Apple has just released a Digital Camera Raw Compatibility update – version 3.11 – that adds RAW image compatibility for the Nikon D800 for both Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11.
This update adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11:
• Nikon D800
It’s a small download so go update now!
Nokia Beta Labs are looking for your help to test a new app called Nokia Play To. Want to help them?
This is what Nokia Beta Labs said:
Learn more and join in hereWith the “Play To” application for Nokia Lumia phones you can show pictures and videos wirelessly on other DLNA capable devices (TV’s, BlueRay players, Mediaplayer in Windows 7, etc…) connected to their network.
Future releases of the application are planned to also include support for music.
Your help is needed to make this app GREAT!!
We want to get this great app out in the marketplace for all Nokia customers to enjoy, but we want to make sure they have a great experience.
Please download the application and try it at home with a DLNA-capable device, then let us know if it worked or not (for example, by writing a review if it worked, or submitting a bug report if it doesn’t work).
Either way, we would like to know the type of router you were using, the make and model of the DLNA device (TV, Blu-Ray player, etc..) you were connecting to or trying to connect to.
Another piece of valuable information would be if your TV/Blu-Ray player was connected to the network via a cable or connected wirelessly.
The Amazon Kindle app for Android has been updated again, bringing with it support for Kindle Format 8.
I use the Kindle app all the time on my iPad to read books and I know a number of people who use it on their Android devices, so it is really good to see that real page numbers are finally being used!
Download the Kindle App from Google PlaySupport for Kindle Format 8 and a larger assortment of illustrated children’s books, comic books, and graphic novels. Shop for over 1000 children’s titles such as Brown Bear and Curious George, and comics such as Batman and Superman. Plus, richer formatting in thousands of other Kindle titles.
Email documents to your new Send-to-Kindle e-mail address and we deliver them to your device. Documents are archived in the Amazon Cloud and can be re-downloaded to supported Kindle devices and apps.
There has been another beta build from CoveCube! StableBit development marches on – now its beta M4 build 5932.
Here is how CoveCube describes this application:
This version’s change log:
1.0.0.5932 ———-
* On startup, do a quick check of duplication tag consistency. If inconsistencies are found, fix them and re-check the pool for file duplication consistency.
* [D] Fixed some issues with alternate streams. Could cause file duplication to not be enabled on a folder.
Learn more from the new Stablebit DrivePool home Download Stablebit Drivepool build 5932 here
Angry Birds Space was released today for iOS, Android, PC and Mac’s. Lots of people around the world suddenly became less productive!
After a giant claw kidnaps their eggs, the Angry Birds chase it into a wormhole and find themselves floating in a strange new galaxy – surrounded by space pigs! Luckily the Angry Birds have super powers of their own…
Angry Birds Space features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity, resulting in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction. With regular free updates, new in-app purchases, brand new birds, brand new superpowers, and a whole galaxy to explore, the sky is no longer the limit!
• 60 interstellar levels!
• Regular free updates!
• Brand new birds!
• Brand new superpowers!
• Zero-gravity space adventures!
• Trick shots using planets’ gravity!
• New in-app purchases!
• Hidden bonus levels!
• Beautifully detailed backgrounds!
• In-app-purchase for the ultimate Angry Birds fan!
• 30 of the most difficult levels EVER!
• Can you master the DANGER ZONE?
• Open a wormhole of destruction with Space Eagles!
• Aim carefully to wreak havoc on the pigs!
• Earn through gameplay or buy in-app
• New goals and achievements!
The Raspberry Pi boards should be appearing soon – in the meantime there is a great Q&A article with Pete Lomas that’s worth taking a look at.
This is how the article starts:
A couple of weeks ago, I had dinner with Pete Lomas, the Raspberry Pi Foundation trustee and all round good bloke who did the hardware design for the Raspberry Pi. It was a good opportunity to put some of the questions our Twitter followers had sent to him. (You may have seen Pete in some of our videos – he’s the fella in the lab coat and tartan trousers with the soldering iron and a fistful of capacitors.) At some point the names of those asking the questions went adrift from the questions themselves (entirely my fault) – if you asked one of these and would like to be acknowledged, please leave a comment below!
