programme Details you’ll find Other Airings (which tells you when else a favourite programme is on air) plus alternative programmes you may like.
The Sky+ App also lets you group channel Favourites together to create your very own personal TV guide. Recording couldn’t be easier – you just tap on the Record button alongside your chosen programme and the request will go straight to your Sky+ box. What’s more, the app allows you to record from anywhere in the world.
New TV Guide filter – BBC Olympics
Download now from the Apple App Store
Brian has just released version 1.84 of My Movies for Android.
My Movies for Android is the fastest, easiest and most impressive way you have ever kept track of your movie collection. Using our high quality movie database of more than 350,000 titles on DVD and Blu-ray, you quickly get access to a large quantity of details of the titles in your movie collection, including movie trailers, high resolution covers and much, much more.
– Fixes a crash when resuming application on Android 4.
You can find My Movies for Android in Android Market in two editions, My Movies for Android Free and My Movies for Android Pro – the applications are identical with the exception that the free version is limited to maximum 50 titles, and only 10 items in trailers and title release lists.
The Pro version is available for DKK28 (~$5) + VAT in Europe. The free version allows you to fully evaluate the software before buying the pro version – if your collection already contains more than 50 titles, the free version simply only lets you synchronize the first 50.
