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Data Density on the iPad
I picked up an iPad Air 2 this week and am just putting it through its paces. After quite extensive, totally necessary testing, I have confirmed that it is indeed a great Hearthstone device. But can it do more? Oh yes it can.
After setting up and logging into a ton of apps, I am
Ittyblox
Do you ever see something you'd never even thought of before and immediately know you must have it? Ittyblox hit me like that today. Ittyblox lets you 3d print some really rad mini cities. They do it through a 3D printing company called Shapeways, and you can either buy entire sets or single
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J.K. Rowling's Outline for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
This is a fascinating look at a part of the writing process that we rarely get to see. It's a reminder that writing a story of this scope is not simply a matter of writing from start to finish; it's a complex creation that requires a lot of effort to keep
Beauty in Killzone: Shadow Fall
I booted up Killzone: Shadow Fall for the first time in almost a year, and I'm so glad I did. The game is a lot of fun and the graphics are simply gorgeous. I love the art direction and the lighting is brilliant. Honestly, I think this game looks better than a lot
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Samsung is Unbundling TouchWiz
Via SamMobile
It has been reported that Samsung is working on optimizing its software for the Galaxy S6 to near-Nexus levels, and we now have exclusive info that the company is removing every add-on feature that can be downloaded as an application, and slimming down the software by a wide margin in the
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Wil Wheaton on Being Wesley Crusher
Wil Wheaton has taken to answering questions on his Tumblr lately, and the question of do you actually regret being wesley crusher?? spurred a really great response. I'd ask you to follow the link to see his answer, but I will say here that I have come around on Wil Wheaton quite a
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How We Use iPads at Work
Are iPads really just a fad? That's the question that has been asked a few times this week as we just hit the 5 year anniversary of the original iPad unveiling. Sales are leveling out, and some of the grand visions we had for tablets have not quite come to pass. Are iPads
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Destiny Developer on What's Coming in the Next Expansion
Here's a taste from a NeoGAF thread about Destiny's upcoming expansion, House of Wolves.
On CE drop rates vs. VOG:
The Forever 29 meme was a killer for us.
We sat down and talked about the rewards for VoG and the rates vs. CE and ended up with the following:
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Goodies: January 27, 2015
Josh Ginter wrote a review of the Hobonichi Techo that convinced me to take the time to figure out the Yen to US Dollar conversion and order one for myself. The photography is excellent, especially for a solo blogger.
I just got back into using Plex and it's awesome. They just released a
Andy Weir on Overcoming Fear While Writing
I always struggle with this when writing fiction. I need to remember this advice next time.
It’s easy to get stuck worrying about the nuances of the first scene. Instead, try writing as if you were telling the story to a friend. It’s okay if it sucks. You can edit it later.
5 Years of the iPad Visualized
Steven Hackett compared the original iPad with the iPad Air 2. As someone who last owned the original iPad and is getting an iPad Air 2 in a couple weeks, this comparison was awesome to see. It's half as thick and 36% lighter than the original. It also has 8x the RAM, which
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How My Jailbroken iPhone Works
Apps Discussed:
* Winterboard
* Auxo 3
* LittleBrother
* Activator
* Almpoum
* Cylinder
* ReachApp
* TouchPosé+
Another Example of Rappers Being Awesome
Ask a Grown Man: Run the Jewels from Rookie on Vimeo.
I love seeing rappers out of their typical element, and this Ask a Grown Man featuring Killer Mike and El-P is great.
Don't Forget About Ello
I hadn't really been to Ello in a couple months, and I have no idea what sparked the idea to check it out again, but I did. To my surprise, there was actually a ton a activity on the site! Unlike when I went back to App.net and saw an abandoned wasteland,
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The Best Remixes, Covers, and Original Songs Recently Featured on Highest Notes
If you like remix and electronic music but don't subscribe to my music blog, Highest Notes, you should fix that right now!
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App Review: Shifts for iPhone
Shifts seems like it's an app made just for me. Unlike a lot of the "work assist" apps that get a lot of play in the tech blogger community, this app can actually help someone like me! I don't freelance often and I don't have a nine-
What Happens When You Point a Camera at Its Monitor
This was the weirdest video I saw today.
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Nothing That's Free Lasts
Matt Gammell on paying for what you enjoy
If we don’t support the things we love, with actual money, those things will go away. If we ignore the kickstarter campaigns, and block the ads, and read the content without supporting the author, and pirate the apps, sooner or later we’ll lose those things