The LinkedIn app for iOS has been updated to version 5.1.
Get on-the-go access to your professional network with LinkedIn for iPhone & iPad. Find and connect with more than 150M members worldwide, read the latest industry news, keep up-to-date with your groups, and share content with your network from anywhere.
* Login Issues Fixed
* Crashes fixed
Sony today announced their first entry in the Ultrabook club – the Sony VAIO T series.
Thin, light and portable, the responsive new VAIO T Series is always ready for action. Smartly styled in tough magnesium and aluminium, the go-anywhere VAIO T Series is tailor-made to handle daily trips to the office or lecture theatre. Blending durability and performance, and loaded with the latest technologies from Sony and Intel, it’s the first Ultrabook™ to proudly carry the VAIO name.
You’re always ready for action: just open the Ultrabook lid and Rapid Wake + Eco gets you up and running in moments. When you need to take a break, close the lid and the T Series goes into an energy-efficient deep sleep, keeping your data stored safely for up to 90 days1 without running out of power.
There’s plenty of battery power to last the working day. With up to 9 hours2 (SSD models) between charges, you’ve got the energy to attend meetings and lectures, work on documents and catch up with friends online.
Super stamina is matched with impressive productivity. You’ll speed through coursework, presentations and more, thanks to latest-generation Ultra Low Voltage Intel® Core™ processors. Models configured with an ultra-fast SSD flash drive give you ultra-speed access to files around ten times faster than a standard hard disk drive. ‘Hybrid’ models offer the best of both worlds, using new Intel® Smart Response Technology (iSRT) that teams fast SSD cache memory with a high-capacity HDD drive for fast boot times, plus greater storage space.
Web pages, presentations and photos all look great with rich colours on the clear, bright VAIO Display. Browsing documents and your media collection is a pleasure, too. The large, button-free touchpad offers plenty of surface area for intuitive scroll, flick, pinch zoom and pivot gestures.
The VAIO T Series is made for business with a generous complement of interfaces including HDMI, VGA and RJ45 network ports, plus an SD/MMC media slot. You’ll appreciate quick, easy hook-ups with monitors, projectors and more without the need to pack fiddly dongles or adaptors. Video chats are more rewarding with the built-in ‘Exmor for PC’ HD web camera.
The VAIO T Series also delivers a richer, more entertaining audio experience that belies its slim, light looks. xLOUDTM and Clear PhaseTM technologies boost volume levels without distortion for crisp, clear web chats, video clips and games.
And there’s no need to worry if your phone’s short of power while you’re on the move; the VAIO T Series makes a handy ‘any time’ charger for your smartphone if there’s no AC socket nearby. Just plug in your phone via USB for a top-up, even when the computer is switched off or in sleep mode.
Editing, sharing and enjoying your media collection is even more of a pleasure with the VAIO T Series. PlayMemories Home by Sony lets you add effortless polish to those HD video clips. Bundled at no extra charge, the T Series also includes a fully-functioning version of Adobe® Acrobat® X Standard for easy creation and sharing of PDF documents.
Don’t panic if your VAIO gets lost or stolen. It’s protected by a 90-day trial of Intel® Anti-Theft Service3 to make sure your personal data is safe from unauthorised usage. Built into the hardware of your VAIO, this smart security feature can detect potential theft and lock down your laptop to prevent access to your personal data.
The VAIO T Series Ultrabook from Sony is available from early June 2012.
Twonky have just updated their Twonky Beam Browser for the iPhone and iPad.
Twonky Beam Browser provides you with a simple and familiar way to discover and enjoy Internet videos with your tablet or phone and beam them to your TV or other media players on your home network.
When you visit your favorite websites, or discover new ones, Twonky Beam Browser will display a Twonky Beam button over the media files that you are able beam to your TV or sound system. The home page of Twonky Beam Browser contains links to popular websites with great content you can beam. Browse many pages at once through tabs, with the home page always available to you as the main tab. You can also create and manage bookmarks, so that you can easily find your favorite sites.
A simple tap of the screen will beam the chosen content to your selected player, such as your Airplay enabled, UPnP or DLNA certified device. The beaming mode in Twonky Beam Browser can be toggled on and off, allowing you to use the application to discover and enjoy content locally on your tablet or phone.
One of the best ways to use Twonky Beam Browser is with Internet video, but it also works with audio and photos. You can also create playlists with a queue of multiple selections that will play continuously in the order you added them, or you can change the order and delete items from your queue. It is always possible to continue browsing, either on the current site or another site, while your media plays on the device.
• UI improvements
• Tabbed browsing
Skype for Windows Phone just got an update to version 1.1.
