Monthly Archives: April 2013

Microsoft’s next revision of Facebook for Windows Phone 8 hits beta

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Microsoft's next revision of Facebook for Windows Phone 8 hits beta

Last year's revision to Facebook for Windows Phone may have gotten fans closer to the Facebook grail, but it was still lagging behind its iOS and Android siblings. Microsoft is finally catching up though, with the latest beta of the app. This build supports the new Facebook Timeline, higher-quality photos and post sharing. It's currently listed as being compatible with Windows Phone 8 -- which might leave some 7.5 and 7.8 users feeling a bit salty. You'll have to download it straight from the link below if you're up for giving it a whirl, since it can't be directly from your device.

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Source: Microsoft

Rest Your Weary Arms With The Bubble Gum iPhone Stand

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The iStuck bubble gum stand for iPhone is designed to keep people who might otherwise want to get their hands on your iPhone away, because they'll think there's a big wad of gum stuck to it. If you want to find out how to get your hands on this prestigious piece of hardware, read on...

OneNote update for Windows 8 and RT relives our childhood with finger drawing

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OneNote update for Windows 8 and RT relives our childhood with finger drawing

Although Microsoft's OneNote is virtually tailor-made for pen input, we doubt most Windows fans would splurge on the likes of a Surface Pro just for the sake of a quick doodle or two. With the latest update to OneNote for Windows 8 and RT, they won't have to. The app refresh lets touchscreen PC users draw with their fingers using the same color and thickness options as their stylus-toting counterparts. The new input method won't be as precise as a pen, but it should do the job for simple diagrams or dusting off those kindergarten-era fingerpainting skills. Whether or not you're on a nostalgia kick, you can swing by the Windows Store today for the upgrade.

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Via: OneNote Blog

Source: Windows Store

Vegan Jawa Cookie Cupcakes: Tatooine Treats

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Feast your eyes on the most authentic Jawa cupcake ever. Just look at those golden eyes – and that cloak and cowl look spot on. Lock up your daughters. Lock up your wife. Lock up your back door and run for your life. The Jawa’s back in town… Sorry, a little AC/DC Jawa humor.


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Seriously, these cupcakes look sweet. And vegans will love that they are, well, 100% vegan. Jenn’s Jawa-shaped peanut butter cupcake cookies won’t steal or sell your droids either. They’re just there to taste yummy, making you want to eat a sandcrawler full of them.

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You can find detailed recipes for all of the components at the link. Make some and then ship them to me here on Tatooine.

[via Neatorama]

Google Glass review (Explorer Edition)

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Google Glass review Explorer Edition

Stand in a line of people in just about any major metropolitan area in the world and you'll see the same thing: slouched shoulders and down-turned faces staring glumly at smartphone screens. Some people never look away, completely immersed in whatever is happening in the palm of their hands, while others get stuck in a loop of pulling phones from pockets or purses and popping on the screens for just a moment before putting them away again for just a minute or two.

Smartphones are amazing things, but for those who have become addicted to messaging instant gratification, they are a bit unwieldy. This annoyance gets even worse as these devices grow larger and larger. One approach would be to relax a little and stop feeling so compelled to check for Facebook notifications every 30 seconds. Those fully immersed in the information age, however, will be more inclined to fix the physical inconveniences presented by the problem. A heads-up display seems like a natural fit, and thus we have Google Glass. It's a headset with a projected display, a camera and a data connection that could revolutionize the mobile device industry. It could also cause a public uproar over privacy concerns. Is the potential worth the risk? Join us after the break to see.

Gallery: Wearing Google Glass

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Google starts including activity from select apps in search results

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Google starts including activity from select apps in search results

Well, it looks like you can soon expect to see yet more information to the right of your Google search results. The company's announced today that it has begun integrating activity from certain apps into its results, with a number of music and movie services the first in line. Expectedly, the common denominator among them is that they all use Google+ as a sign-in option, which lets Mountain View pull together things like aggregate user activity and the most popular movies and music from Fandango, Deezer, Flixster, SoundCloud and a handful of others. As usual, those features are getting rolled out gradually, with the initial batch of app results said to be rolling out to desktop search over the next few weeks, and additional apps and improvements promised over time.

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Via: The Next Web

Source: Google+ Developers Blog

Lord of the Rings Guitar Illustrated with Sharpies

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In the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair… It was this guitar. My precious. Gollum took it away and it really ticked me off too because, look at all that amazing Sharpie-work.

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This Lord of the Rings guitar is amazingly detailed. And yes, that artwork is all done with various Sharpie permanent markers. It has depictions of Barad-dûr, Nazgûl, Minas Tirith, massive Oliphaunts and more. It was made by Vivian Xiao and took her about 25 hours to complete.

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Vivian did an amazing job. Now I assume she will wander the countryside strumming while singing tales about The One Ring.

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[via Obvious Winner]

Mom Draws Pics On Her Sons’ Napkins

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Nina Levy is an artist. She’s also a cool mom. NOT one of those ‘cool moms’ who flirts with the guy you like, but the kind of cool mom that does thoughtful things like drawing amazing artwork on napkins and packs them along with your lunch. You can see all of the napkins Nina’s made on her blog Daily Napkins. She’s created them over the past 6 years, racking up 2,000+ pieces of art. The lucky recipients? Her sons Archer and Ansel. I hope you kids realize how lucky you are! My mom is one of those other kind of ‘cool moms’. The only notes she ever sent in my lunch box was intended for me to pass along to the cute boys in my class. Sure it was super traumatic at the time, but now I can look back on it and laaaauuuugh and laugh and laugh. Because if you don’t laugh, you cry. That’s something I’ve learned in my years of therapy!

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Netflix original series ‘Orange is the New Black’ debuting July 11th

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Netflix original series 'Orange is the New Black' debuting July 11th

Despite having recently introduced the likes of Hemlock Grove and House of Cards, Netflix isn't standing still: it's boosting its original content with yet another production, Orange is the New Black. The new comedic drama series, created by Weeds' own Jenji Kohan, is set to start streaming to Netflix subscribers worldwide beginning July 11th. Similar to Netflix's House of Cards, Orange is the New Black consists of 13 episodes running at around 60 minutes -- however, the main story here won't be based on drama coming out of D.C., but rather a "world populated with unforgettable characters and no-holds-barred humor set against the backdrop of a women's prison." Be sure to peruse the PR after the break, where you'll find more particulars about the plot, as well as the full cast list.

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Source: Netflix