1. Is the Mac Pro on Apple's Chopping Block?
Apple's Mac Pro Line could be on its way out, according to a recent report. If it proves true, the development could leave behind a void in the company's enterprise space. The powerful, pricey computers, which start at $2,499, are reportedly suffering from low demand. Executives aren't sure they want to continue investing company time and resources into the supposedly dwindling line, according to the report. Unlike Apple's more mass-market personal computers, like the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac, the desktop tower Mac Pro line is used mostly by professionals.
2. Ubuntu Linux to Hit Tablets, Phones, TVs in the Nick of Time?
Ubuntu is already the leading Linux distribution on desktop PCs, according to DistroWatch, and now it's set its sights on tablets, smartphones and even TVs as well. Calling the move "probably the most significant broadening of scope in Ubuntu's history," Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth told reporters that the project plans to capitalize on the touch framework and Unity interface it's created over the past few years and begin moving Ubuntu to platforms beyond the desktop it originated on.
3. Battery Blues Won't Bring iPhone 4S Down
The iPhone 4S seems to have a battery life that's far shorter than it ought to be. Some owners of the quick-draining devices reportedly have been asked by Apple to install monitoring programs on the phone to help diagnose the problem. The culprit could be a setting in iOS 5. It is most likely a bug that causes the Setting Time Zone function to keep location-tracking running constantly, said Oliver Haslam, who posted step-by-step instructions to adjust the setting and restore the device's full battery life on his blog.
4. Steve Jobs's last words: 'Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow'
This post was originally published on Mashable
Steve Jobs's biological sister, Mona Simpson, wrote a moving and highly personal eulogy for a private funeral service for the fallen tech titan that took place a few days after his death in last month.
An acclaimed novelist, she delivered a beautifully written description of Jobs's life, illness and death. She said his last words before he slipped into unconsciousness for the last time were, "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow."
Simpson grew up as an only child with a single mother, and met Jobs only later in life when he tracked her down.
"Even as a feminist, my whole life I'd been waiting for a man to love, who could love me," she wrote.
"For decades, I'd thought that man would be my father. When I was 25, I met that man and he was my brother."
Read "A Sister's Eulogy for Steve Jobs," Mona Simpson's moving tribute to her brother, published in Sunday's New York Times.
Mashable is the largest independent news source covering digital culture, social media and technology.Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/steve-jobss-last-words-oh-wow-oh-wow-oh-wow-20111101-1mssp.html#ixzz1cUlsyIcs
5. Google+ Starts Breathing Down LinkedIn's Neck
With a slew of new features and integration with Google Apps, Google+ is now available to businesses, universities, and schools that use Google Apps. The point behind the upgrades is to continue to drive traffic to the fledgling network and fight the feature wars with other social networks, said Gabe Donnini, lead analyst at Chitika. "By integrating its popular services into Google+, Google hopes to see its users increase. It also realizes it has to keep on matching what Twitter and Facebook and LinkedIn offer their users -- although in just one network."
6. Hacking the Google TV Box Without Rooting It
I've long held the opinion that the most effective way to get Internet-based content onto a TV is to simply hook a laptop up to the flat screen with an HDMI cable. The laptop acts as an oversized remote control. You get a full Flash-based Web browser, hard drive and keyboard on your TV. It's not the lean-back user interface that you get with a cable or satellite subscription, but you do get a la carte programming through Web-browser streaming services like YouTube, Hulu, Netflix and others.
7. Gmail’s new look
Back in July we showed you a preview of Gmail's new look, and we’ve been working this summer to make even more updates and improvements. Today, we’re giving you an in-depth look at the new design. If you like what you see, over the next few days you’ll be able to switch to the new look by clicking on Switch to the new look in the bottom-right of Gmail.
Streamlined conversationsConversation view has been completely redesigned to help you read through your email threads. You’ll now see profiles pictures for your contacts, so it’s easier to keep track of who said what. We also stripped out as much as possible so you can focus on communicating with your friends and colleagues.
Elastic densityWe know that you use Gmail from a variety of screen sizes and devices, so now the spacing between elements on the screen will automatically change based on the kind of display you’re using. If you prefer a denser view all the time, you can change your density manually in the Settings menu.
New HD themesThemes have been completely rebuilt to enable us to bring you a new set of beautiful high resolution themes with imagery provided by iStockphoto. We've updated most of the old favorites as well and your theme will be automatically carried over to the new look. Go to the Settings menu to take another look at themes and choose the one that fits you best.
Smarter navigationThe navigation panel on the left keeps your labels and chat contacts in view at all times. It's also more customizable: you can resize the labels and chat areas if you want to see more, or hide the chat area entirely via the chat icon in the lower left. You can also use the arrow keys to navigate around the interface.
Better Search
Click the dropdown in the search box to see a new advanced search panel, which makes it easier and faster to find exactly what you're looking for. You can use the same panel to create a filter from any search in just a few clicks.