There is no information on what is included in the update, so my guess is a few minor bug fixes.
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Let us know what you think of it – I will be trying it again later!
Download now from the Windows Marketplace
Microsoft announced today that starting with Windows 8 it is dropping the Windows Live branding.
This is how the article starts:
Windows Live was first announced on November 1st, 2005, and in our press release we described it as “a set of personal Internet services and software designed to bring together in one place all of the relationships, information and interests people care about most, with more safety and security features across their PC, devices and the Web.” Since that time, we’ve been hard at work building software and services that deliver that promise, a foundation that we could rely on as we designed new versions of Windows as well as other Microsoft products. We’ve received lots of feedback about features and ways we could improve the software and services. And we’ve also received some feedback about the naming and marketing we have done. Windows 8 is a chance for us to act on that feedback and reintroduce you to the broadest and most widely used collection of services on the Internet.
Today, Windows Live services are used by over 500 million people every month. There has been a lot of discussion recently on what constitutes an “active” user of a service; for the purposes of this post this term refers to people who use Hotmail, SkyDrive, or Messenger at least once a month, meaning they send email, use instant messaging, or upload files to SkyDrive.
These services run at massive scale – Hotmail is the world’s leading web email service, with 350 million active users and 105 petabytes of storage; Messenger is the world’s leading instant messaging service, with 300 million active users, and SkyDrive has over 130 million users with 17 million of these uploading files every month. Windows Live Essentials applications are among the most popular applications in their categories on Windows – including Windows Live Photo Gallery and Windows Live Movie Maker, leading in photo management and video editing, and Windows Live Mail, second only to Microsoft Outlook in mail apps.
While these results are certainly noteworthy, they still did not meet our expectations of a truly connected experience. Windows Live services and apps were built on versions of Windows that were simply not designed to be connected to a cloud service for anything other than updates, and as a result, they felt “bolted on” to the experience. This created some amount of customer confusion, which is noted in several reviews and editorials. The names we used to describe our products added to that complexity: we used “Windows Live” to refer to software for your PC (Windows Live Essentials), a suite of web-based services (Hotmail, SkyDrive, and Messenger), your account relationship with Microsoft (Windows Live ID), and a host of other offers.
Windows 8 provides us with an opportunity to reimagine our approach to services and software and to design them to be a seamless part of the Windows experience, accessible in Windows desktop apps, Windows Metro style apps, standard web browsers, and on mobile devices. Today the expectation is that a modern device comes with services as well as apps for communication and sharing. There is no “separate brand” to think about or a separate service to install – it is all included when you turn on your PC for the first time.
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Spotify rolled out their iPad app today. Read on for details.
Spotify rolled out their iPad app today. What is Spotify? Glad you asked! Here is how they describe themselves.
About Spotify
Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 17 million* songs. Our dream is to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal.
Spotify is available in 13 countries: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands and Spain, with more than 10 million active users, and over 3 million paying subscribers. www.spotify.com
* Catalogue size varies between countries.
Here is the press release about the iPad app.
Say Hello to Spotify for iPad
· Your lean, green, music machine is here…
Today we’re extremely proud to present our native iPad app in all its green-hued glory. Features include:
- Retina graphics for iPad – dazzling display, razor sharp images, richer colours
- Even easier to browse and explore Spotify’s entire 17 million* song catalogue
- New ‘Now Playing’ full-screen view with high-definition cover art
- Search for playlists, users and music – all from the same view
- Check out what’s hot and find trending playlists & songs amongst your friends
- Inbox grouped by user for easy searching
- Gapless playback and crossfade
- AirPlay integration
Enjoying all the world’s music instantly on your iPad has never been easier. And with the brand new full-screen view and AirPlay integration, Spotify and your iPad are perfect for each other, both as your pumped-up living room stereo and your lean, green music machine when you’re on the move.
For up-and-coming UK singer-songwriter/producer Labrinth, the new Spotify for iPad app is perfect for touring: “My iPad’s always with me on the road so being able to access whatever music I’m feeling right at that moment – either classic or fresh tracks – and then share those with my fans is a big deal,” he said. “As an artist I love the way my music is presented so slickly. Artwork is really important to me, and in Spotify’s iPad app it’s like it’s popping off the screen.”
Check out the Spotify for iPad launch video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXdD-2wJUac&feature=youtu.be
You’ll also find the full-range of hi-res videos, screenshots and images here: https://spotify.box.com/s/97335e5d92d02e8d9901
Spotify for iPad is available in the App Store now: http://itunes.apple.com/app/spotify/id324684580?mt=8
To use Spotify for iPad you’ll need a Spotify Premium subscription. Non-subscribers can sign up to our 30-day Spotify Premium free trial to check out the app today! www.spotify.com/freetrial
Here are some photos of the new app.