Click here to continue reading.
I cant wait to get my Pi – have you ordered one?
I use the Amazon Kindle app on my iPad all the time, and it has just been updated to version 3.0.1.
The Kindle app is optimized for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, giving users the ability to read Kindle books, newspapers, magazines and PDFs on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface.
You’ll have access to over 900,000 books in the Kindle Store. Amazon Whispersync automatically syncs your last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices (including Kindle), so you can pick up your book where you left off on another device.
Get the best reading experience available on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch:
• Shop the Kindle Store by visiting Amazon for the largest selection of books people want to read: over a 900,000* books.
• *New*: Email PDFs & other documents to your new Send-to-Kindle e-mail address and we deliver them to your device. The documents are automatically archived in the Amazon Cloud and available for re-download on your iOS or supported Kindle devices. You can also read PDFs from Mail, Safari, or by transferring them from iTunes.
• Get free book samples – read the first chapter free before you decide to buy.
• Customize your reading experience by choosing the background color, font size, and either portrait or landscape format.
• Instant dictionary word lookup. Tap and hold a word to view the definition. Use the Google and Wikipedia links to get more information.
• Search inside the book to find a character, topic, or section you want to revisit.
• Simply tap on either side of the screen or flick to turn pages.
• You can also read your Kindle books on your Kindle, Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, PC, Mac, Android-based device, and Windows Phone 7-based device. Our Whispersync technology syncs your last page read, notes, bookmarks, and highlights across devices, so you can pick up where you left off.
-Fixes an issue where some books are not displayed in the library
-Enables playback of multimedia in Kindle Editions with Audio and Video
-Fixes issues with stability and search of Print Replica textbooks
Dave at the guys at the Home Server Show have released episode 176.
Here’s what Dave has to say about this weeks show:
Download the latest episode from hereWe have new toys! Isn’t nice to get a new server and start tinkering with it? John and Jim seem to do it often and we are talking about it. We also have a little on Drobo, Synology, and John has a great Windows 8 storage tip for you as well.
This weeks Digital Lifestyle Show has just been released – its show 346.
Here’s what Ian says about this week show:
Welcome to show 346, this week Andrew and I chat over the weeks news including our first impressions of the new iPad, BBC iPlayer on the Xbox 360, Media Center Master, new WTV conversion tools, EPG tools for Windows 8, hard drive technology, BBC’s plan to create a TV download service and updates to My Movies. As we were recording Brian Binnerup from My Movies joined us in the chat room and we had a great discussion on the future of digital distribution.
Samsung has today announced it will be offering a Premium Suite upgrade for the Galaxy Note, which includes extra multimedia features and a range of new S Pen optimised applications in addition to an OS upgrade to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). In addition, Samsung is the exclusive mobile partner for the launch of Rovio’s new Angry Birds Space game.
Ice Cream Sandwich brings an entirely new look and feel to Android on the Galaxy Note, with a more intuitive user interface that includes a redesigned App menu allowing for easier multi-tasking and easier sharing of content. Faster performance and response times across multiple applications make using the Galaxy Note even smoother; while Google Play provides one-step access to a raft of entertainment, including movies, games and books.
In celebration of the Premium Suite upgrade announcement, Samsung will be providing special offers to all Galaxy customers through its official launch partner status for Angry Birds Space, the latest blockbuster mobile game from Rovio Entertainment. For all Samsung Galaxy customers, an exclusive Galaxy Note level will be provided as well as a special package of 30 challenging levels – ‘Danger Zone’ – which will be available for free if unpacked within the 3-month period.
The Premium Suite is more than a software upgrade; it also includes the S Note and My Story. S Note is a unique tool that allows notes or sketches to be combined with other digital content, and its Shape Match and Formula Match applications help to correct and digitise geometric shapes and formulas drawn with the S Pen. My Story is another S Pen optimised application that allows customers to create personalised digital cards for their friends and family using any type of content including notes, video content, photos or text.