Apple's Mac Pro Line could be on its way out, according to a recent report. If it proves true, the development could leave behind a void in the company's enterprise space. The powerful, pricey computers, which start at $2,499, are reportedly suffering from low demand. Executives aren't sure they want to continue investing company time and resources into the supposedly dwindling line, according to the report. Unlike Apple's more mass-market personal computers, like the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac, the desktop tower Mac Pro line is used mostly by professionals.
2. Ubuntu Linux to Hit Tablets, Phones, TVs in the Nick of Time?
Ubuntu is already the leading Linux distribution on desktop PCs, according to DistroWatch, and now it's set its sights on tablets, smartphones and even TVs as well. Calling the move "probably the most significant broadening of scope in Ubuntu's history," Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth told reporters that the project plans to capitalize on the touch framework and Unity interface it's created over the past few years and begin moving Ubuntu to platforms beyond the desktop it originated on.
3. Battery Blues Won't Bring iPhone 4S Down
The iPhone 4S seems to have a battery life that's far shorter than it ought to be. Some owners of the quick-draining devices reportedly have been asked by Apple to install monitoring programs on the phone to help diagnose the problem. The culprit could be a setting in iOS 5. It is most likely a bug that causes the Setting Time Zone function to keep location-tracking running constantly, said Oliver Haslam, who posted step-by-step instructions to adjust the setting and restore the device's full battery life on his blog.
4. Steve Jobs's last words: 'Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow'
This post was originally published on Mashable
Steve Jobs's biological sister, Mona Simpson, wrote a moving and highly personal eulogy for a private funeral service for the fallen tech titan that took place a few days after his death in last month.
An acclaimed novelist, she delivered a beautifully written description of Jobs's life, illness and death. She said his last words before he slipped into unconsciousness for the last time were, "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow."
Simpson grew up as an only child with a single mother, and met Jobs only later in life when he tracked her down.
"Even as a feminist, my whole life I'd been waiting for a man to love, who could love me," she wrote.
"For decades, I'd thought that man would be my father. When I was 25, I met that man and he was my brother."
Read "A Sister's Eulogy for Steve Jobs," Mona Simpson's moving tribute to her brother, published in Sunday's New York Times.
Mashable is the largest independent news source covering digital culture, social media and technology.Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/steve-jobss-last-words-oh-wow-oh-wow-oh-wow-20111101-1mssp.html#ixzz1cUlsyIcs
5. Google+ Starts Breathing Down LinkedIn's Neck
With a slew of new features and integration with Google Apps, Google+ is now available to businesses, universities, and schools that use Google Apps. The point behind the upgrades is to continue to drive traffic to the fledgling network and fight the feature wars with other social networks, said Gabe Donnini, lead analyst at Chitika. "By integrating its popular services into Google+, Google hopes to see its users increase. It also realizes it has to keep on matching what Twitter and Facebook and LinkedIn offer their users -- although in just one network."
6. Hacking the Google TV Box Without Rooting It
I've long held the opinion that the most effective way to get Internet-based content onto a TV is to simply hook a laptop up to the flat screen with an HDMI cable. The laptop acts as an oversized remote control. You get a full Flash-based Web browser, hard drive and keyboard on your TV. It's not the lean-back user interface that you get with a cable or satellite subscription, but you do get a la carte programming through Web-browser streaming services like YouTube, Hulu, Netflix and others.
7. Gmail’s new look
Back in July we showed you a preview of Gmail's new look, and we’ve been working this summer to make even more updates and improvements. Today, we’re giving you an in-depth look at the new design. If you like what you see, over the next few days you’ll be able to switch to the new look by clicking on Switch to the new look in the bottom-right of Gmail.
Streamlined conversationsConversation view has been completely redesigned to help you read through your email threads. You’ll now see profiles pictures for your contacts, so it’s easier to keep track of who said what. We also stripped out as much as possible so you can focus on communicating with your friends and colleagues.
Elastic densityWe know that you use Gmail from a variety of screen sizes and devices, so now the spacing between elements on the screen will automatically change based on the kind of display you’re using. If you prefer a denser view all the time, you can change your density manually in the Settings menu.
New HD themesThemes have been completely rebuilt to enable us to bring you a new set of beautiful high resolution themes with imagery provided by iStockphoto. We've updated most of the old favorites as well and your theme will be automatically carried over to the new look. Go to the Settings menu to take another look at themes and choose the one that fits you best.
Smarter navigationThe navigation panel on the left keeps your labels and chat contacts in view at all times. It's also more customizable: you can resize the labels and chat areas if you want to see more, or hide the chat area entirely via the chat icon in the lower left. You can also use the arrow keys to navigate around the interface.
Better Search
Click the dropdown in the search box to see a new advanced search panel, which makes it easier and faster to find exactly what you're looking for. You can use the same panel to create a filter from any search in just a few clicks.
We’re excited to finally share Gmail’s new look with you. We’ll be bringing these changes to everyone soon, but if you’d like to make the switch right away, we’re rolling out a Switch to the new look link in the bottom-right of Gmail over the next few days.
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