Check out this YouTube video.
What do you think…are you going to try Spotify on the iPad?
Verbatim has released a new line of USB 3.0 thumb drives. Do you want 2x faster speeds than USB 2.0 on your thumb drives? Read on for details.
Here is what Verbatim announced yesterday.
Windows and Mac compatible flash drive combines high-speed, high-style and durability now shipping nationwide
Charlotte, NC – May 1, 2012 – Verbatim, the global leader in data storage technology including portable hard drives, USB flash drives, CDs, Blu-ray discs and memory cards, adds style and speed to its lineup of flash drives with the addition of the Store ‘n’ Go V3 USB 3.0 Drive.
“With the new V3 USB 3.0 Drive, users can take advantage of the much faster USB 3.0 ports which are becoming standard on many newer laptop and desktop pc’s offered for sale this year. The USB 3.0 interface offers up to 2 times faster transfer rate than earlier generation USB 2.0 ports. The Verbatim V3 USB Drive allows users to benefit from the latest technology, without being throttle by their USB 2.0 flash drives. At very nearly the same price as an ordinary USB 2.0 drive is just icing on the cake.” said Mark Rogers, Verbatim Product Manager, Flash Memory Products. “Offering a convenient cap-less design, the V3 enables students and professionals alike the ability to quickly transfer data in a small, compact device.”
Compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, the sleek USB drive works with all USB ports (including USB 2.0/1.1) and comes in storage capacities ranging from 8GB-64GB. Available in 7 bold colors, the V3 USB 3.0 Drive features a retractable USB connector, making this device the perfect solution for people on the go.
Product Features and Specifications
- USB 3.0 Interface for faster data transfer on USB 3.0 equipped pc’s.
- New retractable design, shields USB connector in transit
- Compatible with all USB ports (including USB 2.0/1.1)
- 8GB -64GB Capacities
- Available in 7 trendy colors
Verbatim’s Store ‘n’ Go V3 is fully backed by Verbatim’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and is now available from just $19.99 MSRP.
About Verbatim
Verbatim’s businesses in the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia Pacific regions are wholly owned subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. MKM’s parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), is one of Japan’s largest chemical companies. Verbatim develops and markets innovative, high-quality products for storing, moving and using digital content. Known for its leadership in the optical, magnetic and flash storage and related accessories markets, the company provides reliable, unique technologies and products that are highly sought after and broadly distributed worldwide. For more information, contact Verbatim Americas, LLC, 1200 West W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262. In Europe, Verbatim Ltd., Prestige House, 23-26 High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DU, UK, (+44) 1784 439 781. In Japan, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd., 4-1-23, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8415, Japan (+81) 3-5454-3972. Or visit the web site at www.verbatim.com and select the country of your location.
These drives look great, and with USB 3.0, are a great option!
Today saw Apple release some very minor updates to iMovie, iPhoto and Garageband for iOS devices.
This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of minor issues, including the following:
• Adds the ability to access Help when editing a project on iPad
• Resolves an issue where the incorrect frame was shown after splitting a clip
• When publishing a journal to iCloud, the URL of the journal can now be copied using a Copy Link button
• Addresses an issue that could cause duplicate photos to appear in Photos view
• Includes stability improvements
• Fixes an issue that could lead to crashing or missing songs when sharing to iCloud
• Resolves an error when logging into SoundCloud using a Facebook account
• Addresses minor issues related to performance and stability
In a celebration of all things British this summer, Microsoft is releasing an Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Celebration Pack.
Available from Friday 25th May, the Celebration Pack features a special edition white Xbox.360 4GB console, Kinect Sensor and wireless controller,
At £249.99, the Celebration Pack includes free commemorative Union Jack skins to decorate your console, sensor and controller. Also available with the bundle is two Kinect games (Kinect Adventures and Kinect Sports) and three months Xbox LIVE Gold subscription, allowing you to access and enjoy the very best in entertainment this summer, all on this stylish limited edition console.
The great value Celebration Pack not only brings controller-free gaming to your living room, but also allows you, your family and friends to enjoy the expansive catalogue of live and on-demand television, movies, sports and music. And with the power of Kinect, you can control all of your experiences simply by using your voice or gesture.
The Sky Go app for the iPhone and the iPad has been updated with some performance and stability fixes.
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.
– Improved performance and stability
Download now from the Apple App Store