The Premium Suite also offers Video Everywhere which enables customers to watch video simultaneously while running any other applications on the Galaxy Note. The Video floats allowing customers to change its position anywhere on the screen and providing the flexibility to enjoy watching or listening to a video while reading, writing or even surfing the Web.
More news on this soon…
The Windows Home Server 2011 add-in which enables the IIS webdav feature for the server folders has been updated to 1.0.67.
Microsoft Home Server 2011 Add-in to enable WebDAV access to the server folders.
Features
– Added: Check whether the Remote Web Access is turned on or not;
– Added: Check for Add-In updates;
– Added: German localization
– Added: Allow unsecure connection;
– Improved: Settings dialog;
Learn more and download from here
Synology have also just launched the new DS112 NAS device.
The DS112 features a brand-new enclosure design that provides improved functionalities and aesthetic appeal to its users. It features two additional side ventilation openings and a 60 mm rear fan that enhance the overall airflow to keep the system running cool while minimising the noise level to 18.4 dB(A). Continuing outstanding energy efficient design, the DS112 consumes only 13.2 watts when operating under load and reduces to 5.04 watts when hard drive enters hibernation mode.
Synology DiskStation DS112 offers an affordable and full-featured network attached storage solution, specifically designed for small business & workgroup users who need to share data cost-effectively, while increasing productivity with comprehensive business-oriented applications. Running on DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it delivers ease of use and a variety of features.
This week Synology launched the DS412+ NAS device, designed for small and medium-sized businesses who need a high-performance.
Synology DiskStation DS412+ is specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses who need a high-performance, easy to manage, and full-featured network attached storage solution to centralize data backups, protect critical assets and share files across different platforms. Synology protects your investment in the DS412+ with a 2-year limited warranty.
The DS412+ is powered by a 2.13 GHz dual core processor and 1 GB RAM. The high performance upgrade yields read and write speed at 205.68 MB/sec and 182.66 MB/sec respectively under RAID 5 configuration with Link Aggregation enabled. An unprecedented 85% and 73% speed boost over its predecessor, DS411+II. Delivering high dependability with continuous service uptime, the DS412+ incorporates passive CPU cooling technology and built-in redundancy mechanism with two 92 mm system fans to prevent single point of failure. The DS412+ reinforces high data availability with the dual LAN failover support and hot-swappable drives to eliminate the potential of drive or network discontinuity.
The TiVo app for the iPhone and the iPad has been updated to version 1.9, bringing with it new features and fixes.
TiVo DVR and non-TiVo DVR customers can get the TiVo experience in the palm of their hands with the FREE TiVo app – including Suddenlink and RCN Premiere DVRs. Turn your iPad or iPhone into command central for your TiVo DVR. Now you can search, browse, discover and share without ever interrupting the show you’re watching. Quickly surface new content, view guides, schedule and manage recordings, get recommendations, or dig deeper into a particular actor’s entire resume—all using intuitive, gesture-based interaction.
New features for iPad:
-Graphical full-screen Browse experience that makes it much faster and easier to find new shows and movies
-Collapsible folders
New features for iPhone:
-Added new retina images for iPhone displays
Other new features for both iPad and iPhone:
-Added “Keep Until I Delete” option for shows in My Shows
-Added recording options for shows set to record in the To Do List
-Create WishList for shows that aren’t airing right now
-Added My Shows, To Do List, Season Pass manager capability in Away mode for Series4 DVRs
-Added To Do List/Season Pass manager capability for Series3 DVRs
-Make Away mode more resilient to network drops
-Can use app while Season Pass recordings are reprioritizing
-Added new icons to My Shows
-Add live TV padding notification when recording a live event on TV
-Added Facebook single sign-on for easier Facebook login
Multiple performance enhancements and bug fixes including:
-Guide scrolling ahead by days bug fixed
-Allow background music to continue playing while using the app
